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15 - Closeup of Butt JointFINAL.jpg (164864 bytes) 5 - Completed Wiring Under DropSheetDARKFINAL.jpg (159232 bytes) 2 - Fiberglass on TopFINAL.jpg (167424 bytes) 3 - Fiberglass Closeup - THICKFINAL.jpg (164864 bytes)

12-17-2000 - Ceiling Install
Here we see how the tileboard sheets connect together.  I used a standard plastic butt joint.  However, I would highly recommend using the original clips in the support beams.  Mine were essentially rusted away.

 12-20-2000 - Ceiling Install
Once the ceiling was installed, we wired a new 12v connector (shown here), then put a plastic dropcloth on top to act as a vapor barrier. 		 12-20-2000 - FAILED Insulation
I thought I could get away with using this thick of fiberglass insulation.  I was wrong.  This was way too thick for the road cover to be able to get back on. 		 12-20-2000 - FAILED Insulation
You can see in this shot just how thick the stuff was.  DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME.  I liked the photo, though!
2 - Bubble InsulationFINAL.jpg (162816 bytes) 4 - Bubble Insulation CloseupFINAL.jpg (166912 bytes) 9 - Overall Shot of Top.jpg (166400 bytes) 6 - Vent Hole Covered & Bondo'edFINAL.jpg (168448 bytes)
12-28-2000 - Bubble Insulation
Frustrated at my failed attempt, I went to Home Depot and found this stuff.  Reflective Bubble Wrap, about 1/4" thick.  Got a couple of 4" rolls and was set!		 12-28-2000 - Bubble Insulation
Here you can see just how thin it is.  However, I think it does an excellent job, plus it acts like a second vapor barrier!		 12-28-2000 - Road Cover Reinstall
I used Bondo-Glass for the top hole patches.  At this point they are sanded but not painted, so they are pretty visible.		 12-28-2000 - Road Cover Reinstall
We rarely cook inside, so I took the vent fan completely out, covered the hole with a stove 'burner cover,' and Bondo-Glassed it in.
1 - Rusted RimFINAL.jpg (161792 bytes) 4 - Tire w PrimerOK.jpg (163328 bytes) 29 - White Painted Rim & Black Step FINAL.jpg (167936 bytes) 12 - New Roof Electrical ConnectorFINAL.jpg (163840 bytes)
01-21-2001 - Rusty Rims
As you can see here, my tire rims were in pretty bad shape.		 01-21-2001 - Rusty Rims
I used a wire wheel to clear off the rust, then applied this coat of primer.		 01-21-2001 - Rusty Rims
Here is the finished product.  Just regular white spray-paint.  I also cleaned off the rust on the black step and painted that too.		 01-21-2001 - New 12v Connector
Our old Molex plug was in bad shape, so we used this 1/4" plug instead.
14 - New Roof Electrical Connector Plugged inFINAL.jpg (166912 bytes) 15 - New Countertops SINK FINAL.jpg (162304 bytes)

19 - Countertop Cross-Section FINAL.jpg (148877 bytes)

 16 - New Countertops Stove Etc FINAL.jpg (162816 bytes)
01-21-2001 - New 12v Connector
Here is the connector plugged in.		 01-21-2001 - New Countertops
Our old countertops were falling to pieces because of the water damage they sustained.  This is a standard countertop purchased at home depot.		 01-21-2001 - New Countertops
Here you can see the modifications I made to make the backsplash shorter, and to anchor the back to the back of the cabinet.		 01-21-2001 - New Countertops
The only other thing I had to do was cut off the 2" or so of counter that was blocking the cabinet doors from opening.

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