I'm leaning towards Formica although the wife will be a bit disappointed as she
wanted grey Corian (1cm version that's not too heavy). I think I'll save my custom
remodel work for a 17' Caravel missing most orginal cabinets. Thank you for your
feedback. That helps.
Jim
> > Question to everyone: restore or remodel?
> >
> > I've got a 68 twenty four foot Tradewind, nearing a complete
> > restore/remodel. My question to everyone and I'd appreciate if you send
> > replies directly to me at jim@vpn3.com instead of clogging everyones inbox
> > with a reply or reply all (shoot me an email if you want to know what
> > everyone thinks).
> >
> To me this is valid for discussion ON the list.
>
> > Do I restore and put in new green formica counter tops to match the original
> > which is in poor shape or do I go with Corian or stone to satisfy our need
> > for something almost stock with a bit of modern?
> >
> Stone and Corian are HEAVY and probably fragile. I doubt the original
> cabinets would survive either on a rough road. Formica and particle
> board aren't nearly so heavy and were the original.
>
> > All the original cabinetry has been restained to match the original factory
> > finish, and everything to this point has been restore except new bamboo
> > flooring & leather cushions (I've saved the old cushions). I even have the
> > original factory curved stamped aluminum window screens. Windish RV in
> > Denver replaced all appliances using original factory stained doors so
> > everything looks totally stock, except when you look at the internals.
> > Trailer's been polished and frame repaired and reinforced. ???
> > Your vote please will help me decide what to do. Thank you,