Author Topic: 1st shanty build (Read 3954 times)

teambudlite · « **on:** Jan 01, 2013, 10:17 AM »

I had this old pop up camper sitting behind my gf's house that i was gonna trash but i think im gonna try to make a shanty out of it i got sum pics to start with kinda had to wrestle it out (it might be a sign of thinks to come) any advice would be greatly appreciated

teambudlite · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 01, 2013, 10:25 AM »

lets hope i can build better than i post pics, should have them up shortly

teambudlite · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 01, 2013, 12:14 PM »

prospector · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 01, 2013, 12:23 PM »

I will subscribe to your channel.

Good luck and look forward to seeing progress!

Joedirt34 · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 01, 2013, 04:36 PM »

Build one last year . Was a lot of fun and work ! Very easy on off the ice ! You planning to keep anything or strip down to the frame ?

teambudlite · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 01, 2013, 07:01 PM »

im thinking i might ditch the bunks an box in the rest some how so i can close it up if i cant get to it for a couple weeks

teambudlite · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 05, 2013, 03:31 PM »

well i got the bunks an the roof off, an made the trip too lowes an got my lumber ill have some pics up tomorrow

prospector · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 05, 2013, 06:45 PM »

Rock on!

bait trap · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 06, 2013, 09:27 PM »

Keep us updated on your protests and we love pictures.

griz901 · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 06, 2013, 09:43 PM »

Hang on to those pull out ends (bunks) - If they are the aluminum framed kind, they also work great as a platform for a smaller shanty if you frame the underside with 2x2.

My son and I are working on Rev. 1 using one of those as the floor. Some $5.00 thrift store skis, two sheets of door panel material for end walls, scraps of wood and cheap tarp. Go fishing even in bad weather, still move around and pull easy.

Good luck with your build!

Whopper Stopper · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 07, 2013, 06:48 PM »

Looking forward to following along on your building adventure!

WS

teambudlite · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 09, 2013, 04:26 PM »

i've got my walls pre-fabed waiting to go up i made the decision to put a peaked roof on it instead of the fiber glass top because i suspect it going to be lighter haha, so i didnt have any light when i got back from my home depot run to take pics but i am planing on siding it with metal roofing

Whopper Stopper · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 09, 2013, 04:28 PM »

Start posting pictures!

WS

Joedirt34 · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 11, 2013, 08:48 PM »

I found a picture of mine . The metal roofing works great !

BlackHillsIce · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 11, 2013, 09:45 PM »

I think most shanty builders wish they had more space. Ice fishing requires a crapload of gear and clothing, and having space to keep it all is a pain. I would frame in your rig with the back bunk extended - frame in and enclose the side and add a sloping rear roof and sides to mimic the pop up rear bed (you could use it for storage or a sleeping area). On the front I would build out the body to follow the front hitch triangle-again to gain free space. Pop up are designed to support the beds, why kill that extra space?

Scott

WYIfish · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 12, 2013, 11:16 AM »

Quote from: Joedirt34 on Jan 11, 2013, 08:48 PM

I found a picture of mine . The metal roofing works great !
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Pretty nice shack there Joe Dirt.

Whopper Stopper · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 12, 2013, 11:24 AM »

Nice shack!

WS

Joedirt34 · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 12, 2013, 01:38 PM »

Thanks guys ! Space is always an issue ! I agree with framing everything you can . The nose makes a great place for the stove

teambudlite · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 14, 2013, 06:10 PM »

teambudlite · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 14, 2013, 06:15 PM »

Got that far tonight all framed up just need to get my strapping on then roof it, side it and fish it haha

Whopper Stopper · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 14, 2013, 06:20 PM »

Looking good!

WS

Joedirt34 · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 14, 2013, 07:51 PM »

Looking great !

MILLERMANKT · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 15, 2013, 01:21 AM »

teambudlite · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 26, 2013, 04:36 PM »

Made more progress today got all my sides on still need to get my insutalon board glued in but its almost ready to go

Whopper Stopper · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 26, 2013, 05:14 PM »

Looking good!

WS

ryanmolnar55 · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 26, 2013, 11:19 PM »

Thought of a name for it yet?

Kilbourn · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 26, 2013, 11:29 PM »

Ok I'm game... Really interested on the outcome of this, looking good so far!

Oh and good ideal with the inside of the nose there JoeDirt.

teambudlite · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 27, 2013, 12:32 PM »

i might name it the crack shack haha

TrikerJohn · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 29, 2013, 04:24 AM »

Dang! I was pretty happy with my flip-over till I saw this. Now I think it's time to start checking the craiglist. As usual, doing things bass ackwards, already have a name for the shack I haven't even found yet, Ft. Apache

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Author Topic: 1st shanty build (Read 3954 times)