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Houston we have lift off!!!

Posted 11-16-2009 at 01:09 PM by PRATTMAN (1952 - 25' Airstream Cruiser Restoration)
Great weekend of work. Mission #1 is completed because we were successful lifting the body off the frame.

This was a slow slightly sketch process using small bottle jack in tandem with adjustable jack stands.

We began by supporting the the interior body structure by fastening 2 x 4's to the interior lower body frame ribs with screws. Then by placing the jacks under these new cross supports we slowly began to lift.

As the body began to seperate, a few stubborn...
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Cheaha State Park Pics 11.12.09

Posted 11-15-2009 at 08:21 PM by SSChanger
Pictures from this week's stay at Cheaha
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More Galley Demo

Posted 11-15-2009 at 05:56 PM by Clyde-2
Continued demolition at the galley. Removed heater. Squirrel cage is completely full of dirt dober nests but still moves freely.

Water pump fires rite up but wouldn't move any water when bench tested. Started trying to disassemble it and the pot metal bolts started breaking. Time for a new quieter one!

All copper looks good, except for one spot where it burst due to freezing I'm sure. All new hoses where needed and should be good to go.
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broken Pano glass

Posted 11-15-2009 at 07:06 AM by Beauchesne
Our 08 30 FB has a broken rear pano window, does anyone have expeience with replacement?
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Video Update: Hays, Kansas to Wall Drug

Posted 11-14-2009 at 10:58 AM by hoyboy




Greetings from Sonoma County, California. Melissa and I have been perched high atop vineyards at the Cloverdale KOA, which is actually one of the best campgrounds we've been to. We've been here since Wednesday night and we leave in a couple of hours for a day and a half in San Francisco. Our experience here has been just about everything we had hoped it would be, and will be the subject of a...
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Cheaha State Park

Posted 11-14-2009 at 09:05 AM by SSChanger
Just back from two great days in Cheaha (CHEE-ha) State Park, about 25 miles south of Anniston, Alabama.

We stayed at the Upper Campground on top of the mountain, which, at 2407' is the highest point in Alabama. Easy parking with 43 sites available in the Upper Campground, with many pull-through and easy back-in, too. Great hiking all around. The Boardwalk, about 1/4 mile away, is a fantastic hike to a point looking toward Anniston. Visibility was 100+ miles this week. They had...
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Strip Her Down

Posted 11-10-2009 at 02:24 PM by PRATTMAN (1952 - 25' Airstream Cruiser Restoration)
With delivery made by the transport company, we trailered her slowly 20 miles home. We now have begun to strip her down. Everything must go. Our mission is to remove the rottom floor and get to the frame.

After the removal of inside structure and appliance (the beautiful "Dixie" stove and the refer will be refurbished) we drilled out all the lower rivits inside and out, removed all screws then removed the lower inside skin. The C-channel is revealed. I think we are getting...
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1952

Posted 11-10-2009 at 02:03 PM by PRATTMAN (1952 - 25' Airstream Cruiser Restoration)
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Houston....We have Separation

Posted 11-08-2009 at 05:45 PM by Clyde-2
Finally starting to work on the major sytems. Removing galley lower cabinet was not as bad as I thought it would be. Exterior of heater appears to be in good shape. Duct may have to be replaced. Water pump still works when its switch is thrown. Appears water leaks over the years have taken there toll. Most of the flooring will have to be replaced. Fun Fun.
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The sea was angry that day my friends.

Posted 11-08-2009 at 12:09 AM by hoyboy
Like and old man trying to return soup at a deli.

The churning waters this morning off the coast of Washington state.

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door window

Posted 11-07-2009 at 09:53 PM by PLDodd
Anyone ever put a window in their door? I saw one for sale over at out of doors mart that is made to replace the kitchen window. I looked at mine and the curve seems to be the same and I think it will fit.
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Snaps for window curtains

Posted 11-04-2009 at 11:21 PM by Jenny Garner
I am looking for the snaps to add to my new curtains. Any idea on where to get them. Thanks, Jenny, The Texas Tin Can.
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VOL. 2 - the Southwest - preparations for departure

Posted 11-04-2009 at 08:08 AM by Phantom (Adventures of Phantom & Bunny)
2009/11/04
Still in Michigan.

Planned on leaving on Nov. 1
Plans postponed for family gathering on the 7th.
Dropped the Bambi off the jack stands while re-packing the wheel bearings! Into the dealer for repairs.
On hold until completed, hopefully around Nov. 15th.

Intended trip: Start Mammoth cave, then to Nashville and onto the Natchez Trace Parkway. Down to Natchez, MS, perhaps visit New Orleans for Thanksgiving. Across US 10 and down the Texas...
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Done With Interior Panels !!!!

Posted 11-01-2009 at 05:11 PM by Clyde-2
Finally buffed and installed the last of the interior panels that I am going to remove vinyl from. Decided to do just the front endcap section for now. Also installed the newly painted front screen and window trim sections.

The PO (neighbor) showed up the the original electric jack. He removed it when he parked the trailer 25 years ago. After pulling pulling the motor apart and cleaning it up, it worked !!! Going to need a new rocker switch as it only works in one direction. Don't...
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