I would refinish the Dorsey logo to original there comes a point where preserving everything "original" is going to start taking away from the finished restoration
If it were my choice, I would never restore it to begin with. That's a whole lot of history they are stripping away there to put new parts on. Preservation over restoration for me.
As someone who works with Hollywood from time to time. I get a unique perspective on how things are done. Usually very last minute, and the effect needs to just barely work for the take. Very little effort goes into quality. I am reminded of this by the bent bolt. I would consider doing something different for the ramp lift system than what was there for a couple of reasons. #1 The original system will take up a lot of real estate with the bulk head. Making it harder to fit your set inside and keeping the dimensions close. #2 Based on what you have said before about how the ramp weight and how it was rigged up. I see a lot of potential problems with that breaking down. Especially when it is not convenient. You could design something more reliable and still have it look the same. Just some thoughts. Cheers.
I've written comments that what would be good is to make the ramp work like it appeared to work on the show, not how it actually worked, especially since they're compressing the width of the interior set to build it inside the trailer. It shouldn't be difficult to have the ramp extensions go in and out in a controlled manner, and have rollers automatically lower from the underside of the ramp extensions. Even if they never load or unload the car while moving the truck, the rollers will keep the ends of the ramp extensions from grinding across the ground from movement of the trailer suspension and tire compression while KITT is run in and out. If they could come up with all the details of how the trailer was modified for the show, and weren't building the interior set inside, that's when trying to stick to exactly how it was modified for the show would be ideal. But even then it would need some alterations for durability and safety due to weaknesses pointed out in this video.
Its coming along really nice, Joe. Not just taking the window out, but re-paneling over it, Going to be a lot of excited people once a few coats of black paint go on.
@@KnightRiderHistoriansOfficial unbelievable how far you've already gotten this restoration like you said this is a really really really big project pun intended haha!
I agree, but am loving every second. Really wish I lived stateside so I could rock up in my spare time and give you a hand. Really really loving these videos.
Definitely don’t leave the black splotches on the Dorsey plate. I know they are original but the logo plate should *ping* and it deserves a full restoration. You can preserve a lot more on the body of the trailer 👍🏻
You should think about keeping at least one outlet on the outside of the trailer . You could use it to plug your car into when your display the both of them .
Finished trailer or not, all I know is that I'll be a happy camper the moment I see the ramp actually working once again, and you drive your own KITT inside! :)
No need to beg, keep doing what you're doing and you will get too 100K before you know it. I am still stoked after almost a year that you found the trailer. Crazy to think you have all the best bits of the show, car truck and trailer. You know you have to drive KITT into the trailer at some point. Myth Busters proved it could be done.
If someone hasn't already suggested it, you should take that big panel you have to pull out and use cut-outs from it to fill the smaller holes around the rest of the trailer, so it's still "original panelling" used in the repairs. Just a thought. Keep up the great work!
I totally lost it when the panel started falling on Eric and you walked back and said "That's not what I told you to do" 🤣🤣🤣🤣 That was a close call. Thought it was gonna get bent. Looking great there Joe. I appreciate your attention to originality, but I think it's best to replace the front panel too. I'm so glad that you have a loving and supporting family for this. It really makes all of the difference in the world. Be well my friend.
Joe, kudos to the family and being understanding. And yes it's cool that the young ones like to help. When I was younger, I got to help with restoring either vintage aircraft or even a relative's old car. Sorry pal it wasn't a Chevy.😁
Maybe you can weld some bolts on the back of those Dorsey rivets? That way the sign could be removed in the future if needed, and the rivet heads would still be original.
when you patch a panel you make the patch larger than the cut piece by a couple inches on all sides, then you apply special sealer and then stitch the rivets and huck them, then you apply more special sealer to the outside edges,
Looking great. Keep going. The badge should be restored to original in my opinion. You can not be totally sure if that black paint is original as its been pained so many times.
Love the updates on semi & trailer. Will the roof of the trailer need replacing as well. Can't wait to see the trailer & semi painted to original black like they were in the show. I'm excited.
Big step forward again, thumbs up for Eric helping 👍 Cool to see the Dorsey merch, all these years I never knew who was the manufacturer or the trailer, and never even heard of the Dorsey brand (I'm Finnish, I guess they operate only in US?), but this restoration project has made the Dorsey brand known for me and probably many other Knight Rider fans as well.
Awesome work Joe and Eric! It's really coming along nicely! It was really great to see Eric on the channel again as well. I feel your pain on the Dorsey Emblem Original Paint issue as well as the front panel. It's a tough decision as to whether or not to remove anything original. IMO, I think restoring the Dorsey Emblem to like new is a good idea. There didn't seem to be that much original paint left there to preserve and from what I saw, it didn't look in too great of shape so it would be kind of an eye sore. So it would be a small sacrifice I think. The panel on the other hand, I really hate to see it go but, as you pointed out I believe it's necessary. However, that doesn't mean it cant still be used in some way. Could it be used in the interior in some way? Perhaps even for the Engraved Name Plate as a backdrop or even a cover plate or something? Could it be left in place and simply covered over or would that leave a noticeable imperfection? Dunno, if all else fails, it would certainly have a home as a museum piece for the KRH collection. I don't think I like the idea of it being cut up or anything and given out to fans for he simple reason of it eventually being lost to history. There's no way to know how the pieces would be treated and as time goes on, how can you verify that pieces are genuine? I'd have to give that some more thought but, my instincts tell me that it should stay with y'all.
Take the panel off the front and have KITT shapes cut out of it on a water jet. Then come up with a durable way to mark and number them as pieces taken from the trailer. Definitely a limited edition unable to be duplicated.
@Knight Rider Historians With the AC cutout panel that you will be removing, maybe you could reuse it by putting the names of the backers on it in some way?
I did found you channel just by scrolling on youtube, and the video was for searching the semi..... I love semi's so that keep me holding on the channel, i did subscribe and now i don't miss a damn video lol :D Greetings from Belgium.
@@KnightRiderHistoriansOfficial its amazing after all those years the semi and trailer were still alive and you found it!!! and it is verry interesting to follow you in pointing the details of history. you are a verry good speaker to listen to.
FYI, research registering the truck as a RV, you'll be able to drive it with a standard driver's license, CDL not required, nor is all the logs or required weigh station stops... it's better all around in this particular situation...
In regards to needing to have a CDL providing the truck and trailer is not classified as a commercial vehicles such as having a DOT # or ICCMC# or a company name a CDL is not required. You can even go as far as putting Not For Hire on the truck
What is the frame of the trailer made from? Just curious as if its alloy panels against steel frame, the two being in contact would cause elecotrolytic corrosion (looks like white powdery rust, but on aluminium) - when I've been helping others restore vintage buses in the past, we've always had to put a barrier substance between the two to prevent this.
Hi, I love the videos, its really one of the highlight of my week seeing the progress that gets made. If you do replace the end panel maybe you could the old one and have it made into a stamped military style dog tag for all the people who donated to have their name on the wall. just an idea :)
Just an observation. While Ive only installed solid steel rivets, not aluminum ones, but with iron/steel rivets usually the rivet gun is hammering the stem forming the second head and the static bucking bar is against the manufactured head. Or sometimes you will double gun the larger iron/steel rivets, because of the amount of material that needs to be moved before it cools off. Keep up the great work.
You don't need a cdl to drive the semi. Just need to put, recreational vehicle Not for hire on the cab somewhere. At least that's what my friend did with his Mack here in NY. Pennsylvania you would have to check.
You could cut that panel and leave a few inches border around the square, clean it up a bit and affix a backing...turn it into a picture frame and plop one of your custom schematics from the set in it and have a drawing.
Looks so much better now that the window has fully gone, yeah that panel where the Aircon/window was definitely needs to be replaced. The Dorsey plaque I think should be fully restored without those black paint overspray marks...but if there's someway of maybe coating the lettering without removing the black so that it's still there but protected? I don't know it's a tough one as you kind of want both ...is there a way to say use the original plate to make a molding in order to cast a new plaque to go up on the semi and then the original plate could be kept as is for archival purposes?
Even though i was fully onboard with your decisions regarding the restoration so far, I have to disagree with your choice to install the patch panel over the original piece. I understand you try to preserve as much as possible, but to me it just takes away from the screen accuracy. If you completely replaced the affected panels instead, the result would be a lot closer to its screen used condition, which i believe is the goal of this project. In addition, since the panel was modified AFTER the show and no special markings are present, it should not affect the "authenticity" that much, especially when compared to the authentic look of the final outcome. That being said, i am very excited to have discovered your channel and keep up the great work!
The Dorsey sign should be restored to how it was on the show, even if means removing the original black paint. When the outside is finished, you'll notice it. The front panel should be replaced too. It could be cut up into small pieces and given to all the trailer donors as a thank you. It looks so much better now the window has gone.
Mount the plywood to the front panel, (replace it as a whole.) name plaque it. And I think that would be a cool display-inside or wherever. The Dorsey emblem, paint black and return. As stated above, replace front panel. You can weld it yes but why bother. The new one put up looks OEM. Nice job Oh And them commercials cut in the middle of the killer theme music. 😤 The rest of the plywood/panel if any left bond together in a 1”x1” or 2”x2” and sell for a souvenir. Black paint and a vinyl Knight emblem.
Great seeing the trailer take shape or reshape into its former glory. But I do have a question: where did you get the jacket you’re wearing at 19:20? Thanks.
I know it wouldn't be original to the show or as the trailer was supplied by Dorsey. But I think it will look wrong the red/raw aluminum against the black trailer. My suggestion is that the Dorsey sign is painted with a black background and with gold lettering and border.
Question is the brand new trailer door / ramp being fabricated as well ? Or have you found a dorsey trailer door / ramp online ? What are the plans for the trailer door / ramp ?
Hey, I was looking at the footage at 5:14 and I may be wrong as its not very clear but it looks like there are reinforcement plates on the other 4 holes as well. You can see what looks like a similar sized square around the bolt possibly with a thinner plate. What do you think?
One hint for mounting and riveting panels- CLECOs. You can get them from any aircraft tool supply. They are wonderful... Also, be sure your rivet set in the gun is SQUARE to the work, as well as the bucking bar... I taught this for four years... Otherwise your rivets will come out clinched, offset, etc. and will be weaker, as well as give them and the metal "smilies" when they don't strike squarely...
What a honour Joe, your certainly are living the dream my friend. I never thought you would find trailor, I'd love the the original trailor to turn up.
I would refinish the Dorsey logo to original there comes a point where preserving everything "original" is going to start taking away from the finished restoration
I agree, at some point it does take away from the restoration.
If it were my choice, I would never restore it to begin with. That's a whole lot of history they are stripping away there to put new parts on. Preservation over restoration for me.
As someone who works with Hollywood from time to time. I get a unique perspective on how things are done. Usually very last minute, and the effect needs to just barely work for the take. Very little effort goes into quality. I am reminded of this by the bent bolt. I would consider doing something different for the ramp lift system than what was there for a couple of reasons. #1 The original system will take up a lot of real estate with the bulk head. Making it harder to fit your set inside and keeping the dimensions close. #2 Based on what you have said before about how the ramp weight and how it was rigged up. I see a lot of potential problems with that breaking down. Especially when it is not convenient. You could design something more reliable and still have it look the same. Just some thoughts. Cheers.
I've written comments that what would be good is to make the ramp work like it appeared to work on the show, not how it actually worked, especially since they're compressing the width of the interior set to build it inside the trailer. It shouldn't be difficult to have the ramp extensions go in and out in a controlled manner, and have rollers automatically lower from the underside of the ramp extensions. Even if they never load or unload the car while moving the truck, the rollers will keep the ends of the ramp extensions from grinding across the ground from movement of the trailer suspension and tire compression while KITT is run in and out.
If they could come up with all the details of how the trailer was modified for the show, and weren't building the interior set inside, that's when trying to stick to exactly how it was modified for the show would be ideal. But even then it would need some alterations for durability and safety due to weaknesses pointed out in this video.
Its coming along really nice, Joe. Not just taking the window out, but re-paneling over it, Going to be a lot of excited people once a few coats of black paint go on.
I can't wait!
@@KnightRiderHistoriansOfficial unbelievable how far you've already gotten this restoration like you said this is a really really really big project pun intended haha!
I never in a million years would've thought the history of a trailer and its reconstruction could be so interesting and entertaining. Kudos, Joe!
Thanks so much!
I agree, but am loving every second.
Really wish I lived stateside so I could rock up in my spare time and give you a hand.
Really really loving these videos.
Eric can always give Joe a shout out. He's worked his tail lights off with the trailer.
Haha darn right!!
Hey Joe, where you goin' with that caulking gun in your hand?
The neighbors must have loved hearing that noise when installing the rivets. LOL
They are used to it by now!
@@KnightRiderHistoriansOfficial Would love to lend a hand on it. Just too far away.
That's definitely the right call to replace that whole panel on the front of the trailer. Would have been way too much work to make it look good.
Right on!
Definitely don’t leave the black splotches on the Dorsey plate. I know they are original but the logo plate should *ping* and it deserves a full restoration. You can preserve a lot more on the body of the trailer 👍🏻
You should think about keeping at least one outlet on the outside of the trailer .
You could use it to plug your car into when your display the both of them .
That can be hidden under the Trailer..
It's awesome to see how far it already is along the restoration.
Loving it! I think replacing that panel that housed the ac unit is the right call.
Finished trailer or not, all I know is that I'll be a happy camper the moment I see the ramp actually working once again, and you drive your own KITT inside! :)
Maybe this year?!?
Joe i think the Dorsey sign should restored to factory
And I think the front panel should be reskinned.
No need to beg, keep doing what you're doing and you will get too 100K before you know it. I am still stoked after almost a year that you found the trailer. Crazy to think you have all the best bits of the show, car truck and trailer. You know you have to drive KITT into the trailer at some point. Myth Busters proved it could be done.
Really love the updates on this , will be a fantastic day when the trailer and tractor unit roll down the road together once again 👌
Looks like it's really coming along. Really looking forward to the semi tractor completion!!
You and me both!
If someone hasn't already suggested it, you should take that big panel you have to pull out and use cut-outs from it to fill the smaller holes around the rest of the trailer, so it's still "original panelling" used in the repairs. Just a thought.
Keep up the great work!
I was surprised by the appearance of the trailer in season 03 episode 03 of Airwolf when I was watching it the other day.
I like the trailer and later seasons semi as they are it. No stunt, no heros. They are the one and only.
Dang. Now I want a Dorsey Trailers shirt. 🤣
Contact them to buy one!
I totally lost it when the panel started falling on Eric and you walked back and said "That's not what I told you to do" 🤣🤣🤣🤣 That was a close call. Thought it was gonna get bent. Looking great there Joe. I appreciate your attention to originality, but I think it's best to replace the front panel too. I'm so glad that you have a loving and supporting family for this. It really makes all of the difference in the world. Be well my friend.
It would be awesome if you guys have David hasselhoff and William Daniels and some more of the cast of knight rider sign a part of the trailer
Joe, kudos to the family and being understanding. And yes it's cool that the young ones like to help. When I was younger, I got to help with restoring either vintage aircraft or even a relative's old car. Sorry pal it wasn't a Chevy.😁
Glad to see you making progress. Thank you for posting.
Maybe you can weld some bolts on the back of those Dorsey rivets? That way the sign could be removed in the future if needed, and the rivet heads would still be original.
Thanks for the truly riveting content!
I see what you did there...you are welcome!
😂😂 Bdum tish 🥁
when you patch a panel you make the patch larger than the cut piece by a couple inches on all sides, then you apply special sealer and then stitch the rivets and huck them, then you apply more special sealer to the outside edges,
That just transforms the whole look of the trailer! Awesome!
Damn. Looks like that awesomely cool looking ramp was a knightmare to work with. 💪 Thanks for what you do.
Paint the plywood black on one side, use a laser cutter to cut it into keychains shaped like the truck!
Love it!
Joe, that's looking pretty good. As far as the Dorsey emblem goes, do what makes you the most satisifed.
You 2 should have had a cadence going. Ready, Set, Go!!
28:30 now you have me trained I can hear you doing 80's TV catch phrases every time you hit that aluminum
The force that door was under during it getting driven up as it drug on the hwy must have been insane.
Looking great. Keep going.
The badge should be restored to original in my opinion.
You can not be totally sure if that black paint is original as its been pained so many times.
those old removed panels will chop up into a truckload of keyrings/keyfobs! (no pun intended!)
Love the updates on semi & trailer. Will the roof of the trailer need replacing as well. Can't wait to see the trailer & semi painted to original black like they were in the show. I'm excited.
Use that front panel to mount the donation panel inside the trailer even if it is cut. Then save the rest. Hope to donate soon.
Let's see the roller skates. 😉
He's going to wear them and out his hair in ponytails in the next video
@@KnightRiderHistoriansOfficial Sweet!
You make it look so easy to install aluminum panels. :)
It most certainly was not easy!
The trailer panel challenge. The latest craze on the internet.
Invest in some cleco fasteners to hold the sheet metal.
Big step forward again, thumbs up for Eric helping 👍 Cool to see the Dorsey merch, all these years I never knew who was the manufacturer or the trailer, and never even heard of the Dorsey brand (I'm Finnish, I guess they operate only in US?), but this restoration project has made the Dorsey brand known for me and probably many other Knight Rider fans as well.
Awesome work Joe and Eric! It's really coming along nicely! It was really great to see Eric on the channel again as well. I feel your pain on the Dorsey Emblem Original Paint issue as well as the front panel. It's a tough decision as to whether or not to remove anything original. IMO, I think restoring the Dorsey Emblem to like new is a good idea. There didn't seem to be that much original paint left there to preserve and from what I saw, it didn't look in too great of shape so it would be kind of an eye sore. So it would be a small sacrifice I think. The panel on the other hand, I really hate to see it go but, as you pointed out I believe it's necessary. However, that doesn't mean it cant still be used in some way. Could it be used in the interior in some way? Perhaps even for the Engraved Name Plate as a backdrop or even a cover plate or something? Could it be left in place and simply covered over or would that leave a noticeable imperfection? Dunno, if all else fails, it would certainly have a home as a museum piece for the KRH collection. I don't think I like the idea of it being cut up or anything and given out to fans for he simple reason of it eventually being lost to history. There's no way to know how the pieces would be treated and as time goes on, how can you verify that pieces are genuine? I'd have to give that some more thought but, my instincts tell me that it should stay with y'all.
Take the panel off the front and have KITT shapes cut out of it on a water jet. Then come up with a durable way to mark and number them as pieces taken from the trailer. Definitely a limited edition unable to be duplicated.
Thank you Eric and joe I enjoy watching your videos watching from South Africa
@Knight Rider Historians With the AC cutout panel that you will be removing, maybe you could reuse it by putting the names of the backers on it in some way?
We've got some plans for it...stay tuned!
I did found you channel just by scrolling on youtube, and the video was for searching the semi..... I love semi's so that keep me holding on the channel, i did subscribe and now i don't miss a damn video lol :D
Greetings from Belgium.
Haha thanks so much for joining us!
@@KnightRiderHistoriansOfficial its amazing after all those years the semi and trailer were still alive and you found it!!! and it is verry interesting to follow you in pointing the details of history. you are a verry good speaker to listen to.
FYI, research registering the truck as a RV, you'll be able to drive it with a standard driver's license, CDL not required, nor is all the logs or required weigh station stops... it's better all around in this particular situation...
Good point!
You can patch the panels were the windows holes were without replacing the whole panel done it many times
I watched the teaser again because it is the best. 💯
I wonder if you could have someone from Dorsey tell us about this model of trailer.
In regards to needing to have a CDL providing the truck and trailer is not classified as a commercial vehicles such as having a DOT # or ICCMC# or a company name a CDL is not required. You can even go as far as putting Not For Hire on the truck
Actually that varies from state to state.
What is the frame of the trailer made from? Just curious as if its alloy panels against steel frame, the two being in contact would cause elecotrolytic corrosion (looks like white powdery rust, but on aluminium) - when I've been helping others restore vintage buses in the past, we've always had to put
a barrier substance between the two to prevent this.
So good to see the new panels in place!
Hi, I love the videos, its really one of the highlight of my week seeing the progress that gets made. If you do replace the end panel maybe you could the old one and have it made into a stamped military style dog tag for all the people who donated to have their name on the wall. just an idea :)
Thanks!
Thank you!
Just an observation. While Ive only installed solid steel rivets, not aluminum ones, but with iron/steel rivets usually the rivet gun is hammering the stem forming the second head and the static bucking bar is against the manufactured head. Or sometimes you will double gun the larger iron/steel rivets, because of the amount of material that needs to be moved before it cools off. Keep up the great work.
What a joy to watch you guys working. Oh yes.
fantastic progress
You don't need a cdl to drive the semi. Just need to put, recreational vehicle Not for hire on the cab somewhere. At least that's what my friend did with his Mack here in NY. Pennsylvania you would have to check.
You could cut that panel and leave a few inches border around the square, clean it up a bit and affix a backing...turn it into a picture frame and plop one of your custom schematics from the set in it and have a drawing.
The comedy sketch at the beginning was hilarious 🤣😅 and the work done after the jokes was exemplary as always. Great job! 👍🏼
Glad you enjoyed it!
24:31 🤣
Great video. Looks great 👍.
I vote no black splotches. Or keep that emblem for display, and put a perfect one on the trailer
Excellent work guys. You and Eric did a fine job. It looks so much better already. I'm excited as well.
This is a pretty cool project that’s coming along quite nicely my friend. Can’t wait to see it to completion.
Looks so much better now that the window has fully gone, yeah that panel where the Aircon/window was definitely needs to be replaced. The Dorsey plaque I think should be fully restored without those black paint overspray marks...but if there's someway of maybe coating the lettering without removing the black so that it's still there but protected? I don't know it's a tough one as you kind of want both ...is there a way to say use the original plate to make a molding in order to cast a new plaque to go up on the semi and then the original plate could be kept as is for archival purposes?
Clean the Dorsey plate up, and restore it to factory fresh!!
We shall!
Nice work. Looking better already!
Even though i was fully onboard with your decisions regarding the restoration so far, I have to disagree with your choice to install the patch panel over the original piece. I understand you try to preserve as much as possible, but to me it just takes away from the screen accuracy. If you completely replaced the affected panels instead, the result would be a lot closer to its screen used condition, which i believe is the goal of this project.
In addition, since the panel was modified AFTER the show and no special markings are present, it should not affect the "authenticity" that much, especially when compared to the authentic look of the final outcome. That being said, i am very excited to have discovered your channel and keep up the great work!
The Dorsey sign should be restored to how it was on the show, even if means removing the original black paint. When the outside is finished, you'll notice it. The front panel should be replaced too. It could be cut up into small pieces and given to all the trailer donors as a thank you. It looks so much better now the window has gone.
Mount the plywood to the front panel, (replace it as a whole.) name plaque it. And I think that would be a cool display-inside or wherever.
The Dorsey emblem, paint black and return.
As stated above, replace front panel. You can weld it yes but why bother. The new one put up looks OEM. Nice job
Oh
And them commercials cut in the middle of the killer theme music. 😤
The rest of the plywood/panel if any left bond together in a 1”x1” or 2”x2” and sell for a souvenir.
Black paint and a vinyl Knight emblem.
Oh if the Semi & Trailer could talk!
Couldn’t wait, could ya?
It's better to work while the Sun's still shining. I've worked in the teeth cracking cold as well as the melting heat.
Congrats on 100K subscribers.
Looking alot better with the window gone...
Great seeing the trailer take shape or reshape into its former glory. But I do have a question: where did you get the jacket you’re wearing at 19:20? Thanks.
Thats an old work jacket I've had for 15 years. I dont remember where it came from
@@KnightRiderHistoriansOfficial Ah cool. I have similar one I just like the military-esque look of it.
Yeah, I dig that jacket too. I have a light weight summer version, but that fur lined one looks cool 👌🏻
Have not been able to fund the $100.00 for the trailer plaque yet. Leave the letters
I know it wouldn't be original to the show or as the trailer was supplied by Dorsey. But I think it will look wrong the red/raw aluminum against the black trailer.
My suggestion is that the Dorsey sign is painted with a black background and with gold lettering and border.
i been subscriber for beginning and watch every episode .. love it ..
Thanks for your loyalty!
@@KnightRiderHistoriansOfficial Love Knight Rider series after i was 7 years old . now i am 44
They probably also had plates on the inside as well.
Looks soooo much better
Question is the brand new trailer door / ramp being fabricated as well ? Or have you found a dorsey trailer door / ramp online ? What are the plans for the trailer door / ramp ?
ERIC YOU HAD ONE JOB TO DO !!!!! OOOOOH SHIT 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Great video. Clean up the letters and make it look like new
Thanks Joe
excellent video
Hey, I was looking at the footage at 5:14 and I may be wrong as its not very clear but it looks like there are reinforcement plates on the other 4 holes as well. You can see what looks like a similar sized square around the bolt possibly with a thinner plate. What do you think?
One hint for mounting and riveting panels- CLECOs. You can get them from any aircraft tool supply. They are wonderful... Also, be sure your rivet set in the gun is SQUARE to the work, as well as the bucking bar... I taught this for four years... Otherwise your rivets will come out clinched, offset, etc. and will be weaker, as well as give them and the metal "smilies" when they don't strike squarely...
Clean up the emblem and make it look new is my vote. The piece is original, the finish and overspray doesn't have to be.
You must now keep a permanent can of WD40 in the trailer. 33:36 "Hold the panel. I'm going to get some WD40. That will probably help."
That was a crashing success.
Soundtracks! [insert "shut up and take my money" fry meme]
Don't leave the paint on the Dorsey badge. Make it look new.
Get a Kitt ink stamper, cut the old wood down to whatever size you like, stamp it, sell it. done.
You're going to need a CDL once the tractor and trailer are finished
Joe-can Dorsey do the restoration of the logo so that it’s nice and official?
Shout out to Rensselaer Indiana and new subscribers from Rensselaer Indiana and turbo boost work on Kitt car
What a honour Joe, your certainly are living the dream my friend. I never thought you would find trailor, I'd love the the original trailor to turn up.
I'd replace the front panel, then it's all nice and the side one turned out really good.