Ripsnort
Lake Tapps, WA USA
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I was inspired by Memory Roads, knowing that the previous owner had issues with the window up front, and the edge separation from the side panel to the cabover floor meant I was about to start a bigger project than anticipated!
THANKFULL, Memoryroads has been on this journey, and I'll be using his blog extensively for my rebuild.
http://memoryroads.blogspot.com/
I know my job won't turn out as exceptional as his since I haven't worked with wood for years, but I'm into it now, no backing out. 
I intend to do this in 3 stages:
--upper rebuild of cabover tieing into solid upper wood and cover window.
--frontal rebuild and flooring
--Sealing it up, final paint.
(Interior will be a 'spring' job next year.
As I began to explore, it didn't look pretty... musty smell starting filling my nostrils as I exlored deeper. Final verdict: partial Cabover rebuild with intentions to remove the window.
After pics below. I spent about 6 hours tearing it apart, keeping the old wood in tack to the best of my ability, for later measurements.
Next step is "clean up" on the steel frame, including rustoleum finish.
Tear off complete
Extensive rotting on the main floor and bracing of cabover
The large 6 ft window caused most of this water damage
Upper wood structure yet to be removed, measured for dimension. Steel frame yet to be cleaned up.
Life is short, Break the rules, Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly,Love truly,Laugh uncontrollably, And never regret anything that made you smile.
Rip's Garage!
1990 Fleetwood Jamboree 27 ft E350
Cabover Rebuild Project
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raytasch
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I know what you're getting into, respect your efforts. I did a similar procedure on a PU camper about ten years ago. The damage on my unit was not quite as bad as yours appears to be but still the same amount of work. With the PU camper I could at least lower it to the ground and work on it from all angles. Best of luck.
ray
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ALnCORY
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Looks like you have a good place to work on it, that is a plus. Mine was not so bad that I had to tear it completely apart like you, but they are all work just the same. Good luck, I will be watching your updates.
I don't think anyones dying statement ever contained the words "I wish I had spent more time in the office", so lets go somewhere!
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Ripsnort, Thanks for your comments on my blog and work efforts. I still have some more material to add to my MemoryRoads blog for one of the cab-over finishing touches but right now I'm enjoying the fruits of my labors, while traveling through the mountains of Colorado. Looks like you will do just super! You've really got a great place to work in and that will help tremendously. I won't say good luck, I'll say have fun and enjoy the project.
Stay well and keep smiling, ron
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Ripsnort
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The more I get into this project, the more confident I get. memoryroads has been kind enough to answer questions via email when he gets a hotspot on the road too! Thanks again!
I finished cutting most of the pieces for the frame on the front of the cabover. (No picture yet, will take one when I bolt it in place)
Here is a pic of the completed leading edge where the fiberglass shell will wrap around and under the cabover, side by side with the old structure:
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Ripsnort
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Finished removing the rest of the rotten wood going up the frame and then finished some new framing, temporarily installed the leading edge, and added plywood to inner portion of the camper today.
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Spectramac
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Looks great!!!
Malcolm
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raytasch
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Looks like you are doing it right. Fine job. Any preservative on the wood before you cover it up?
ray
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Ripsnort
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Ray,
Not on the frame. I am using the West Epoxy System on the bottom, along with fiberglass edges, just like memoryroads did in his blog. That's the next stage I'm starting on Sunday.
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Pepperoni
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THANKFULL, Memoryroads has been on this journey, and I'll be using his blog extensively for my rebuild.
http://memoryroads.blogspot.com/
Excellent blog.
Good luck with your project.
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