1971 Go Tag-A-long

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I just bought a 1971 Go Tag-A-Long!! It need a lot of work, the ceiling is starting to come down. I plan on gutting it and rebuild.I am going to put all new electrical system in. I have the stuff to put in laminate hardwood. I am not sure it I am going to stain or paint the new paneling. Has anyone put paneling on the round front, I was wondering how it bends? This is going to be my winter project! (I hope the picture show up I have never been able to get it right)

midnightsadie · Answer

nice find , start on the roof , double check for leaks. might even install a eterna bond roof over your old one.

gbopp · Answer

You got the picture right this time. It looks like a great winter project.Did you check Tin Can Tourists? Maybe they have some info you can use.Keep us updated with your project.

westend · Answer

Hey, welcome to another '71!I found that even cutting kerf in the back of the paneling didn't work well when using a plywood panel. The radius is too much. I ended up framing the radius and putting in a panel at an angle. You can check out my restoration thread in my signature line for ideas.

tatest · Answer

The original curved panels may have been kerfed, steamed, and bent over a mould, using laminates with grain orientation specific to the bending required.

A more expensive method also used was to laminate over the mould.

See if you can find a really old cabinetmaker. A lot of this work hasn't been done since the 50s in furniture and cabinetry, boating and RV industries among the last to use their skills.

skimore · Answer

Would 1/8" marine plywood bend enough for the ends?

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