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Sept 21, 2011 21:11:02 GMT
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QUICK EDIT....... Seems Hello Kitty is out, and Surf's Up !! is now the theme, as both Hannah and Jeff the boyfriend are surfers and the Kitty theme could be embarrassing.I guess it had to happen some time. Another build. After we finished the Grizz-Pod last year, Nicola did mumble something about building another teardrop and selling it on for a small profit. In the mean time we got married, sold 2 houses, moved house, lost my job, built a massive BBQ, spent savings, did DIY projects and eventually sorted out the garage and then this week got the paving in front of the garage sorted. A while ago we were discussing Hannah, Nicola's daughter and her love of surfing, camping and the fact that she is now at Uni doing radiography...... Guess where this is going?? Riiiiight. Hanah drives a 1.0 liter Suzuki Alto, which means the Teardrop has to be made of balsa wood and rice paper, with marshmallow wheels. She also has a massive thing for "Hello Kitty" stuff.    Get my drift ? Anyhow, now that the house, job and driveway are all sorted, I am starting to look for a lightweight trailer or chassis onto which to build her a small 8x4 foot teardrop trailer. It may even become a trolley top in the end. We now have space, a sorted garage, and hopefully by the 10th October a 10x8 foot woodwork room. Space:  Last night just after 10.30pm I had the first potential part of the Hello Kitty Mansion delivered by Mattthejew from VZi, after he and a mate had played football down in Strood. So a big thank you to Matt for the delivery, he volunteered. This is what we have to work with for starters. Progress will be slow as I start gathering the bits for the new build.  Here we have as always, Harley the "security cat" inspecting the delivery. I suspect she will be helping with most of the build as she loves dust, powertools and constantly inspecting progress. Ultimately it will not, and should not be a Grizz-Pod. THREAD HERE: www.retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=othrmod&action=display&thread=67389&page=1  So this all poses the question..... am I mad ? What says the collective conscience ?
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Sept 21, 2011 21:50:47 GMT
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Cant wait for this one Grizz
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I don't WANT TO DIE A GROWN UP!
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Sept 21, 2011 22:50:25 GMT
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as a box of frogs!
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theres more to life than mpg & to much power is just enough.
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Sept 22, 2011 1:38:23 GMT
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Build a lightweight frame, stretch layers of this over it, voila, light-weight and Hello Kitty-themed ;D Right, I'm off to think of some more "helpful" suggestions   |
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Sept 22, 2011 10:05:04 GMT
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I'll be following this with great interest too, just like the last one. Nice flat back to that sink unit by the looks of it. Is it out of a motorhome? Will you be shooting for a lower floor height on this one to use it as is? Dunno if those Indespension units can be flipped for a lower ride height perhaps. Just a thought as the wood on yours looks lovely, but for the side walls, how about sectioning an old caravan? I think they use a sandwich of foam reinforced with wood batons, ally sheet and some sort of plastic or wood veneer on the inside, formed under a lot of pressure. No idea how you'd go about sealing the edges afterwards but I'd bet it's going to be fairly light for its strength. What light units will you go for on this one?  |
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Sept 22, 2011 19:16:08 GMT
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How about make the walls and roof as SIPs (structual insulated panels).
For the walls you can cut the sides from thin, say 3 or 6 mm ply (make 4) then glue with PVA two sides onto 25 or 50 mm EPS core. That will give you structure and insulation in one. Then for the roof, again bend thin ply over the walls, bond insulation to that and then bond another layer of ply over the top.
Perhaps way OTT, but would be cool. Google SIPs for more information.
Lewis
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iant
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Sept 22, 2011 19:25:43 GMT
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Love your threads Grizz, I'll be watching this with interest!
I cant think of any helpful suggestions, other than - same a last time would be awesome!
(I know the requirements are different though!)
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Sept 23, 2011 0:34:32 GMT
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I'm following this thread with interest too! Just read all 31 pages of your first build and loved it! Id love to do something similar when I get my old workshop recomissioned (thread coming soon!) Inspirational is all I can say about your work! Keep it up Alles gut! Ant |
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1970 citroen azu 250. 1984 mitsubishi l300 camper
1987 citroen 2cv6. 1998 daewoo matiz
1970 citroen dyane. 1996 mazda bongo
1988 citroen 2cv6. Vespa pk50 polini 102
Vespa pk50 polini 75 cc highlytuned.
1996 hyundai galloper 3.0 v6. 1988 seat marbella.1980s lada samara,
Lots of bicycles..and boats an vintage hifi.
Vespa pk50 xl2 needs tuning!
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Sept 25, 2011 16:52:43 GMT
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Briggsy, Sheffield CC , Rich, thanks for the comments.
I hope this one works out the way we want it to go.
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Sept 25, 2011 16:55:57 GMT
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I'll be following this with great interest too, just like the last one. Nice flat back to that sink unit by the looks of it. Is it out of a motorhome? Will you be shooting for a lower floor height on this one to use it as is? Dunno if those Indespension units can be flipped for a lower ride height perhaps. Just a thought as the wood on yours looks lovely, but for the side walls, how about sectioning an old caravan? I think they use a sandwich of foam reinforced with wood batons, ally sheet and some sort of plastic or wood veneer on the inside, formed under a lot of pressure. No idea how you'd go about sealing the edges afterwards but I'd bet it's going to be fairly light for its strength. What light units will you go for on this one? Hi Calamity, coker unit is from a camper. Have chopped it up a bit, as the oven glass was broken and I am not adding one in. I think the sides will end up as simple single layer ply. WRT lights, not sure yet, but have a pair of "Blue dot" teardrop shaped hotrod lights stashed somewhere.... maybe them. Hope to find something interresting and affordable. |
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Sept 25, 2011 16:58:26 GMT
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How about make the walls and roof as SIPs (structual insulated panels). For the walls you can cut the sides from thin, say 3 or 6 mm ply (make 4) then glue with PVA two sides onto 25 or 50 mm EPS core. That will give you structure and insulation in one. Then for the roof, again bend thin ply over the walls, bond insulation to that and then bond another layer of ply over the top. Perhaps way OTT, but would be cool. Google SIPs for more information. Lewis Sounds like a good plan Lewis, however, knowing how hot our trailer gets, single 6mm ply sides wil be enough, but the roof will get a sandwich of polystyrene and ally on top, hope to find some cheap ally sheets somewhere. |
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Sept 25, 2011 17:01:18 GMT
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Love your threads Grizz, I'll be watching this with interest! I cant think of any helpful suggestions, other than - same a last time would be awesome! (I know the requirements are different though!) Thanks Ian, Very often, the responses you guys post are what motivates me to post up and also share and do stuff. Also a lot of advice finds its way into what I do. I wish more people posted in threads when they sit and read. (unfortunately there are many parasites out there who only take, and they know who they are) |
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Sept 25, 2011 17:02:43 GMT
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I'm following this thread with interest too! Just read all 31 pages of your first build and loved it! Id love to do something similar when I get my old workshop recomissioned (thread coming soon!) Inspirational is all I can say about your work! Keep it up Alles gut! Ant Thanks Ant, I have to say I enjoy dipping into the thread from time to time as well. Often just have to laugh at some of the stuff I do, then I realise I am mad as a box of angry frogs. |
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marksparks999
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I aim to live forever, or die trying!
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Sept 25, 2011 17:14:35 GMT
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how about you build two... and deliver one to me on the way down to Cornwall-land?
Hello Kitty plays an important part in household decisions here too... but then my girl is only 4!
Not sure the Xtrail would be man enough to pull i though... ;D
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Retroless at the moment... but on the hunt for something old!
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Sept 25, 2011 17:18:55 GMT
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Not a lot to report at the moment. We are currently collecting stuff for the build. I chopped the oven from the rest of the cooker and sink yesterday and moved it into the garage.  I also volunteered to cut down some trees for the neighbours, they are 84 years old, still active, but slowing down. This week I saw Dennis cutting some branches off one of the trees with his riciprocating saw, blade about 120mm long. I told him I would pop around on Saturday and happened to mention to Mickey the neighbour on the other side that I was going to be in there by 8am , Mickey was waiting at my garage at 7.55 with his reciprocating saw, transformer and a small chainsaw, we only started at 08.30 to respect neighbours sleeping, and by the time we had been at it for an hour, Nicola joined us to collect all the pine cones for winter in the fireplace ( she collected and stripped 9 large binbags full) By 11.22am we were done, logs chopped to axe and fire place size as well as the thick branches. Mickey the Trojan.  Pine cones and reciprocating saw.  Stihl MS260 added to the mix, chopping the tree into small pieces in place.  11.15am - ish.....  Pile was tidied later and the branches chopped up with a chop saw. Wood ready for next winter.  Today was the last bootfair of the season, so we had a good time. Found a narrow "surf plank" which will become a folding table for the trailer, £1.00, and a small micro bicycle which I paid too much for, but I wanted it...... also to sling into the trailer for campground duties.  Looking for a lightweight chassis or 8x4 sized trailer to convert for the teardrop build. Also been restoring a Kettler pedal go-kart, which is taking more time than anticipated. Thread elsewhere. |
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Sept 26, 2011 20:41:15 GMT
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I look forward to this build Grizz! I really quite fancy making one of these that I could tow behind a smaller car! Are you going to use any particular design for this one or just go off your own experience and also allow the materials to hand to dictate elements of the design?
I love and applaud your ingenuity and am amazed at the tolerance of your Lady Wife! I wish I could get up to half what you do!
I have the Popcorn and the Mosi Beer ready!
Rysz.
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Sept 27, 2011 6:06:48 GMT
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I look forward to this build Grizz! I really quite fancy making one of these that I could tow behind a smaller car! Are you going to use any particular design for this one or just go off your own experience and also allow the materials to hand to dictate elements of the design? I love and applaud your ingenuity and am amazed at the tolerance of your Lady Wife! I wish I could get up to half what you do! I have the Popcorn and the Mosi Beer ready! Rysz. Hi Rysz, I tend to get a kick out of re-use of materials, so some of the design elements are always dictated by whats available. I also love to make Nicola's head explode by not using plans, levels and other modern contrivances when I build stuff as its the only time I can try get one over her..... she is way ahead of me in the brain and sharpness category. She is a wise woman and knows how to manage a misserable olld git like me Take a look on this site, they have a MASSIVE library of free plans to download in PDF and various other formats, so you should find what you need. I am going to build this one both freehand again and freelance, but will copy the shape of the Grizz-Pod to some extent. www.mikenchell.com/forums/index.phpHope that helps. |
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Sept 27, 2011 7:40:44 GMT
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Thanks Grizz, I have seen that site myself and pored over the plans on many an occasion, sadly time, space and money have put my own plans on hold for the next year or so! I really look forward to seeing this progress! Rysz. |
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Sept 27, 2011 21:03:00 GMT
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Had a call out the blue to day from a number I did not recognise. Was from a guy up in Derby are who I had bought some rubber motorbike suspension bushes for earlier this year and posted off to him. I did not need the money, as it was little enough and he had not asked me to do him any favours, so when he offered to pay me, I just told to do someone else a favour sometime. Guess what...... he had not forgotten, although I had, and he needed to remind me in some detail before I remembered it. Anyway, go to Google images and look for Castleton Roberta , circa 1980. Real handbuilt, high end caravans. Seems the interior is great, exterior looks manky, but no leaks. Mine for FREE ! Now I just need to figure a sensible and cheap way out to get it back to the Medway in Kent.        Quite a few bits will be good for the Surf-Pod as it seems to be known now. The Zig unit will find its way to the Grizz-Pod as well as the fridge. I may even connect the small water heater up if I can liberate some space. Exterior pics awaited, as and when benefactor gets a chance to take them. He is a forum member on www.UKGSER.com and his real name is Nick, thanks Nick. Looks like this build may be coming together quicker than anticipated. It still has to be done in a way that allows me to build an ultra light trailer. Last pic of the sumptious interior. For the Grizz-Pod the mattresses cost me £50.00 on their own, so this is a good start.  More when I get the exterior pics, and start figuring out how to get an 80's caravan over 200 miles down the country. |
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Last Edit: Sept 28, 2011 7:19:30 GMT by grizz
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Sept 30, 2011 20:07:16 GMT
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My 83 year old father has harboured plans to build a teardrop for decades. I've got a number of his original blueprints and sketches, first drawn in the mid-sixties when it was to towed by the family Standard Atlas caravanette. He has really enjoyed your other thread and will be following the new one with great interest.
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