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1946 Spartan Manor Renovation

Welcome to our 1946 Spartan Manor restoration photo album!! We are so happy that you've stopped by to check on our progress. I'm Michelle and my husband Bob and I are in the process of restoring our first 1946 Spartan Manor Camper. (We have two of them!) We will be posting pictures and descriptions as we progress through the project. Bob has posted pictures in order, from the first day I found Spartan #1 in North Carolina, to the most recent work. Feel free to contact us at Spartan@Farbauti.Com

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North Carolina Shots - Interior as found164 viewsBelieve me....it looks worse than it actually was. Upside.....the original cabinetry was in place!!

Floor Replacement151 viewsMore new plywood.

Floor Replacement148 viewsNow just the kitchen area and bedroom area left to go!

New Floor148 viewsWhat a sense of accomplishment Bob and I had as we stood in the front and looked back. Amazing feat! I can't believe it's finally done!!!!

New Body Rail 157 viewsThere were two spots along the body that were rotted out due to electrophoresis. We purchased a piece of square aluminum stock from Airparts Inc. to cut in half to make a new body rail.

Roof Vents 134 viewsNew vent permanently installed and riveted! The vents and all the rivets used in the restoration came from Vintage Trailers Supply

Completed Roof Vents 160 viewsAren't they just BEAUTIFUL!!??

Window Repair151 viewsBob removed both of the back teardrop windows because they were leaking. He made a special tool to remove them from the body, separated the pieces, removed the old weatherstripping, and cleaned the 63 year old glass. We purchased the new weatherstripping from Vintage Trailers Supply. It wrapped around the window perfectly. It easily snapped back together and was ready to be placed back into the body.

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Wheel well restoration229 viewsSep 21, 2010

Wheel well restoration168 viewsThe wheel well area is one of the most important areas for restoration. Bob and I removed both wheel well covers for repair and cleaning. After the wheel well covers were removed, I removed any excess tar and shined any areas which would be sealed. Sep 21, 2010

Completed wheel well restoration161 viewsSep 21, 2010

Winter is Here....Restoration Temporarily Halted161 viewsNearly three feet of snow has fallen since we last worked on the Spartan a month ago. The winter winds have been blowing and making the already low temperatures even lower! Soon enough, the thaw will come and the Spartan renovations will continue! Stay tuned!!Sep 14, 2010

Repaired Window151 viewsGorgeous! No more leaks!!!! Fresh weatherstripping and brand new rivets hold the window tight.Sep 14, 2010

Window Repair and Replacement200 viewsTop: Before removal and repair of the window. Bottom: After removal, clean-up, repair, and replacement of seals on the window.Sep 14, 2010

Repaired Window177 viewsA view of the window from inside. The weatherstripping is wide enough so that the edge you are seeing can be seated on top of the aluminum cover that will go over this window on the inside.Sep 14, 2010

Repaired Window183 viewsNo more leaks thanks to the weatherstripping from Vintage Trailers Supply Isn't it gorgeous?? Bob did a GREAT job!Sep 14, 2010