Removing the refrigerator from 1960 Safari.

[Airstream631]

I need help with problem solving how to get this refrigerator out. I have searched for others who have done this before but could find no other with this situation. In fact, I could not find the same floor plan anywhere. I have a 1960 Safari Land Yacht and the door opening is 1/4 " too small. I can't find infor. on how they were built; skin after refrig. was installed? & the windows are too small. Now I'm taking the front panel & door off with much trouble but will give me more clearance w/o the lip. So I took a break & thought I'd try to reach somebody/infor. for my last time. I'm wanting not to damage the unit. But it is getting harder & harder not to pick up that saw-all again. The same saw that I used on cutting the bolts out of the floor. After a week of this I still don't see the light at the end of the tunnel. Sorry for ranting...

[idroba]

Did you take the door off the refrigerator? As far as I know, everything in an Airstream inside, came in through the door, so should go out through the door.

[Someday'59]

I remember we had a heck of a time getting ours out.
I can't remember exactly how we ended up getting it out. I do think we took the door off.

Don't give up!

[Airstream631]

Thanks for replies & encouragement. It helps a lot to know there are others out there cheering me on. This girl is pooped out over this monster. I'm removing the facing and a million screws. Why did they use both philips & slated head screws randomly, it seems?

[rideair]

What are your plans for the old frig after you take it out?

Please let me know, I might be interested in it.

Enjoy,

[Airstream631]

yes, will let you know. I have uploaded a pic from yesterday.

[Airstream631]

Are you still interested in the refrig.?

[Colin H]

Originally Posted by Airstream631

I need help with problem solving how to get this refrigerator out. I have searched for others who have done this before but could find no other with this situation. In fact, I could not find the same floor plan anywhere. I have a 1960 Safari Land Yacht and the door opening is 1/4 " too small. I can't find infor. on how they were built; skin after refrig. was installed? & the windows are too small. Now I'm taking the front panel & door off with much trouble but will give me more clearance w/o the lip. So I took a break & thought I'd try to reach somebody/infor. for my last time. I'm wanting not to damage the unit. But it is getting harder & harder not to pick up that saw-all again. The same saw that I used on cutting the bolts out of the floor. After a week of this I still don't see the light at the end of the tunnel. Sorry for ranting...

I've done this a few times. Open the fridge door & pull it through the main door, then rotate the fridge while inching the fridge through the opening. It's tight, but it does fit.
Colin

[rideair]

Yes,

I don't see the pics though.

I'm in Front Royal, Va

Enjoy,

[Airstream631]

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[Aage]

Originally Posted by Airstream631

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This isn't a viable link. I think it might be a link to files on your computer, which will not work here.

Can you post a link to the airforums.com page you posted the photos on, please?