Hot Rods are my business
Summer is here and we’re enjoying the fruits of the hard work of winter! The season is short , so we’re packing all the adventures and excitement we can into the season.
The Spartan is all we hoped, it’s comfortable and practical. Kim looked beautiful in the period dress our friend Cheryl gave her, perfect for the trailer.
We’ll be getting ready for a trip east to Pennsylvania in a few weeks, and a short trip to Gun Lake for the 4th, and many more fun times after that!
Our fall vacation in Northern Michigan has been found to have been totally rigged! From start to finish, from Tahquamenon Falls to wineries and restaurants around Traverse City, it was nothing but sleeping in, great fall colors, great food, great wine, and great friends. We slept in, ate bacon and eggs, drank champagne with smoked whitefish pate and apple pie with dinner. Not one whit given for responsibilities of work, the election, or bills to pay.
And it was good.
So far, we can’t complain.
This last weekend was the second outing for the Spartan, and again it exceeds our expectations. We went to Yankee Springs State Park just 15 miles from us for their “Harvest Festival”, were joined by our grandson Milo, and had a wonderful time. Next week, we hit the road to Northern Michigan for a color tour and fall vacation. We’re looking forward to it, and to many more trips and family vacations.
Here’s a few photos of last weekends fun:
The weekend with the Spartan was a huge success. Lots of compliments on the trailer, especially the two-tone exterior polish. Everybody liked it, we love it, so it’s permanent. I’m going to Scotch bright the roof and rear panel for a satin look to contrast the polished sides.
One year of blood, sweat, and a few tears is being rewarded with what is turning out to be a FABULOUS weekend in Milford at the Tin Can Tourists fall rally. I’m reminded again that without our great friends, none of this would be possible. Many thanks to Mike and Cheryl O’Conner, Mike and Cortney Greene, Butch and Pam Starner, Jake and Tami Moomey , Kirk and Donnell Brown for assistance, and all our TCT friends for support and encouragement. Kim and I couldn’t have gotten so much done so fast without you.
Without further ado, behold, the ’47 Spartan Manor:
I’ve gotten lots done the last couple days. All the Spartan’s window garnish trims are polished and installed, accent lights on the display shelves in, bulkhead cabinet lights over the bed are installed. The dump valves are on the black and grey tanks are on and I replaced the leaking seal in the Dometic “Sea/Land” toilet. Not very glamorous but needed.
The new Zip-Dee awning should be done this week, the screen doors need to be built and I have get the new center front window in. The upholsterer needs to get busy, my work is almost done!
One by one, the seemingly endless list of tasks is being completed in the Spartan. Yesterday I replaced the grungy, noisy clock/timer in the Dixie stove with a little battery clock from my least favorite store, Wal-Mart. It fit perfectly.
The counter top edging is DONE, and I used the rest of the Marmoleum to make a backsplash behind the sink and stove. The effect is stunning.
Next up, Kim is doing the upholstery for the booth, and I’ll acid was the exterior. It’ll ultimately be polished, but for this fall, that’ll suffice.
I’m happy.
Took the fridge door off the Spartan today and painted it. Looks great, cheap enamel with catalyst, laid down like glass. Tomorrow I can put it back together. One more thing done.
More progress on the Spartan.
At this rate it may get done.
