July 12, 2008, I brought home a 1962 Overlander Internation Land Yacht. It is in remarkably good condition for sitting in the weeds since about 1992 when took its last trip on Ragbrai across the state of Iowa. Follow this thread for occasional updates and progress and pictures.
Now I've gone and done it. I told my brother in central Iowa about a '62 Overlander that was for sale and he went out and bought it. I told him I would provide him with distance assistance as long as his wife supported the purchase. Can't have a family dispute over aluminitus. She loves it and now it's in their driveway.
Pictures will be coming along shortly, I'm sure. He sent a bunch to me so i know he has some.
My neighbor Al, helped me get her home and even volunteered to power wash for me. It helps when you're 6' 6". First order of business is to button her up so no more damage is done.
Here are some pictures of the front and rear top vents. The previous owner fabricated a galvanized top to keep the water out. My brother created a cool Lexan version that I hope to be able to duplicate. For the rear, I hope to simply replace the cloudy cover and get the motor working. Looks like I'm going to have to do some parts hunting.
Looks like you need a few lifters, vent covers, T handles and a bunch of cleaning. I believe I've got a few T handles and one lifter, I'll have to look and let you know.
Well I know it's a no no to post and then be so rude as to not post any pictures but I made a bit of progress tonight. I sandblasted the tongue and the step. I promise to post pictures as soon as I get some fresh primer and silver paint sprayed! Just getting the peeling paint and surface rust blasted into an oblivion is improvement.
I recommend POR15 base coat and Stirling Silver top coat on exposed painted parts like tongue, bumper and step. Most readily available paint won't withstand UV radiation for very long, requiring a redo in short order. This POR stuff is amazingly resilient.
Great Overlander...did Brad tell you that Overlanders rule?
Here is the trailer step as found and after I sandblasted it. I will apply POR 15 this weekend. You can still see the slag from the sandblasting on the concrete. I also sandblasted the tongue and ordered a new pigtail. I'm not sure if it is worth the effort to clean up the LP tanks and re-use but I'm also not sure I want to spend the $160 per tank for aluminum ones. Thoughts?
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