Mothra Metamorphosis

[GrantRobertson]

the very FIRST thing I would do is

The first thing I plan to do is bandage over the gigantic hole in the side and the missing part of the door. Then I will paint those areas to sort-of match the RV so the whole thing won't be such an eye-sore. I don't want to come home from work to find the thing towed away as an abandoned vehicle.

Next, I have to block, cover, or deal all the different ways rain can pour in. These will all be temporary band-aid but they will be done neatly. Again to avoid eye-sore syndrome (ESS).

THEN I can have the mechanicals looked at.

 

[flying kurbmaster]

I can't see any pictures but it sounds scary from the description,,,,,, good luck

 

[TMG51]

I can't see any pictures but it sounds scary from the description,,,,,, good luck

Ditto'd

 

[SoulRaven]

Any stick built 20+ year old RV is not worth saving.

Strip it right down to the metal chassis, save any components worth saving and build an entire new shack (micro house) on the chassis.

 

[highdesertranger]

me no see pics too. highdesertranger

 

[Almost There]

me no see pics too.  highdesertranger

And here I thought it was just me...being a Canadian and all yaknow...

 

[GotSmart]

They were there earlier!   :huh:

They were so ugly they removed themselves!  

Seriously, the unit is not that bad looking from 1,000 miles away!  

Grant can fix it if anyone can.

 

[GrantRobertson]

Here is a link to the album on Google Photos:

https://goo.gl/photos/zcGnkYsF33HTUVRX7


I will try to repost the pictures later, but not tonight. At work now. Gotta hit the sack as soon as I get home. I have to get up early to take a Greyhound down to San Antonio to pick up the rig. Yes, I've seen it and driven it, but I couldn't drive it home last night because I didn't have anyone with me.

Here's a plus: The PO is going to take me to a friend to get it "inspected" for only 40 bucks. That will speed up getting it registered.

 

[flying kurbmaster]

from those pictures it doesn't look too bad, what was with the roof??? it might be possible to remove sections of rusty tubing and weld on new stuff, that wouldn't be a major you might even be able to use a larger section or u channel and bolt it on. If the roof is a problem full sheets of alluminium with a break and turned over on the joints then sealed won't break the bank, pop riveted to the existing tubing or panel steel sheets, maybe galvenized? I think you can work with this, you made it sound terrible how bad is the rust in the tubing? if it is just localized to where a leak or two were then that is not the end to the world, if the mechanics are not too bad you might be alright after all I was bit worried after reading your description, I thought what has he gone and done.

 

[Gary68]

yea,not looking as bad as i first thought,metal ribs is a plus in my book,a smooth running,straight driving 93' for $1000 is a nice deal

 

[ahh_me2]

The pictures on page 2 post #16 are there for me if those are the ones being reported missing.

 

[highdesertranger]

uhm they don't show for me. highdesertranger

 

[GrantRobertson]

uhm they don't show for me. highdesertranger

Can you use the link to the Google Photos album?

 

[GrantRobertson]

what was with the roof???

The beams in the roof are completely rusted through with gaps missing in some spots. One could likely easily push a screwdriver through 50% of the rest. The beams are 1.5" box beams, welded into a 3' grid pattern. The PO screwed furring strip "splints" to either side of all of them then screwed 3/4" plywood on top. Then painted roof coating on top of that.


I can only assume the walls are just as bad, though they FEEL really solid and straight, inside and out. I will cut some exploratory holes (through where cabinets will go) to see how bad it is.

 

[BC Guy]

uhm they don't show for me.  highdesertranger

X2
The picture window stuff works.

 

[GrantRobertson]

X2
The picture window stuff works.

I have no idea what you mean by, "the picture window stuff."

 

[BC Guy]

I have no idea what you mean by, "the picture window stuff."

Sorry.  The Google links.

 

[highdesertranger]

yeah Grant the link you posted works for me. sounds to me like the roof had leak issues or massive condensation. highdesertranger

 

[TMG51]

The pictures on page 2 post #16 are there for me if those are the ones being reported missing.

If you look at that page and press ctrl + f5, they'll probably go away.

 

[blars]

Good luck with your project.

Consider eliminating the forward facing cabover window -- they tend to be a source of leaks.

If you are talking about using the folded sheet metal 2x4's, they are not structural and are not designed to hold much weight.