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02-25-2013, 06:41 PM
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Rivet Master
2020 27' Globetrotter
1999 25' Safari
Somewhere
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 860
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That looks great!
Speaking of fridge, didn't you mention having to vent it through the belly pan? We don't have our fridge yet, but do they all need that? We are expecting our axle this week, so this weekend I'd say she will be turned back over; if we need a vent, I think we need to be getting it in place.
Thanks, Becky.
Deb
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02-25-2013, 07:05 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
Vintage Kin Owner
Schererville
, Indiana
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,637
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Thanks for the nice comments. Like Vernon said, lots of little details to do now, but they're enjoyable!
Deb, take a look at post #277 here to see how we handled the vent for the fridge (the lower one) I don't know about other fridges, but ours needs one underneath & a vent out the roof.
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Becky
1964 Bambi II
1988 Avion 32S
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02-26-2013, 06:44 AM
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Rivet Master
1954 25' Cruiser
Currently Looking...
Cruisin
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 683
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Fun details, looks great!
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02-27-2013, 09:58 AM
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Rivet Master
2020 27' Globetrotter
1999 25' Safari
Somewhere
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 860
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Thanks, Becky, for responding.
I get excited when I see that there's a new post to your thread, I really enjoy following/reading about your work. This may sound selfish of me, but I find I am dreading the completion of your Bambi and the end to new posts of your work inside. However, I am happy for you.
Deb
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02-28-2013, 07:59 AM
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Rivet Master
1977 31' Sovereign
1985 25' Sovereign
South Central Rockies...
, "...'Stream'n the Dream" thru the USA
Join Date: Apr 2009
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Great attention to all the nice details, very cool! Thanks for sharing...!
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02-28-2013, 03:36 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
Vintage Kin Owner
Schererville
, Indiana
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,637
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Air Cruiser
Thanks, Becky, for responding.
I get excited when I see that there's a new post to your thread, I really enjoy following/reading about your work. This may sound selfish of me, but I find I am dreading the completion of your Bambi and the end to new posts of your work inside. However, I am happy for you.
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Oh, but I'll be enjoying your thread of your little trailer! Thanks!
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1964 Bambi II
1988 Avion 32S
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03-06-2013, 04:03 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1966 22' Safari
saint louis
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Join Date: Oct 2012
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Nice job!!!
Becky,
I stumbled onto your thread about 2 weeks ago and wow am I impressed. I worked hard on my '66 safari after I got it in October to get it polished before the weather hit so my neighbors wouldn't hate me but haven't finished gutting the interior. Have the bathroom left but I don't do cold well. Now that the weather is getting better it's time to get it done. I am very interested in your AC unit. Forgive me if I missed it in your thread but what did you go w/ and if it's not too much trouble can you approximate the dimensions of your unit? Mine's a 22' and I'm ditching the old heater. Was thinking of using that space/vent for AC like yours. You seemed to be pleased w/ the cooling and I am so impressed w/ the work you have done. Thanks for any info. -Kim
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03-06-2013, 06:21 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
Vintage Kin Owner
Schererville
, Indiana
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,637
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Originally Posted by tripnfall76
Becky,
I stumbled onto your thread about 2 weeks ago and wow am I impressed. I worked hard on my '66 safari after I got it in October to get it polished before the weather hit so my neighbors wouldn't hate me but haven't finished gutting the interior. Have the bathroom left but I don't do cold well. Now that the weather is getting better it's time to get it done. I am very interested in your AC unit. Forgive me if I missed it in your thread but what did you go w/ and if it's not too much trouble can you approximate the dimensions of your unit? Mine's a 22' and I'm ditching the old heater. Was thinking of using that space/vent for AC like yours. You seemed to be pleased w/ the cooling and I am so impressed w/ the work you have done. Thanks for any info. -Kim
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I basically did the same a/c as Toastie did in his thread. He has it very well documented & it's pretty easy to understand. http://www.airforums.com/forums/f36/...-38289-35.html I changed it a bit in the venting. I had a vent made & added it to the rear of the trailer. http://www.airforums.com/forums/f147...-75011-19.html
You're right. The weather should break pretty quickly. Nothing a little space heater won't take care of, though! I worked all winter in mine (and last winter) with a space heater. Pretty toasty in there!
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1964 Bambi II
1988 Avion 32S
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03-07-2013, 06:15 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
1995 34' Excella
Lynchburg
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tripnfall76
Becky,
I stumbled onto your thread about 2 weeks ago and wow am I impressed. I worked hard on my '66 safari after I got it in October to get it polished before the weather hit so my neighbors wouldn't hate me but haven't finished gutting the interior. Have the bathroom left but I don't do cold well. Now that the weather is getting better it's time to get it done. I am very interested in your AC unit. Forgive me if I missed it in your thread but what did you go w/ and if it's not too much trouble can you approximate the dimensions of your unit? Mine's a 22' and I'm ditching the old heater. Was thinking of using that space/vent for AC like yours. You seemed to be pleased w/ the cooling and I am so impressed w/ the work you have done. Thanks for any info. -Kim
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tripnfall
As an alternative, I install my AC unit in a side window when I need it. It works very well, especially with the windows of the 66-68 models. If I don't need it, it stays in the bottom of the closet. Here is the thread:
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f427...nny-91215.html
Dan
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03-07-2013, 06:21 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
Vintage Kin Owner
Schererville
, Indiana
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,637
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1964 Bambi II
1988 Avion 32S
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03-08-2013, 08:50 PM
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
1963 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Central
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2006
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Those look really cool. we spent way too much money having custom roller blinds made.
How did you attach the bottoms? I'm planning on some Magnets...
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03-08-2013, 09:03 PM
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
1960 26' Overlander
1963 24' Tradewind
El Paso
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Join Date: Feb 2011
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Originally Posted by beckybillrae
I made some fabric roller shades for the old girl. I'm using angled aluminum for cornices to hide the shades. I won't be putting any curtains in her, as I like the brightness of the daylight in her.
I'm waiting patiently for my cushions to be finished. My pal said he'd be finished sometime this week!
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Hey Becky
I really like the angled aluminum you used to hide your shades. Very clean and simple.
Good work!
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03-08-2013, 09:25 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
Vintage Kin Owner
Schererville
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,637
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Originally Posted by HiHoAgRV
Those look really cool. we spent way too much money having custom roller blinds made.
How did you attach the bottoms? I'm planning on some Magnets...
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I used picture hangers that I painted silver & installed upside down to hold the rings (that were curtain rings with a clip that I got from a fabric store). On the galley window, I took off the ring & used just the little wire that attached the clip & attached the picture hanger to the window sill. I'll take some close-ups if you want them.
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1964 Bambi II
1988 Avion 32S
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03-09-2013, 07:06 AM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
Vintage Kin Owner
Schererville
, Indiana
Join Date: Jul 2005
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Here are a couple close-ups of the clips/picture hangers I used:
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1964 Bambi II
1988 Avion 32S
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03-09-2013, 07:24 AM
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Rivet Master
2020 27' Globetrotter
1999 25' Safari
Somewhere
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Join Date: Jul 2010
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Great job, Becky! And those picture hangers w/drapery rings are a great idea too!
I know you said you have a difficult time getting away, but I'm hoping we can go to the same rally sometime, it would be great to meet you and see your work in person.
Deb
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03-09-2013, 08:24 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
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Join Date: Nov 2011
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Becky, I echo Deb's post. I am looking to someday meeting you in person and seeing your work of art. So many great and inventive ideas.
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Do you know what a learning experience is? A learning experience is one of those things that says "You know that thing that you just did? Don't do that."
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03-10-2013, 07:13 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
Vintage Kin Owner
Schererville
, Indiana
Join Date: Jul 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AWCHIEF
Becky, I echo Deb's post. I am looking to someday meeting you in person and seeing your work of art. So many great and inventive ideas.
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I have a goal to make it to Alumapalooza next year. We'll see...!
On another note, I picked up my cushions from my friend, Dave from D & E Auto Trim & Upholstery in Blue Island, Illinois (shameless plug for him!) He did a fabulous job, as always.
My husband & I laid out the giant bed & both hopped in to see how we fit. TONS of room. My only complaint is, even after adjusting the slides a million times, it doesn't slide out really easily. It's because there are three slides & getting all of them exactly square with each other is really hard! If I'm by myself, I won't have to slide the bed out. If my husband is with me, it's much easier with two of us. The cushions make it harder to pull out (they're pretty heavy, since we went with really good, dense foam) I wish I had a button to push & it would just come out, but alas, I'm not that mechanical! I'm sure someone could do that!
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1964 Bambi II
1988 Avion 32S
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03-11-2013, 07:44 AM
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Rivet Master
1963 26' Overlander
Austin
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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Absolutely awesome, Becky. I love the fabric choices, and the execution looks amazing. Thanks again for sharing all of the details, I know how much extra time it takes to document a renovation.
-Marcus
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03-11-2013, 09:21 AM
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Rivet Master
2010 25' FB Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
Laramie
, Wyoming
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 829
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Becky, I notice you mounted your TV on the shower bulkhead. Did you strengthen it somehow? Did you thru bolt the TV mount? If so how did you make the shower side look finished? My shower side is thin stainless steel and the front side is 1/4" cherry plywood. Don't know if it could carry the weight of a mount and TV. On the plus side, there's 12v power there from the lamp.
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2021 Caravel 20 FB
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03-11-2013, 11:02 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1973 27' Overlander
1995 19' "B" Van Airstream 190
Bay City
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2010
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Becky, I found your thread a bit back and read it thru... what a great job you've done there... very impressive work!!!... looks fantastic... Now I feel like getting another one and starting over!! thx for sharing with us... gail
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