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Old 07-21-2008, 08:54 PM   #43
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Old 07-21-2008, 11:41 PM   #44
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Hi, LarryC. Nice job, looks comfy. We are working on plans to change our living room too, but I'm not letting the cat out of the bag just yet.
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Old 07-22-2008, 04:56 AM   #45
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For example, as a newbie, I am just beginning to notice that there are different types of windows, especially on the front and rear. Have you seen anyone that added those w-i-d-e windows to their Yacht?

And in looking around at them in dealers' lots, I see that some of them are now beginning to sport a small window, almost in the roof, in other words, well above where the standard windows are. Can they be added? They give a lot more light, while maintaining privacy. What a great idea!

Thanks in advance for sharing the changes that you've made to the structure of your trailer.

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Hi. I'm a newbie here as well. I tried to stay true to the period with my 1962 16' Bambi, but used some nicer hardware for the cabinets, and made a cut-out in the kitchen cabinet to accommodate a convection oven. The trailer as found had a deck (and ladder - possibly to hang bikes) added onto the back. I cut off the ladder and kept & reinforced the deck, to have an aluminum box bolted onto it for a Honda 2000i generator. When boondocking, I can take the generator out & put it far enough away so I don't hear the noise - it's secured with a long length of airplane wire, looped at the ends for a lock. Also the catalytic heaters are not allowed in Canada. A small ceramic electric heater works well. The changes made can be reversed.
Did start with a Bambi somebody had messed with some - I think I have the wiring changed back to close to original. Some other little things too.
What do you think of my restoration so far? Any suggestions/ideas?
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Old 07-22-2008, 11:00 PM   #46
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Hi, SusanC; Nice job on the bambi. Welcome to the forum.
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Old 07-23-2008, 07:25 AM   #47
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Bob,
We've owned this Excella for about 2 years, little by little making changes to fit our lifestyle...the laminate flooring was one of the best changes we've made. I've got a few more ideas, when the "mood strikes me".....
Thanks for the response.
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Old 08-01-2008, 07:07 PM   #48
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Picked up a matched set of vintage airstream name logos, the ones that go on the front and back. Had them walnut blasted and dropped them off at the powder coaters today. Will go with Royal Blue letters and a silver background. Plan on removing the glued on vinyl letters and rivet on the castings. I'll post picks when done.
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