Villageidiots FWC Grandby Reboot

[villageidiot]

ok, so, got some pics from the guys at ATC.

they have the camper shortened to hawk length, front wall repaired/rebuilt, all new rear wall, sides fixed/re arranged, smaller window opening framed, new floor pack in.

 

[villageidiot]

also got these, interior siding going in, propane box in (also relocated), exterior siding going on, looks like some wires poking out places. i had em put on the exterior clearance lights cuz i like em, and also porch lights.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Looks like the ATC Team is doing a great job. Nice!

 

[Boonie]

To all,
I am reminded that each of us on this Forum have different objectives. For some it is the dream, for some it is the journeys that their camper will provide and for others building the camper is a part of the journey.
It is informational to see how "the factory does it", which makes it awe inspiring when I see the talented and determined members of the WTW community producing progress photos of their rebuild that look "just like the factory". My thanks to all of you who have shared your stories, your knowledge, your tips, and even your struggles.

However we do it, may we all enjoy Wandering the West. Keep safe. May God bless each of you during this Easter and all your years.

Boonie

 

[villageidiot]

got a couple more pics from ATC.

looks like theyre moving along quite nicely. have the furnace/cabinet in, front and side windows in, re used the front window, new side window (smaller than the old one), front trim on, jack brackets on, and the roof is going on.

 

[CougarCouple]

Hello VI
Fun to see the photos, and progress, as I remember another member post some for us while we were waiting.

Looking good happy for you.

Russ

 

[villageidiot]

Hello VI
Fun to see the photos, and progress, as I remember another member post some for us while we were waiting.

Looking good happy for you.

Russ

Russ, yeah I’m happy the guys up there are taking a short bit outta their day to send me a couple progress pics. I’m not one to call and ask repeatedly how things are going I’m more of an “it’ll be done when it’s done” kinda guy, but seeing the pics of things coming together is very nice.

Really lookin forward to getting it back, I’ve never spent a night in it.

 

[villageidiot]

got a text from ATC, the camper is done, just waiting on the bed cushions/covers to be finished.


Jeff said it looks "very nice"

from my phone/computer and 400 miles away, id say he's right.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

VI, I do believe you’re going to be pleased, it looks great. Did you find your truck?

 

[ski3pin]

I think it looks great! I bet you are excited!

 

[villageidiot]

VI, I do believe you’re going to be pleased, it looks great. Did you find your truck?

I’m in litigation over my current truck and it’s dragging out forever it seems, but eventually I will.

I may end up putting it on a trailer temporarily/permanently so I can use it in the meantime. I spec’d a trailer out on Saturday and got a quote, not horrible. Could be cool. We’ll see.

 

[villageidiot]

I think it looks great! I bet you are excited!

Yeah, super stoked, waiting on them to tell me when the cushion covers are done so I can come up and pick it up. I offered to come get it, and they could ship me the covers, but they said it’s cool sitting there til they’re done.

On further thought, I have an upholstery shop I use for work (2 of em) that I coulda had make the cushions, but it’s not like I have a truck I can use it on yet so there’s no panic.

 

[Colorado Mark]

Looks great VI!!!!

Glad to see you went with the old school 4WC skin on the outside.

When we ordered our new 2018, we just had to have the old school siding. The new smooth sides & fiberglass sure look pretty but, it's gotta have that classic 4WC look. Besides, if it ever gets damaged its easier to fix. Metal Company here in CO used to supply the metal for 4WC when they where built out here. They still have the same metal siding.

 

[villageidiot]

Looks great VI!!!!

Glad to see you went with the old school 4WC skin on the outside.

When we ordered our new 2018, we just had to have the old school siding. The new smooth sides & fiberglass sure look pretty but, it's gotta have that classic 4WC look. Besides, if it ever gets damaged its easier to fix. Metal Company here in CO used to supply the metal for 4WC when they where built out here. They still have the same metal siding.

yeah, ATC only uses this stuff, at least they didnt give me an option of smooth siding etc. the only option was with or without a black stripe, and i like the clean white look.

i have a friend with a smooth fiberglass sided one, and it is very nice, and another buddy with a raven in bumpy aluminum. i like it either way.

 

[villageidiot]

shotgun turnaround yesterday from OC to Sacramento and back, did it in 14.25hrs including the time to load it on the trailer.

got it to the shop, dropped the trailer and went home and crashed out.

this morning i got it off the trailer, onto the dolly, and washed the bugs off it.

 

[villageidiot]

and the inside

 

[villageidiot]

So, ATC really did a great job

heres kind of a run down of what was done.


started as a 1999/2000 grandby/hawk

Started as a grandby, had it rebuilt/Shortened/converted to hawk by ATC


NEW floor pack
New lift panels
New siding
New tent/side liner
New interior panels
New side window
New door with screen door
New bed cushions
-48x77 closed
-77x77 extended
New fantastic fan
New interior lights
New lift struts
Resealed roof
[SIZE=12pt]New Furnace c[/SIZE][SIZE=12pt]abinet[/SIZE]

 

[villageidiot]

so, after this whole adventure, and then spending the morning in it, i don't think its something I'm gonna keep, i don't like heights, and i don't like sleeping that close to the ceiling. ill be posting it up for sale.

thanks for reading.

 

[tip]

Looks really good. Nice to know ATC does resto work like that.

Too bad to hear you're selling it.

 

[villageidiot]

Looks really good. Nice to know ATC does resto work like that.

Too bad to hear you're selling it.

yeah, they really nailed it on the rebuild, its as nice or nicer than it ever was.

im a big dude, and i don't like heights, so being up over the cab would sketch me out, add to that i need to be able to sit up in bed, and its not gonna cut it.