Anyone Built New Cabinets

[muddy_hollow]

The one I bought was on clearance, but you can find it at

http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/store...umber=30051267


This is a double bowl sink with wash boards on either side. It's 57.5 inches long by 25 wide. For my caravanner, it was an almost exact fit. The orig was 59 inches long by 24 and where I needed to rebuild the gally it was a pretty darn good fit.

HTH. PM me if you want more info.

Doug

[muddy_hollow]

BTW, there are other sinks with large washboards on IKEA. Also, there are stainless backsplaches for $18 which could be scabbed on.

Again, my favorite el cheapo stainless widget store.

Doug

[kitchenclose]

I used bamboo. The hardwood is beautiful. The grain comes out even more when varnished. I would say the hard part to this job was scribbing all the curves in the AS. Remember the walls are not 90 degrees. Have a look at my picture and let me know what you think.

http://www.airforums.com/photo...?i=14308&c=502

[safari25-05]

Read your post, like you were not happy with the double chair arrangment in the 30', however we didn't go with the 30', got the 25' instead. I like your new table design, and I was wondering where you obtained the table edging material that matches what AS uses. You did a great job on your kitchen cabinet too...

[toastie]

Originally Posted by kneal

Looking at replacing 70's interior with new real wood as opposed to the cheap plasticy original interior. If anyone has any good sources or pictures they could post or point me to for ideas, it would be greatly appreciated.

Kind Regards,
Kevin

We rebuild our's and also added a new top, after 42 years of rock'n and rolling down the highway the old one's where fallen apart, plus we had to replace the old original frig, and removed the old original heater (safety reason), we designed the cabinets where they aren't attached to the wall at all, just the floor, this helps reduce the flexing between the wall and the floor, and so far its working.

[Dovetail]

I'm a pro cabinetmaker just starting my restoration (refurbishment, mine will be better than any Airstream offering, old or new.)
After gutting my '73 Sovereign I eliminated over 1800 lbs of "Original Grandeur" not including the fridge (the landfill won't take it, I managed to sell it on eBay!!)
While I'll obviously be designing & building the new interior with weight in mind, I'm really not that concerned.
The advent of modern appliances, (like a Precisiontemp tankless water heater) coupled with intelligent choices like eliminating the ridiculous oven and replacing the antique fridge, not to mention applying 21st century interior design techniques (eliminate the vertical divide walls, open the space, etc.) will likely reduce the weight I replace by half.

Jeff

[LI Pets]

Your correct you can cut the weight down, after gutting mine and rebuilding with lightweight in mind we just hit the scales at about 4600 lbs plus the tungue weight of approx 600 lbs.

So about 5200 I will still add another 400 lbs of additional items to complete the project.

But I know someone with the same year and model that is 6500lbs.

It takes less HP and fuel to tow less weight, and should reduce wear and tear on all the running gear not to mention the brakes will work easier.

[sequoiacoast]

Hi, Here's a few photos of our dinette (ignore the sloppy paint job- it'll get covered up )

And a link to the description on my thread: http://www.airforums.com/forum...n-26932-5.html

[Aage]

Originally Posted by Dovetail

I'm a pro cabinetmaker just starting my restoration (refurbishment, mine will be better than any Airstream offering, old or new.)
After gutting my '73 Sovereign I eliminated over 1800 lbs of "Original Grandeur" not including the fridge (the landfill won't take it, I managed to sell it on eBay!!)
While I'll obviously be designing & building the new interior with weight in mind, I'm really not that concerned.
The advent of modern appliances, (like a Precisiontemp tankless water heater) coupled with intelligent choices like eliminating the ridiculous oven and replacing the antique fridge, not to mention applying 21st century interior design techniques (eliminate the vertical divide walls, open the space, etc.) will likely reduce the weight I replace by half.

Jeff

I suppose that the photos in the Gallery are what you are referring to here. You certainly did a beautiful job, Jeff!

Thanks for sharing it with us.

[Bandits]

Roettger Hardwoods has made all the doors, faceframes and tops for the conversion that I am doing in our 30 foot classic. They are 12 miles from the Airstream factory and have done all the Airstream cabinetry parts for many years. I don't have their number handy, all the cards I have from them are in the Airstream. If you are interested I will get the number for you. I think if you google Roettger Hardwood it will take you to their website. The daughters name is Renee and her dad is Dennis.

[TG Twinkie]

Here are photo's of what I did. Check out my Blog.

[Phil and/or Sue]

Originally Posted by Bandits

Roettger Hardwoods has made all the doors, faceframes and tops for the conversion that I am doing in our 30 foot classic. They are 12 miles from the Airstream factory and have done all the Airstream cabinetry parts for many years. I don't have their number handy, all the cards I have from them are in the Airstream. If you are interested I will get the number for you. I think if you google Roettger Hardwood it will take you to their website. The daughters name is Renee and her dad is Dennis.

I was interested in learning more, but couldn't find a website. Here is the info I did find though:
"Name: Roettger Hardwood
Street: 17066 Kettlersville Road
Kettlersville, OH 45336-
Phone: (937) 693-6811"

It's about 12 miles from the factory according to Google Maps.

[Frank's Trailer Works]

I may have done an interior or two. Maybe more...

[Bandits]

You have all the right information for Roettger, I don't know why you couldn't find their website. We will be up in the Ellijay area June 15th through June 21st. Maybe we can get together. What change in your cabinetry will you be doing? Jerry.

[Aage]

Originally Posted by 62overlander

I may have done an interior or two. Maybe more...

Very nice, Frank, very nice.

[mello mike]

Originally Posted by 62overlander

I may have done an interior or two. Maybe more...
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I agree, very nice.

[toastie]

Originally Posted by 62overlander

I may have done an interior or two. Maybe more...

Very nice work Frank...........toastie

[Bandits]

The main difference between the two types of construction is that true European construction does not require a face frame. With full European construction you will have a bit more interior space in a box with the same external dimensions however the difference is negligable. European construction often utilizes wood dowels or KD type fittings for constructing the box. You will gain the greatest space improvement when making a drawer cabinet using either side mount or undermount slides. You will also gain a larger opening to the cabinet which might be important for installing various devices. You should be able to find some good websites by googling European cabinet construction. I have seen sites that compare the two construction methods both pro and con. Anything European will be in metric but don't let that scare you. Once you get used to working in mm you will find that it is much simpler.

[hampstead38]

I need to take a class on this... or maybe just get some fruit boxes and stack them.

[mutcth]

Originally Posted by toastie

Very nice work Frank...........toastie

Got to say, I kind of regret having the Minuet with its vinyl-coated aluminum cabinets, as it means that I don't have any Frank originals in my trailer (well, I do have a sweet new set of dinette and gaucho ends)...

Tom