My '64 Overlander Adventure

[GreatPumpkin]

Well no updates on the Airstream as it's still in storage, but...
GreatPumpkin is gone!




Long live GreatPumpkin the 2nd

[GreatPumpkin]

My Airstream is finally home from storage and parked in the driveway... now if I can just find the time to finish up all those projects that didn't get finished last season.


Rivet Master status! I had to save my 500th post for something special. Well I can't get much better that this. The elusive, unobtainable original aluminum framed sling bunks are now mine!.

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...ng/Bunk2-1.jpg




They've set my wallet back considerably, but I wanted the originals. Now to find the time to get one of them installed, and hope that my window isn't in the way of where the wall bracket will need to be mounted.

[NorCal Bambi]

Congratulations, the new parts look great. Rivet Master so many good things all at once. Looking forware to seeing the trailer and new Pumpkin.
Don

[overlander63]

JB, I've gotta ask, how long did you have to look to find the Ram in the same color as your old truck? Around here, it's not that common a color, although with the snow blind tourists driving it is certainly more visible.

[GreatPumpkin]

Oops the first picture link didn't work. Here's another photo.
Anyone with these bunks know what the tan metal plates are? I haven't seen those in any of the pics I've seen of the original bunks.

[overlander63]

Originally Posted by GreatPumpkin

Oops the first picture link didn't work. Here's another photo.
Anyone with these bunks know what the tan metal plates are? I haven't seen those in any of the pics I've seen of the original bunks.

They go over the part that folds in half, so they don't accidentally open.

[GreatPumpkin]

Originally Posted by overlander63

JB, I've gotta ask, how long did you have to look to find the Ram in the same color as your old truck? Around here, it's not that common a color, although with the snow blind tourists driving it is certainly more visible.

Terry -
Shh! that's top secret. (although Shari Insideout might recognize the color) I got it the same place as the GMC so it wasn't too hard. It's pretty uncommon here also, our neighbors were really wondering when we showed up with a second orange truck! We only got rid of the GMC because the Dodge has the quad doors, while the GMC only had 2. Much easier getting the kid's in and out of.

We (especially my wife) really like the color - no-one else has it!

[GreatPumpkin]

Originally Posted by overlander63

They go over the part that folds in half, so they don't accidentally open.

You lost me there Terry?

[overlander63]

Originally Posted by GreatPumpkin

You lost me there Terry?

The part of the frame with the white zip-tie and chain on it. Keeps it from coming open.

[overlander63]

Originally Posted by GreatPumpkin

I got it the same place as the GMC so it wasn't too hard.

The DOT fleet auction, prehaps?

[GreatPumpkin]

Well that's what I thought you meant, I just can't quite envision it. I don't see them on the pics at vintageairstream Restoration Topics - Bunkbeds

Do they attach to the wall and help keep it in place and closed when they are folded up?

[GreatPumpkin]

GP II has been getting retrofitted to equip it for the towing/camping season. I’ve got my new class V hitch installed. (That means I can tow 10,000lbs ).

Received the OEM replacement Mopar tow mirrors and have already installed them - no picture yet, but they're the same as shown here. (not my truck but great details/help in installing mine.)

Bought the Mopar tow wiring harness also from the same dealer, haven't got that installed yet. Looks to be a pretty straightforward replacement. And despite what I've read the instructions say my truck (99') doesn't need the heavy duty flasher. Real time testing will show for sure.

[overlander63]

Originally Posted by GreatPumpkin

Well that's what I thought you meant, I just can't quite envision it. I don't see them on the pics at vintageairstream Restoration Topics - Bunkbeds

Do they attach to the wall and help keep it in place and closed when they are folded up?

JB, they rivet to the wall, and the folded part of the bunk slides down into it behind the cushion seen in the photo:

[GreatPumpkin]

Thanks Terry - I guess I was a little slow , but that clears it up.


Hey - I noticed on your wish list (What do you most want for your AS that is not available?) you want/need parts for your Eaz-Awn. What parts are you needing? As you know my mounting brackets went T.U. The replacements another member was going to fabricate never made it off the drawing board. Mine is complete with the exception of the mounts, so if I've got it and you need it...let me know.

JB