Well, I have decided the skin on the Play Mor is about to start coming off. That will give me access to repair any of the rotten wood and sub-structure. If I am correct, most of the leak problems are stemming from the drip edge (where the roof meets the walls). I will need to pull all the trim, windows, ports, plugs, etc. before the de-skinning can begin. I will post pictures during the progress as a step by step pictorial. Thanks everyone for following along.
Chris
Springer's 1969 Play Mor Renovation
Follow us on our renovation adventure of a 1969 Play Mor 150 Travel Trailer.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
A Cool Find
I started stripping paint off of the Play Mor using the pressure washer at a slight angle to lift the latex house paint off. It is starting to do a pretty decent job, but at this rate it will be a long preocess. While using the pressure washer, I found that all of my drip edge trima well as the wheel well trim is gold anodized aluminum. I have not seen this on any other trailer, nor is it listed as available for replacement on any of the vintage parts sites. I am going to be very careful in removal and clean up of this trim because I realize finding any replacement will be impossible. I am attaching some pics to show you the trim.
Wish me luck,
Chris
Wheel Well Trim.
Back, lower side view
Wish me luck,
Chris
Top back side.
Wheel Well Trim.
Back, lower side view
Friday, May 13, 2011
Still Waiting
I have yet to get a day that I can start on the Play Mor. Every time I think I will have a free day, something comes up, or I have to go out of town. All I have been able to accomplish so far is getting all the years of moss and grime off of the trailer. I did open up all of the windows for two days and turn the a/c on high vent mode to try and air her out a little. It did seem to work about 75%. But I also realize when it is closed back up in this TN heat, the smell will return until I can gut her.
I will keep everyone updated as I go along and post as many pics as I can.
Please feel free to add comments. It would be greatly appreciated.
Chris
I will keep everyone updated as I go along and post as many pics as I can.
Please feel free to add comments. It would be greatly appreciated.
Chris
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
A Cleaner Happier Play Mor
We pressure washed the Play Mor last weekend and I feel it made a big difference. She actually had moss growing on the back and front of her. She had been sitting in the woods as a deer hunters cabin for the last four years and neglected. She still needs a full renovation and a new paint job that will begin soon, but all in all she cleaned up nice.
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