richard cabesa
Adventurer
That thing is too cool
Good job!
Good job!
Vintage Camper Trailer Build
- Thread starter Dirtco
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Funrover
Expedition Leader
Yes you have, Sounds good! I need an excuse for a camping/wheeling trip
It should be a lot of fun! I hear you on the whole time and money thing, I bet there are a lot of great deals out there right now.
I didn't know the curtains were going to be such hit!
I wanted to open the camper up this weekend and work some more on the inside, but I had to work on the truck instead.
I did get the spare tire installed, one less thing on the list
And while going through my pictures, I remembered these pictures. This is why you rewire an old trailer, both of these spots were inside the frame rail and would have never been noticed.
I did get the spare tire installed, one less thing on the list
And while going through my pictures, I remembered these pictures. This is why you rewire an old trailer, both of these spots were inside the frame rail and would have never been noticed.
I set up the camper and worked on the inside a bit. I had to replace the front section of canvas (I forgot to take pictures of the repair), along with some missing snaps and repair a couple small tears. I also added a rug to cover the old carpet, along with some other details.
Here's how it looks all folded out, not bad for 45 years old
Here's how it looks all folded out, not bad for 45 years old
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BADGERDOG
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I was surfing around the web looking for info on my old 1965 Bethany Chief because I had decided to clean it up and make it usable again. I camped in it as a boy. It's only been used 3-4 times over the last 25 years. I found this thread and couldn't believe there was another pink Bethany Chief still in existence. I'm still working on the inside and I'm hoping to find bigger wheels and tires. The bed cushions in my camper are exacty like Dirtco's......covered in the same fabric!
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xcmountain80
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Ugggg must get 220 to the shed so I can weld............. That is by far the best thing I've seen so far! Nice idea.
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Thanks, it worked well for using what I had! Good luck with your project.
xcmountain80
Expedition Leader
I think I'm going to utilize this method for mine for the following reasons.
1. simplicity
2. no replacement of axle required, though hub will be changed to run 5 lug
3. fewer materials needed to build the spacers
4. will fit a larger tire and give ground clearance w/o changing the cog to much
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1. simplicity
2. no replacement of axle required, though hub will be changed to run 5 lug
3. fewer materials needed to build the spacers
4. will fit a larger tire and give ground clearance w/o changing the cog to much
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You should have placed the old cowboy curtains on ebay. That vintage fabric is bringing nice money these days.
GREAT TRAILER RESTORATION! I like the way you modified it but kept the vintage integrity.
Nice.
Dendy
GREAT TRAILER RESTORATION! I like the way you modified it but kept the vintage integrity.
Nice.
Dendy