Erica took some photos of me installing the interior door frame trim; fun to see me inside the teardrop!
I learned how to use my rivet tool. I was able to re-install the window hatch. The earlier owner decided to cut the hatch on the passenger side to make more room for a hinge. I installed new hinges and was able to cover the old holes using my rivet tool. Not perfect, but functional and pretty nice.
Both doors were painted in preparation for the screen windows. I love how the grey looks! I applied the seal to the door frame. I'll need to play with the fixture that opens the hatch. It's a pretty simple, but ingenious design. It is nothing more than a metal rod that is used to 'push' open the hatch. When not open, it folds back onto the frame and 'locks' the hatch. For now I'll re-install the fixture and live with it a while before designing anything different.
Once I finish both doors, I plan on spray painting the interior of the cabin, installing bulkhead doors and flooring in the storage area, and then re-installing the tail light wiring semi-permanently. That will basically complete the interior until I am ready to begin installing the 12v/120v electrical system and start thinking about how to insulate the cabin.
The next big project will be removing and then installing a new hatch hinge. I've decided to take George's, from The Teardrop Fix It Shop, advice and replace the hinge. We'll use a block of wood to 'hold' the hinge in place and to give the hatch some heft. This should be a permanent solution. Then I can dismantle the galley and begin renovating it. It will be fun to start planning the design in the meantime.
Today is Easter. I have things I have to finish to be ready for the end of the semester at NLU and to prepare to go back to school tomorrow. I don't know if I'll be able to do any work on the teardrop today.
hi, i love ur project. i have an original 1947 tourette. im in the restoration mode as of 1/12/2020. my email is specialt4@hotmail.com
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