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pitbug
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 Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2014 8:03 am Post subject: "Lil Pucker" |
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4,200 miles of an epic road trip I finally got my 1968 Puck home (Lil Pucker)! more pics for come from cool stops we made.. Coos Bay, OR, Lake Tahoe, Vegas!, ABQ and so on
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pitbug
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Hello, after my long trip, I unpacked this morning and noticed some cracks around the gas compartment door in each corner, so I looked underneath and I noticed some rot on the front curved tube.. I looked all around the frame and fortunately that's all. My question before I attempt anything is. I know I have to replace the floor and remove the interior... do I need to remove the skin to replace the floor? I I'm sure I have to remove front skin to replace tube on frame... thanks
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pitbug
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For those that may be interested there is a Facebook page for US Pucks: "Eriba Pucks in the USA" check it out... but all are welcomed and encouraged.. 
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Mike Fisher
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I wouldn't take that skin off? Rebuild your interior, but you need that skin on while attaching the new interior for the strength/fit of the trailer. The bare wood frame by itself might be kind of rickety? 
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pitbug
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| Mike Fisher wrote: |
I wouldn't take that skin off? Rebuild your interior, but you need that skin on while attaching the new interior for the strength/fit of the trailer. The bare wood frame by itself might be kind of rickety?
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Thanks, I will heed your advice , but what about replacing that section of tube in front?
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68Bug-lite
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| Mike Fisher wrote: |
I wouldn't take that skin off? Rebuild your interior, but you need that skin on while attaching the new interior for the strength/fit of the trailer. The bare wood frame by itself might be kind of rickety?
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Thanks, I will heed your advice , but what about replacing that section of tube in front? |
There's only a small amount of wood around the windows, the rest is metal tubing. To replace that front section of tubing you'll need to remove the skin, or at least unscrew the skin where it attaches to that front tubing section. |
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xavi_242
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seems that the winter froze this thread...
my plans for this winter season are to build a spare wheel henger in the underside, to reinforce the weak piece of floor just after the door and to install the bed extension / armrest with some hinges and a piece of chain...
So... what are you going to do to your Puck this winter season??
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pitbug
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seems that the winter froze this thread...
my plans for this winter season are to build a spare wheel henger in the underside, to reinforce the weak piece of floor just after the door and to install the bed extension / armrest with some hinges and a piece of chain...
So... what are you going to do to your Puck this winter season??
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I will be doing metal work on front right tube that has severe rust, which means I will have to remove the interior and floor, so in essence I may be doing a complete resto 
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Deluxe2164
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Looks like I'll be replacing my axle. It has been getting worse the last few trips out.  |
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type241
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Pretty much complete and solid. Needs paint stripped.
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JackW
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I've been corresponding with the very nice folks at Jandi in the UK for some parts for my Eriba trailers - they are extremely helpful and have a brand new door latch that I needed. I recommend them highly as do a number of owners on the EribaUK forum.
http://www.eribacaravans.co.uk/
US owners should join the UK Eriba forum - lots of great information there:
http://www.eribaforum.co.uk/ |
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scooby split
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Hi guys im trying to get my 1981 puck back on the road ive got some new 145-80-10 mini car tyres but their tubeless tyres do you guys run on tubes or not ? the more people I ask
the more confused I get some say the tubless tyres are to rough on the inside and the friction on the tubes causes blow outs others say the pressed steel rims dont seal well enough without tubes and can cause blow outs what do you guys run on tubes or not ?
Who would of thought getting new tyres would be such a headache
I hope you guys can help
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pitbug
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I am restoring my 68 Puck and I am not putting in sink, stove or ice box... so I am offering them up for sale $200 each PM me if interested. I'm in Texas
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rebapuck
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Why not store them. You may change your mind one day. Or want to sell the Puck and buyers will want those things.
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pitbug
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| Why not store them. You may change your mind one day. Or want to sell the Puck and buyers will want those things. |
Good point, I have thought about that, but I honesty do not intend on ever selling it, and I have 30 yrs of VW parts I'm trying to sell, I literally do not have the room in my garage
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empiracer
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| Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 11:07 pm Post subject: Re: Eriba Puck |
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Pretty much complete and solid. Needs paint stripped.
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Sweet another local Puck!! It Looks Good! Let's see some interior photos !! |
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pitbug
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It's starting to look like a Puck again!!
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Damn Alex !!  |
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wythac
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| What Everett said. New skins? |
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