Egon Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 Just purchased a 2004 Haulmark on 97 Freightliner Chassis. Bought it for 48k. This thread will be used for my restore project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sclord2002 Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 Congrats, Send us lots of pictures......some words will be ok as long as they aren't real big words. I will look forward to following your progress. Charlie Quote Don't ever tell a soldier that he doesn't understand the cost of war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyates007 Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 Very cool. Did you purchase the stacker trailer too? At least I'm assuming it is a stacker from the picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egon Posted June 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 Didn't purchase a trailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egon Posted June 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 (edited) Day 0: AnalysisCenter of floor has a soft spot. Its not near the edges so I suspect a leak wasn't cleaned up in time and rotted subfloor. Checked under frame and no rust means its an easy fix. Floor has marks from the side. Broken slide rollers means it needs to be removed to have those replaced.Some outlets and the fridge don't work. No sink or stove. Sink has drains but no hot/cold water lines. Luckily the hot water heater is right there. Clearly previous owner started a quick flip they couldn't finish. Lets get to work Edited June 26, 2017 by Egon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egon Posted June 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 (edited) Living room Edited June 18, 2017 by Egon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egon Posted June 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 (edited) "Kitchen" Edited June 18, 2017 by Egon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncohauler Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 Very cool keep the pictures and is up dated, I'm looking at building one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egon Posted June 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 Floor scrape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egon Posted June 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 (edited) Week 1: Pulling vinyl flooring Found the water damage! Plenty to go around! Luckily for me its only one panel of subfloor. Easy fix. The aluminum frame underneath is fine, so a new sheet of plywood and we're good as new! The A/C Unit above the water damage was the likely culprit here, so that warrants a follow up. Dinette set had to be removed, needed access to all of subfloor. Plus it was tacky. Edited June 26, 2017 by Egon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egon Posted June 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 (edited) Edited June 18, 2017 by Egon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egon Posted June 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 (edited) Update 1 Frame supports confirmed good, bad subfloor panel removed. No mold/rot underneath Edited June 26, 2017 by Egon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Dreamer Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 Interesting project. How many miles are on the chassis? Do you have a budget you are hoping to stay under? Dave Quote 2005 Freightliner Century S/T, Singled, Air ride ET Jr. hitch 2019 46'+ Dune Sport Man Cave custom 5th wheel toy hauler Owner of the 1978 Custom Van "Star Dreamer" which might be seen at a local car show near you! Check out http://www.hhrvresource.com/ for much more info on HDT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egon Posted June 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 Chassis is a 97 Freightliner with 380K miles, BUT its on a Detroit Diesel 55 series. Already need to replace 2 injectors. Considering an engine swap. Budget for interior is 15k. Engine 10k. Hoping to sell this for 75k after completion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egon Posted June 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 (edited) Update 2: End of week 1 Spent the rest of the week trying to scrape up all the old adhesive from the subfloor. WHAT A PAIN! Its taken about 20 hours to remove about 90%. Scraping gets most of it but some needs to be dissolved with adhesive remover, which takes much longer. Edited June 26, 2017 by Egon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exile Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 I have used a belt sander to remove that stuff, but floor sanders can also be used. Quote 98 379 with 12.7 DD LG Dodge w/5.9 CTD Chrome habit I’m trying to kick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egon Posted June 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Replaced the subfloor panel with 5/8'' plywood, but its too thin. I know 3/4'' plywood will be too thick so I'll have to figure out a way to raise it. Need the floor to be perfect prior to installing vinyl over top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 27 minutes ago, Egon said: Replaced the subfloor panel with 5/8'' plywood, but its too thin. I know 3/4'' plywood will be too thick so I'll have to figure out a way to raise it. Need the floor to be perfect prior to installing vinyl over top. Maybe something like : https://www.lowes.com/pd/High-Performance-Cement-by-Quikrete-Cement-Mix/50146060?cm_mmc=SCE_PLA-_-LumberAndBuildingMaterials-_-MasonryBaggedGoodsRepair-_-50146060:High_Performance_Cement_by_Quikrete&CAWELAID=&kpid=50146060&CAGPSPN=pla&store_code=1845&k_clickID=3aac8184-bb42-4b44-bfb7-e80874fc6a28&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7J3KBRCxARIsAPMXNVLsYvA7XlI16wO2pm0_2fUcsicuDlU5qYh7dsnnnmWCWp36rtBS_4saAtN2EALw_wcB Or why didn't you shim under the 5/8 ? Quote Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egon Posted June 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 I'll shim later, its not bolted down just a temp dry fit. Re-measured the plywood and its 1/2". I might go buy 5/8'' if its easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sculptor Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 I only have experience with S&B houses, but if the subfloor flexes when you walk on it, there will be problems later. I have never restored a vehicle of any type though. Quote Kevin and June 2013 Volvo VNL 730 D13 Eco-Torque @ 425 Ratio 2.47 2014 DRV 36TKSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 1/2" is asking for problems . 5/8" is questionable . Quote Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Egon, This must be a labor of love. According to your posts above, you paid 48K for the coach, have a budget of 15K for the interior, 10K for the engine, nothing at all for the exterior and you want to sell it for 75K. That is only a 2K profit assuming you hit your budget numbers without any labor costs. I need to sell you my 64 Fairlane and buy it back when you are done. Quote 2023 Thor Magnitude XG32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 On 6/19/2017 at 8:33 PM, Egon said: Replaced the subfloor panel with 5/8'' plywood, but its too thin. I know 3/4'' plywood will be too thick so I'll have to figure out a way to raise it. Need the floor to be perfect prior to installing vinyl over top. Try some drywall shims under the 5/8 ply to get it perfect. Quote Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Egon Posted June 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Haha, its more of a labor of hate. I enjoy doing this, but ideally I'll be living in it for free (minus insurance gas and park fees) and flipping one once per year. I'm doing this because I'm stuck in Clovis NM for the next 5 years and the housing market here is truly a mess, so flipping RVs keeps me occupied and gives me a dwelling. On 6/21/2017 at 5:39 AM, GeorgiaHybrid said: Egon, This must be a labor of love. According to your posts above, you paid 48K for the coach, have a budget of 15K for the interior, 10K for the engine, nothing at all for the exterior and you want to sell it for 75K. That is only a 2K profit assuming you hit your budget numbers without any labor costs. I need to sell you my 64 Fairlane and buy it back when you are done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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