Frita, the never ending project.

[jimmydean]

1978 Chevy P30
Frito Lay, was used local
I6 propane engine was swapped in early 90's for a Cummins 4bt 
TH475 auto
110k miles on the chassis, maybe half that on the 4bt.

Seems my pics are too big to attach, I will use my laptop tonight and get project pics posted.

 

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2x2 framing cut from studs and primed with Kilz.
1/2" rubber heat/sound deadener with 1" foam board.

 

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The header is bolted from the outside with 1/4" stainless lag screws. The window frames are 3/4" plywood that I coated in fiberglass resin.

 

[jimmydean]

While prepping for the RV door, I managed to cut my thumb putting me out of work for 2 months. Since I had the solar installed and some power run, we took her out a couple times and we're very happy. Especially when it rained and we weren't in a tent.

The wife said "how soon can you do the toilet?" So that became a priority.

 

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After looking at various cabinet options, I decided to build my own since the size and fit is weird.

 

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Built the battery box and drawer and power station box.

 

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I got the door installed with the stairs, one of the best upgrades so far.

 

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Sink should be here this weekend. Need to get it buttoned up to use Thanksgiving weekend.

 

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The Murphy bed is on the driver's side.

 

[Cammalu]

That’s really looking nice! Aluminum too!!

 

[jimmydean]

I was supposed to redo the wiring last weekend, but the seller sent me random colors rather than the colors I specified, so I hope the correct colors come by next weekend.

The wires I used worked, but we're all black/red and the strands seemed thinner than I liked. So I got 11 colors to color code everything and get it all back together. Then maybe I can put in my last panel and start bolting down the kitchen and get the fridge in

 

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The steering column was bent, cracked, and all the bearings had fallen out. The intermediate shaft from the column to the steering box was also shot. I wanted a tilt wheel anyway, so this was the time to do it.

I used polished forged u joints and a polished shaft to replace the intermediate shaft.

 

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Here is a link to my album with quite a few more shots. 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Pat5AFWXjJZRP9Ka8

 

[highdesertranger]

nice job, looking good. highdesertranger

 

[jacqueg]

You're gonna have a good time in that!

 

[crofter]

Looks totally cool! Thanks for the detail on the black tank and marine toilet. How's the thumb? Looked like a nasty cut, hope you are healed up from it.  -crofter

 

[jimmydean]

Thumb is great, but that was a damn hard lesson.

Wires should be here Friday so I can get stuff rerouted. Also planning my shower, I think I have a plan for a showerloop, I hope anyway.

 

[jimmydean]

Got my wires redid and I couldn't be happier. While not fun, the end result is not only better looking, but an upgrade. Using the GXL wire also makes the overall harness smaller. With 10 circuits it is about 1/4 the size it was with 6 circuits. My connections are solid and it looks pretty good, too.

 

[maki2]

It is looking very nice, it will make a lovely home on wheels.

I can empathize with you about losing two months with a hand out of commission.

I am 6 weeks healing from a fractured left wrist. It has been very frustrating not being able to do much work.

 

[jimmydean]

So I got the bulk of the wiring buttoned up, I will finish the switch box tonight. I was able to finally cut and fit my last wall panel, but needs paint still. Because we plan on using it this weekend I went ahead and secured the cabinets and countertop. Also got my battery drawer finished, I will get a pic today as it was very dark when I stopped last night.