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03-05-2011, 10:07 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1967 17' Caravel
2007 27' Safari FB SE
Landenberg
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 68
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1967 Caravel One Year Restoration: Photos
Hi Everyone. With a lot of work over the past year and some good advice from a lot of contributors my Caravel is finally finished.
My restoration included:
New axle, wheels and tires. New propane regulator, new hot water heater, new faucets, new intelli-power converter, rewiring and adding a DC panel, fantastic fan, refrigerator, repairing furnace, recoating the fiberglass with epoxy spray, making new cabinet doors, rebuilding the cabinet on the lower galley side, my wife did all the cushions and upholstery, new composition vinyl tile, quilted stainless steel walls around the kitchen area, recoating counter tops, new aluminum trim for counters, and a million other details. Please take a look and let me know what you think.
I just posted photos. . .
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03-05-2011, 10:55 PM
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Rivet Master  
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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Nice job! 
Shari 
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03-06-2011, 06:24 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1987 23' Sovereign
Tucson
, Arizona
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 82
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Very nice!
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other half of CampAz
Member 4CU
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03-06-2011, 08:42 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
1962 24' Tradewind
Saint Louis
, MO
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 106
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Beautiful! Congratulations!
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03-06-2011, 09:37 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1967 17' Caravel
Thompsons Station
, Tennessee
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 126
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Looks awesome! Love seeing the outcome of fellow '67 Caravel owner's restorations. Love the backsplash, fabric and color choices!
Now time to log some miles!! Great job, congrats on your accomplishment 
-Brandon
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My restoration photos on Picassa:
1967 Caravel
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03-06-2011, 01:25 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1966 17' Caravel
salida
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 204
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very nice! makes me even more excited to tear into my '66
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03-06-2011, 05:39 PM
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Site Team
1963 26' Overlander
Hollis
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,647
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Very nice! LOVE the quilted aluminum and looks bright and airy despite the black. Nice!
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03-06-2011, 05:56 PM
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Rivet Master
1959 26' Overlander
Western
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,468
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Outstanding!
As a fellow Caravel restorer, I applaud your work!
What's next? Where do you dream to travel?
John
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03-07-2011, 05:49 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1967 17' Caravel
2007 27' Safari FB SE
Landenberg
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 68
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Well, the next project is the getting the AC running or replacing it. Then there's the polishing or exterior to do. I may consider a combination of graphics and polishing.
As far as a destination, my goal is to live under a palapa on the beach. So, I consider my Caravel my "tin palapa". This summer I'll head to Henelopen State Park in Lewes, DE and we'll try a few trips to places we've not been before and try out the whole RV thing.
We should have a Caravel get together.
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03-07-2011, 06:28 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1967 17' Caravel
2007 27' Safari FB SE
Landenberg
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 68
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thanks Brandon. I looked at your photos of your restoration. Amazing job!
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03-07-2011, 07:42 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1967 17' Caravel
Thompsons Station
, Tennessee
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 126
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vonzellen
thanks Brandon. I looked at your photos of your restoration. Amazing job!
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Thanks so much. Forgot about that link being in my signature, didn't mean to hijack you thread 
Post more pics when you get 'er out camping! Take care.
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My restoration photos on Picassa:
1967 Caravel
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07-19-2011, 10:27 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 17' Caravel
Oak Creek
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,560
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Would you happen to have a good photo of the back bumper area of you Caravel. Mine is the same year and wonder what it should look like.
Thank you
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07-20-2011, 08:41 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1967 17' Caravel
Thompsons Station
, Tennessee
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 126
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Dingo- all I have are in the photo album which there is a link to in my signature field below. I think the second to last photo in the album is a close up of where I am painting the bumper.
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1967 Caravel
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07-20-2011, 08:52 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
1954 22' Flying Cloud
1954 25' Cruiser
2005 25' International CCD
Paradise
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 407
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Quote:
Originally Posted by modarch
Dingo- all I have are in the photo album which there is a link to in my signature field below. I think the second to last photo in the album is a close up of where I am painting the bumper.
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Hi Brandon, your pics look great. The trailer came out super nice. Annie was saying the other day she wondered if you had completed it.
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Paul Mayeux
A&P Vintage Trailer Works, Inc.
AirForums #1565
WBCCI #7162
Heart of Texas Camping Unit
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07-20-2011, 09:21 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 17' Caravel
Bethel Park near Pittsburgh
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 541
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One hour at FTW's
I spent a hour at Frank's Trailer Works yesterday. Lucking for me he was working on a Caravel. This trailer could have been a twin of mine. I found that the ser# is about 90 off of mine. Frank does some awesome work. Its nice to know he has a open door policy. He always welcomes people to stop. The topper was lunch at Baltimore's pit beef shop Chap's CHAPS Charcoal Restaurant YUMO In the fall Frank is putting a axle on my Caravel and maybe a awing rail too.
Ace
Back in PA
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07-20-2011, 04:33 PM
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Restorations done right
Commercial Member
1962 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Vintage Kin Owner
Currently Looking...
Baltimore
, Maryland
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 5,545
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WOW, Thanks Ace! We finished up that sexy little Caravel today. She is so shiny I need sunglasses.
You are correct, the door is always open to visitors. Often guests leave with a full belly too. Even though Chaps is called the best (it is very good) the actual BEST is Pioneer Pit Beef. Thanks for stopping by.
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07-22-2011, 11:41 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1967 17' Caravel
Thompsons Station
, Tennessee
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 126
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 62 Overlander
Hi Brandon, your pics look great. The trailer came out super nice. Annie was saying the other day she wondered if you had completed it.
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Hey Paul! Thanks for the compliment. I never would have been able to get to the finish line without your answers to my questions. People like you and Annie make this forum such an awesome resource.
I hope our paths cross someday and we can meet in person!
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My restoration photos on Picassa:
1967 Caravel
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10-27-2011, 09:10 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1966 17' Caravel
College Station
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 132
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forgot how to access photos?
Quote:
Originally Posted by vonzellen
Hi Everyone. With a lot of work over the past year and some good advice from a lot of contributors my Caravel is finally finished.
My restoration included:
New axle, wheels and tires. New propane regulator, new hot water heater, new faucets, new intelli-power converter, rewiring and adding a DC panel, fantastic fan, refrigerator, repairing furnace, recoating the fiberglass with epoxy spray, making new cabinet doors, rebuilding the cabinet on the lower galley side, my wife did all the cushions and upholstery, new composition vinyl tile, quilted stainless steel walls around the kitchen area, recoating counter tops, new aluminum trim for counters, and a million other details. Please take a look and let me know what you think.
I just posted photos. . .
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It's been several months since I have been on the forum-how do you access the photos again. We have a 66' Caravel that is in the shop for plumbing, re-wiring and etc. But his tech moved and now he cannot do so many major tech repair as we wanted. I would like to subscribe to this thread and get more accurate info. about our particular year and make of A/S. Would love to see your photos for ideas.
Jerri Lawson
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10-27-2011, 10:37 AM
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1968 17' Caravel
Battle Ground
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,255
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Hi Jerri, If you click on Vonzellen's name next to one of their posts, you'll see a menu, and one of the items is 'View Gallery Uploads' and that will take you to the pictures of their lovely trailer.
Good luck, and if you have any specific questions, there are a lot of folks here who have redone their Caravels that should be able to help.
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10-27-2011, 04:11 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 26' Overlander
Huntsville
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,018
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He's got his Airstream's eyes
Ace,
Did ya ever notice FTW's blog does not have an image of the proprietor? I think he's got one now thanks to you:
Tom
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