1972 Amerigo Camper Rebuild

[2cknights]

After posting a few comments on another thread, I decided to start this one under a topic more easily recognized. I also have started a blog at: http://www.tcreviver.com. Okay, MKish, here it is. I'll post to it whenever I get a chance. -Carey

[JoeChiOhki]

AmerigoHauler wrote:

Wagonqueen Truckster wrote:


Decided to cover the plastic on the snap n nap with heavy duty "marine grade" vinyl. Let's hope I made a good decision.

When I worked on my snap n nap years ago I took the side panels apart and I glued in some of the pink foam board that I cut to fit. It reinforced the panels and I noticed it stayed warmer back there when the snap n nap was opened.

I am curious to see how your vinyl covering works because I would like to hide the cracks in my panels.

Erich

Hey Erich, a little off topic, but I was looking at your photo in your signature, are you still running the 16.5x12.00 Load Range G 14 ply tires on the rear of your camper special?

[AmerigoHauler]

Wagonqueen Truckster wrote:


Decided to cover the plastic on the snap n nap with heavy duty "marine grade" vinyl. Let's hope I made a good decision.

When I worked on my snap n nap years ago I took the side panels apart and I glued in some of the pink foam board that I cut to fit. It reinforced the panels and I noticed it stayed warmer back there when the snap n nap was opened.

I am curious to see how your vinyl covering works because I would like to hide the cracks in my panels.

Erich

[Wagonqueen_Truc]

Decided to cover the plastic on the snap n nap with heavy duty "marine grade" vinyl. Let's hope I made a good decision.

[Wagonqueen_Truc]

Old "pop-out" plastic walls on the snap n nap.

[Wagonqueen_Truc]

speaking of camper logos. Here is the newest for when she is complete.

[Wagonqueen_Truc]

I have a raised logo on the front up under the panoramic window, but these logos were on each side (towards the front) and one on the back of the snap n nap. Do you think these logos could narrow down what year I have? I was thinking it is older than a 73 but not as old as a 76? who knows?

[1971amerigo]

Truckster
That is the first time I have seen Amerigo decals.
I have a 1971 and have a raised plastic logo.
I believe the original colors were blue.

[Wagonqueen_Truc]

Couldn't wait to post. Opened up the drivers side of the ol amerigo. (behind the bathroom) Not one ounce of water or rot. You know what that means? Don't have to take out the damn bathroom. oh thanks god.

[Wagonqueen_Truc]

I think I found a graphic designs company to re-create these amerigo decals for me. Simple/single inking so the cost was only 50 bucks for 3 decals... What did everyone else do?

[Wagonqueen_Truc]

Entrance side of the rebuild is complete...including the 13 foot long 2-6 support beam. Here is a pick of the "newly" supported over the cab bed. Tomorrow we rip open the drivers side of the camper.

[DaButcher]

Amerigo Truck Camper Restoration
Resurrecting a 1970's Amerigo Truck Camper
Menu
Skip to content

Home
About

27 degrees. FREEZING but the main beam is going in.
November 5, 2013

Right “main” beam is going back in today. Tim’s fiberglass patches on the roof were completely successful. At 27 degrees, I really hope we can get the wood “framing” done before the first BIG snow hits. Wish I had a pic to post, but then again that would mean finding fresh batteries for the camera. And the boys (I am sure) have already used up all the good batteries in the house playing their X Box. Oh well I will just post this… ( my chicken)

Image
Leave a comment |
All joking aside… oh maybe one more.
November 3, 2013

Time to get to work… but first can’t help but think that as the general driving public passes by our girl’s new home on Wendel Road, they are probably thinking…

Clark: “So, when did you get the tenament on wheels?” Eddie: “Oh, that uh, that there’s an RV. Yeah, yeah, I borrowed it off a buddy of mine. He took my house, I took the RV. It’s a good looking vehicle, ain’t it?” Clark: “Yeah, it looks so nice parked in the driveway.” Eddie: “Yeah, it sure does. But, don’t you go falling in love with it now, because, we’re taking it with us when we leave here next month.”

Image

Image
Leave a comment |
uh oh… What did you do?
November 3, 2013

Image
Leave a comment |
Can you say 70?s ?
November 3, 2013

and what the hell is up with that Americana wallpaper? Why were Eagles holding wheat a theme in 1970?



ImageImage
Leave a comment |
About
November 3, 2013

About.
Leave a comment |
All joking aside… oh maybe one more.
November 3, 2013

Time to get to work… but first can’t help but think that as the general driving public passes by our girl’s new home on Wendel Road, they are probably thinking…

Clark: “So, when did you get the tenament on wheels?” Eddie: “Oh, that uh, that there’s an RV. Yeah, yeah, I borrowed it off a buddy of mine. He took my house, I took the RV. It’s a good looking vehicle, ain’t it?” Clark: “Yeah, it looks so nice parked in the driveway.” Eddie: “Yeah, it sure does. But, don’t you go falling in love with it now, because, we’re taking it with us when we leave here next month.”

Image

Image
Leave a comment |
Bootie Call
November 3, 2013

Bootie Call

Come on, maybe calling the front the SS Enterprise is a stretch, but the Garbage Truck Rump is no exaggeration. Not quite a big as my own behind.
Leave a comment |
Search
Recent Posts

27 degrees. FREEZING but the main beam is going in.
All joking aside… oh maybe one more.
uh oh… What did you do?
Can you say 70?s ?
About

Recent Comments
About | sixszekely on About
Archives

November 2013

Categories

Uncategorized

Meta

Register
Log in
Entries RSS
Comments RSS
WordPress.com

Amerigo Truck Camper Restoration
Blog at WordPress.com. The Sundance Theme.
Follow
Follow “Amerigo Truck Camper Restoration”

Get every new post delivered to your Inbox.

Join 218 other followers

Powered by WordPress.com

[Wagonqueen_Truc]

1971amerigo wrote:
Truckster
I tried to copy and pase for your blog
It's not coming up

Sorry... Usually I am a bit more attune to computer/tech issues. I have been so busy with this camper build and working full time plus taking care of our 6 children, I have been too lazy to to figure out why it doesn't come up. Let's try this. Here is the entire http...

http://sixszekely.wordpress.com/

Let me know if this works. If not, I will have to figure it out.

[1971amerigo]

Truckster
I tried to copy and pase for your blog
It's not coming up

[Wagonqueen_Truc]

Amerigo 1 wrote:
I read on another forum a guy made the generic fridge vent work on his amerigo with minor modification. The vent at my local supplier looks pretty close to OEM. Does anybody use indoor storage during winter?

Thanks...

I will definitely use indoor storage from now on. I already had a 30 foot Terry TT (only 6 years old) split across the front from water leakage and then subsequently the entire floor rotted out. Although it doesn't take much for a luan and foam floor to get decimated. it was the biggest POS I ever bought. Anyways, around here we can park our camper in climate control in underground limestone caves/quarries. About 400 for the winter.

[bigbad1ton]

1971amerigo wrote:
1 ton
Is your camper floor supported or is it sitting on jacks ?

Sorry so late.

It is supported. 2 4X4's one front one rear. Jacks are off right now. I have the problem on or off the truck