tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18465872062463024222011-07-30T12:09:07.256-04:00The restoration of my AirstreamAirstreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17103120483044676475noreply@blogger.comBlogger211100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1846587206246302422.post-26063243160211180152010-04-08T21:23:00.004-04:002010-04-08T21:41:50.599-04:00

Haven't finished the last one and here I bring home another.Pictures of where it sat for the last 20 years ...Globetrotter...1966 Globetrotter

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Been working my butt off on the trailer and don't want to take to much time out to post on the blog so I think for a while at least I will just post a brief description and pictures.Took off, cleaned and remounted the right tail light, it was leaking. ordered new lens from odmrv.com.Added wiring for smoke, CO and LPG detectors.Added 12 volt wiring for fridge and hot water heater.Moved A/C

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Starting the interior panel removalPanels coming offBought two bunk beds from a 1976 Argosy.Here I have added 3/16" plate where the bed mounts to the wall, I have read somewhere they are only rated for 150 pound, I am trying to beef it up so an adult can sleep on it. Panels coming off

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Been tackling miscellaneous jobs again. I ordered some dump valves and tail light Len's from Vintage trailer supply, the dump valves were $46.99 each and wouldn't you know it the day after I ordered them I went to Richfeild Trailer Supply in Grand Rapids, MI and they have them there for $17.00. I did pick up some parts for my Braund Skyliner antenna for $6.99, don't need them but thought I'd

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For the past week I finished re-laminating the partition panels, did some more cleaning of interior parts and started sanding the ABS plastic in the bath. The sink, shower base, shower seat and toilet base are all yellow, from years of sun exposure I assume.I was going to paint all of these parts and sanded a bit on the sink to see how much work the prep was going to be, found that it didn't

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Well it's been a month I suppose I should give an update.Haven't been doing much but did get a few things done, I have been busy fixing other things around the house and doing a lot of work for other people.I dropped my camera and broke it so I don't have very many photo's of my work, I did recently buy a new one so have a few pictures of the work I have done.Took the black tank out so I could

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After taking out the center ceiling panel I noticed the A/C is caving in the roof. Read the thread at airforums.com I'll need to fix this before I can start putting the trailer back together..I am going to need to remove the A/C unit and put some bracing in the ceiling and then reinstall the A/C. I have a manlift so I thought I would put it to work instead of using scaffolding but first I had to

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Well it's been a week I suppose I should fill everyone in on what going on.Last week after I tore out the bath I was going to take the black tank out and repair the dump valves but it has been to cold, 10-20 degree.I spent an entire day just pealing silicone caulk off the bath counter top and walls in the bath and I probably have another two days yet to go on the shower pan, seat, cabinet and all

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Today I tore out more of the bath so I can check to see if the rear end is sagging, all that's left in the bath is the shower pan and black tank, it appears I do not have a sagging problem. Yippee.I was planning on taking out the shower and black tank also but my daughter is home from school again with one of her migraines and she didn't wake up untill 11:00 a.m. so I let her skip the rest of the

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Last week I thought I would replace the Chinese races in the new drums with the Timken ones I purchased, The inner one is the same but the outer one takes a larger O.D. bearing than was in the old Kesley Hayes drum.I put in a call to Axis axle and told them of my predicament and they sent me out 4 new outer bearings and also sent 4 new seals for free.I packed all the bearings and when I when to

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Not much for this report.I started taking the bathroom apart Friday so I can check if the rear is sagging or not. All I accomplished was get some trim removed and I got the bath sink off.

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I have gotten a lot done, don't have many pictures though. I spent the last week tearing out the rest of the interior, buying parts and cleaning. I have all the interior tore out to the bath, I may take the sink out to repair a crack but have not decided if I will or not. I also noticed the sink and grey tank are about 3/4" lower than when new, I can see where the trim above the sink and the grey

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The shell the old furnace was in, is part of the plenum, they are one piece and I use the term shell and plenum interchangeably throughout my little article here.I have no idea if the furnace in my trailer worked or not, I needed a water heater and called Palomino parts: 800-297-5830 they gave me a quote of $185.00 for water heater and so I asked about a Suburban NT24SP furnace, the quote was

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I temporarily fixed some leaks the other day, it's to cold to do a permanent fix.The previous owner took out the water heater and covered the hole with a piece of plywood, I think the window over the sink and the water fill is leaking and I have the furnace out for replacement and need a temporary seal for the furnace vent.On a suggestion form Guido at Airforums I took of the plywood off and

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Here's the latest on my axles.I ordered new Timken bearings and races from Rock Auto ($89.00) delivered. Inside: race No. 25510 bearing No. 25580 or Set52, Outside: race No. LM67010 bearing No. LM67048 or Set6.I was trying to find new brake shoes and read on airforums that a loaded back plate would probably be cheaper and they are. I was also looking for a place to turn the drums and the

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Not much happening the last few day's, Friday I received the new bearings I order.Bearings form Rock Auto www.rockauto.com $89.80 delivered.

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Last night I tore the kitchen out to gain access to the furnace, I was told the furnace I bought (Suburban NT24-SP) was a drop in replacement for the old one (Suburban NT22-A).Well it just isn't so, looks like the easiest way to do this will be to mount the new furnace in the old furnace shell but that will have to wait until after Christmas as it will need quite a bit of modification so I can

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Yesterday was a good day, I was able to get my axles rebuilt for less than a $100.00 at Axis Products:Axis Products MainYou can read about it here:http://www.airforums.com/forums/f437...ent-46697.htmlBefore and after pictures: I also picked up from Palomino parts: 800 297 5830Suburban NT22SP furnace and an Atwood G6A-8E-6 water heater for $508.80Inland RV: 800-877-7311All the windows,

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The first of many projectsI noticed my axles were in the horizontal position so I thought I'd take a look and see how bad they are.When I jacked the trailer up the the tires didn't stay on the ground they moved right up with the trailer, after removing the wheels I found the spindle arms to be locked up solid with zero movement. I also found the shocks were shot they are regular automotive shocks

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Had been looking for a 20' used SOB for a year, a few months back I ran across a 1960's Safari. I thought holy crap this 40 year old trailer is in nicer shape than most of the 5 year old SOB's I had been looking at, the search was on.Last week I picked up my 1975 Tradewind, saw the ad at http://www.airstreamclassifieds.com and it was only 20 miles away. The seller was very nice and did not sugar

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