Interior Renovation
Last updated
01/09/2009
Actually not a renovation more like reconstruction, as there is very little usable original parts left.
Interior measurements = 23 feet 2-1/2 inches X 7 feet 3 inches, sheets cut to 91 1/8". (37# per sheet)
I thought of a fairly easy way to lift the
body. Back bolts removed, all of the side bolting, including the door jams with
the front bolts still in place to keep it from sliding. From the inside, with a
hydraulic jack and some blocking, I can lift up on the roof frame and tip one
end of the body off enough to slide in the plywood from the outside. The bolts
that hold the body on will either need to be cut flush or removed.
Test lift of the body went off with out a hitch, this also allowed to bet a
better cleaning under the rail. Scrubbed the floor.
The first sheet slid into place with ease. This was a big help to mark the radius corner for a perfect fit up.
Moving the jack to get more lift towards the rear helps. Blocking added under the rail to keep things in place and provide a safe way to clean out under the rail. We added a few #10 sheet metal screws to the original floor to ensure there is good bonding to the frame.
The last sheet!
The front is a complete curve. Good thing we were able to slide the sheet under the
frame to mark it out! Truck doubles for a work bench.
To allow the body rail to realign, I drilled
clearance holes in the new plywood for "dummy" locating pins. This was key to
placing the front back on the in the same spot.
The whole floor is now in place! I upgraded the original 1/4 - 20 carbon steel
bolts with 5/16 - 18 high grade Stainless Steel.
Home Depot had the only tile that looked Retro enough for us. Figured just
under 200 Square Feet, 7 boxes weighing 22# per box.
Loosely placed to get a general idea what it will look like
Screws all in place, heads and seams filled it's time to start with the layout and placement. Luckily the interior is exactly 88", the center line is 44". 1-1/2 boxes down. Front body bolts installed. good progress today!
99% of the floor is down. Need another pair of hands to finish. About a dozen pieces left to place, all the edges.
Shower and Potty assembly
To save
space and weight, we decided to go tankless.
10L LPG Propane Gas Tankless Water Heater Marey 20D
Maximum output of
69,800 BTU/h or 20.4 kW, 2.64 GPM and is designed for applications in regions
where incoming water temperature is above 60º, and therefore is suitable as a
home tankless water heater in the southern regions of the U.S. and in some
warmer northern climates. Since this tankless water heater has a pulse ignition,
powered by 2 D cell batteries, there is no need for electricity. This makes this
unit ideal for remote locations where electricity is not available, or
unreliable.
New Power control panel, all in one.
Progressive Dynamics 4560: 60 Amp Converter + AC/DC Distribution
Panel
We were lucky to find an Original, 1950 Dixie Stove in pretty nice shape!
The original counter top looked to be in really tough shape, a fair amount of oxidation. We are going to attempt to clean it up to see if it will suit as a counter in the New Rosie.
Before
After some scrubbing and sanding.
