Restoration completed

[Hunt4Fun]

I thought I would post a note of thanks to everyone who helped with questions along the way.  The 1977 Starcraft StarMaster 8 that I purchased December 20, 2006 has been restored.

My lovely bride is finishing up a drape to hang from the counter top which hold the sink and stove, and a table cloth to match (camouflage of course!)  

The 47 photos of the process are available at

http://picasaweb.google.com/jack.kisssner/PopupCamper

[heygirl]

Wow, the before was sure ugly but look at it shine now.  Great job!!!

[AZsix]

Great job! You should be very proud of your efforts and the results.

[prncssgeek]

Great job! I bet you are glad its done and can't wait to try it out.

[beacher]

That was a nice project!

That will be much warmer and dryer than sleeping on the ground!:tent:

I was wondering what you used for your external panels and the roof for water resistance?

[oreo57]

VERY NICE !! Now sit back and enjoy, Get the the family on a short/long trip and appreciate everything you did.
 
Best Wishes

[Hunt4Fun]

Thanks to all for the kind comments.  In 2007 we took it out several times.  It was functional but without some of the trim work.  It will be an on-going project for a few years, but the "sit back and enjoy" part sounds very good about now.

[Old Starcraft]

All I can say is WOW , these rebuilds are fantastic. Hunt4Fun, HeyGirl, PrncssGeek have done a tremendous job with these rebuilds. Keep up the great work and thanks for posting pictures !!!!

[wayner]

Hey nice work.  looks like it was a lot of fun to do.   Do you mind if I ask how much a rebuild like that cost you roughly... not including your time and love of course?

[butterflyfish]

Nice job!  Enjoy!

[Hunt4Fun]

I'm going to estimate that I have $1000-1300 in the pop-up.  Most of the materials were purchased in a big trip to Home Depot or Lowes.  I go to both.  They are across the street from each other here in Indy.

Then a quick trip now and then for additional supplies.  That initial trip was in the $500 range and included the studs, plywood, insulation and paneling as well as some hardware and a lot of paint.

Having seen all of the rotted wood from the demolition, I put 2 coats of KILZ sealer/paint on everything before it was installed.  And I mean everything:  plywood, studs, etc.

Then caulked every small crack.

Hunt4Fun

P.S.  I'm glad you did ask about how many hours.  I try not to think about that.  

[wayner]

I'm going to estimate that I have $1000-1300 in the pop-up.  Most of the materials were purchased in a big trip to Home Depot or Lowes.  I go to both.  They are across the street from each other here in Indy.

Then a quick trip now and then for additional supplies.  That initial trip was in the $500 range and included the studs, plywood, insulation and paneling as well as some hardware and a lot of paint.

Having seen all of the rotted wood from the demolition, I put 2 coats of KILZ sealer/paint on everything before it was installed.  And I mean everything:  plywood, studs, etc.

Then caulked every small crack.

Hunt4Fun

P.S.  I'm glad you did ask about how many hours.  I try not to think about that.  

Cool Beans Thanks for the Answer...   Even though I have a 2003 Bayside... and don't need a rebuild... I have been interested in finding an old beater in the woods around here somewhere for nothing and just for fun rebuilding it...  but didn't want to put too much money in it...  the time would really be something you can't cost out... I would do it for fun...  relaxation...   Cool Stuff... hope you enjoy...

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[naganthunter]

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x2!

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[Hunt4Fun]

Thanks again to all for the kind words.  It has indeed been quite a project.

I finished up the drape for the counter and a tablecloth to match this weekend.