New Restoration Project, '72 Overlander

[tphan]

Ron- it is really shaping up now! I do like your countertop trim, it is a nice detail. It is a bit hard to see the color or pattern of your formica- can you post another pic of that? As far as the stove top goes, I also re-used it and getting it to look decent was a chore, as there was a fair amount of pitting. A combination of orbital sanding, sand-blasting (to get the old orange paint off), steel wool, stainless polish- just a heck of a lot of elbow grease and it certainly does not look anything like new but acceptable, with "character". I wonder if the whole thing could be chromed or something? But I like the 4-burner set-up, and it was "free". Will you put back the upper cabinets, or in some other way have lights over the sink and cooktop? Keep up the fantastic work- Tim

[cameront120]

Originally Posted by tphan

I wonder if the whole thing could be chromed or something?

The previous owner of my trailer had the stove top chromed. You might even look into enamelling it. Heat can be detrimental to chrome if it isn't done well.

[Jim & Susan]

Ron, just to echo what others have said, it really is lookin' great!

[uwe]

Ron,

I might be interested in some of the trim.

[sequoiacoast]

I PM'd you, but just to be sure... I am interested in your left over trim. I need at least as much as you think you guys used.

Thanks for posting all the great photos of your work... it helps me feel like finishing it is actually possible. (My tradewind has been stuck at the plumber's house since July - he's helping us with plumbing and installing new axles... he's a friend... )

[surferstyler]

Tim, here is a picture of the laminate that we used for the counter tops, as well as swatches that we are using for the cushion fabrics in the kids room, and for the wrap around dinnette that we'll be making. With a piece of maple for contrast. Also, we have decided to replace just our awning fabric since the hardware is in good shape. At the top of the picture is a sample from Sunbrella of the fabric that we chose to tie in the colors. This should make a statement!

PS. Down to 3 of the 8' pieces and 10 of the 4' pieces of the aluminum trim now. If you're interested, let me know before it's gone.

Thanks,
Ron

[pfaff]

My husband and I just went to town and came home with a 72 outlander. It is pretty much gutted on the inside down the side that should have the refridgerator and closets. The sink and stove and bed frame (for a single however there are two identical mattresses) and the bathroom are still completely in tact. There is no structural damage or leaking or signs of mice entry. It cost us less than a large tent but I am sure the costs are sure to come!
I took so me pictures but am not sure how to include them. I am very new to this idea of a forum but could really use the help in the future. I will learn how to participate in the forum as we go. We are very new to airstreams let alone camper trailers!
April

[pfaff]

I meant an overlander. I told you we are very NEW to this Airstream concept!
April

[pfaff]

I am going to attempt to send some pictures. I hope it works. I would like to know what you experts think!

[pfaff]

It says I have uploaded pics and used up some space??? I will just attach one and see what happens.

[pfaff]

Now, I am on a roll.

[pfaff]

It worked and then I deleted it. If you all still want to talk to me after this annoyance...I will finish up.
Geez!

[surferstyler]

April,
Looks like my trailer did after we gutted it. As you'll see from the pictures above, and all over this website, there are a ton of things you can do to rebuild your A/S. When you get time, start yourself a thread with your name on it, and post all of your pictures, as well as your weekly, or daily updates. We'll all be looking forward to seeing what you do with it.
Good luck!
Ron

[ALANSD]

really nice job ...makes me even more motivated. I sure did love the cork in my motorhome.This time around I went for the laminate, hope it will hold up as well.