Lift off happened, piece of cake actually, I was surprised. Started a thread under the frames heading since the ladder frame is a bit unusual. We decided to restore it as built in the factory with only a couple of minor reinforcing modifications.
Decided to replace the axels with new. Got those from Redneck in PA. Took the original springs and fittings, plus new axels over to Peters Spring shop in Baltimore MD for a new matched set of springs.
Peters is a trip and is downright amazing. They've been in business at this location and owned by the same family since 1876! Phil, who helped me, is awesome!
Here are a couple photos of Peters...
Had new wheel wells made of 16ga 5052 aluminum. They are a match to the original galvanized....but are a bit more compatible with the exterior skin that'll be attached to them
Went old school with rigid 2" foam insulation...
The new step in the floor was expertly recreated by Frank Yensan as with all of the other wonderful details being completed on the project so far.
I'm tackling the windows, all 17 have been removed and are in process of being taken apart, cleaned, polished and getting new screen and gaskets. I'm told by VTS this particular window design is unique to this trailer as it's construction details are different from anything they have seen before. It's a big effort that'll take weeks to complete but will be well worth it.
Started polishing the exterior....gorgeous!
Sent from my iPhone using Airstream Forums
Linear Mode
