 |
05-30-2015, 02:42 PM
|
#1
|
1 Rivet Member 
1978 31' Sovereign
Euless
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 13
|
Armstrong ac shroud
I need to service my Armstrong ac, but afraid old shroud will fall to pieces upon removal. Need to source a new one or used in good condition, or another brand that will fit.
|
|
|
|
05-30-2015, 07:39 PM
|
#2
|
Rivet Master 
1978 25' Tradewind
Metro Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,524
|
Andy at Inland RV has fiberglass reproductions. I was lucky enough to snag one on a drive to LA; his shipping charges are high.
__________________
"Between what matters and what seems to matter, how should the world we know judge wisely?" - E.C. Bentley, Trent's Last Case
|
|
|
|
|
05-30-2015, 11:35 PM
|
#3
|
Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
Currently Looking...
Benton
, Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 5,868
|
His shrouds are top notch.
__________________
The fact that I am opinionated does not presuppose that I am wrong......
|
|
|
|
|
05-31-2015, 07:32 AM
|
#4
|
Rivet Master
2016 23' International
Centennial
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 1,684
|
I have wanted to replace mine for years and finally made the choice to order one from Andy....did it on Friday and looking forward to it arriving.
I am thinking of taking it to an auto paint shop and having it painted silver to match the Airstream
__________________
Steve "Centennial Man"
|
|
|
|
|
05-31-2015, 10:39 AM
|
#5
|
Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
Currently Looking...
Benton
, Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 5,868
|
Armstrong ac shroud
They paint up really well. All I did was sand its very generous gelcoat before applying red urethane. 
__________________
The fact that I am opinionated does not presuppose that I am wrong......
|
|
|
|
|
05-31-2015, 01:17 PM
|
#6
|
Rivet Master
1978 25' Tradewind
Metro Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,524
|
J., how long has that been out in the sun? I ask because in Arizona, UV is The Enemy...
__________________
"Between what matters and what seems to matter, how should the world we know judge wisely?" - E.C. Bentley, Trent's Last Case
|
|
|
|
|
05-31-2015, 01:36 PM
|
#7
|
|
Remember, Safety Third
1973 27' Overlander
Catfish Corners
, Georgia
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 5,720
|
anybody care to share prices?
Jim
|
|
|
|
|
05-31-2015, 01:43 PM
|
#8
|
Rivet Master
1978 25' Tradewind
Metro Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,524
|
Seems like it was in the low 200's. But remember, that was with me picking it up; Inland's shipping costs are high.
__________________
"Between what matters and what seems to matter, how should the world we know judge wisely?" - E.C. Bentley, Trent's Last Case
|
|
|
|
|
05-31-2015, 08:43 PM
|
#9
|
Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
Currently Looking...
Benton
, Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 5,868
|
It was painted over two years ago but it is parked indoors when not being used.
However, I know from experience that the paint I used, will hold up very well for at least six years in the desert sun.
__________________
The fact that I am opinionated does not presuppose that I am wrong......
|
|
|
|
|
05-31-2015, 08:49 PM
|
#10
|
Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
Currently Looking...
Benton
, Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 5,868
|
If memory serves it is big enough that it must ship via freight.
The piece was about $250, and shipping was near $200.
It is a very nice piece, well laid fiberglass with a very nice and generous gelcoat.
It sanded out so nice that I did not use any primer, but painted near flawless.
It is many times better that the factory shroud that probably lasted forty years.
Sorry to go on and on, but in my experience fiberglass repops are usually not so great, but these are a pleasant exception.
__________________
The fact that I am opinionated does not presuppose that I am wrong......
|
|
|
|
|
05-31-2015, 09:31 PM
|
#11
|
Rivet Master
1978 25' Tradewind
Metro Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,524
|
Tell me more about the paint you used!
__________________
"Between what matters and what seems to matter, how should the world we know judge wisely?" - E.C. Bentley, Trent's Last Case
|
|
|
|
|
05-31-2015, 10:04 PM
|
#12
|
Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
Currently Looking...
Benton
, Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 5,868
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by drboyd
Tell me more about the paint you used!
|
The paint is DuPont Industrial Imron 3500 HG. It is top notch stuff, I love the stuff.
Everything in this link is painted with it.
http://s245.photobucket.com/user/JMD...hop/Imron%2035
It is WAY cheaper than car paint but it lasts and lays down as good or better.
It will brush or spray.
__________________
The fact that I am opinionated does not presuppose that I am wrong......
|
|
|
|
|
05-31-2015, 11:08 PM
|
#13
|
Rivet Master
1978 25' Tradewind
Metro Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,524
|
Awesome -- thanks!
__________________
"Between what matters and what seems to matter, how should the world we know judge wisely?" - E.C. Bentley, Trent's Last Case
|
|
|
|
|
06-01-2015, 01:23 PM
|
#14
|
Rivet Master
1978 25' Tradewind
Metro Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,524
|
Ooooof!!! The paint plus activator is $55 in the smallest quantity I can get. That's for a quart of white and a pint of activator.
__________________
"Between what matters and what seems to matter, how should the world we know judge wisely?" - E.C. Bentley, Trent's Last Case
|
|
|
|
|
06-01-2015, 02:03 PM
|
#15
|
Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
Currently Looking...
Benton
, Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 5,868
|
Armstrong ac shroud
I get it for about $130 a gallon including the activator, but smaller quantities are more expensive, by a lot...
The folks at the paint counter have LOTS of pricing flexibility at the point of sale.
Going in person while inquiring about pricing helps to get things more affordable.
Another thing about this stuff is amazing coverage, the red on the red trailer in the above link is covered with about two gallons. It would take twice that to cover with enamel.
A quart will go a long way.
__________________
The fact that I am opinionated does not presuppose that I am wrong......
|
|
|
|
|
06-01-2015, 02:07 PM
|
#16
|
Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
Currently Looking...
Benton
, Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 5,868
|
Same truck about five years after painting... 
Took the pic this morning.
__________________
The fact that I am opinionated does not presuppose that I am wrong......
|
|
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
Similar Threads
|
| Thread |
Thread Starter |
Forum |
Replies |
Last Post |
|
Armstrong Air Conditioner Shroud?
|
86Scotty |
Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning |
8 |
08-02-2021 09:52 PM |
|
Replacing AC Shroud - Clean Armstrong Too?
|
montanaandy |
Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning |
5 |
06-02-2013 10:03 PM |
|
Armstrong AC Shroud Painting?
|
Siamese66 |
Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning |
20 |
09-11-2007 07:50 PM |
|
Armstrong Shroud Mod.
|
Sundance |
Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning |
1 |
04-17-2007 02:21 PM |
|
Armstrong A/C Shroud Refurb Ideas
|
roadeo |
Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning |
13 |
04-16-2005 11:31 PM |
|
|
Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
