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12-12-2007, 07:44 PM
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Rivet Master  
1965 17' Caravel
1955 22' Safari
Great Lake State
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Slow floor replacement
Bought a 1955 Safari on 12-1-07 and have very much prep work before replacing the floor, first job is to gut it, will post a few picture of my progress, I'm sure that I will have lots of question............
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12-12-2007, 09:40 PM
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Rivet Master
1951 21' Flying Cloud
1960 24' Tradewind
West Coast
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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Congratulations. Don't forget to post pics of it before you tear it down as well. We love to see how it progressed from what it was to what you make it into. It's always exciting being a long distance supervisor  .
Merry Christmas,
Barry
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Barry & Donna
Life is short - so is the door on a '51 Flying Cloud (ouch)
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12-12-2007, 09:49 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
Vintage Kin Owner
Edgewater
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
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WooHoo! Another 13 panel Safari! Got the front kitchen? I love the layout ~ can't wait to get ours back together!
Shari 
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12-12-2007, 10:23 PM
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Rivet Master
1975 31' Sovereign
1973 27' Overlander
1977 23' Safari
Palmer Lake
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 3,163
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Whatever you gut, post photos and offer it, even if just for the cost of shipping. It's definitely appreciated. You'd be surprised what huge value some small parts have for someone who has no other source--latches, trim, cabinet ends, etc.
Zep
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12-13-2007, 08:06 PM
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Rivet Master
1965 17' Caravel
1955 22' Safari
Great Lake State
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,264
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Originally Posted by safari57
Congratulations. Don't forget to post pics of it before you tear it down as well. We love to see how it progressed from what it was to what you make it into. It's always exciting being a long distance supervisor .
Merry Christmas,
Barry |
The interior had been "remodeled" some time in the 1970's with new appliances and materials, and the walls painted. Painted walls never seem to last over the original Zolatone. I'm the third owner with paper work showing the previous owners, (copy of titles), first owner had it for 22 years and the second, 30 years, very cool..............
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12-13-2007, 09:02 PM
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Rivet Master
1951 21' Flying Cloud
1960 24' Tradewind
West Coast
, BC
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,735
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Toastie
Wow, you are really tearing into your trailer. I like the floor plan. If you keep going at this pace you'll be camping by the New Year.
It sure looks like you got one of the good ones - long ownership, and used by not abused.
Keep the pictures coming. We all get motivation from seeing others doing their projects.
Thanks for sharing,
Barry
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Life is short - so is the door on a '51 Flying Cloud (ouch)
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12-14-2007, 05:30 AM
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Rivet Master
1965 17' Caravel
1955 22' Safari
Great Lake State
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,264
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Originally Posted by safari57
Toastie
Wow, you are really tearing into your trailer. I like the floor plan. If you keep going at this pace you'll be camping by the New Year.
It sure looks like you got one of the good ones - long ownership, and used by not abused.
Keep the pictures coming. We all get motivation from seeing others doing their projects.
Thanks for sharing,
Barry |
Next will be paint removal, up to 3 layers..........
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12-14-2007, 08:27 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
Vintage Kin Owner
Edgewater
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 11,070
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I have to say, the remodel actually was pretty nice for it's day! Can't wait to see what you have in mind for it though ~ we can compare notes!
Shari
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12-14-2007, 09:36 AM
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Rivet Master
1958 26' Overlander
Tijeras
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
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Boy does that ever look familier......
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12-16-2007, 05:34 PM
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Rivet Master
1965 17' Caravel
1955 22' Safari
Great Lake State
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,264
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Paint removal finished
Next, will compound with nuvite F7, this will be the first cut, the plan is to bring the interior to a mirror finish.......
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12-16-2007, 06:15 PM
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Rivet Master
1951 21' Flying Cloud
1960 24' Tradewind
West Coast
, BC
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,735
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Toastie
Boy, you folks do NOT fool around. Impressive. Are you replicating the original floor plan or intending on rethinking that as well?
Merry Christmas,
Barry
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Life is short - so is the door on a '51 Flying Cloud (ouch)
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12-16-2007, 06:35 PM
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Rivet Master
1969 23' Safari
New Orleans
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 694
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Should 'recall' furnace parts be scrapped?
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Originally Posted by Zeppelinium
Whatever you gut, post photos and offer it, even if just for the cost of shipping. It's definitely appreciated. You'd be surprised what huge value some small parts have for someone who has no other source--latches, trim, cabinet ends, etc.
Zep
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I'm 99% sure I'll be replacing my Suburban 'recall' furnace in the Safari but not sure I should offer parts from this unit to others, given that it's safety has been officially called into question. opinions?
congrats on becoming an official 'bucker', as posted in that awesome Aerowood full-monty thread, btw... you guys sure know how to live out west!
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12-16-2007, 06:57 PM
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Rivet Master
1965 17' Caravel
1955 22' Safari
Great Lake State
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,264
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Originally Posted by safari57
Toastie
Boy, you folks do NOT fool around. Impressive. Are you replicating the original floor plan or intending on rethinking that as well?
Merry Christmas,
Barry
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Yes, we are rethinking the interior...........
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12-17-2007, 10:13 AM
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Rivet Master
1975 31' Sovereign
1973 27' Overlander
1977 23' Safari
Palmer Lake
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 3,163
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I was pretty proud of all my light colored birch and maple
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f38/...bed-20569.html
until I saw Blu_Hwy_Lady's interior (she's an ace at painting over the vinyl coating)!
 
or Brads' ( FLYFSHR) tradewind.
 
have fun. Become as conflicted as the rest of us! But OMG, you are fast!
Zep
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