During this time the lower roof framing was completed. Deterioration in the lower clerestory sills was discovered and repairs of this were undertaken. The 1" round bar for the under car truss rods has been acquired and fitting begun.
The rafters on the north (right) side have been installed and most of them on the south as well.
This is a view of the south side from above.
Dean and Craig are installing bolts in the lower (main) carlines to fasten the two wood pieces over the iron core.
This photo shows the new wood arches that Craig made bolted to the original iron arch.
A view of one from below.
The 1" round rods for the truss rods are on the right side of the trailer. The two bolsters are on their sides against the wheel wells.
Ron is cutting 18" off of each rod. These shorter pieces will be sent out for threading and then welded back on.
The rods will have to be bent to form the truss under the car.
This is a view of the southwest corner of the car from the inside showing the lower sill of the clerestory with the end mostly missing (lower center of the photo). The sill has dropped down somewhat from its original position.
This is a view of the same area from outside of the car.
Jack posts were used to reposition the clerestory.
Measuring for reinforcing steel.
A piece of angle steel has been placed under the end of the sill.
A view from the outside. The steel is bolted in place.
This is the northwest corner showing the steel in place. All four corners were reinforced in the same manner.
Tongue and groove lumber for the lower roof deck.
This is the north side looking east.
North side looking west.
This shows small blocks of the decking positioned to check how the decking will fit on the lower roof.
Framing has begun for the overhang. This is a view of the west end. The lower roof decking will extend onto the overhang.
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