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3/4” doesn’t seem like enough clearance with aluminum. We rented a 5’ x 12’ trailer from UHaul. Its aluminum roof got hot enough in the sun on cooler day to give me a first degree burn on my arm, when I brushed my arm against it. It was still very hot if you were an inch away. I’d be concerned...

The 2004 Am/Fm/CD/MP3, I previously swapped in, was dead in the “water”. At first I thought a fuse was blown, but the multimeter told me otherwise. Reinstalling the basic factory AM/FM radio confirmed it was an issue inside the ‘04 unit. On close examination I found that the copper inductor...

A friend of mine through Landcruisers identified the part as an inductor. He said heavy components like it should be secured to prevent the soldered connections from breaking like this. I removed the component from the board and made a small jumper out of stranded wire. After scraping off some...

My ‘04 “factory stereo” stopped working in my ‘97. It had cut in and out a few times until one day it stopped working entirely. I thought it was a fuse or wiring, but my Voltmeter said otherwise. Close examination revealed a small break in the copper wire where it connects to the board. Pushed...

Crestline spacing is variable also. If in doubt use 1/2” Baltic birch or similar. It is much stronger for any given thickness.

Residential flooring is 5/8” and 16” on centre. How does that compare to what you have?

Hopefully someone with a wheeled coach will chime in. Crestline has 1/2” foam between the “joists” & 5/8” over it. It also has sheet of aluminum underneath the floor.

My ‘97 cost us $1000 USD to buy… I’ve never seen another roadworthy Ambulance (Gas or Diesel) for anywhere near that price. Based on my experience I’d recommend diesel if you can get a 7.3… and gas for newer models. Newer diesels are money pits. Not only are they more expensive to buy, they’re...

If you look at Abitibi’s post also quoted in this message, he was running 2” spacers on his dually axle with single rims, but is considering removing the spacer to make his track with closer to the Front axle’s. Dual wheels have the mounting surface of their wheel about an inch outside of the...

The Seiko came with a roll of thick vinyl and upholstery fabric. I’d like to use this material to create a prototype (reproduction) soft top. We’ll have to see… the floor repairs should come first.

Sold the 1908 Union Special and recovered the cash I’d put into it… + a few extra $$$ towards the time I spent making it all work right. The school doesn’t have space in the classroom for the 1938 Singer. I spent some time and got it working right. It will sew very thin material without...

Width is narrower. Singles on rear axle. I believe short wheelbase only. They are very similar to the Crestline New Era I have. It’s a couple inches wider and has Dual rear wheels though. I’d probably go with gas after 2003 with a PSD. I’m very happy with my ‘97 diesel. It has been very...

Here’s a sample of a treat bag I made with the Union Special machine. Almost 3 years later I’m still using the dog treat bag almost every day. Looking forward to sewing some other projects with the new machine.

I recently pick up this industrial machine to donate to my son’s school. His textiles teacher had said she wanted an industrial machine for students to learn how to sew leather and other heavy materials. Now that I have it, they aren’t sure they have space for one. It’s a beautiful 1938 Singer...

2010 seats are way better than earlier ones. :D