A few days ago I found these (black) nylon bushings at the home center. See how they compare to the original white ones? A perfect match! The other objects are: door closed retainer pin and chain, screw in hinge pins and bottom panel retainer mounting screws.
Here's the top of the fridge door and the bottom retainer, showing all four holes for the bushings.
Here's a close-up of the original bushing - manufactured by HEYCO. I suppose this fridge manufacturer (HADCO) provided appliances for multiple RV manufacturers, back in their day. So I expect it's an accurate statement to say they used, "HEYCOs on HADCOs for JAYCOs".
Here's how they snap into place.
The door attaches with the hinge pins top and bottom. The other hinge mount at the top is for the door closed retainer pin. I believe there was a fourth that has simply been removed, but it's possible there were only three from the factory.
On that picture and the next, you also get a view of the fridge controls. The fridge is lit from inside the camper with the use of a flame tube, a bunch of little holes in a tube that get's your flame back to the pilot light and other works in the back. It is this opening that I must not only cover, but also want to seal to eliminate outside air drafts.
Yesterday we took a spring break trip out to Independence Rock, a well known landmark and overnight stop for the American emigrants and pioneers.
This stop is one of the last locations before crossing the great divide and travelers knew they had to make it here by July 4 or else they might get wintered in before reaching California or Oregon country, thus the name Independence Rock.
Many travelers scraped their name and date into the rock's surface. Please respect its historical landmark status and DON'T add your own marks, should you find your way here.
It is located at a Wyoming Highway Rest Stop, and includes an RV dump station, picnic kiosks, interpretive information, as well as a paved sidewalk out to the rock's base for those who need such assistance. Watch for rattlesnakes and cow pies, not necessarily in that order.
Had to include these photos, couldn't resist. These little fellas are just too cool.
This is about the same time most of my ancestors found their way from depressed areas of Europe, across the ocean and plains, to the Utah Territory.
One old family letter I have describes how: they walked barefoot to save their shoes for use at their destination, how in Nebraska the wagon was struck by lighting, rending the women and children sleeping in the wagon box unconscious, but the men sleeping under the wagon were left untouched, and that they let their facial hair grow, causing both curiosity in the Indians, and scaring themselves when they chanced upon a looking glass.
Here we are on the top overlooking the rest area. Grandma giving earth perspective instruction, gems I believe it was, found in the rock's granite conglomeration. Embedded Quartz and other shiny minerals were glittering in the bright sunshine.
Pretty rocks (and therefore valuable - if in a non-monetary form) can even be found in gravel pathways when one takes the time to look. Remember, take only pictures, leave only footprints.
