[superbirds]

Well folks here's my 2018 update on the 75 Newell Restore project

Updated my Onan 6500wattt gasoline generator to Generac 8500watt Quiet Diesel "ok it's not that quiet"

The body work and getting ready for paint has taken forever - the pictures are in my gallery under restore folder. While doing some of the patching I found some rusted metal around the door and stairway for the mid entry. Mine has the water bay right there so the tanks will need to be removed to get the old out and new metal welded in. That should be interesting to say the least.

I spend countless hour's on stripping and sanding etc.. the primer I used worked great as far as etching to the surface - I really needed a sealer coat for some of the area's - oh well that will be paint job #2 if I feel the need to update the look.
The paint design was by committee so neither Marcia or I got it the way we wanted - all and all I think we both love it. I've started the process of updating a lot of the lighting to led. The vintage Dietz fixtures on the top will remain as bulbs - did some cleanup and will reseal or replace lens depending on availability. The amber are out there - haven't seen any red yet.

Dietz 2-18

The interior of the project is getting there - all the bad wood has bee replaced - the wall coverings are a rustic barn wood look - I still have one side of the bed room area to finish - then it's the floors next - the main area will be bamboo hardwood planks - the front area will be black speckled carpet - I'm going to put in automotive floor sound deaden-er throughout. I'll post some pictures - right now it looks like a disaster - ok, I am pretty messy when working. Understatement - as Marcia rolls her eye's.

I still have too many items to have a complete list - electrical - some window glass - etc..

Seeing some visible progress has been fun.