Hi everyone. I picked up an older 1965 8' non - cabover Alaskan last weekend for $250. I've been working 15 hour night shifts ever since, so now I have 4 days off to start seeing what I bought.
What I know now is that the 3 way fridge works, at least on 120V power. The roof doesn't leak, but the seal between the top and bottom is gone and some of the wood on the lower portions of the top will need to be rreplaced. Interior upholstery is in good shape. The outside needs a paint job and a little cleaning on the aluminum trim. The stove is clean and appears to be in good shape, but the propane line has been cut off. Water Pump is there, but no tank, at least some of the plumbing is gone, and there isn't a tap.
I need it for a trip 1 month from now, and at this point it works to sleep in, so I probably won't do much to it right off the bat. After hunting season, I'll start ripping it apart and hope to have everything restored by next spring.
A few questions:
It seems like it will be easiest to patch up the top if I separate the top and base. What is the best way to do this? I'm thinking raise the top, stull it up, detach the hydraulic rams, and then lower the base. I'll put the base on rollers so I can get it out of the way and then work on them separately. Any issues with that plan? I tried searching and couldn't find anything on separating the halves. Anyone have a better way?
What I know now is that the 3 way fridge works, at least on 120V power. The roof doesn't leak, but the seal between the top and bottom is gone and some of the wood on the lower portions of the top will need to be rreplaced. Interior upholstery is in good shape. The outside needs a paint job and a little cleaning on the aluminum trim. The stove is clean and appears to be in good shape, but the propane line has been cut off. Water Pump is there, but no tank, at least some of the plumbing is gone, and there isn't a tap.
I need it for a trip 1 month from now, and at this point it works to sleep in, so I probably won't do much to it right off the bat. After hunting season, I'll start ripping it apart and hope to have everything restored by next spring.
A few questions:
It seems like it will be easiest to patch up the top if I separate the top and base. What is the best way to do this? I'm thinking raise the top, stull it up, detach the hydraulic rams, and then lower the base. I'll put the base on rollers so I can get it out of the way and then work on them separately. Any issues with that plan? I tried searching and couldn't find anything on separating the halves. Anyone have a better way?