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Re: Tim's Project G518

Post by zepher11 » Thu Apr 04, 2019 6:15 am

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No problem, legit question. What, you don't have WW2 SNL Carrier, Bottle? A man's gotta stay warm on a cold April night, ya know.
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Re: Tim's Project G518

Post by timsresort » Thu Apr 04, 2019 5:52 pm

Getting down to the details now. And I'm not super-fond of the stencil process. I looked back at what was there, and decided to start with what looks to be the most difficult: the tailgate star, because it straddles the rib support.
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I'm noticing that originally it was not perfectly centered. I will not be able to do that, for personal reasons. But, to me, it does lend to the idea that these were tools of war, and there was urgency, (even 11 months before Pearl Harbor).
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So here we go. The planned location. I really hate that I am giving this so much attention, when it was such a minor afterthought in 1941.
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I started with sticking it on the raised rib, then the outer edges, then sliced the stencil where it stepped back into the sheet metal, a few extra pieces of tape, and give it a try.
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I have learned to go really light on the first tack coat.
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I added 2 increasingly heavier coats 10 minutes apart, then immediately pulled the stencil, and here it is, I give it a 5.
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Re: Tim's Project G518

Post by Rustman » Thu Apr 04, 2019 9:24 pm

I'll take your "5" any time! Don't short change yourself. That is a fine looking star.

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Re: Tim's Project G518

Post by timsresort » Fri Apr 05, 2019 5:17 pm

Rustman wrote:
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I'll take your "5" any time! Don't short change yourself. That is a fine looking star.

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Thanks Matt. I try to remember that back in '41 they slapped those stencils on and they never looked this good.
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Re: Tim's Project G518

Post by timsresort » Fri Apr 05, 2019 5:43 pm

The star was the warmup to the main event. This is the proof I got from Rick Larson, who did these from dimensions and photos of the originals.
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Looking back at my photos and dimensions so I can place it correctly.
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This is where it was, and I'm happy the canvas won't cover it.
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Stuck it on, pulled the outer cover, masked it off.
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Once again, very light tack coat, then 2 more quick coats, pull it off immediately. I hate this part, envisioning fouling this up a week before the meet. But it turned out great. I can exhale.
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And...cue the trumpets! The previously thought to be impossible has been accomplished. A plaque will be erected saying, On this day, April 5th, 2019, after an 89 day ordeal, the DMV actually registered a trailer with no paperwork. Did they send plates? No. But I have an expensive piece of paper to show the officer.
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Re: Tim's Project G518

Post by zepher11 » Fri Apr 05, 2019 9:21 pm

That pre-war stencil looks great, and it's good to see that you stayed the course and navigated through the DMV to get the registration slip!
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Re: Tim's Project G518

Post by D.R.H. » Sat Apr 06, 2019 4:12 pm

It just goes to show you what a Liberal, Money Grubbin' state will do for just a few more dollars of revenue. After all the state of Calif. never did return the 3 billion dollars of Govt. funds intended for that stupid Vacuum Tube High Speed Rail project that FAILED!!! :roll:
Looks great Tim. It also looks like you'll make it to the Camp Pioneer event with trailer in tow, ATTA-BOY!! :)
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Re: Tim's Project G518

Post by timsresort » Sat Apr 06, 2019 6:08 pm

D.R.H. wrote:
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It just goes to show you what a Liberal, Money Grubbin' state will do for just a few more dollars of revenue. After all the state of Calif. never did return the 3 billion dollars of Govt. funds intended for that stupid Vacuum Tube High Speed Rail project that FAILED!!! :roll:
Looks great Tim. It also looks like you'll make it to the Camp Pioneer event with trailer in tow, ATTA-BOY!! :)
Thanks, man. I'm already loading up for the meet, and as you know we have a great time. You should make it down one of these times.
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Re: Tim's Project G518

Post by timsresort » Sat Apr 06, 2019 6:55 pm

Well, I know I'm tired of stencils, so I'll make it quick. After doing the left side unit markings, the tailgate USA number is last.
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Lined up with the original dimensions.
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Did the USA first, now ready for the number.
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The number is the DNA of the trailer. And now it's officially back in action.
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Re: Tim's Project G518

Post by timsresort » Sun Apr 07, 2019 4:45 pm

With the sun out, and my to-do list getting pretty thin, it's time to get it out where I can see it. It always strikes me with projects how, for so long, you think you will never be done, and one day you just are.
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I think the stencils turned out great, and I am getting rid of the license plate now that I have the expensive paper the DMV sent.
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It was so nice, I had a chance to get the command car out, and introduce them for the first time.
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I'm hoping a little sun will straighten out some canvas wrinkles.
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Here you can see the snow is still 6' deep around here. I'm ready to get down to the green grass of Plymouth.
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I think they look pretty good together.
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Went for a quick ride around the neighborhood, I really can't tell it's behind me.
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Climbed up on the snow bank across the street for a wide shot. In this kind of light the paint color difference isn't noticeable, and my lawn behind the truck won't need mowing for a little while.
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Decided no time like the present to get the top on the command car. Yes, there is quite a difference in the canvas color, but for now, that's the way it is.
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Re: Tim's Project G518

Post by IvorGPW » Sun Apr 07, 2019 6:39 pm

I have very much enjoyed following this thread, thank you for posting your progress for all to see. The Command Car and trailer look great.
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Re: Tim's Project G518

Post by timsresort » Wed Apr 10, 2019 6:23 pm

IvorGPW wrote:
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I have very much enjoyed following this thread, thank you for posting your progress for all to see. The Command Car and trailer look great.
Thank you Tate, for following along.
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Re: Tim's Project G518

Post by timsresort » Wed Apr 10, 2019 6:39 pm

I am finally able to focus on loading up for the meet. AND... I got the license plate and title. I might have to take back some of what I've said about the CA DMV.
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Loaded up all the stuff that doesn't fit in the CC, fire pit, smoker, about a quarter cord of oak firewood. Yes, I protected the bed for this first time, Hey,I want it to look nice for at least this one week.
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Also, some fun stuff for our big happy hour. Don't want to leave rings on Zeph's new bar.
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Re: Tim's Project G518

Post by timsresort » Thu Jan 16, 2020 6:53 pm

Well, I know it's been a while, but I did go on to have a great time with the trailer this past several months. I did make it out of the snow, and my first stop was my parents house in Sutter Creek.
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I had the truck and trailer loaded to the gunwales with camping gear, swap meet items, firewood, beer, me and Henry, my black lab.
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It was really great to get out of the snow, and this is one of my favorite shots from that day, tomorrow, on to Plymouth!
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Re: Tim's Project G518

Post by Ken Perkins » Fri Jan 17, 2020 4:10 am

had to read this twice...thought you were already loaded for this years Camp Plymouth.....lol
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