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Old Campers...Let's see what you got!

Discussion in 'The Antiquated' started by mctim64, Jun 4, 2009.

  1. koolkemp
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    Well maybe not THAT tacky :p
     
  2. The37Kid
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    Two hub caps that need an ID, and a new home.
     

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  4. Adam I found one like that one but not as good shape, helped a guy buy it for $1000
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  5. bigroy
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    i work for a guy that fixes up vintage camp trailers in Bend Oregon. I'll post some pics of the one in the shop tomorrow.
     
  6. HTbomb
    Joined: Jul 2, 2010
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    from Florida

    Stepping into an old camper is like entering a time transporter.
     
  7. rbantique
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    from maine

    on the light side
     

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  8. Ob1
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    Paint a yellow nose on it ending diagonally halfway down the side and it woul look like my BSA tank!
     
  9. fordb132
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    from Norway

    Here is our homemade camper..been arround Europe three times.The girlfriend like it a lot..very practical with a good kitchen and lots of fun.
     

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  10. love this thread!
    more!!
     
  11. your camper trailer home built or did ya buy plans?????like how compact it looks,,,,trying to find the right setup for behind my topolino...yours looks just about right!!!!!
     
  12. fordb132
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    Hi there Topolino Kid...No plans.Found the remains of an old frame on the scrap-yard.Cut off some on the sides and used the same bits to lenghten the frame.Wanted even the drag link to look old.Had it for ten years now,still under construction.The frame for the body is made of square tubing.Could take some pics of it when I get home from work,if you are interested.
     
  13. George T
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    Greetings from Colorado fordb132!

    I'd love to see some photos. I have a teardrop that I designed/built with a 5'X11' body. About 10 years and 25,000 miles and it's still under construction too...

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    The'51 Hornet is in the shop being brought back to life. It will be long road to recovery for the Hornet.

    George T.
     
  14. love to see some pictures!! i get a bit further with my topolino and i'm going to start figuring some plan for a nice 4' wide x 7' long trailer...that i found on a roadcall for $75..nice frame/bed and sweet square tube axel....i want to build a tear drop that does not over shadow my topo...besides, i'm a lil guy at 5'6" :D
     
  15. 46binder
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    I would love to build a camper, learn how to work with aluminum and rivits, build a small airstream. Right now its very low on the list, but it would be great when the kids are out of the house and its just me and my wife!
     
  16. I'd just drive around the outer areas or more "run down" hoods and you can find all kinds of old stuff that gives ya a great start and has some history behind it,gotta be easier and just as much of a learning curve as reinventing the wheel............heres one I got for under a $100 about a mile from my house
     

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    Would love to see more pictures of this one!
     
  19. MrFire
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    Morris Ice Cream van with matching teardrop:

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    International and homebuilt plywood van:

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    Ford Prefect with Anglia front panels and homebuilt plywood van:

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    Fibreglass van:

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    Plywood van with American motivation:

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  20. MrFire
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    Restification VW Split Window Micro Bus (now with 2 litre power) and matching van:

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    VW Split Window with genuine Westphalia conversion:

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  21. MrFire
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    Homebuilt teardrop - it gets towed by a motorcycle:

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    Teardrop being rebuilt - behind VE Chrysler Valiant:

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    Restored plywood teardrop:

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  22. I'd like to see this one when you are done with it, I hope you're not already. :rolleyes:
     
  23. adamshumard
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    if he decides to sell it let me know. seriously.
     
  24. just finished up on a complete inside restoration on mine, minor stuff left and yes, I did reseal the outside too. All the inner structure front and rear was rotten and needed to be replaced.
     

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  25. gnichols
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    In the just wondering department... what do you think the best features of these trailers are? Or reasons to take them on the road? I'm not big on camping anymore, so sleeping inside off the ground seems like the best reason of all. Conversely, I don't think I could do a small camper every day for a long time either, I'm spoiled by all my creature comforts! Where do you put the washer and dryer, anyway?
    I can see taking it on short trips and especially to weekend car shows to haul extra junk and refreshments. Perhaps the best feature is just to have a place out of the sun to relax, play cards or take a nap. Or to eat lunch in a little comfort.
    And you? Later, Gary
     
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