XM971 Rebuild and Camper Mod

[Csm Davis]

Started gutting the 971 this week. Man this thing is a mess of mixed metals and flat head screws.

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[zanther]

looks like a fun project.

 

[TrailLifeBill]

I've almost got the wife on board for a similar project!! Look forward to following your progress.

 

[ROCKWELL-C60]

Yea them flat head screws are a b**ch. Looking forward to seeing your progress. These trailers probably the best made trailers ever, there built like an aircraft but stronger and there emp proof.

 

[Csm Davis]

Yea them flat head screws are a b**ch. Looking forward to seeing your progress. These trailers probably the best made trailers ever, there built like an aircraft but stronger and there emp proof.

Yeah well my inside roof panels are sagging now looks like the drop ceiling braces were holding it up. Guess I will be opening it up all of the rivets are steel core aluminium, I hate disimular metal contract it always has corrosion issues.

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[majorgunho]

This looks like a great project. Can you give any details on the planned end-result / and use?

 

[zebedee]

Even you might be able to swing a cat around in that!

 

[ROCKWELL-C60]

I left drop ceiling in last 17' and put 1/2" finish grade plywood in front cause the aluminum sags during hot cold cycles.

 

[Csm Davis]

This looks like a great project. Can you give any details on the planned end-result / and use?

Camper

Even you might be able to swing a cat around in that!

Naw can almost touch both sides at once.

I left drop ceiling in last 17' and put 1/2" finish grade plywood in front cause the aluminum sags during hot cold cycles.

Thinking about running 1" angle aluminium across at each set of rivets. Taking all of the drop ceiling out.

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[Csm Davis]

Had rude awakening this morning. First piece of insulation I moved this morning had some CS crystals in it and it went right in my face, wasn't expecting that!

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[red]

Ah good old CS gas. Great for clearing the sinuses hahaha

 

[Csm Davis]

Ah good old CS gas. Great for clearing the sinuses hahaha

Glad someone got a good laugh out of it, I just had flashbacks of boot camp.

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[rustystud]

Glad someone got a good laugh out of it, I just had flashbacks of boot camp.

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No kidding ! Your talking about it reminded me also ! Nothing beats vomiting first thing in the morning !!!

 

[red]

Haha my first exposure to it was during basic as well. Had the flu and was really congested. Go into the gas chamber, finally get to take the gas mask off and all the snot in my lungs/sinuses dump on the drill instructors chemical boots. It was a violent purge but worked great hahaha.

 

[Csm Davis]

Well i have now dug in deep into the roof and it's not good there is wood with steel screws into aluminium, dang could they have made a better rust and corrosion attracting setup?

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[ROCKWELL-C60]

Wondered what was up there. Think I used 2 3/4 deck screws to hold everything to ceiling, held great no stripped screws and nothing thru roof

 

[rustystud]

Haha my first exposure to it was during basic as well. Had the flu and was really congested. Go into the gas chamber, finally get to take the gas mask off and all the snot in my lungs/sinuses dump on the drill instructors chemical boots. It was a violent purge but worked great hahaha.

In a way I was lucky since the guy ahead of me panicked. They restrained him and held him there in the chamber until he had totally pukked his guts out. I saw how they treated anyone who tried to get out and so when my time came I recited my general orders like the others (they hold you until you take a good breathe in) and took in my breathe and just let the snot and crud come out without moving. After a few moments they let me go. Then I got out and basically fell to the ground coughing and choking with all the rest.

 

[Tinstar]

You guys are cracking me up!!
Flashbacks here too!!

If you haven't done it, you'll never understand it.

 

[Tinstar]

That trailer would really make a great hunting cabin.
Wood stove and all.

Will be quite the camper for sure.

 

[Trailboss]

Well i have now dug in deep into the roof and it's not good there is wood with steel screws into aluminium, dang could they have made a better rust and corrosion attracting setup?

I knew about dissimilar metals corrosion years ago, but only recently learned that pressure-treated wood and plywood can't be used against aluminum.