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Bayou Stream · 04-07-2010, 09:04 AM

I have a 1972 Safari that is missing the lip that runs above the door on the exterior. It's not really a gutter but more of a diverter. I found the "gutters" that would go above the windows but not the arched doors. Any ideas where to get?

Bayou Stream · 04-08-2010, 11:20 AM

Did I stump the stars or what!?! I really need some help sourcing this part/piece. Water is coming through the top of the door and we are nearly finished with our conversion to office space.

InsideOut · 04-08-2010, 11:43 AM

I believe David Winick is making reproduction eye-brow, drip caps for doors...not sure it's the right profile or shape for a mid-70's trailer though - check it out.

Your next best bet is a RV salvage yard like Colaw's or other similar locations.

Colaw's thread

Sounds like you may need to replace your door gaskets too though if water is coming in.

Shari

P.S. Welcome to the forums!

Aerowood · 04-08-2010, 12:53 PM

There never was a separate "lip" above the door. The 72 has a cast door frame with the water diverter cast into. The frame and lip are all one piece, unless someone cut it off for some unknown reason. My 71 door frame leaked in at the top until I resealed everything including replacing the bulb seal on the door itself to seal better. It's dry now but took some effort to get there.

InsideOut · 04-08-2010, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Aerowood

There never was a separate "lip" above the door. The 72 has a cast door frame with the water diverter cast into. The frame and lip are all one piece...

Hmm...I didn't know that! I learned something new today - can I go home now?

Shari

Bayou Stream · 04-08-2010, 02:15 PM

Super feedback thanks - this is our second A.S. We are fairly certain ours is a 72 and it has 7 threaded screw holes (with the screws still in place) but no lip. it is not molded into the skin. I contacted both of your sources. thx a mucho.
Cheers Brad

Bayou Stream · 04-08-2010, 02:18 PM

Dear mr Aerowood - I can't see where te door lip may have been cut - all that remains are 7 threaded screw holes with the scews still in place. I emailed Colaws so we'll see. thanks for the feedback. I will send out photos soon.
thx Brad Way

VIKING · 04-08-2010, 03:12 PM

This is the only picture I could find that shows the drip cap on a '72 Safari. Does this look like yours?

Rich the Viking

Bayou Stream · 04-30-2010, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by VIKING

This is the only picture I could find that shows the drip cap on a '72 Safari. Does this look like yours?

Rich the Viking

It looks like the same light fixture and what I thought the diverter would look like - ours is missing, except for the 7 threaded screw holes and screws. yours is a good lookinjg unit - We converted our into an office for my wife. I want ot clean the exterior but not go wit ha supper high reflect shine - yours looks clean but not too shiny - how'd you do it? thx Brad

Bayou Stream · 04-30-2010, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by InsideOut

I believe David Winick is making reproduction eye-brow, drip caps for doors...not sure it's the right profile or shape for a mid-70's trailer though - check it out.

Your next best bet is a RV salvage yard like Colaw's or other similar locations.

Colaw's thread

Sounds like you may need to replace your door gaskets too though if water is coming in.

Shari

P.S. Welcome to the forums!

Thanks again for your input - Colaws didn't have it. any other savage yards?
thx Brad

Wabbiteer · 04-30-2010, 10:51 AM

Extrusions are nearly identical on my two trailers - The door hinges did change from one to two hinges though.. .

VIKING · 04-30-2010, 11:13 AM

This is a picture I found at www.vintageairstream.com Mine is a '64 Safari , andf will have a high polish when finished. I have heard of an acid process that is supposed to give a more dull shine.

Rich the Viking

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Originally Posted by Bayou Stream

It looks like the same light fixture and what I thought the diverter would look like - ours is missing, except for the 7 threaded screw holes and screws. yours is a good lookinjg unit - We converted our into an office for my wife. I want ot clean the exterior but not go wit ha supper high reflect shine - yours looks clean but not too shiny - how'd you do it? thx Brad

Bayou Stream · 05-03-2010, 12:37 PM

Wow - great job finding a 72 and 73. It is really like a window lip, only larger. Now - where to find one or who can make one? thanks so much for your assist. Where is a good place to get replacement door gaskets?
thx Brad

InsideOut · 05-03-2010, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bayou Stream

Where is a good place to get replacement door gaskets?
thx Brad

The two places we have gotten from are Vintage Trailer Supply & Inland RV. Check with both depending on the type you need - they vary between the years.

Shari

Bowmans · 05-03-2010, 07:03 PM

Bayou,
Hopefully this is of some help. The pictures above of the 72 and 73 look just like our 79 cap over the door and the curve looks the same. Maybe that can widen your search for a salvaged drip cap?