Tom Buese may have some suggestions about finishes for plywood that can
actually stand up to weather. Then again, maybe nothing can.
--
Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott

On 8/6/2008 5:56 PM Chris S wrote:

> The chassis is a kit from Harbor Freight:
>
> http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=42708
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> I bought it on sale for $120, but that was in 2001.  I initially used it to
> haul a car-top carrier.
>
> I had the remainder of the frame welded by a friend to my specs in 2004.
> They did an outstanding job!  The top section is a box with a hinged lid
> that bolts on to the original frame.  I did this so I could remove it incase
> the chassis was damaged.  I used birch plywood for the sides and the lid
> which took a lot of labor to sand and coat with several layers of Helmsman's
> "marine" finish.  I  think I worked 30 hours over 2.5 days to get it done
> before a planned trip.  The finish proved nearly worthless as it did not
> stand up to weather the way the can says it should.  I plan on installing
> marine plywood in it this winter.
>
> I'll dig up some construction pics this weekend.
>
> Chris.
>
> 2008/8/6 Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com>
>
>> Chris,
>>
>> I echo Pete's question here. Was this trailer part of a kit you found and
>> if so any chance you might point someone towards where you found that kit?
>>
>> That trailer looks about perfect. Pete - it reminds me os Olsen's
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Jeff
>> '90 Carat (Grover)
>> '86 (We call this one Parts)
>> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
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