Ongoing Work
June 2016

June 6th
June 6th - D-Day, was an appropriate day to visit the Dodge. The Dodge was originally kept in a barn until the site was due to be cleared for open cast mining, forcing a move in January 2014

The truck was moved a couple of hundred yards to a new site, and in February, a roof was built between two containers making a shelter. It was ok, but never 100% watertight, and I always had to cover the truck with a plastic sheet. 

In late May 2016, I got the chance at a cheap retired shipping container. Checking the dimensions, it was going to be a tight fit, and the dome would have to be unclipped, but it would be a little more secure and weather proof than the old shelter.

So this morning, I headed over to the yard, and arrived as it was being unloaded. I reversed in, as I figured that would give better access to the engine, but with only about 3 inches clearance each side, it was a challenge. Next time, I'll go in forwards, and climb out through the rear doors.

June 7th

There were a few rust holes in the roof of the container, which I filled this morning, after which, the whole roof was painted in bitumen paint left over from the observatory build. It should now be weather tight, 'though I may visit if it starts to rain, to look for leaks.

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