Oregone Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Hello everybody. I recently purchased this 1983 Toyota Dolphin. I wanted to share my project with you all and figured this would be a good place to ask questions and keep track of progress as time goes on. Feel free to offer advice and criticism as this is my first time renovating an RV. About Myrtle: 1983 Dolphin 300 Den floor plan 22RE swap from a 94 pickup done by previous owners Original 4 speed transmission Full float rear axle 400watt Renogy solar kit with dual batteries installed by previous owners Roof A/C I picked up Myrtle in Roy WA after the couple that had her posted it for sale. I had to tow it home because the driveshaft had broken at the U-joint causing a tear in the fuel tank and piercing the floor of the camper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oregone Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 (edited) Here are some shots of the interior. The previous owners had done some changes to it. I plan on redoing the inside after I finish the exterior. Solar on the roof Engine bay, needs to be gone through but the engine runs and sounds great. I plan to clean up the wiring and do some re-organizing. Stay tuned for more! Edited October 10, 2020 by Oregone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oregone Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 (edited) I am starting on the exterior in hopes of having it finished for the most part before the rain comes for 6 months. I am focusing on preventative re-sealing seams and windows as well as aesthetic updates. How she sat when I got her home My poor attempt at visualizing how I wanted to redo the stripes I started out by buffing the exterior with compound to restore some of its past luster. Surprisingly it shined up pretty nicely! Removing the corner moulding to reseal with Dicor corner seal tape. It was a nightmare trying to remove all the poor attempts at re-caulking this over the years. Corner mould re-installed with new vinyl insert and new exterior grade screws. Windows removed and de-glazed to paint the frames black Stripes being repainted Edited October 10, 2020 by Oregone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Wow nice job. Stripes look professionally done. Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbon RV pilot Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 yes... that is coming along nicely! lol myrtle the turtle.... too funny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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