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03-01-2010, 10:14 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1986 27' Sovereign
Dallas
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 92
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round cabinets
We are thinking of replacing the kitchen cabinets in our AS and I really want a round cabinet like the ones in the new models. (photos attached) I have searched for something pre-made with no luck. Does AS sell the base cabinet? What is the chance of pulling one out of a wrecked AS? Will this have to be custom? (If so, can anyone suggest a cabinetmaker in Dallas?) Any suggestions?
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03-01-2010, 10:42 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
West of Fort Worth
, Texas
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The chances of finding a wrecked newer A/S would seem to be slim, but not impossible.
Any quality cabinet shop will be able to make that cabinet. The hardest part will be the curved doors, the rest is simple. You may even be able to order the doors from A/S then have the rest made locally.
I also suspect that there may be forum members in your area who could build it for you, I'd love to give it a shot if I were closer...
Post back what you come up with, I'd be interested.
Dave
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03-02-2010, 04:38 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,801
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Be aware that the curved doors are not wood. I believe they are foam core with a plastic exterior. You'd have to choose one of the colors Airstream already stocks. Black woodgrain (original CCD), Dark Brown (current CCD), White (Ocean Breeze), white woodgrain (new Serenity see www.colonialairstream.com), or light oak (Safari/Flying Cloud). You could order the doors or the whole cabinet through a dealer or go to the factory and pick up. If you have them do the labor it will be COSTLY!
Of course with the right skills and curved jigs, you could laminate curved doors. Top layer in a really nice veneer like teak, walnut or maple would then be possible and beautiful.
Paula
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03-02-2010, 07:03 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1986 27' Sovereign
Dallas
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 92
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fyrzowt
The hardest part will be the curved doors, the rest is simple. You may even be able to order the doors from A/S then have the rest made locally.
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That's what I'm hoping for.
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Originally Posted by Foiled Again
You could order the doors or the whole cabinet through a dealer
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I hadn't even thought about ordering *just* the doors! I was thinking I'd need the entire cabinet.
So, can anyone recommend a cabinet maker in Dallas?
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03-02-2010, 07:39 AM
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Rivet Master
1970 23' Safari
2005 30' Classic
1986 31' Sovereign
Lorain
, Ohio
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,645
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Warning: Shameless Plug Ahead!
Geometric Forms can provide you with the curved stock required to fabricate the doors. Not cheap, but hey, we're all rich airstreamers, right?
They are located in my hometown of Lorain, Ohio. Guess where I'll be buying my cabinet doors from!
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03-02-2010, 10:00 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2007 25' Safari FB SE
Eureka Springs
, Arkansas
Join Date: Oct 2009
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This might help.
Home
Bob
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03-02-2010, 11:00 AM
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Rivet Master
1965 17' Caravel
1983 27' Excella
Walnut Grove/Laguna Woods
, California
Join Date: Jun 2004
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There was an aluminum trailer, not an airstream, at the Vintage Trailer gathering at Pismo Beach last May that had curved woodwork that was done by the owner. I think he may have used Geometric Forms to get the round forms, not sure, but the result was spectacular.
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03-02-2010, 11:05 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1986 27' Sovereign
Dallas
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 92
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Foster
There was an aluminum trailer, not an airstream, at the Vintage Trailer gathering at Pismo Beach last May that had curved woodwork that was done by the owner.
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Wow. That is awesome!
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03-02-2010, 11:44 AM
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Rivet Master
1965 17' Caravel
1983 27' Excella
Walnut Grove/Laguna Woods
, California
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,635
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Quote:
Originally Posted by janiemerle
Wow. That is awesome!
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The young man did everything himself. Loads of talent. Notice the old Polaroid camera on the tripod. He got that the day before the rally at a junk shop for $5.00. The whole trailer is just unbelievable.
If anyone is within driving distance of Pismo Beach, CA, a visit to this gathering is well worth your time. There will be over 200 vintage trailers of all makes, styles and sizes. Last year 38 were Airstreams. Open house will be on Saturday, May 15th, all afternoon at Pismo Coast Village.
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