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Steamer Truck/Chest Repair

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    #32
    dingdong1234567
    Registered Users Posts: 828 ✭✭✭dingdong1234567


    All done bar lining the inside.


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    #33
    fergal.b
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,323 Mod ✭✭✭✭fergal.b


    Nice job well done.





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    #34
    dingdong1234567
    Registered Users Posts: 828 ✭✭✭dingdong1234567


    Yes indeed with this project more or less out of the way i will take a look at the trunk at the bottom of the attached picture and see what its like.


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    #35
    jack of all
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    Nice job; do you mind me asking what it cost you in terms of materials and consumables to finish the project?


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    #36
    dingdong1234567
    Registered Users Posts: 828 ✭✭✭dingdong1234567


    It ain't cheap tbh. But its what you want to get out of it i guess.

    1. Birch ply cut to size €70, with of cuts for other jobs
    2. Leatherette €65 again depends on what you want here.
    3.Assembly €0
    4.Reconditioning old trunk parts €0 (bar your time)
    5. Authentic parts for Assembly Ie Clinched nails, rivets & sundries €100



    6. Conversation piece..and history restored along with its functional use...i'll let you guys put a price on that one..


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    #37
    jack of all
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    Thanks for your reply dingdong; that's about what I would have guessed cost-wise. Well worth it in my opinion, you'll have it for years and presumably you learnt a few new skills along the way, and that's priceless!


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    #38
    dingdong1234567
    Registered Users Posts: 828 ✭✭✭dingdong1234567


    jack of all wrote: »
    Thanks for your reply dingdong; that's about what I would have guessed cost-wise. Well worth it in my opinion, you'll have it for years and presumably you learnt a few new skills along the way, and that's priceless!

    Agreed. I would do it all again. It was my great aunts whom came back from canada back in the 1920/1930's. So in terms of satisfaction this project has worked in many levels, not just for me but extended family have taken an interest. So the rewards extend beyond the cosmetic.

    And my skill base has learned and adapted to. So very happy overall.


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