New to me '63.......Globetrotter

[goransons]

Rick, how's the project coming along?

[Overlander & Sea]

Originally Posted by goransons

Rick, how's the project coming along?

Hey Scott,

I just started the first step. I have the wheels off being basted and then painted. It's on jack stands at work now. I have 101 excuses, been fishing, working my vegetable garden, 100+ degrees here with no rain for about 2-3 weeks, plus, I'm a GM dealer (ha, let's not go down that road). Truth, I just haven't gotten it started.

[easyride]

Glad I stumbled on this post my GT was totally stripped when I got it so pictures are all that I have,I know the bathroom won`t go back anywhere near original.The kitchen will be changed to a bigger fridge and no oven.The heat is a big factor in how much work i get done.Picture included to show new black tank,gray tank will be in front of the axle.
Dave

[Overlander & Sea]

Well, after about 6 months of the Globetrotter sitting at work, I finally towed it home & played with it today.

I ordered an axle with brakes & received it, but have not installed it.
There is some rotted floor by the door.
The original stove/oven has been replaced with a cook top-looks bad.
The original Carlson furnace is been taken apart by the PO, and is not working. This type of vertical furnace does not have a blower fan.
I cannot get the original Dometic M35 refrigerator to light because the tip is missing off the pilot tube-I think I have parts on the way for this.
The original water heater looks very rusty.
Hooked up the water-brown muck came out-then turned a little clearer.
Carpet has been put on top of the original VCT tiles-both look bad.

...and the good news is..........

All 12v and 110v lights work.
All the 110v outlets work.
The original fresh water tank air pressure pump works---even with the brown muck.
The original Hehr roof fan works (on 12v only, the 110v transformer wires have been cut by a PO).
All four original Hehr roof vent lifters work.
The Zolatone is in good shape, and so are wood cabinets.

So...what to do??

I going to do a shell off floor replacement. This way I can add a grey tank and check the frame for rust. I may keep the original wood cabinets and the original refrigerator(if it works!)-but not sure, yet. Also, I would like to add a roof AC.

.......OK, now I've said it.........

[goransons]

Thats good news Rick! Since you'll have the lower skins off its pretty easy to run a condensate tube up for your future a/c unit. If you remove one of the window height panels on the side wall you have enough access to feed it and romex if you need it up to the A/C location. Still stripping paint here on the original aluminum I kept on the upper sections on mine, lots of latex over the zolatone. Those are great finds.

The brown is probably from rust on the inside of that galvanized tank. I'm trying an FDA approved system for coating tanks etc. Will be etching the tank then coating it, which should take care of any issues with orange/brown water (of course all new pipes). Pump on mine works too, looking forward to getting it back it. I'll forward the sealer info to you if you want it, they sell enough for a tank for 20 bucks shipped.

If you decide to change the bathroom around (like the black tank location etc) let me know

[Overlander & Sea]

Originally Posted by goransons

Thats good news Rick! Since you'll have the lower skins off its pretty easy to run a condensate tube up for your future a/c unit. If you remove one of the window height panels on the side wall you have enough access to feed it and romex if you need it up to the A/C location. Still stripping paint here on the original aluminum I kept on the upper sections on mine, lots of latex over the zolatone. Those are great finds.

The brown is probably from rust on the inside of that galvanized tank. I'm trying an FDA approved system for coating tanks etc. Will be etching the tank then coating it, which should take care of any issues with orange/brown water (of course all new pipes). Pump on mine works too, looking forward to getting it back it. I'll forward the sealer info to you if you want it, they sell enough for a tank for 20 bucks shipped.

If you decide to change the bathroom around (like the black tank location etc) let me know

Scott,

Thanks for the information on the AC tube. I guess I'll be cutting a hole in the center between the two vents. Also, I would like the information on the sealer for the tank coating. My '61 Overlander also has the original galvanized pressure tank. Guess I'll need to do both tanks.

For now, I haven't thought much about changing the bathroom around. It may depend if I have any problems with the black tank.

Thanks again,

[goransons]

metal sealant, seal pump valves, Microseal

they sell a sample for $20 shipped that is a pint, which is a lot when you consider a gallon covers 500-2000 sf.

[goransons]

Rick, how's the project coming along?

[Overlander & Sea]

Originally Posted by goransons

Rick, how's the project coming along?

Well, the easy part......2/3 gutted. So far, the only floor rot is by the door.

[goransons]

Looking good (well not really but you know what I mean)!!! Glad you took pics of those pipes. Forewarn you that most of that pipe is 1 1/4 ABS, impossible to find fittings and sticks of that pipe so do what you can to not cut it up if you're putting things back in place again. Also that smaller pipe coming out the kitchen wall for the vent is an odd sized pipe (I forget but its OD instead of ID or the other way around from normal pipe sizes). Been a PITA to deal with here. Am going to have to transition to 1/4 pvc most places but at least they are interior areas that don't flex much. Checked everywhere and nobody can even special order me sticks of 1 1/4, did find a few joints at the RV shop though.

[Overlander & Sea]

Not much work on the Globetrotter the past couple of weeks. I own an automobile dealership that has a body shop and it's the guys in the body shop doing the majority of the work. They work on it in their spare time. My main job, so far, is giving the great advice from Airforums.

The front street side had damage that had some repair. The rib next to the window was also bent inward a couple of inches. When the panel came off, there was newspaper (from the year 2000) behind the panel used has a filler, because the rib was not repaired. The aluminum came in from Airparts yesterday.

[goransons]

How's the project coming along?

[Overlander & Sea]

Originally Posted by goransons

How's the project coming along?

I stopped last spring to get on another project. The '63 GT is 100% gutted and the shell is ready to come off.

I purchased a '75 Argosy 20' Motorhome. It's coming along just fine. I'll update that thread next week.

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463...tml#post882690

I'll get back on the Globetrotter when the Argosy is finished.....
maybe 3-5 months??!!

[valeriaaz]

Originally Posted by Overlander & Sea

Scott,

Here's the pictures, hope they help. Just let me know if you need more pictures, such as, with the carpet removed.

To my surprise, the globetrotter came with several original documents on the refrigerator, water heater, stove/oven (which has been replaced), the fresh water tank, furnance, etc. I'll see if I can scan these documents and post them.

Did you ever publish those original documents you found on the fridge of your 1963 Globetrotter? I have the type of trailer, same model, same year, and I am looking for any kind of information on it, in order to restore it.

[hbeaumont]

i have a 63 Globetrotter with all the original paperwork for everything. I can scan them and post if you like.

[valeriaaz]

Originally Posted by Overlander & Sea

Scott,

Here's the pictures, hope they help. Just let me know if you need more pictures, such as, with the carpet removed.

To my surprise, the globetrotter came with several original documents on the refrigerator, water heater, stove/oven (which has been replaced), the fresh water tank, furnance, etc. I'll see if I can scan these documents and post them.

Did you ever post those scanned documents somewhere? I also have a 1963 Globetrotter, I will be working on it over the summer and would really like to see some of this information.

[Overlander & Sea]

Originally Posted by valeriaaz

Did you ever publish those original documents you found on the fridge of your 1963 Globetrotter? I have the type of trailer, same model, same year, and I am looking for any kind of information on it, in order to restore it.

Here's a copy of a service manual that I already had. The refrigerator in my '63 Globetrotter is a Dometic MA35. I have not posted the documents that came with my Globetrotter. I'll try to scan & post them in the next week. My Globetrotter is still gutted, I stop the project in order to work on my '75 Agrosy 20' Motorhome. Good luck with your project!

[valeriaaz]

Originally Posted by hbeaumont

i have a 63 Globetrotter with all the original paperwork for everything. I can scan them and post if you like.

Yes please, I would really like to see these documents.

[valeriaaz]

Thanks for the manual, and I am interested in any other information you have on the Globetrotter 1963, when you get the chance. Good luck on your own project(s)