I spent a good part of the day yesterday working on Ziggy. I took a couple steps back and realized I was getting a little ahead of myself. I was thinking I was going to build the furniture before I installed the paneling so I could see where my frame work was, but how would that look? One answer...like crap. Chris has been concerned from the get-go regarding the stability of the framework and suggested I use some small metal bracket to hold the joints more tight and give Ziggy added strength. We found some small flat metal pieces that have several screw hole options and that I can either use flat or bend into any angle I may need. I braced the back wall to the floor, I went right over the new flooring because it's going to be hidden by the back gaucho. Then I braced most of the supports across the back and side walls. It's amazing the stability 8 small brackets added to the structure.
I am very happy with the progress. It feels super slow sometimes and I wonder, especially now that I sold the tent trailer, if I'll have Ziggy ready for Memorial Day up at Mom's. That is my goal and I have 7 months I really believe I can do it. I would really like to have the rebuild done and just work on the cushions and curtains over the winter. Then in the Spring I can paint and get her ready for her Maiden voyage!! It's funny, we've done so much on her but yet have so much yet to do.
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| Back rear corner with new brackets |
