Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Buttoning up the exterior

It's been a long time since I posted any progress.  I lost my shop space, so I took some time off for awhile and then got around to working on it again but not posting updates.  Here is the start to a series that will catch things up.

I added this period porch light.  It's the spartan art deco model available at Vintage trailer supply and other retailers.  The one that came with this project was a hideous square thing with rotten plastic cover.  I like this improvement.



 Here is the reattachment of the original gold anodized trim.  After all of the work re-manufacturing the frame and floor - I was completely shocked at how well the holes lined up.  I don't remember a single hole being off by more than 1/16" !!!
This is a picture of my new water heater install.  This one didn't fit the old hole, so that is a new piece with original drip molding.  Now that I look at it, I probably should have moved the drip down closer to better protect the heater....
Installed a new license plate holder that is very close to the original.

 Square Patch over the old furnace exhaust hole.