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06-04-2004, 07:46 AM
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Rivet Master
1959 22' Caravanner
Atlanta
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Join Date: Feb 2003
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Ok, Now you have me dreaming about ours again. It got put on hold last fall when I had some heath issues. Then we got the bright idea we wanted to move and needed to work on the house to get it ready for market. So I'm just finishing up a bath remodel and bed room redo including new ceramic tile floor, 120ft of base board, 50ft of window trim, 3 new doors, new bifolds for the closet. YEEE HAAA. With some luck I will have this wrapped up this weekend.
The Airstream has got some use. With the inside of the Airstream in my garage I needed a place to paint the trim. a 22ft empty airstream makes a nice shady place to paint.
Next weekend I work on this leak we can't seem to find. Once I can get it dry inside then I can strip the babyblue paint and go back to white.
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1988 R20 454 Suburban.
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06-04-2004, 08:14 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
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Wow!!
Like, wow, Vern, I am afraid to even start writing my list!
We are now focused on building a shed to protect the A/S's delicate top from falling limbs in our tree-ful yard. For a reason neither of us is willing to admit, this shed is about 40 ft long. Neither of us admits the possibility of desire for a SECOND A/S, certainly not the teeny little '49 that I still haven't positively ID'd, no - no - not THAT one! Yet we are making this shed 40 ft long to house our little Trade Wind.
I want to know from one of you, Vern, Aaron, somebody on this thread:
How do you work on the top? One of the features of our shed is rafters on which we will be able to lie and reach stuff on the roof. Right now we have a leak in the roof exhaust fan and our temporary fix is a tarp. How DO you work on the roof without some structure to support yourself? I assume that I can't rest a ladder on it and lean on it, I assume I will warp it.
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And Vern, that is a GREAT paint job!
Connie
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06-04-2004, 09:07 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 22' Safari
1979 30' Argosy
Armada
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Join Date: May 2004
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Quick question: what water pump did you buy for the GT? I need a new one for our '66 Safari. Also curious what led you to choose the one you did. Thanks!
John
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06-04-2004, 09:35 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 22' Safari
1979 30' Argosy
Armada
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2004
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Penguin
... How DO you work on the roof without some structure to support yourself? I assume that I can't rest a ladder on it and lean on it, I assume I will warp it.
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And Vern, that is a GREAT paint job!
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Connie,
when we start to work on roof projects, I intend to use the scaffold we bought for a house porch project last year. It's an adjustable 5' or 6' long scaffold from Bil-Jax, that you can raise from 4" to 5' in 2" increments. Really handy and come with wheels that lock. The whole unit runs about $300 and you can get extra sections. Amazon sells it, but you may have a local ladder supply.
John
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06-04-2004, 10:11 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
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scaffold or rafters
So John,
You have the same idea that I have. We will use the rafters. I am still wondering if it takes as much time/money as you and I are spending? or is there some other way to access the roof?
Connie
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06-04-2004, 10:27 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 22' Safari
1979 30' Argosy
Armada
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Join Date: May 2004
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Penguin
So John,
You have the same idea that I have. We will use the rafters. I am still wondering if it takes as much time/money as you and I are spending? or is there some other way to access the roof?
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We already had the scaffold, and let me tell you, once we started using it, we couldn't imagine getting by without it. For working or painting ceilings, working high up, or any job where you need to be off of the ground, but have a range of motion, it's awesome. You don't have to reposition it as often as a ladder, you can just walk side to side, and you stand on the platform, not a rung.
John
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06-04-2004, 01:41 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 29' Sovereign
Savannah
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2002
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Luck..
Quote:
Originally Posted by AYRSTRM2
Quick question: what water pump did you buy for the GT? I need a new one for our '66 Safari. Also curious what led you to choose the one you did. Thanks!
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AYSTRM2,
The PO had purchased a SHURflo water pump, and he just never got around to installing it.
So, that's what I plan to install after I check the system out first...
(This was found inside of a cabinet.)
I haven't done any research yet to determine if it's the right one for the job.
My thoughts are:
Since it's free, and the same brand as the one in my 84 A/S, I'm willing to give it a try.
Connie,
Thanks for the nice remarks concerning the outcome of the painting efforts.
I took special care took keep the paint from running, and at the same time, seamless in appearance~
Thanks again~
ciao
53FC
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06-07-2004, 09:01 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 29' Sovereign
Savannah
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 3,478
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Update~New Light fixtures~
I'm enclosing a few pictures of the new lights and,work progress.
These new light fixtures have been converted for 12V operation~Using 'spotlight' style bulbs.`
quiz to follow...lol
"How much did the new light fixtures cost??"
ciao
53FC
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06-07-2004, 09:09 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 29' Sovereign
Savannah
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Join Date: Apr 2002
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Additional quiz material..
A few pictures of the painting for the inside door's panel.
I need to replace the screen~!Yikes~
ciao
53FC
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06-07-2004, 09:14 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 29' Sovereign
Savannah
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Join Date: Apr 2002
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Moved the couch~
Decided that the street-side is the proper place for it~!!
As you can see the floor is in excellent condition and, I will install a dinette in this front area.
ciao
53FC
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06-07-2004, 09:44 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 29' Sovereign
Savannah
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Join Date: Apr 2002
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New Astrodome~
This is one project I'm not looking forward to.
The PO really did a temporary job on this~`
I will first attempt to do this from the inside but, feel the urge to get up on top just to make sure he didn't lay any minefields for me..
You ever have those day>???
These are the new 'vent operators' we picked up from Inlandrv..
Nice~!!
I have just one original operator, if anyone has a need for..Pm me~!
ciao
53FC
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06-07-2004, 12:01 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 29' Sovereign
Savannah
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Join Date: Apr 2002
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Serious question`
Original Saniware toilet question~
In looking in the rear end compartment of the 64GT, I discovered the Saniware toilet has a 12V motor mated to the rear of the toilet bowl..
Does anyone have a clue as to just what this used for? It was just sitting there lose in the opening of the cover that it feed thru..Appears to be in good working condition except for the rust on the enclosure cover~
I've enclosed some pictures to make it easier to see..
Thanks again for any help~!
I know..when all else fails, just pull the #*%!~ handle..lmao
ciao
53FC
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06-07-2004, 12:49 PM
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Just a member
1978 28' Argosy 28
Lutz
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Join Date: Mar 2002
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53FC,
What is under the cover that the drive gear goes into? Could it be a early version of the current electronic toilet. Having a system where you push the lever and it added water and flushed so you don't have to stand there??
On a marine head they have a built in macerator, I don't think that is what this is, but I am just guessing.
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Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something. -- Plato
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06-07-2004, 01:38 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 29' Sovereign
Savannah
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Join Date: Apr 2002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thenewkid64
53FC,
What is under the cover that the drive gear goes into? Could it be a early version of the current electronic toilet. Having a system where you push the lever and it added water and flushed so you don't have to stand there??
On a marine head they have a built in macerator, I don't think that is what this is, but I am just guessing.
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thenewkid64,
You know?
That was the same thing Markjoandall said~!!
I'm in a race to finis the new Astrodome installation before the rain comes~!
I'll inspect it afterwards`!
Thanks~!!!
ciao
53FC
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06-07-2004, 01:57 PM
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Patriotic
1973 23' Safari
North of Boston
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Join Date: May 2002
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just a thought, but my '73 has an exhaust fan "down there", along the side of the toilet. there's flexible ducting that goes down through the closet and out the rear curbside corner, like where an exhaust pipe would be.
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06-07-2004, 03:44 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 29' Sovereign
Savannah
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Join Date: Apr 2002
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Working away~
Chuck,
That sounds like a nice feature to have.
I don't think this contraption was meant to do that`! lol
Worked on the new Astrodome installation project until the threat of rain forced a retreat.
Here's a few pictures on "What Not to use for this type of repair~
"That's half of an old Samsonite suitcase, and a piece of plywood for a cover." Grrrr
The new Astrodome in place, and looking good~!~
I can see the smile getting bigger every day on the front of the 64GT
ciao
53FC
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06-07-2004, 04:10 PM
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a.k.a. Ambassador Tim
1960 28' Ambassador
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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Boy Vern, are you trying to confuse everyone here or what?!
Your name is 53 Flying Cloud, your avatar sports a '84 Sovereign, and your working on a 64 Globetrotter!!
Hey are you saving your receipts? Be interesting to know what the final $$ will be when your done.
Looking good!
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06-07-2004, 04:28 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 29' Sovereign
Savannah
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Join Date: Apr 2002
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Yepper
Quote:
Originally Posted by Safari Tim
Boy Vern, are you trying to confuse everyone here or what?!
Your name is 53 Flying Cloud, your avatar sports a '84 Sovereign, and your working on a 64 Globetrotter!!
Hey are you saving your receipts? Be interesting to know what the final $$ will be when your done.
Looking good!
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Tim,
What else can I do for fun? lol
Yeppers, I'm saving everything except for the junk~That's free..
So far the new lights were only $14.96, not counting the new 12v sockets and bulbs..Another $22 there.
The Astrodome was around $200, including shipping.
The new vent operators were $58 each..(more for shipping.)
The new couch was $100, plus several more for gas, tolls,motel room.($300 total for the trip)
I have other bills pending or stashed away.lol
Like for the new window screens being made, and the new Lexan windows yet to be picked up.
Paint supplies, etc about $45
All in all, not too bad yet.
New axle, wheels, tires, shocks are to come next..
Now that's gonna hit the ole silk purse hard.!@!
The new curtains materials cost was $40 plus, the wife said $11 per hour to make em for me...lmao
Thanks again~
ciao
53FC
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06-08-2004, 11:41 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 29' Sovereign
Savannah
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Join Date: Apr 2002
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It's Finis
Today was the hottest day yet..(93 degrees)
We pushed on with the Astrodome project~
I spend the better part of the morning, with my upper body poked thru the top opening, cleaning all of the black gook off the vent area plus some red paint!!
Started to drill the holes after-wards, and the drill wasn't up to stuff..(battery powered)
Called my neighbor down the street, ended up I borrowed his..
Okay, now we're back on the job doing the drilling when I discovered the drills were the wrong kind.~
That's okay.I needed to run over to Home Depot to pick up some #6-32 stainless steel hardware, and some new gasket for the vent.
While out, I figured I'd wash the Burb..
$27.87 later, we finally finis the drilling, fastening down the hardware.
Installed the new Astrodome in place..It looks good~!!
Took it back off to finis the gasket work, and applied Vulkum over the nuts to seal it against water~
Here's a few pictures of the job.
ciao
53FC
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06-08-2004, 11:58 AM
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Patriotic
1973 23' Safari
North of Boston
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