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03-14-2017, 07:44 PM
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Rivet Master 
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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Love it!
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12-22-2017, 03:01 PM
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New Member
1964 17' Bambi II
Lakehead
, California
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 2
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Love all the artistic patchwork.
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12-22-2017, 10:44 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1968 24' Tradewind
1968 26' Overlander
Detroit
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 467
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12-23-2017, 02:48 PM
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Rivet Master
1973 Argosy 24
hartselle
, Alabama
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 582
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Got to love a painted Argosy!  
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12-25-2017, 08:48 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
Vintage Kin Owner
Schererville
, Indiana
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,637
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Atomic_13
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Love your patch!
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Becky
1964 Bambi II
1988 Avion 32S
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04-25-2018, 10:00 AM
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AeroHead Aviation
2018 30' Classic
Simpsonville
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 20
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Power Plug Patch
I incurred some damage at my shore power plug and intend to fabricate a patch to cover and strengthen it. Has anyone done this and can comment? I plan to use 2024-T3 0.032". It will basically look like a picture frame, unless I decide to get creative.
1. Am I using the correct aluminum?
2. What type rivets are recommended, Brazier AN455, Mod Brazier AN456, Universal AN470?
3. What size rivets, dia, length, head?
I'll be using a ATS 3XPro rivet gun
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Thomas Martini
GE Mechanical Drivetrain Test Engineer
Skydive Carolina Pilot
2017 GMC 2500HD, 2018 Airstream Classic 30, Propride 3P
South Carolina WBCCI Region #3, Unit #22, #18675
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04-25-2018, 11:15 AM
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Rivet Master
1975 Argosy 28
Springville
, Alabama
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 836
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The aluminum is fine. Vts has the rivets and size instructions.
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06-12-2018, 07:39 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
Vintage Kin Owner
redondo beach
, California
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 236
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I worked on a silver streak clipper with corrosion. hey were from TEXAS so we put the shape of Texas on
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07-11-2018, 09:09 AM
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@steadystreamincashios
1968 28' Ambassador
1964 26' Overlander
1976 Argosy 26
Heber Springs
, Arkansas
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 125
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Just curious.. how exactly are you streamers cutting your patches? Just aircraft tin snips? I would consider myself handy, but looking at all your artwork, I think I need practice!! Nice work to all of you!
Thanks for any advice.
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07-14-2018, 07:52 AM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,743
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I also am very interested in tools and techniques for cutting irregular shapes for patches especially complicated shapes.
I can only find partial sheets of 5052 aluminum locally. Is it suitable?
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07-14-2018, 09:35 AM
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Rivet Master
1975 Argosy 28
Springville
, Alabama
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 836
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Yes 5052 will work, I used 3003. No issues
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07-16-2018, 07:31 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,743
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Roto Zip Spiral Saw
Has anybody used a Root Zip or other spiral saw to cut out shapes?
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Sail on silver girl. Sail on by. Your time has come to shine.
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08-17-2018, 01:34 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,743
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Big Patch for big dent
I have now changed my Airstream's name to the "Silver Lizard".
Since the patch covers upper and lower segments, both are compound curves, and I do not have access to an english wheel this is a 2 piece patch. Without an english wheel this is about the size limit from side to side without too much distortion to the sheet aluminum. Another option would be more pieces for the patch.
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08-17-2018, 02:17 PM
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Rivet Master 
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
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Brilliant!
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08-17-2018, 04:33 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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Superb!
I have questions...
How did u match the double curve of the corner on the underlying patch?
English wheel?
I have these to replace/repair/cover....
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My name is Steve.... and I am an Alumaholic!
Working in my Garage is like playing TETRIS with Tools!
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08-17-2018, 05:58 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,743
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Keyair
Superb!
I have questions...
How did u match the double curve of the corner on the underlying patch?
English wheel?
I have these to replace/repair/cover....
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I don't have an English wheel. There is a sheet metal shrinking tool out there. I think Harbor Freight has them. Did not use that either. Either would have been nice. With a tag board pattern I got an idea how the metal would bend. The width of the 2 part patch is about as wide as you can get without excessive buckling at the side edges. I had some minor bucking that I was able to mostly draw in with more rivets. Clecos help a lot to see how it is going to work and start to draw in the patch edges. Also used soft aluminum, but I don't know the grade.
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08-17-2018, 07:57 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
Kansas City
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 638
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lumatic
I also am very interested in tools and techniques for cutting irregular shapes for patches especially complicated shapes
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I just paid a local metal fabrication concern to use their precision cutting tools for my patch. They have templates for all 50 states.
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09-18-2018, 01:08 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
1973 Argosy 20
1968 24' Tradewind
Kingsville
, Ontario
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 11
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My patch in our 73 Argosy
Found a hole right beside the door after I stripped the Argosy - tried to make it look like it was a name plate or badge.
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09-27-2018, 08:46 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
redondo beach
, California
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 236
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TEXAS patch cut by hand
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01-31-2019, 04:40 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,743
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Coyote patch
(the patch on the right is shown in an earlier post)
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