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Ambitious! My rebuild is standing still next to this! I'm excited to see where the roof repair goes. Mine looks less beat up but is probably pretty much the same. I'm hoping to repair it, though.

The external hex-head #8 and #10 screws can be easily upgraded to stainless steel from Fastenal. They charge about $20 per 100, but it is worth the investment to permanently stop the rust and corrosion. On my 1985 Grandby rebuild, I also replaced all the copper propane lines using flexible...

Or that. :lol: This camper started out in Colorado where FWC used to be located. I can't find it now but I thought it said "FWC", "Four Wheel Campers" or "Grandby" somewhere on it. Hmmph. When I peeled away the head liner I found some writing on the roof that they put there during...

I ought to actually add some stuff about the rebuild, shouldn't I? First, here are some pictures a few days after I brought it home. The "before" is always a good place to start. (the broken dome is my fault) Interior! From the first post you can get more of a feel for the inside...

Refer to Rich's excellent report: Lift Panel Fab Oh wow that is great. Looks tougher than I thought it'd be. I've got my work cut out for me.

I joined WTW a few months ago after picking up an "1985" Grandby and a pair of tripod jacks for $900. I knew the camper was in rough shape (or that it is really a '73 to '75 model) but didn't think I'd end up gutting it. I actually tried to sell it for about 6 weeks when I realized it was a...

To bring some closure to this thread: I visited ATC a couple of Fridays ago. I talked w/ the guys there and got some good advice and ideas from seeing their shop. I ordered a set of corner jacks w/ brackets and a new side-liner. Yeah! I'm expecting that the cost of those 2 things together...

I have a glass window that came from the rear of a Granby. It will fit an opening 18.5" x 15". Free to a good home. I'd love it. I'm rebuilding my '7x Grandby and decided that I would skip fixing the window that (apparently) had been broken and poorly patched up with plexiglass. Bubbles and...

Looking good! My '7X Grandby is looking very much like that, except my lift panels are rotting away and I've stripped the roof liner out to the Al frame just like your walls. It's so simple and elegant when you get right down to the core of it. I should start one of these threads. BTW, I...

PM me you address I'll send you what I have. Roy you should get them Tuesday. Having some issues sending out the furnace -- will send PM to the other guy about that.

Trasko, Yes that is the style I am looking for. Let me know if you find any.Thanks Roy PM me you address I'll send you what I have.

Thanks everyone for the input. Yeah flipping it sounds crazy but I might end up going there. I'll have to remove the roof to put the new side-liner in so... it could happen. I need a work space that isn't the bed of my truck! I didn't do anything with the camper today although I did make a...

I would love to take this furnace off your hands. I work for FEDEX and can make shipping very easy for you. I sent you a PM to explain. Thanks. I replied to your PM. Let's work it out.

If you're replacing the whole floor pack I think you're likely going to need to gut the interior of the camper since the cabinets and such are likely screwed to portions of it. Are you just fixing part or the whole thing? I wouldn't be doing any of this on the truck personally. It'd be a...

This seems like a question where if you don't already know the answer then you shouldn't bother... but that's not my style. Anyway, I am wondering if it's possible to replace the floor pack while the camper is on the truck. And if not, how does one handle the frame while re-doing the floors...

Hey Trasko,It looks like your rebuilding part of your camper.I have a 88 Grandby and live in Antioch not far from you.If you come across any of the drawer or sliding cabinet latches please let me know,I have tried to locate the original style with the side push latch and so far no luck. Good...

Free furnace -- unknown condition. I got it with what was described as a 1985 FWC Grandby. I've gotten word from some experts that the camper is more like a mid-70's Grandby. I dunno. My propane bottle's connection didn't fit on the camper's fitting so it is untested. I was told it worked...

Whew that does look like it was a project. Actually worse than mine! I've been in contact w/ ATC and it seems my Grandby isn't an '85 after all and is likely mid to late 70's. Hmmph. In any case I plan to at least get it weather-tight and fix up the side-liner. Improvements after that...

The old canvas might still be usable. I had 1983 that initially had some black mold. <snip> I have some "before" pics if you are interested. Thanks for suggestion. I'm going to think about that for a few days. I am thinking this fabric is totally shot given how it cracks and crunches from...

I sewed and installed this canvas myself. Hey, that is impressive. Good work. I do feel like the windows are necessary, though. I guess it's looking like I'm buying the stuff from FWC unless anyone else has a recommendation.

I'll be sure to have the roof squared away before updating the fabric. I can be bone-headed but I did think of that one. The roof needs some special attention for sure. Has anyone ever filled in all the screw holes in the roof and attached it some other way? The new roofs are smooth and use...

Well it's time to fix up the old Grandby I picked up a couple of months ago. I had decided to try and sell it but kept the idea to fix it up in my head in case it didn't. Well, it didn't sell for what I wanted so now it's time to tear in to it! It's rained the past 3 days and the old...

I got this only recently, but now I'm selling it. Please see the craigslist ad for more details. The only reason I'm not keeping it is because I live in a pretty urban environment and despite thinking very creatively and begging and pleading there just isn't anywhere for it to live while not on...

My 1985 Grandby: here $1150

That is for my Grandby. I don't know if I should post it here or in the FWC forum... Let me know. Please see the craigslist ad for more details. The only reason I'm not keeping it is because I live in a pretty urban environment and despite thinking very creatively and begging and pleading...