![15 - Closeup of Butt JointFINAL.jpg (164864 bytes)](images/2000/15_-_Closeup_of_Butt_JointFINAL_small.jpg) |
![5 - Completed Wiring Under DropSheetDARKFINAL.jpg (159232 bytes)](images/2000/5_-_Completed_Wiring_Under_DropSheetDARKFINAL_small.jpg) |
![2 - Fiberglass on TopFINAL.jpg (167424 bytes)](images/2000/2_-_Fiberglass_on_TopFINAL_small.jpg) |
![3 - Fiberglass Closeup - THICKFINAL.jpg (164864 bytes)](images/2000/3_-_Fiberglass_Closeup_-_THICKFINAL_small.jpg) |
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)](images/2000/2_-_Bubble_InsulationFINAL_small.jpg) |
![4 - Bubble Insulation CloseupFINAL.jpg (166912 bytes)](images/2000/4_-_Bubble_Insulation_CloseupFINAL_small.jpg) |
![9 - Overall Shot of Top.jpg (166400 bytes)](images/2000/9_-_Overall_Shot_of_Top_small.jpg) |
![6 - Vent Hole Covered & Bondo'edFINAL.jpg (168448 bytes)](images/2000/6_-_Vent_Hole_Covered__BondoedFINAL_small.jpg) |
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)](images/2000/1_-_Rusted_RimFINAL_small.jpg) |
![4 - Tire w PrimerOK.jpg (163328 bytes)](images/2000/4_-_Tire_w_PrimerOK_small.jpg) |
![29 - White Painted Rim & Black Step FINAL.jpg (167936 bytes)](images/2000/29_-_White_Painted_Rim__Black_Step_FINAL_small.jpg) |
![12 - New Roof Electrical ConnectorFINAL.jpg (163840 bytes)](images/2000/12_-_New_Roof_Electrical_ConnectorFINAL_small.jpg) |
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)](images/2000/14_-_New_Roof_Electrical_Connector_Plugged_inFINAL_small.jpg) |
![15 - New Countertops SINK FINAL.jpg (162304 bytes)](images/2000/15_-_New_Countertops_SINK_FINAL_small.jpg) |
![19 - Countertop Cross-Section FINAL.jpg (148877 bytes)](images/2000/19_-_Countertop_Cross-Section_FINAL_small.jpg)
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![16 - New Countertops Stove Etc FINAL.jpg (162816 bytes)](images/2000/16_-_New_Countertops_Stove_Etc_FINAL_small.jpg) |
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. |