Replacing Traveller Wood is it Easy

Post by **stevieb1976** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 11:38 pm

Ive got a traveller and the Timber

needs replacing im thinking of doing it myself am i mad or is it fairly straight foward

Post by **PSL184** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 12:07 am

How many trees you got ?

Post by **stevieb1976** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 12:22 am

Half the Forest of Dean

I should have said Timber

I got myself muddled

Post by **IaininTenbury** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 12:52 am

Measure once and cut twice! Or is that the other way round

Post by **stevieb1976** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 1:48 am

That a very good point knowing how i am at measuring things

Post by **markattard** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 8:13 am

Come one help the poor guy

..... he needs your help.....

BTW yes it is difficult....

Post by **chickenjohn** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 9:02 am

With that photoshop signature, I wonder whether its a joke, therefore reluctant to spend time typing a reply. I have replaced the side of wood.

Post by **stevieb1976** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 10:21 am

I am Serious about the wood The picture i had was a joke

Sorry for being silly

Post by **ugabugchugabug** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 10:38 am

Silliness is a prerequisite for MMOC for me, a bit of a laugh keeps us going so keep up the daft stuff

Post by **8009STEVE** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 10:49 am

Are you going to make the sections yourself or buying in pre- sectioned ready made bits?

Post by **stevieb1976** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 11:18 am

Ready Made Bits im not that good a carpenter

i can drill holes and nail stuff together

Post by **d_harris** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 12:37 pm

Its not the easiest of jobs, but buy in the ready made sides, its a lot less hassle and you are a whole load less likely to muck it up. I'm planning on doing mine soon, but it is one of those jobs you'll never learn to do until you do it.

Post by **woodiesenfrance** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 9:23 pm

stevieb1976 wrote:Ive got a traveller and the Timber needs replacing im thinking of doing it myself am i mad or is it fairly straight foward

NO it's not easy! It takes a lot of time and a lot of patience and considerable practical skills, plus a roomy garage.
ONLY do it if your trav is v solid otherwise it's not worth doing
How do I know? been there, seen that... not sure we'd ever do it again.
Bought the full kit from Steve Foreman (Woodies) and did it here, in France

Post by **stevieb1976** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 9:49 pm

Well its had a new floor pan and new sills the rear arches are ok. I suppose i will find out whats lurking when i strip it

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 10:03 pm

Main problem will be the rear wheel arches - provided you make them good the wood will fit ok. Roof gutters may take some 'skill' !!

Post by **woodiesenfrance** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 10:11 pm

bmcecosse wrote:Main problem will be the rear wheel arches - provided you make them good the wood will fit ok. Roof gutters may take some 'skill' !!

yeees I remember the gutters....

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 10:16 pm

Oui! Tres important.

Post by **woodiesenfrance** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 10:22 pm

surtout quand il pleut en Ecosse

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 10:24 pm

I'll pleut a vers !

Post by **d_harris** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 10:24 pm

bmcecosse wrote:Main problem will be the rear wheel arches - provided you make them good the wood will fit ok.

I can testify to that!

Check out the gaps! Thats a bit of a bodge job with the view that once its all legal I can jiggery and pokery and get it to work a bit better.

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