[VAC] Vanessa's frame up restore question

["Jrnymn" <jrnymn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Vanessa, for as much work as I've done so far on my trailer, and as much
there is still to do, $15,000 for a frame up restoration looks pretty good
if you have the cash.

On my 56 Overlander, I do not notice any sagging, however the trailer is
pretty much victim to frame separation all the way around.  The rear bath,
entire front (which used to house the pressurized fresh water tank) and the
curb fridge quadrants were rotted to pith.  From what I can see so far of my
chassis, it is pretty thin material, rust can make short work of it.

I've wondered about having a new frame,axles, and hitch fabricated for my
Overlander since I've got rear frame repair needed and I wonder if my axles
need replacement.  I know I will replace the split rim wheels though.

I don't think your A/C caused any frame sag.  The monococcque shell does a
pretty good job of distributing the weight.

Since you have talked so much about Wally Byam (you need to write a book
about it all too!!) I have wondered if my trailer has been on the 59 Caravan
you speak of too.  The age is right, and there is an old faded out remnant
of the Wally Byam Caravan sticker on the front of my trailer.  Was there a
list of trailer serial #s kept of those that went on the African trip?

    Jay L. Griffin [a.k.a. Jrnymn "Journeyman"]
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