Fixing water damage on the old Dodge (pics)
I got started on my summer project the last couple days. I found this thing on Craig's list for $100 and drove it home. It's a 78 Dodge Monaco 23' with a 440. Here's what it looked like when I brought...
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Here's a pic of the overhead framework (what's left of it anyway).
Well, I am now way further into this project than I ever wanted to be. I pulled most of the transition stuff that goes from the van to the wood body as most of it was either rotten or just coming apart from movement. I pulled the first full sheet of 1/2" plywood off the floor because it was rotted on the left and sagging on the right. Turns out they bolt the propane tank right to the floor and just let it hang there. I'm going to have to upgrade that. The 2x2s are warped down on the ends so I'll put in a couple 2x4s instead to make it a little stronger.
Then there's the left front corner (behind the driver's seat). This was the worst leak the RV had so it was rotted out pretty bad.
Here it is after some cutting and cleaning up. I may actually be able to put a couple new pieces of wood in there!
Well, I am now way further into this project than I ever wanted to be. I pulled most of the transition stuff that goes from the van to the wood body as most of it was either rotten or just coming apart from movement. I pulled the first full sheet of 1/2" plywood off the floor because it was rotted on the left and sagging on the right. Turns out they bolt the propane tank right to the floor and just let it hang there. I'm going to have to upgrade that. The 2x2s are warped down on the ends so I'll put in a couple 2x4s instead to make it a little stronger.
Then there's the left front corner (behind the driver's seat). This was the worst leak the RV had so it was rotted out pretty bad.
Here it is after some cutting and cleaning up. I may actually be able to put a couple new pieces of wood in there!
