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11-02-2012, 06:15 PM
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#301
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Airstream Driver
1994 30' Excella
1992 35' Airstream 350
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 5,224
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Derek try to keep the wood paneling intact or else you will face further dismantling. I am sure you saw what I did to my walls in the kitchen:
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f311...-75428-56.html
Other options are plastic ceiling tiles they sell at Home depot. They are easy to cut and will hide your damaged wood.
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1994 30' Excella Front Kitchen Trailer
1990 25' Excella Travel trailer
1992 350LE Classic Touring Coach
AIR #13
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11-02-2012, 08:08 PM
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#302
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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Peter,
As bad as this paneling is, I'm going to pull everything and replace it. With what I know about wallpaper (pro-installer for WAY too many years) I know that in order to have the outside look good, what's underneath has to be just as good. Can't sleep, so heading outside to see what I can get torn apart before a nice shower.
Thanks, Derek
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11-06-2012, 02:42 PM
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#303
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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A new rivet gun and I'm ready to go
In the middle of tearing out kitchen. Had entry door open, and to keep bugs out of AS while away from moho, I closed screen door.
Some PO had 'upgraded' the inner door skin with luan. OUCH! Then used a toilet bowl brush to paint it white! Of course, with my door being so out of whack, the luan had started delaminating.
Grabbed my drill and went to it.
Figured since I'm going to be purchasing aluminum for the kitchen, I might as well spend the extra $ and buy me a couple of pieces for the inside of entry door as well.
After removing the luan, found that the pink fiberglass was soaking wet, so ditched it as well. Have a HUGE roll of Reflectix so starting cutting up pieces to replace the fiberglass. Ended up with 3 layers of the Reflectix. Figure when I pull the luan off of the kitchen wall, I'll rip out the fiberglass there as well, and replace with the Reflectix.
Thanks, Derek
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11-11-2012, 09:23 PM
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#304
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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Suggestions?
Ok,
I've removed a full coffee can's worth of screws and still unable to get kitchen sink cabinet removed from AS. Emailed a couple of the other 345 owners here on the forum, they've given me wonderful tips and suggestions.
Anyone else? At some point there just can't be anymore screws left, wouldn't you think?
Thanks, Derek
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11-11-2012, 10:07 PM
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#305
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Silverton
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 2,102
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Could there be some kind of contact cement...?
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Michael & Tracy
1989 345 Motorhome
CHARTER MEMBERS: FOUR CORNERS UNIT, AND PROUD OF IT!!!
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11-12-2012, 07:49 AM
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#306
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,115
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Quote:
Originally Posted by crazeevw
Ok,
I've removed a full coffee can's worth of screws and still unable to get kitchen sink cabinet removed from AS. Emailed a couple of the other 345 owners here on the forum, they've given me wonderful tips and suggestions.
Anyone else? At some point there just can't be anymore screws left, wouldn't you think?
Thanks, Derek
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Just a coffee can? Sounds like you've missed some
Thinking about it more over the weekend there are screws between the sets of cabinets, screws holding the counter top to the cabinet, screws holding the cabinet/counter top to the aluminum angle that runs along the wall, screws anchoring it to the floor and the sink plumbing.
Keep in mind it won't just "lift" out of there. You'll probably have to jerk on it a little bit to get it to move. Also you need to know that the counter top went in after the cabinet was fastened in place so you have to remove the counter top before anything else will come out. At least that is my recollection of how things are assembled. The counter top will be anchored to the aluminum angle that runs along the wall.
Brad
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1974 20' Argosy Motor Home
1975 24' Argosy Motor Home
1974 31' Excella trailer (parting out, as of 4/1/2015 I have wheels & windows left to sell)
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11-12-2012, 04:37 PM
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#307
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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And the Projects keep coming....
Brad, thanks for the tips. I'll keep removing screws. Hoping that I don't have to get the sledgehammer out, really want to keep the cabinets, with no splinters.
Of course, in the middle of one project, I start another. $ kinda tight, so getting done what I can when Federal Holidays present themself.
Found out today, New Isolator is not same size as existing. Like 5" longer, and there's no extra space! Believe I'm going to try and 'step' it off of the firewall, because of the horizontal frame that is below Isolator area.
Original Isolator 120amp, new 200amp. Guess bigger isn't always better, huh??
Anyone had this situation?
Thanks, Derek
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11-12-2012, 10:22 PM
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#308
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Rivet Master
1936 20' Clipper
1947 22' Liner
Curtis Wright
1989 37' Airstream 370
marshfield
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 789
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Quote:
Originally Posted by crazeevw
Ok,
I've removed a full coffee can's worth of screws and still unable to get kitchen sink cabinet removed from AS. Emailed a couple of the other 345 owners here on the forum, they've given me wonderful tips and suggestions.
Anyone else? At some point there just can't be anymore screws left, wouldn't you think?
Thanks, Derek
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Derek,
Keep looking! When I pulled that cabinet out of my coach I had to go back and look for screws that I missed about a half dozen times. Eventually you'll get that last one that's still holding on. The folks at Airstream did not skimp on screws when they put these things together.
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11-13-2012, 08:42 AM
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#309
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65th Anniversary CLIPPER
1996 36' Clipper Bus
Tub City
, British Columbia
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 3,309
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Derek - your picture does not show the compartment size, but you might be able to make a bracket(s) that will lift the Isolator 2" to clear the other cables in the the compartment. The Isolator needs to be secure and benefits from the cooling of the mount, so I would suggest a 3 or 4" wide full length bracket if possible.
If you have not got enough wire, you might be able to mount the Isolator on the bottom (inside) of a larger bracket to save splicing wire????
(nice aluminium bracket polished on the outer flat side )
The Isolator can be located anywhere its reasonably clean, just use appropriate size wire for the hook ups.
Dave
Quote:
Originally Posted by crazeevw
Found out today, New Isolator is not same size as existing. Like 5" longer, and there's no extra space! Believe I'm going to try and 'step' it off of the firewall, because of the horizontal frame that is below Isolator area.
Original Isolator 120amp, new 200amp. Guess bigger isn't always better, huh??
Anyone had this situation?
Thanks, Derek
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11-15-2012, 04:30 PM
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#310
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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Whew!
Ok,
Not enough time today to get to Isolator project, but enough time to attempt removal of old Luan paneling on kitchen window wall. This stuff sure doesn't like any kinda of moisture! Very brittle. Best news out of this, behind all of that crappy wood, ALUMINUM! Albeit vinyl covered aluminum....
Jasco stripper??? Still have to get lower cabinet removed to get last of luan removed. There's always Sunday.
Derek
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11-15-2012, 06:16 PM
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#311
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,115
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Air forums # 1674
1974 20' Argosy Motor Home
1975 24' Argosy Motor Home
1974 31' Excella trailer (parting out, as of 4/1/2015 I have wheels & windows left to sell)
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12-26-2012, 12:42 PM
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#312
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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It's that time of the year....
Sorry, no postings for such a long time. Christmas Holiday season is a HUGE one for a Postal Letter Carrier. So, when UPS and FedEx say they delivered 11 million packages in one day, remember USPS delivers 111 million in one day, somedays I feel like I've got a million myself, lol.
But, never ever forget that I've got the 'beast' sitting in my drive. Out there each and every evening and Sundays just to sit inside, or fiddle here and there. Too many projects going on, flooring, walls, shower, water hose reel, etc......
No time for a visit to "Santa", so found this online for myself a Christmas present. A Christopher Radko glass Airstream ornament from Eddie Bauer!
SWEET!
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12-26-2012, 01:24 PM
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#313
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
1982 24' Airstream 240
Ventura
, California
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 1,645
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I thank you and the whole USPS for the job they do.....
Quote:
Originally Posted by crazeevw
Sorry, no postings for such a long time. Christmas Holiday season is a HUGE one for a Postal Letter Carrier. So, when UPS and FedEx say they delivered 11 million packages in one day, remember USPS delivers 111 million in one day, somedays I feel like I've got a million myself, lol.
But, never ever forget that I've got the 'beast' sitting in my drive. Out there each and every evening and Sundays just to sit inside, or fiddle here and there. Too many projects going on, flooring, walls, shower, water hose reel, etc......
No time for a visit to "Santa", so found this online for myself a Christmas present. A Christopher Radko glass Airstream ornament from Eddie Bauer!
SWEET!
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Thank you for all the 111 million pieces delivered in one day.....I love my priority mail on line labels.....that is a pretty cool ornament as well. thanks, paula
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WBCCI # 8252 Air#13593
1982 24'Motorhome (82Ste P)
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12-26-2012, 02:31 PM
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#314
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Rivet Master
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Wildwood
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,236
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Very nice ornament Derek! And thanks for all the hard work with the mail!!
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01-01-2013, 07:01 PM
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#315
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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ok, the worst is over, we survived the end of the world on 12-21-2012 and made it into 2013.
My two new projects arrived at my home today. New shower pan and hose reel courtesy of BKahler!
Looks like even more stuff is getting ripped out now. Can't wait lol.
Derek
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01-01-2013, 07:22 PM
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#316
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Rivet Master
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Wildwood
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,236
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Nice!
So what are you going to use for the inside of the shower? Are you going to put the vinal wallpaper back up or something else?
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01-02-2013, 10:23 AM
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#317
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,115
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Quote:
Originally Posted by crazeevw
ok, the worst is over, we survived the end of the world on 12-21-2012 and made it into 2013.
My two new projects arrived at my home today. New shower pan and hose reel courtesy of BKahler!
Looks like even more stuff is getting ripped out now. Can't wait lol.
Derek
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Derek,
If rip stuff out to the point where your's looks like this then you probably will find it easier to just scrap it and find a new Motorhome setup like you want
Brad
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1974 20' Argosy Motor Home
1975 24' Argosy Motor Home
1974 31' Excella trailer (parting out, as of 4/1/2015 I have wheels & windows left to sell)
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01-04-2013, 07:26 PM
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#318
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bkahler
Derek,
If rip stuff out to the point where your's looks like this then you probably will find it easier to just scrap it and find a new Motorhome setup like you want
Brad
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I've found 4X8 heavy vinyl sheeting that I plan on using for shower walls. Big Box store sells it along with corner bead. It's tomorrow's project if I don't get called into work. I'll post pix.
Thanks, Derek
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01-04-2013, 09:13 PM
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#319
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Rivet Master
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Wildwood
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,236
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Quote:
Originally Posted by crazeevw
I've found 4X8 heavy vinyl sheeting that I plan on using for shower walls. Big Box store sells it along with corner bead. It's tomorrow's project if I don't get called into work. I'll post pix.
Thanks, Derek
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Great! That would help allot with which direction I am going to head....
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01-27-2013, 03:05 PM
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#320
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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Ok,
So shower replacement didn't happen after all. To be honest, at this point, I'll take all of the overtime I can get just so I can keep buying parts for and possibly paying off motorhome quicker!
Anyone out there know what size rivets I need to purchase? Know that BKahler has told me about a 5/8" head rivet, no idea where to go looking for these. Just looked at the Airstream website, jeez, do they really like their stuff or what?
Already have a nice pivot head rivet gun, but would really like to have what I need on hand.
Any thoughts or suggestions?
Thanks, Derek
PS -shower is held in with what looks to be like about 100 or so rivets.....
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