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OK, here we go... What is a true restoration? What is refurbished?What glaring errors mean Fluff and Stuff? I'll start: I have Refurbished trailers, Restorations and As Found trailers. Of course there...

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I think our Standards will improve things in the vintage trailer world. The thing is, there is a finite number of little trailers out there and they are getting fewer and farther between......

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It will probably be the case that what is now considered "too far gone" for restoration purposes will change as these trailers begin to dry up. I ran across a 23' Yellowstone, early-mid 50's, this...

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Rob- I'm finishing up a gut and new interior install on a 19ft right now. It looks like it will run about $800-$850/ft. I'm also doing a frame off on a little 12ft. fiberglass Compact ll. So far this...

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My father-in-law had a tractor restoration and repair shop for many years. He had some books from the 60's called shop labor rate manuals that the different manufacturers published. Basically they...

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I would also like to add maybe some of us who are in the business could be listed on this site as appraisers/consultants within a geographic area where we live. We could provide help to people looking...

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I subtract for learning curves as well... VK

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I had to deliver a trailer friday which gave me about 8 hours of windshield time to think. I believe the idea of judging trailers at shows is an entirely different topic than what we are discussing...

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Ron, I like it. I agree we should focus on ways to help identify "types of trailers", and "quality of repairs completed" that could assist people in placing a real, or replacement value on the trailer...

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I like it too, Ron. Thanks for the input. We're getting closer!

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John- Yes, I've noticed the prices on "as found"and"renovated"trailers steadily moving up. Reality shows like "American Pickers", "American Restoration", "Pawn Stars" and the new trailer restoration...

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Hello Ron, I appreciate your enthusiasm.Along with the enthusiasm, and input from all the members, we have a good chance of accomplishing some of the things we've been discussing!I think your...

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It's truly criminal how some of these vintage trailers are being "passed off, as restored".  I do not even think the word "counterfited" is too strong of a description.  It's surprising how far some...

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Thank you Rob.  Photos do tell a thousand words.  I think if people know what to look for, it will make if much easier for them to follow "the guidelines" that we have been talking about recently.John

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Ooooo.... wish I had pictures of repairs I was forced to do as a tech... Quick and Dirty. Certainly learned what NOT to do. With most RV dealers, it's all about fixing them cheap and fast....

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RV dealership shop labor around lubbock starts at $100/hour.

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I realize that this is an old thread but I wanted to share the perspective of a novice and just to say: Wow! This is quite an undertaking! So what ended up being the final result of this conversation?...

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I realize that this is an old thread but I wanted to share the perspective of a novice and just to say: Wow! This is quite an undertaking! So what ended up being the final result of this conversation?...

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Oh boy! So, anyone want to take on a new project? I'm in Montana, if that matters.

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I think you are underestimating your skills as a DIY. In my opinion a highly "motivated DIY'er" has the ability to do far better quality work than a typical "Could Care Less Pro" working in a RV...

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John,   What a good quote!Now, if only we could find a way for everyone that reads it to truly understand the meaning...RobWhat it does require is someone that is willing to take the time needed to...

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