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Not sure how "finished" your Grandby is, but you might be better off and have a cleaner job by building a complete new floor pack. Look at some of the rebuild and build threads and get an idea how to build a floor pack.

Poky. Watched the video and saw what a walking foot was and also the use of marks. I used the seam tape between the screen and the privacy curtain when I folded the screen back sandwiching the clear vinyl and the privacy curtain, and also between the folded screen and the side panel. I didn't...

Thanks! It looks like your clear vinyl and privacy panels velcro on the outside. My panels velcro on the inside. Interesting?

I followed Poky's thread on his build, http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/12116-new-build-1981-grandby-to-become-a-hawk/page-12. I really liked how he made the slits and had the clear vinyl and privacy curtain go the the outside. My original wasn't built that way, everything was sewn to...

Are there 2 windows on each side @ 30" x 12"? I have a short cabover, the roof length is 10 feet.

Unfortunately my second window panel was a fail. It was going good until the final sew that ties the screen, clear vinyl and privacy panel in at the bottom. This one puckered worse than the first! I just can't use these, as the camper body looks excellent with the new siding and painted door...

This is what I used to staple my headliner. Porter-Cable NS150CR 18-Gauge 1/4 in. Crown 1-1/2 in. Narrow Crown Stapler Kit It drove the staples easily except for the beam where the roof panels joined. Maybe the beam was of heavier material due to the joint? I didn't use wood strips, I used...

Poky, Without your thread I would have been lost. Very good detailed instructions with pictures. I'll have to give the silicone spray a try on the next one. I'm using white velcro and white thread so it was tough hold a straight stitch. Once I concentrated on the position of the fabric edge in...

Got one side panel done with the screen, eisinglass and privacy curtain. It was a learning experience and I hope to do better on the next one. Some of the stitching isn't quite straight and I have one pucker at a corner of the window. The vinyl material sticks to the sewing machine table some...

Got straightened out with the sewing. The needles a fellow gave me with the machine were round point needles, I bought new sharp point needles and am about 3/4 of the way done 1 side panel with a window. Hope to have some pictures tomorrow.

Getting behind on the project. Was in Canada fishing for ten days. The plan was to have it ready for another trip to Canada mid July. Unfortunately that won't happen, but it's okay because the wife's health won't allow the long trip. Her sister will stay with her as my brother takes her place...

That's a sweet set up for a single person!

Sorry for the late reply, I've been away in Canada with no internet. I'm on the east coast so shipping the whole door would be too costly. If you would be willing to just send me the aluminum extrusions, I'd be interested. Thanks, Ron

Had a better day with the door. I needed to cut the extrusions back to form better corners. By doing that I knew the door would be too narrow for the frame. I corrected for that by adding an aluminum channel to the lock side of the outer frame. Hoping the weather seal will work properly. I've...

Is your door pretty beat? The reason I ask, I only need the aluminum extrusions that form the frame of the door. I'd hate to tear down a good door just for the frame. Rather see someone in need of a good door get it. I'll get the measurements today. On a better note, I have salvaged what I have...

I've been beating myself up on trying to build my door. The old one was a mess do to previous repairs. I narrowed the frame and am building the door to suit it. Unfortunately the aluminum extrusions for it are mess. The previous owner must have driven 2x4 framing into the 1.25 channel. I'm at...

Just a shot in the dark. I'm restoring a 1979 Grandby and the door is shot. The previous owner really buggered up the door's aluminum extrusion by driving 2x4 wood into it. If anyone has or knows of someone with an old door laying around, I'd appreciate the lead. I just need the aluminum extrusions,

Blow a little air up the drain, make sure you have a vent or spigot open. Might just be some debris blocking the drain.

Did you folks hear about the young woman who saved herself from a Brown bear attack with a .25 Beretta? She and her boyfriend were hiking when the attack happened. One shot to the knee of her boyfriend, and she was able to casually walk away from danger.

Still plugging along. Got the roof painted, wired, insulated and the headliner done. Didn't get any pictures before I stacked it against the wall. Got the edge and corner trim made and installed. Today I put some carpet on the wing and vinyl on the floor in preparation of doing the paneling and...

Where in northern VA are you?

Sent a PM on another thread.

I nixed the trailer wire harness, most are 20 gauge and too light for the fan. I just went with 16 gauge for the lights and fan. Insulation and headliner next.

Working on the roof now in my rebuild. I have nothing to go by as to how it was originally wired. I have 3 LED lights for the ceiling, and I need a pair of wires for the Fantastic fan. I'm planning on dropping them down in the front left corner of the camper body. Is there a plug connection...

Poky. Your thread has been a go to for most of my work. Before I start a new phase, I look up your thread and study it. It's been invaluable to me! I have 2 things going against me, One, I was a heavy equipment operator, so not real experienced in detailed craftsmanship. Two, I'm 69 years old...