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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I'll have to look for that stuff next time I'm there. Sounds interesting.
Here's my 'fancy' roof pic. I like to do stuff without plans usually, that way I can make a last minute change without feeling too guilty about it. :)
I figure I could leave the roof flat across the front as it will be downhill anyway, then make the top rounded with the exception of where the A/C unit (and maybe the rear vent) will be. Then leave the rear most board a flat one to make a little downhill run there too. Then again, rounding the downhill area in the front might also be good for wind resistance, and head room if I do the inside too!
John, I can hear my grandfather in you. He was an old carpenter who wasn't scared of any project. An overhang would probably be a good idea, but I'm scared I'd get laughed out of the campgrounds. I'd be the one laughing when they all show up the following years with water damage I guess. :B
Here's my 'fancy' roof pic. I like to do stuff without plans usually, that way I can make a last minute change without feeling too guilty about it. :)
I figure I could leave the roof flat across the front as it will be downhill anyway, then make the top rounded with the exception of where the A/C unit (and maybe the rear vent) will be. Then leave the rear most board a flat one to make a little downhill run there too. Then again, rounding the downhill area in the front might also be good for wind resistance, and head room if I do the inside too!
John, I can hear my grandfather in you. He was an old carpenter who wasn't scared of any project. An overhang would probably be a good idea, but I'm scared I'd get laughed out of the campgrounds. I'd be the one laughing when they all show up the following years with water damage I guess. :B
