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07-14-2014, 12:21 PM
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Rivet Master
1981 31' Excella II
New Market
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 6,145
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We have a water jet cutter that the guys here like to practice on. Home projects are considered training.
Perry
Quote:
Originally Posted by ALUMINUMINUM
One of the touted features of the 1968 AS was an improved door hinge. Perhaps the strike plate was an unmentioned improvement as well??
I'm nearly certain that this is the original strike plate on my '68 because my trailer has very little wear on it. The hinge is perfect, the door fits, the L-100 is mint and the the strike plate shows no wear. This strike plate has caused no damage or wear to the latch bolt. There are file marks on it from me easing the edge to improve closing.
If it isn't 1968 original, it's an excellent solution.
It is not a casting. It is a stainless steel plate with no pocket, that could easily be made in a few minutes, simply with a piece of 1/8” stainless, a drill, countersink, file and coping saw. Or you could try your luck ordering a 1968 strike plate from whomever and receive... who knows what??
Best of luck, Wm
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07-14-2014, 04:13 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 26' Overlander
Huntsville
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,018
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Still puckerin'
Quote:
Originally Posted by overlander63
Here is a photo of the one we have in stock:
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Thanks for the picture, Terry, but I have doubts that OoDM's part is a good substitute.
The RH edge of the cast part, should the middle of it fit the existing hole, would take up space where the door seal wants to be.
My existing part measures ~1.9 inches between rivet hole centers as shown. What does the part you pictured measure?
Thanks,
Tom
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07-14-2014, 04:18 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 26' Overlander
Huntsville
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,018
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It does fit Wally's, "Make no changes; only Improvements"
Quote:
Originally Posted by ALUMINUMINUM
... Perhaps the strike plate was an unmentioned improvement as well??
... If it isn't 1968 original, it's an excellent solution....
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Thanks - I like it.
Tom
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07-14-2014, 04:36 PM
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NO HUMBLE OPINION
1968 20' Globetrotter
ANN ARBOR
, THE GREAT LAKES
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 670
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"The striker pocket is "NYLON" which causes zero wear on the striker bolt.
Any and all metal striker pocket replacements "WILL" cause wear on the striker bolt.
That's why Airstream used a brass shim, on the 1970 to 1977 models."
Andy makes a good point, maybe make the plate out of brass??
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07-14-2014, 04:46 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 26' Overlander
Huntsville
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,018
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Repeat business
Quote:
Originally Posted by ALUMINUMINUM
[I]... Andy makes a good point, maybe make the plate out of brass??
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Well, if it was a really good idea, I would have thought Andy would have sold it.
Tom
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07-14-2014, 04:51 PM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TomW
Thanks for the picture, Terry, but I have doubts that OoDM's part is a good substitute.
The RH edge of the cast part, should the middle of it fit the existing hole, would take up space where the door seal wants to be.
My existing part measures ~1.9 inches between rivet hole centers as shown. What does the part you pictured measure?
Thanks,
Tom
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I'll measure it tomorrow.
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Terry
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07-14-2014, 06:48 PM
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Rivet Master
1981 31' Excella II
New Market
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 6,145
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We can make him one out of Delrin.
Perry
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07-14-2014, 06:52 PM
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Rivet Master
1981 31' Excella II
New Market
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 6,145
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There is this new invention called GREASE that you put on striker bolts to prevent wear.
Perry
Quote:
Originally Posted by ALUMINUMINUM
"The striker pocket is "NYLON" which causes zero wear on the striker bolt.
Any and all metal striker pocket replacements "WILL" cause wear on the striker bolt.
That's why Airstream used a brass shim, on the 1970 to 1977 models."
Andy makes a good point, maybe make the plate out of brass??
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07-14-2014, 08:08 PM
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Rivet Master
1981 31' Excella II
New Market
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 6,145
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07-17-2014, 02:53 PM
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NO HUMBLE OPINION
1968 20' Globetrotter
ANN ARBOR
, THE GREAT LAKES
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 670
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Delrin Rules!
Thanks for being so helpful, Perry...
The old plate measured 3/16”, but there was room to make the new plate 1/4” thick.
The Delrin is easy to work with with common hand tools. I sawed and drilled and filed the piece in “no time”. The whole project took less than an hour including removal of old plate and installation and adjustment of the new plate ( I made two since I was “set up for manufacturing”).
Door latches firmly and quietly. Better than Stainless Steel plate.
I only have about 30 open and close cycles on the new Delrin strike plate, but I'll go out on a limb and say that this new plate is the “Cat's Pajamas”
Too Cool!!
Thanks again, Wm
PS. Frank was right, cost about 55 cents...
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07-17-2014, 02:56 PM
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Rivet Master
1981 31' Excella II
New Market
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 6,145
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Ya mean someone took me seriously? I hope it works for a long time.
Now you are in the space age.
Perry
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07-17-2014, 03:58 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 26' Overlander
Huntsville
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,018
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Airstream Inc - please step up to the challenge
Excellent work ALUMINUMINUM! Kudos to you.
perryg114 - I knew you were right all along because you & I have walked/talked enough over lunch for me to see that you are pretty sharp.
My issue is that I want to BUY MY LAST QUALITY REPLACEMENT with no input on my part from someone because I would rather spend my spare time with my two young children instead of doing what I do at the office.
[WHINE ON] Sadly, I am about to spend time making this part that I did not want to because the currently available, store-bought options, are not to my liking [WHINE OFF]
But on a cheerier note, I appreciate all the excellent info everyone shared in this thread, and hope ALUMINUMINUM & Perry in particular will bask in the karma I extended for their contributions.
Tom
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07-17-2014, 08:03 PM
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NO HUMBLE OPINION
1968 20' Globetrotter
ANN ARBOR
, THE GREAT LAKES
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 670
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"Ya mean someone took me seriously? I hope it works for a long time."
Don't worry, I have a redundant latch system.
Thanks again, Wm
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11-10-2014, 04:29 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 26' Overlander
Huntsville
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,018
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Hallelujah!
After much agitation, I decided the part needed to be non-metal to better cushion the door lock mechanism from from the bumps & grinds of going down the road. As a result, my last three adventures found Kim & me constantly checking the dead bolt to make sure all was well.
Just got email from VTS, "The part is now available."
It was immediately ordered.
Tom
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11-10-2014, 05:25 PM
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Restorations done right
Commercial Member
1962 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Vintage Kin Owner
Currently Looking...
Baltimore
, Maryland
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 5,545
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I love those emails…
I lock my dead bolt, door handle, and still put a loop of cord between the handle and grab bar just in case.
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11-10-2014, 08:54 PM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TomW
After much agitation, I decided the part needed to be non-metal to better cushion the door lock mechanism from from the bumps & grinds of going down the road. As a result, my last three adventures found Kim & me constantly checking the dead bolt to make sure all was well.
Just got email from VTS, "The part is now available."
It was immediately ordered.
Tom
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Several years ago, Airstream sold us the original mold for the nylon striker pocket.
Andy
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11-14-2014, 12:36 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 26' Overlander
Huntsville
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,018
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So what?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Inland RV Center, In
Several years ago, Airstream sold us the original mold for the nylon striker pocket.
Andy
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Apparently they did not sell the proper flavor of nylon to use. Some polymers wear better than others.
Tom
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11-14-2014, 05:13 PM
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Rivet Master
1981 31' Excella II
New Market
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 6,145
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So you bought the exact same part that just broke?
Perry
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11-14-2014, 08:55 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 26' Overlander
Huntsville
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,018
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It may look like a duck
Quote:
Originally Posted by perryg114
So you bought the exact same part that just broke?
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Apparently not since it was not made in the same mold as the one that just broke.
Tom
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