3/5/2013 The Trailer

For those who have ever built a house, remember that time just prior to sheetrock. The studs are there, and have been there for a long time. It seems like nothing is being accomplished. But the little stuff is being done, electrical, plumbing, heating, phone etc.

Well,I can now tell you the same thing happens when building a car. Things go fast when making a frame, installing the engine and transmission  but come to a screeching halt when the electrical, plumbing and body work are being done.

My next major phase change will come when the primer is applied.

I don't have any additional pictures of the upholstery work at this time, but will have some for my next post.



All of the body work is completed on the trailer body and fenders. The frame is complete and the wiring is complete. Tomorrow I will be hauling the trailer down to the painter to apply the epoxy primer.



Here can be seen the material that I will be applying to the inside of the fenders. This will be in direct line with where the tire will throw water but more importantly where the tire can throw small rocks that have been embedded in the tread of the tire.

The small rectangular piece is a test piece which will be removed.

In addition to the rubber layer I will also be spraying pickup bed liner to the inside of the fenders. All of this to keep rock from flying into the inside of the fenders causing small dings in the fenders and cracks in the paint. Newer cars have a plastic fender inner liner which protects the metal fender.



Here is the rubber layer after being completely installed.

The dash has the base coat of paint applied. You may be questioning my choice of color at this time, but I can assure you it will be fine. Afterall, what can possibly go wrong?