Posted by Chef Lucien Gregor on November 24, 2009
The frame still sits uncompleted. A scheduled work day, turned sour with wetness dripping from the sky. However working at ChickiePoo’s saved the day. So not a complete waste.
The goal: Finish the frame.
With the frame incomplete no flooring or walls can be put in, so essentially the project is on hold. But as the temperature drops, it is getting close to being too cold to paint outside. Perhaps tomorrow will bring enough warmth and dryness to finally get ‘er done!
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Posted by Chef Lucien Gregor on October 28, 2009
While painting the frame, on an excursion to get more spray paint, I ran into an opportunity I couldn’t pass up—a bricks and mortar restaurant. Since about the last week in September my focus has shifted from the construction of muTABLEearth to the construction of ChickiePoo’s. Now, that being said, I have had very little time where I could have continued the work needed on Virgo. She has been exposed to the elements for at least a month. Not that I keep track of weather, but it has been a very rainy fall. The days I had free were the days it poured.
What this means is… good food sooner! Virgo will be completed, just need to dry out everything first.
Until we get a chance to visit a location near you, come visit us at ChickiePoo’s.
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Posted by Chef Lucien Gregor on October 1, 2009
Finding a trailer to purchase on craigslist or eBay comes with its own problems. One of which, having my wife see my new project vehicle by photo before seeing them in person. The trailer tongue nearly lost this one for me. The visible rust lead her to assume that the stability of the mount was questionable.
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| From 2009_09_15 |
But while she was out for the day, I took my grinding wheel and a wire brush cup to the rust to reveal an industrial color that she loved.
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| From 2009_09_15 |
A side shot of the Boles-Aero hitch release above and head on below. Fantastic, when looking at old trailers, check out the details. The finer the original product the more of these types of things you will find.
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| From 2009_09_15 |
Even though the industrial color of the bare metal turned my wife’s crank, I had to prime it. Also, notice the cement blocks under the frame. During this time, I broke the nuts loose to get the wheels off. Jacked up the frame and braced her (the trailer not my wife).
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| From 2009_09_16 |
Most good husbands listen to their wives occasionally, I have found that the more I follow this protocol I get along better in the house. BUT, the flat black on the tongue was her idea. I went with it yet, still felt uncomfortable about it. Never-the-less she came out and said, “wow that looks GREAT!” I’m learning to live with it.
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| From 2009_09_17 |
Another great example of the HADCO hitch release handle.
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Thank God for old men who never throw anything away. My father-in-law and I rebuilt this trailer jack from parts he had in the garage. Original jack as far as I can tell. Look at that crank handle….nice.
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| From 2009_09_17 |
Can’t you see Virgo smile in this photo?
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Posted in Construction, Frame, Photos | Tagged: Boles-Aero, concession trailer, grinding, HADCO, Madison Indiana, spray paint, trailer restoration, vintage camper | 1 Comment »
Posted by Chef Lucien Gregor on September 12, 2009
This last week I managed to spend a couple of days transforming a 1959 Boles-Aero into Virgo: Goddess of the Harvest. My goals for the few days were to seal the roof with silver roof sealer and to simply start removing the floor. I got further along than I thought I would— removed the whole floor and finished the roof. Our Boles-Aero is fifty years old, she definitely needs a renovation.
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| From 2009_09_10 |
The product, Black Jack with aluminum, reflects heat and helps keep the trailer cool. It seemed like the correct product to use because it seals all the leaks too. Using a deck brush, like you would use for scrubbing floors, with a long handle I brushed it on. Maybe it took me about an hour. I foget the price…about 25 dollars.
 Another view of the sealed roof |
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| The wood removed. The rusty galvanized metal is next. |
Check out how the metal covers the entire bottom.
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| Couldn’t have done it without the trusty reciprocating saw |
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| The metal is cut, rolled and ready to be removed. |
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| Next section of wood removed. |
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| Pulling up the metal. |
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| Making progress. |
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| It was harder than it looked. |
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| You get the idea of what was involved with removing the floor. |
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| Nearly finished. The frame looks good. |
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| Great view of the frame, nice and straight. |
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| The shirt is soaked with sweat but I am feeling good about the work accomplished. |
Next week I have four days to work on the frame and brakes. Looking forward to seeing how far I get with it.
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Posted by Chef Lucien Gregor on August 27, 2009
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Posted by Chef Lucien Gregor on August 6, 2009
We got to all go down to Madison today. The girls got to see our new restaurant, or potential new restaurant. I got to work on her, sealing all the seams and potential leak areas. While she stripped down to the bare bones I want to make sure that there will be know leaks to ruin the new interior. I used two tubes of Black Jack Neoprene Roof Sealer and then switched to gray silicone. I preferred the silicone to the neoprene, it beaded easier and stuck to the aluminum better.
The Commis chef and pastry chef meet muTABLEearth, the Goddess of the Harvest
Sealing the seams
sealing the seams 2
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Posted by Chef Lucien Gregor on July 21, 2009
muTABLEearth gets its start in Madison, Indiana. The 1959 Boles-Aero travel trailer soars toward becoming a moveable feast. Chef Lucien Gregor will take Street Food to new heights once he gets muTABLEearth off the ground.
The process of turning a gutted aluminum frame into a portable restaurant will be documented here, replete with photos. Betcha itchin’ to see some. Me too. I can hardly wait. She is rolling toward home as this post is being typed.
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Chef Lucien Gregor
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