Update

Dear Blog Followers,
I am happy to report that after several (I am honestly not sure how many) very hectic days we are 90% ready to leave for Kansas City. The wiring, which was not working at all as of last night, is now working properly. The truck is no longer hemorrhaging oil, the lights inside the trailer are mounted, the tow package is on the truck, the proper extension for the tow package has been located (much harder than it sounds) and connected, the ball mount and ball are correct (trial and error all the way), the brake buddy is hooked up (and working), the curtains are made, we have food for the trip, and everything we own is in a box. Whew!*
Also, The Spartan took her maiden-voyage around the block yesterday and boy did she look good being pulled by that truck. Pictures to follow.
So, despite set-backs (major and minor) we are going to be setting out tomorrow (EDT not yet determined) half-way across the country. The trip is approximately 1,047 miles and we hope to be in KC by friday night. Keep following the blog as I will continue to document The Spartan's adventures.
But for now, goodnight!

*We would like to especially thank Homer and Marcia McCoy who have been hard-working right along side us these last few (extremely hot!) weeks. Their persistence and good-humor have helped to make our dream a reality.

Departure Delayed

Unfortunately a worn-out oil pan gasket has delayed our departure to Kansas City for a few days. However, there has been a lot of progress on the Spartan and she will be ready to go by Friday even if the truck isn't :(

Kitchen wall up - Antique Mahogany

Polyurethaned Mahogany - oooh ahhh!

Polyurethaned Vanity

Shower hooked up and ready!

You know what that's for!

Future site of laundry hamper

More Polyurethaned Walls

View from the front to the back

Bathroom Cabinet

Above the bathroom door

Mahogany Bathroom door

Progress continues...

Running water!

Top of entertainment center polyurethaned - Beautiful!

5 Days until KC

We spent our first night in the Spartan last night. It was wonderful!

Bed Frame

A perfect dog house

The 3 most difficult cabinet doors. All glued!

Doesn't that look inviting?

Truffles and I sleeping in. He loves his bed!

Our new (to us) Silverado. With high performance engine, new tires, huge mirrors, and long-bed she is a beast!

Love!

Bonus Ad

I had to include this ad for Tommy.

6 Days until KC

Kitchen sink is in! Cabinet door coming soon.

Back Vanity with sink - Minus Cabinet door

Beginnings of a bed frame
 

Plumbing! 

Yep, that's the waist outlet

Water Inlet

In other Spartan news, we went and got her registered with tags and plates. She's legal folks!

Update!

I have to update quickly because there are a stack of cabinet doors waiting outside for me to glue. Enjoy!

Hot Water Heater

Curved Wall Framing

Skinny-Deep cabinet

Entertainment Center

View of entertainment Center and Cabinet

Entertainment Center stained and ready to be Polyurethaned

Back Vanity

Ribbon Stripe Mahogany Veneer Pt. II

 Wood Walls & Floor

Ceiling

 More walls going up

 New Fender Skirt under which the brakes have been maintenanced

The other side getting Polished up

Ribbon Stripe Mahogany Veneer

The Veneer arrived yesterday via FedEx

Ribbon Stripe Veneer!

 Walls* are up & new wheel wells are in!

Nice and insulated

Ta dah!

Beautiful hardware against Mahogany!

Door Stop bolted in

 One more close up of the Ribbon Stripe Mahogany!

*The veneer is glued to 1/4 in plywood using a 3M adhesive.