# 1973 Coleman Brandywine Resto **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [June 24, 2010, 9:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1973-coleman-brandywine-resto/156997 "2010-06-24T21:39:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![97FormulaWS-6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/97formulaws-6/32/7384_2.png) [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2010, 4:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1973-coleman-brandywine-resto/156997/41 "2010-08-10T04:41:43Z")
Awesome job as always with your projects. What do you think your total investment will be in this once you’re done? Time and Materials? ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2010, 4:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1973-coleman-brandywine-resto/156997/42 "2010-08-10T04:57:13Z")
Looks great! Keep it up. ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2010, 5:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1973-coleman-brandywine-resto/156997/43 "2010-08-10T05:26:53Z")
> [@97FormulaWS-6](#): > > Awesome job as always with your projects. What do you think your total investment will be in this once you’re done? Time and Materials? I made it a point a long time ago never to keep track of time on a project. Its too depressing… As for dollars, I think it will be in the $7-800 range, including the new canvas. It def helps that I got this pile for free. Dan ---
**Author:** ![97FormulaWS-6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/97formulaws-6/32/7384_2.png) [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2010, 7:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1973-coleman-brandywine-resto/156997/44 "2010-08-10T07:10:41Z")
Sweet! Yea, I was more thinking $$ anyways. Time is free if you enjoy what you’re doing. ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2010, 7:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1973-coleman-brandywine-resto/156997/45 "2010-08-10T07:18:27Z")
I was reading on some popup forum that the 12V inverters for pop ups are not regulated very well. You might want to look into that some before ruining fancy electronics. I have no basis in fact, but I read about it on the internets so it must be true. Looks great thus far… ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2010, 7:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1973-coleman-brandywine-resto/156997/46 "2010-08-10T07:25:25Z")
I have a nice 110vac to 12vdc Power-One switching supply, its not the original coleman crappy power supply (transformer and diode bridge). I tossed that pos away. This should work very well. Dan ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2010, 7:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1973-coleman-brandywine-resto/156997/47 "2010-08-19T07:36:41Z")
So I have done a TON of work, but it seems I never have time, or light, to take any pics. Here is one teaser I snapped of the new bench seat this am with the BB. ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/11466-2/front+seat.jpg](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/11466-2/front+seat.jpg) Im taking tomorrow off to try and “finish” it up (at least enough to take on our first trip). Ill upload a ton of new pics then. Dan ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2010, 7:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1973-coleman-brandywine-resto/156997/48 "2010-08-19T07:45:54Z")
Haha, awesome. ---
**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2010, 7:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1973-coleman-brandywine-resto/156997/49 "2010-08-19T07:55:15Z")
That looks fantastic. I think if you’re free next week sometime I’d love to stop by and take a look at some of these projects. Great work! ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2010, 8:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1973-coleman-brandywine-resto/156997/50 "2010-08-19T08:13:48Z")
Did you make or buy new foam and/or covers. I never knew how expensive foam would be for a pop up… A king size piece was over $200. ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2010, 8:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1973-coleman-brandywine-resto/156997/51 "2010-08-19T08:28:31Z")
We made new covers - the wife sews I staple (I have a sweet upolstery air stapler). I reused the old foam and put some ~3/4" super high density anti-stat foam (from the recycle bin here) under it. So at least if you sink in you arent sitting on wood directly. Yes, foam is very expensive. Even at my cost 3" high density foam is like $110 for a 24x102" piece (I think thats the size). For the bunks we have an old memory foam mattress topper we are going to cut up and put on top of the old foam. Probably this winter when we make the new bunk covers. Dan ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2010, 9:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1973-coleman-brandywine-resto/156997/52 "2010-08-21T21:01:56Z")
Im too tired to do alot of explaining. Maybee just some simple captions Heater vent delete. I kept the outer grille just to hide the patch job better. ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/11496-2/IMG_3036.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/11496-2/IMG_3036.JPG) A/C inlet, beats pullling the stupid cord out of hte hole. ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/11499-2/IMG_3037.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/11499-2/IMG_3037.JPG) Interior goodness. (notice the two LED puck lights under the benches. Both controlled independtly at the switch panel. ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/11469-2/IMG_3020.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/11469-2/IMG_3020.JPG) ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/11484-2/IMG_3032.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/11484-2/IMG_3032.JPG) ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/11478-2/IMG_3028.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/11478-2/IMG_3028.JPG) Entry lighting and switch ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/11472-2/IMG_3023.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/11472-2/IMG_3023.JPG) Radio and switch panel. I made this entire panel from scratch. The heater was originally in this spot. I wanted there to be the same cutout for another storage compartment and also room for the radio and switches. This winter I may have a custom panel made to label everything. ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/11475-2/IMG_3025.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/11475-2/IMG_3025.JPG) New curtians. ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/11481-2/IMG_3030.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/11481-2/IMG_3030.JPG) Compltely new countertops. Laminated with this cool “dot” formica and trimmed with new black edging. ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/11487-2/IMG_3034.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/11487-2/IMG_3034.JPG) 110V breaker and ac to 12v dc power supply mounted under the seat. ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/11490-2/IMG_3035.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/11490-2/IMG_3035.JPG) Upgraded door holder thingy. The bungee cord wraped around the sharp metal bracket just wasnt cutting it. ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/11493-2/IMG_3040.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/11493-2/IMG_3040.JPG) Dan ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2010, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1973-coleman-brandywine-resto/156997/53 "2010-08-21T21:15:56Z")
you never stop! ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2010, 9:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1973-coleman-brandywine-resto/156997/54 "2010-08-21T21:21:08Z")
nope. I cant seem to, can I? Dan ---
**Author:** ![TRP951](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b77776/32.png) [@TRP951](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TRP951)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2010, 2:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1973-coleman-brandywine-resto/156997/55 "2010-08-22T14:48:42Z")
Looks awesome for the panel with labeling you might want to check this place out [http://www.frontpanelexpress.com/](http://www.frontpanelexpress.com/) they have a autocad like program and you design the panel you want with whatever cutouts and you can do colored text, outlines, engravings and everything you would need. ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2010, 4:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1973-coleman-brandywine-resto/156997/56 "2010-08-23T04:44:49Z")
:tup: good stuff. ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2010, 6:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1973-coleman-brandywine-resto/156997/57 "2010-08-25T18:58:31Z")
> [@TRP951](#): > > Looks awesome > > for the panel with labeling you might want to check this place out [http://www.frontpanelexpress.com/](http://www.frontpanelexpress.com/) they have a autocad like program and you design the panel you want with whatever cutouts and you can do colored text, outlines, engravings and everything you would need. Ive acutally used them several times already for other projects 🙂 :tup: We just got home today from our first outing. All went well, except for the weather. However, the old Brandywine kept us high and dry in the pouring ran sunday night. Hoping to get some more work done on it beforew we use it next, or put it away for winter (whichever comes first). Dan ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2011, 10:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1973-coleman-brandywine-resto/156997/58 "2011-02-04T22:59:25Z")
Bump… i showed this off today 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2011, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1973-coleman-brandywine-resto/156997/59 "2011-02-06T18:03:14Z")
Werd. Ugh, another project Im gonna have to get back to once the snow clears. Dan ---
**Author:** ![NightGal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/46a35a/32.png) [@NightGal](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/NightGal)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2011, 4:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1973-coleman-brandywine-resto/156997/60 "2011-07-13T16:54:38Z")
Where did you find your cabinetry? The hubby and I are looking to remodel our 74 brandywine and can’t seem to find anything pre made. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1973-coleman-brandywine-resto/156997.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1973-coleman-brandywine-resto/156997.md?page=4)