When I initially made today's appointment with Denny to check and repair the electrical, propane, and water systems in Lil' Chick, it was before I started ripping out parts of the flooring and uncovering the "floorlights" - you know, like skylights, but in the floor.....
When he saw the Chick this morning, he suggested that we switch gears a bit: rather than getting the systems up and running today, our first priority should be to stabilize the rot and get the holes covered. He's going to find a slot in his schedule and get Lil' Chick in sometime over the next few weeks and patch those floorlights.
He said that the areas of rot and damage in the two rear corners should be an easy fix, as will the galley cabinet. I was thinking it would have to be completely taken out and rebuilt, but Denny said he can reface it and rebuild the drawers and we'll be good to go!
One thing ya gotta remember: my intention never was to to authentically restore the Thunderbolt to her original 1964 grandeur. I just want to fix the things I can, have the worst things repaired, glamp her up, and take her camping, alternating camping trips with my 2012 Rockwood A-frame. Nothing more complicated than that!
Between now and when I next take her back to Denny's, my homework assignment from him is to finish prying off the damaged facing from the lower galley cabinet. I can do that!!!
Hello Pixie!!
ReplyDeleteHope this comment finds you well. Found your blog because I was just able to identify my 1964 Thunderbolt, which looks to be a few feet longer than yours. Had a great time reading about your Lil Chick journey. Would love to hear more!!
Was sorry to read about your lymphoma and hope things have gotten better for you. Best wishes!