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04-19-2014, 04:35 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 17' Caravel
Oak Creek
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,552
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Today is the day.
Today is the day I've looked forward to all winter long.
My friend Sue and I will begin dismantling my 67 Caravel to do a subfloor replacement.
We are starting by removing the belly skin to assess the frame damage/rot etc...
I thought this would be the best place to start.
I had the skin off under the bathroom a couple years ago and the frame did not look too bad. Since then the floor has developed a *ridge* from curb side to streetside. From battery area to to fridge area. Pretty sure theres broken outriggers.
Hopefully this goes well and there are no dead snakes or you will hear the screams no matter where you are in America. ;-)
Have fun, I know we will!
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04-19-2014, 04:46 AM
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begorragirl
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Denville
, New Jersey
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,029
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And laughter too, it sounds likeva tough job, but take time for the funny things too. I am with u on the snakes. One moved into our barn and I refuse to go near.
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04-19-2014, 05:16 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1982 34' Limited
Harrowsmith
, Ontario
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 142
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Better a dead snake than a live one though!
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04-19-2014, 06:50 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 22' Safari
1954 22' Flying Cloud
Saline
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 854
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Be careful we just saw our first garter snake yesterday in the garden...Think snakes on a plane or an Airstream!!!
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04-19-2014, 07:29 AM
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Rivet Master
1973 27' Overlander
Portsmouth
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 776
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Good luck, take pix. I'd be working outside right now except its raining. Hope you don't find anything too bad.
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04-19-2014, 05:03 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 17' Caravel
Oak Creek
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,552
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Belly skin is off!!! Only one dead mouse husk and nary a snake to be had.
The skins are swept off, rolled up and ready to be used as patterns upon reassembling.
We donned respirators and clothes we never care to see again.
There is only one crossmember rotted out and 2 maybe 3 outriggers that will get replaced.
It was a good day for sure.
When I get on my computer I will try to post some pictures.
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04-19-2014, 07:12 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 17' Caravel
Newport
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,291
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Cool will be looking forward to the pictures and ya gotta love a caravel! Take a lot of pictures it helps when it is time to put her back together. Did you take any of the wheel well before belly pan removal?
Cliff
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04-19-2014, 08:09 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 17' Caravel
Oak Creek
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,552
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I got lots of pictures of the wheel well area before starting. There sure was a lot going on in that particular area.
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04-20-2014, 03:28 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 17' Caravel
Newport
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,291
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I had axle damage on the curb side and while putting the belly pan on I noticed a gap or where gap will be and I did not remember a gap when I took her apart. She is almost ready to flip back over for the last time and put the new axle on! Welcome and thanks for the reply.
Cliff
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Gotta get busy! Have a great day! Now where did I put those revits?
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04-23-2014, 05:17 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 17' Caravel
Oak Creek
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,552
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This is a spare tire holder that was half-arse welded to the A frame behind the propane tanks. Also a couple of crown nuts welded on too. Not sure what their purpose was. And some sway control deals. Not sure what they are really called.
If I could figure our how to post more than one picture I would.
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04-23-2014, 05:18 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 17' Caravel
Oak Creek
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,552
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Oops. Guess I cant even post one picture.
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04-23-2014, 05:25 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 17' Caravel
Oak Creek
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,552
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I was able to add pictures in my gallery. Not to the thread.
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04-23-2014, 05:29 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 17' Caravel
Oak Creek
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,552
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Well they are not in the gallery either. Not sure where they went. Sorry.
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04-23-2014, 05:33 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 17' Caravel
Oak Creek
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,552
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04-24-2014, 03:47 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 17' Caravel
Oak Creek
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,552
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Thank you!
I have an antenna I took off my caravel. It can be seen in my images. Its shown in the picture called *major Tom* if this is it let me know.
Its a fold down model. Not sure of brand but I will look if its what your looking for.
Its off the trailer.
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04-26-2014, 05:18 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 17' Caravel
Oak Creek
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,552
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Progress today
No helper today just me.
Removed gaucho, sofa and small cabinet. It was a good day and it all went smoothly.
Next up, galley and bath.
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04-26-2014, 07:15 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 17' Caravel
Newport
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,291
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I have been there! You are doing great keep it up
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04-26-2014, 07:16 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 17' Caravel
Newport
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,291
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We are changing the front seat to a center table and bench on either side.
Cliff
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Gotta get busy! Have a great day! Now where did I put those revits?
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04-27-2014, 06:15 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 17' Caravel
Oak Creek
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,552
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Are there any tricks I should know about to get the Magic Chef stove/oven out?
Thanks.
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