LONE-STAR 370 Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Just saw Donnie yesterday after he set up his camper didn't know it was for yall. Have fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 I feel like you need to drive her down for Easter now. But my husband may never leave your site. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CitaPita...Carmen 59 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Just saw Donnie yesterday after he set up his camper didn't know it was for yall. Have fun. Wasn't mine yet. :) We're over at Bonnet Creek right now...our reservation doesn't start until Saturday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CitaPita...Carmen 59 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 I feel like you need to drive her down for Easter now. But my husband may never leave your site. Oh believe me, I'm working on it! It helps that Josh is now determined to make this trip with Polly. It's now a challenge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Oh believe me, I'm working on it! It helps that Josh is now determined to make this trip with Polly. It's now a challenge. Yay! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duane 150 Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 Carmen, are you guys still alive? Haven't heard from you guys in a while.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 I've been thinking about you guys too! I'm excited to see/hear about the journeys that the Polly Luna will have in 2015! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CitaPita...Carmen 59 Posted January 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 Still here! :D I get a little sad after a trip to the Fort (especially when no future visit in on the horizon) and typically avoid things that trigger post-trip-wistfulness. Although we did watch the live-stream of the MK fireworks last night, so I'm thinking my mourning period is at an end. Now that it's 2015, I'm thinking of all the other camping trips I need to get booked for the year and of course, all the work Polly Luna needs to be ready for said camping trips. So far our spring activities will be:Dropping the gas tank and doing a full clean outRebuilding the bed in the back as some of the wood is rotten from a window leakRepairing or replacing the radiatorFiguring out the plumbing situation (we never did test the plumbing because by the time we got to it, it was time to winterize anyhow)One other item hanging over us requires a pretty serious decision to be made. Our carburetor needs to be replaced, and it's a big investment since if we replaced it we'd be going to an upgraded model. However, since we got Polly we've said that as soon as the engine drops dead we'd be converting to a diesel engine. The engine seems fine, but with the investment in the carb, we're now wondering if we don't just jump into the diesel swap. Big decision to be made. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 Still here! :D I get a little sad after a trip to the Fort (especially when no future visit in on the horizon) and typically avoid things that trigger post-trip-wistfulness. Although we did watch the live-stream of the MK fireworks last night, so I'm thinking my mourning period is at an end. Now that it's 2015, I'm thinking of all the other camping trips I need to get booked for the year and of course, all the work Polly Luna needs to be ready for said camping trips. So far our spring activities will be:Dropping the gas tank and doing a full clean outRebuilding the bed in the back as some of the wood is rotten from a window leakRepairing or replacing the radiatorFiguring out the plumbing situation (we never did test the plumbing because by the time we got to it, it was time to winterize anyhow)One other item hanging over us requires a pretty serious decision to be made. Our carburetor needs to be replaced, and it's a big investment since if we replaced it we'd be going to an upgraded model. However, since we got Polly we've said that as soon as the engine drops dead we'd be converting to a diesel engine. The engine seems fine, but with the investment in the carb, we're now wondering if we don't just jump into the diesel swap. Big decision to be made.What diesel motor would you be using? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CitaPita...Carmen 59 Posted January 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 What diesel motor would you be using? We'd be using an early 90's 5.9 cummins 6 cylinder. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I get a little sad after a trip to the Fort (especially when no future visit in on the horizon) and typically avoid things that trigger post-trip-wistfulness. I completely understand that. I think it's why I can never really get a TR off the ground. Looking forward to seeing where your journey with Polly takes you! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duane 150 Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I completely understand that. I think it's why I can never really get a TR off the ground. Looking forward to seeing where your journey with Polly takes you! :) Where ever it takes them I hope we can come along for the "ride" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Yeah... I think we all experience the Disney Blues after we get home from the Fort Hopefully you can plan some fun local trips this Spring/Summer and a trip back to the Fort very soon! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timsmith7 36 Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 I do not see a simple carb. replacement/swap as being anywhere near the cost threshold it would take to compare to swapping in a diesel engine. I diesel is no where near as simple as swapping in a different gas engine. There are several items to consider that will significantly add to the cost of the swap. I am attaching an article that discusses in greater detail some of the challenges you will encounter. Anyways, good luck on which ever route you choose. Tim http://www.dieselhub.com/tech/conversion-considerations.html djsamuel 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
djsamuel 322 Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 This sure looks familiar: http://www.doityourselfrv.com/vintage-dodge-travco-repaint/ BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Awesome!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Humphrey Bear…Rob 42 Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 I don't know how I've missed this thread....spend a lot of enjoyable time going thru this and watching your youtube videos. What a project!!! FANTASTIC! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Yay!! Hope to see the Polly Luna at the Fort one of these trips :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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