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    NSSO Home > Rebuilds

Aimee & Joe Beech's 1970 13' Gaucho Rebuild


Doorside - look at the Alaskan mountains in the background!


Original Scotty hubcap!


Under the front window rot


Under the gaucho by the access door


Dinette before pics


Previously repaired back - shelf is probably not original


Kitchenette and former ceiling repair before


Removing the interior


Aimee's dad - carefully removing the edge strip!


Carly is all ready to help!


Free wood Aimee's dad got from a new restaurant.
Aimee had to remove lots of screws, but free is good!


Tipping off the frame


The original roof - a pretty common seal job!


The original floor


Frame is exposed


New floor - 1/2" treated plywood and treated 2x2's


Joe is cutting a new side


Both sides are on - new flooring is in


New rear/top/front paneling going on - note the white welting


Sides, front, top & rear are done and window & door openings cut


New wheel well


New taillight support


New door - custom built by R and G Mobile Home Supply


View from the back window


New dinette - table fits!


New couch & furnace cabinet


What a view - if you come to Alaska, stop by!


Power converter under sink


Under sink


Battery, water pump & water tank, under driver's side dinette seat


Two 20# gas rods installed to hold up gaucho storage lid


Front of converter


Kitchenette installed


Insulation on; wiring complete


Propane lines done


Removeable storage bunk (made by dad)


New roof metal


Side done


Metal complete; openings cut


New edge strips (last of stock, obtained from local vendor)


New access door - modified by dad to match siding


Rear view


Repainted logo


New Boomerang (Classic) Formica - tabletop & counters


12 volt boat lights - throughout


New propane light


Mallory likes it!


New decal installed!


Dad, the autobody mechanic, painting the aqua


Drying...


WOW!


New 12 volt roof vent


New floor installed


Finished back


Finished front


Waiting for cooktop


Ready to roll!

 

   
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