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11-06-2011, 01:49 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Dabrowa Gornicza
, Florida
Join Date: Sep 2011
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Restoration in Poland 1975 Overlander
Hello
I import to Poland 1975 27ft Overlander two weeks ago and now i start restore
In US it looks that:
When I see it in person I found one big problem - it is silver painted
and the worse thing it is sanded with very big scraches.
After one week hard work it looks like this:
Almost all paint is removed and I try removing scratches, I use sand paper and start from 220-400-600-1000-2000-2500 and then jestco compound and result is:
So I have lots of work in next few weeks but most important is all scratches are gone
Next thing is the previous owner likes silicone anywhere I look I see silicone - lots of silicone in every hole You can imagine, So I need one week more to remove it.
I post more about progress
Sorry for my English
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11-06-2011, 03:20 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
Vintage Kin Owner
Schererville
, Indiana
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Posts: 2,637
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Well, it does look like you have a lot of work ahead of you! Just keep at it & you'll come through someday! Thanks for the pictures!
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Becky
1964 Bambi II
1988 Avion 32S
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11-06-2011, 04:08 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
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It is beautiful
You are doing it correctly. Nice job! Just go slow and have fun as you go....that way it never will be a bad experience. Let us know if you need "long distance" help.
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11-06-2011, 04:20 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 31' Sovereign
1967 22' Safari
1958 22' World Traveler
Pardeeville
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Sep 2008
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Very nice to see your work! What vehicle are you going to use to tow it with?
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WBCCI #10917
AIR #32349
TAC #WI-2
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11-07-2011, 09:15 AM
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2 Rivet Member
Dabrowa Gornicza
, Florida
Join Date: Sep 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aircooled4
Very nice to see your work! What vehicle are you going to use to tow it with?
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I thinking about dodge ram or chevy silverado, but in Poland we have gasoline price about 1,80$/litre-6,6$/galon so I'm worry about costs
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11-07-2011, 04:06 PM
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Silver Mist
Currently Looking...
Riverhead
, New York
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Where did you import it from?
What did it cost to ship?
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11-07-2011, 05:22 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1972 29' Ambassador
grants pass
, Oregon
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 262
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Poland +
Its interesting to see this Airstream in Poland.
I am also curious how you got it there.
And keep the photos coming.
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1987 Avion 34X
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11-08-2011, 12:57 AM
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2 Rivet Member
Dabrowa Gornicza
, Florida
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 49
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I buy it from RV dealer in Mississippi then i found nice guy on uship, He towed it to Jacksonville
And this is worst part - Shipping ro-ro from Jacksonville to Bremerhaven costs 3600$
In this week I start with polishing so i post some photos
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11-08-2011, 06:58 AM
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Rivet Master
Airstream - Other
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Bosque Farms
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2004
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Wow, what a big job, Pawel! But it's looking great! Keep up the good work!
Oh, and welcome to the forums!
Lynn
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11-12-2011, 09:11 AM
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2 Rivet Member
Dabrowa Gornicza
, Florida
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11-13-2011, 02:19 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Dabrowa Gornicza
, Florida
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 49
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I found local producent of compounds, He looks at the trailer and make specially for me compound to remove scratches
Here is results :
Left side Jestco compound on right my new compound
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11-13-2011, 07:16 PM
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Rivet Master
Airstream - Other
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Bosque Farms
, New Mexico
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Hey, Pawel, that looks great!
When you finish, you're welcome to come to New Mexico and work on ours! (Bring the Airstream, and I'll provide a free place to park it, full hookups!)
Lynn
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pawel002
I found local producent of compounds, He looks at the trailer and make specially for me compound to remove scratches
Here is results :
Left side Jestco compound on right my new compound
Attachment 145117
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11-13-2011, 09:02 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 Pawel002
I found local producent of compounds, He looks at the trailer and make specially for me compound to remove scratches
Here is results :
Left side Jestco compound on right my new compound
Attachment 145117
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You need to find out what was in his compound & share it with all of us over here! Looking good!
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Becky
1964 Bambi II
1988 Avion 32S
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11-13-2011, 09:15 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
1995 34' Excella
Lynchburg
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Join Date: Jun 2006
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Pawel
Welcome to the forum.
Sorry, that you bought a painted Airstream and did not know this in advance. However, the exterior, other than being painted and siliconed seems to be in nice condition. Your sanding and polishing looks fantastic. Keep up the good work and keep the photos coming.
I think that your transformation of your Airstream will help a lot of folks on this forum. thanks.
Dan
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11-22-2011, 11:01 AM
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2 Rivet Member
Dabrowa Gornicza
, Florida
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Posts: 49
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12-04-2011, 08:47 AM
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2 Rivet Member
Dabrowa Gornicza
, Florida
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by beckybillrae
You need to find out what was in his compound & share it with all of us over here! Looking good!
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Hello
He don't want to tell anything more about his compound, but it is very cheap ( about 3$/kg)
Quote:
Originally Posted by eubank
Hey, Pawel, that looks great!
When you finish, you're welcome to come to New Mexico and work on ours! (Bring the Airstream, and I'll provide a free place to park it, full hookups!)
Lynn
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In next year we are planning road trip around US, so maybe we come to you after my hard work with my new baby, working with your trailer is peace of cake
Few mor photos:
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12-04-2011, 10:58 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
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Posts: 3,971
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Excellent work! Hard to find a good day to work during the Polish Winter weather.
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then it should be restricted, redesigned or removed from production."
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12-04-2011, 11:41 AM
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2 Rivet Member
Dabrowa Gornicza
, Florida
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 49
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Yes, its cold, but I think it's first december in my life without snowing
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12-04-2011, 11:55 AM
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Rivet Master
1997 34' Limited
1970 27' Overlander
South of Atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Sep 2009
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Pawel,
You are doing a great job. It looks fantastic!
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Craig and Carol
1997 34' Excella 1000
1970 27' Overlander, International
2009 Ford F150 5.4L
ProPride hitch with 1400# bars
AIR 41028
TAC GA-8
WBCCI 10199
Past President Southeastern Camping Unit (12)
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12-10-2011, 01:38 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Dabrowa Gornicza
, Florida
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 49
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I stop with polishing right now, it's too cold i start againg in spring.
Now I start with interior, my plan is replace floor,plumbing, electric, cover walls in leather and make all new furniture.
Here is some photos with my today work
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