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Old 03-05-2018, 05:42 AM   #601
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Hmmm.....sounds like a business opportunity!
Fortunately for me according to the home owners association rules and regulations goats and sheep are not allowed in my neighborhood
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Old 03-05-2018, 05:44 AM   #602
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I guess thats my summer vacation accounted for...
Just for the record, mowing season here in Kentucky is from mid March through late October. That's a REALLY long vacation you're planning...
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Fortunately for me according to the home owners association rules and regulations goats and sheep are not allowed in my neighborhood
So the die is cast...Martin operates the lawnmower. I just hope this doesn't create any international immigration or labor/union relations issues.
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Any chance an automower would keep on top of each paddock Brad?
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Great job both of you. I started my search for a 20footer after reading the treads on here. If you know of one for sale on the east coast let me know. I am in CT. Keep up the good work
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Great job both of you. I started my search for a 20footer after reading the treads on here. If you know of one for sale on the east coast let me know. I am in CT. Keep up the good work
Are you looking for a specific layout?
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So the die is cast...Martin operates the lawnmower. I just hope this doesn't create any international immigration or labor/union relations issues.
Shame the USCIS just granted my non-resident status!
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Are you looking for a specific layout?
No not really. I know if I find one there isnt much of a choice. I know it will also need work which I am not afraid to do.
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Old 03-06-2018, 06:35 AM   #609
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Any chance an automower would keep on top of each paddock Brad?
I just looked at the Husqvarna automower. I doubt that it would make it through my front pasture one time before having to be replaced.

I use a Scag ZTR with 60" deck and it still takes 75 minutes on a good day to mow the front pasture. A 72" deck would have been nicer but there are areas that I mow where that would be a little to big.

I guess mowing is just the price you pay for living in the country
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No not really. I know if I find one there isnt much of a choice. I know it will also need work which I am not afraid to do.
I don't think I've seen a 20' come up for sale for quite a while now.
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Old 04-19-2018, 04:52 AM   #611
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While I've been doing yard work Ernie has been slowly plugging away at the window seals. I was finally able to find sources for the correct Fin Seal and the Wool Pile and with the use of the original style Schlegel the windows came out pretty good. All windows are done with the exception of replacing the new rubber style Schlegel still in the drivers cockpit window. I think Ernie will get to that task sometime in the next few days.

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Next up is the generator install. Not sure I'll get to it before my mini-vacation next week or not but I'll try. The weather is finally starting to dry out a little which will make it easier to work on Peanut!

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looking great Brad

Feel free to throw those funky window treatments in the trash.....I don't think we will keep them!

Did Ernie have to remove the window trim from the 30" window above the generator or is it missing? I got some from Airstream Supply before (@$75) but they are showing as sold out now so I hope it is around somewhere!
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I'll see that the window treatments get trashed

I removed the window trim back when I was working on the floors. The wall skin was in the way of the floor repairs and the only way to gain access to all the skin rivets was to remove the window trim.

Now that he's got the windows done reassembly can commence.
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Old 04-30-2018, 10:21 PM   #614
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a little late here, but I'm keeping up too!
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Old 05-01-2018, 02:42 AM   #615
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A quick 'survey' to get some input from other 1977 owners.

In Peanuts layout (rear-bath) there is a single window on the passenger side above the dinette. Above the window is a single VistaView which has a unique closeout/trim which goes from the ceiling down to window and incorporates two lights.

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Although these are made from ABS they are not as thick as the ABS used on the banana wraps etc. This means just about every example I have seen is cracked and starting to fall apart. Well Peanut is no different.

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Of course these are 'no longer available'. More so (and keep in mind Ernie has been reworking all the ABS parts on Peanut so is now very experienced with ABS repair), they don't appear to be repairable (ABS is too thin and becomes too brittle).

If the panel is removed then it maybe possible to use one of the alternate closeouts (Brad and I have been exchanging emails around options). But they weren't particularly careful about cutting out that hole at the factory (because it was going to be covered anyway).

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The question is.....would there be interest in getting a replacement made?

The last time we did this for the 1974-1976 front valance, we had a mold made so anyone else looking for a replacement can use the mold to have a fiberglass replacement made. I covered the cost of making that mold as I needed a valance for Bella. This time I think it is only worth investigating if it is worthwhile getting a few done, a little like Dave is trying to do with the window inserts.

What do you think?
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Here's a few more pictures showing the opening cut around the vista view window.

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A shot of the back side of the ABS panel. It's unbelievable just how brittle this thing is

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I found a few panels that I salvaged from the 74 Excella trailer I dismantled. Neither panel is perfect but there's enough material there that we might be able to come up with something that at least covers things up. I did find the closeout panel stashed in the barn so at least we have something to start with. Unfortunately I don't have a ceiling panel large enough to replace the entire panel in peanut.

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I think I have the same setup..
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Is yours cracked Jami?
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