SLO's FWC Hawk Refurb/Build...

[CLynn85]

I like the flip up counter top myself, very simple and effective, as long as you don't store anything in there you'll need access to whilest preparing dinner on the same counter.

As for my Skamper, it just left with its new owner about an hour ago. Tomorrow its replacement should arrive though, assuming all goes well (which it never seems to).

[SLO_F-250]

I like the flip up counter top myself, very simple and effective, as long as you don't store anything in there you'll need access to whilest preparing dinner on the same counter.

As for my Skamper, it just left with its new owner about an hour ago. Tomorrow its replacement should arrive though, assuming all goes well (which it never seems to).

Whoa Whoa Whoa! Whats this, the skamper is gone!? OK, you better divulge some details on the replacement? FWC? New? Used? I gotta know! haha

Went to Home Depot tonight to get a bunch of stuff on my list for the interior. Going to be a fairly big change. I decided to keep the water take where it is though. Maybe Ill move that later down the line, but Im doing a full interior face list.

I HOPE IT TURNS OUT OK!

[LuckyDan]

Alright Guys, I have some questions:

Question #1
There are a few small rips/holes in the canvas. The biggest rip being 1" and hole being pencil sized. What would you "vets" recommend for patching?
1) Patch & Glue adhesive Kit?
2) Canvas Tape?

Doing an internet search there are plenty of options out there. Is there any certian type any of you have used and had good luck with. The tape seems to be a pretty sweet quick fix.

My dang canvas is pretty dirty & stained. See Pict Above. What is the best product to get the stains off and get it looking like new again?

http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/i...hp?/topic/153/

Take a look at the above link from Wander The West, this one and and others on the site talk about canvas repairs and maintenance. Something you may want to consider looking at your front panel is trimming the front lip on the top. The newer FWC's have a rubber/vinyl like trim on the front lip of the top that helps seal the void between the top and rest of the camper when the top is down. Helps keep water being "driven" into the front bed area when going down the road. Another tip is to check and re-seal the screws on the roof. Mine kept getting wet over the bed with the top down. The culprit was a couple of screws needing re-sealed.

Enjoy the overhaul...and the trips to come.

Oh, by the way, thanks for the previous posts of your Skamper. I found them bth educational and entertaining.

[Skeeno]

I read on popupportal of a guy using ajax and a stiff brush to clean his canvas. Probably need to apply some sealer when it is finished.

[SLO_F-250]

http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/i...hp?/topic/153/

Take a look at the above link from Wander The West, this one and and others on the site talk about canvas repairs and maintenance. Something you may want to consider looking at your front panel is trimming the front lip on the top. The newer FWC's have a rubber/vinyl like trim on the front lip of the top that helps seal the void between the top and rest of the camper when the top is down. Helps keep water being "driven" into the front bed area when going down the road. Another tip is to check and re-seal the screws on the roof. Mine kept getting wet over the bed with the top down. The culprit was a couple of screws needing re-sealed.

Enjoy the overhaul...and the trips to come.

Oh, by the way, thanks for the previous posts of your Skamper. I found them bth educational and entertaining.

Thanks for the info link to WTW. I've been lurking on there to learn more about the new camper. Great Site! Checking all the screws on the roof is defiantly high on this list. I did notice that the lip seems small and that dirt & grime make their way in there. I was thinking about adding a piece of aluminum to the front lip to help it. The inside was just so thrashed that I had to start the interior remodel first. Luckily Im in sunny Santa Barbara so no rain right now. Glad you liked my Skamper Build. That was a great camper. I had a blast with it

read on popupportal of a guy using ajax and a stiff brush to clean his canvas. Probably need to apply some sealer when it is finished

Thanks. Ajax seems it might be a little harsh. Ill have to think about that one.

[SLO_F-250]

Alright, A little update from a long great day of work yesterday. I should be in my shop right now, but that extra hour of sleeping in and 2nd cup of coffee's got me relaxing still!

Started the morning off with an executive decision. Most all the particle board needs to go. The laminent is peeling everywhere and its just plan hammered. Plus as I am on my second older camper I am tired of all the old laminated wood look! Time to update this one a bit! Not tearing the inside panels out, but going to lighten up the interior. Im hoping it turns out! Kee your fingers crossed!

I had a big Hardware store run after work on Friday so I am ready to go in the shop all day.

Tearing more stuff out!








Next up I dug out all the dryrot from each passenger side corner I could. I bit scary, but had to be done. I cleaned it up the best I could and screwed the screws back in. I then put some wax paper over a board and taped it under each corner to catch the resin. A lot of fiberglass and resin later corners are looking good. I think that should last a while.



Finished


Underside ready for some sanding and paint.


Floor Holes patched up and ready for sanding.


Rocking and roll'n!!!! Here is a picture of the front counter panel. Tearing all the old out and using them as templates was great! Can you see some changes I made to the new front? Ive added a few things.





The JUNK Pile!



All of the new counter pieces, minus cabinet doors. Gotta do that today. Ready for some painting! BTW, painting is SO SLOW! Not my favorite process. Beers help with this.


How I left my shop last night. Hoping to go down there this morn and see everything looking good!


Alright, Lots of work left still to do. Hopefully soon it starts going back together. Cheers,
Paul

[Overland Hadley]

Looking good, keep up the good work!

[xdbx]

Woah....

[SLO_F-250]

Woah....

Hope that is a good "woah" Dan!

Today started late, but good. I wanted to reinforce the turnbuckle bolts due to the fact you see people pulling them out every now and again. I had some scrap laying around so I just welded the bolts to a bigger plate. These bad boys "aint" pull'n out!






See my solution for a missing bolt and turnbuckle? Worked out great! Gotta love a little rattle can black!

Next up was to paint the interior. This was a time consuming process, but at the end of the day, 3 coats and it was looking good!
While the paint was drying I was building the box that goes under the counter.

Mocked up. See the notches so they slide over my new steel plate works.


Test Fit time.


Hummm.... Dead space between the counter and wall. Ill have to come back to that another day.


Paint is DRY! Sweet, I can actually start to reassemble some of this stuff!








Getting there!




I made the opening bigger hear so I can access wire and fuses much easier. You would have to snoop around to even see there is a fuse panel. I didnt know it was there till I took the original front off. I also labeled them for future. Water pump fuse was also blown. But it will be easy to replace now!


Hum, how did I end up with an extra drawer? Oh well. haha


All the new doors cut out and drying in the shop. Time for a beer and cleanup!


Well, making progress. I should have it all reassembled soon and will move on to other stuff. I am mainly concerned about re-sealing to roof and patching canvas.... OH YEA, not to mention replacing the front lift panel. Dang! haha

[SLO_F-250]

Hey Guys,
Project is coming along. Got a little time to work on getting the doors on. Few picts attached. Handles to come next and then new linoleum!



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