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Old 10-02-2013, 07:33 AM   #41
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I haven't hooked it up any water to it yet and honestly as soon as it gets to my place this evening I'm going to take high resolution pics and set up a photo sharing site that will allow for better pictures. anything specifically I should take more detailed pictures of and post them? I am going to at least have one helper here for the project.. His name is Aspen! He's lacking tools but he'll be there for moral support! Hehe

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Old 10-02-2013, 08:11 AM   #42
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I don't think the area was cause by water, I think carpenter ants were involved! As soon as I get it to my place I am going to spray for them and then diagnose the issue, this is I. The opposite side of the front. what do you think?

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The front floor damage looks similar to what I had in the TW.
The front wing windows are notorious for leaking. The plastic surrounds on the wings make it difficult to check for leaks.
When you address that part of the floor drill out the rivets at the bottom half of the interior skin. You’ll be able to pull back the panel and insulation and see if water has been collecting in the channel by rusted bolts, corroded “C” channel and funky insulation.

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Old 10-02-2013, 01:55 PM   #43
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On my 70 overlander, my fridge has stopped working. Any suggestions on what to check first.
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Old 10-02-2013, 02:31 PM   #44
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Thanks! It appears many are year specific, I wonder if the later 70's keys would work the same?
Here's what goes with what.
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Old 10-02-2013, 03:18 PM   #45
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On my 70 overlander, my fridge has stopped working. Any suggestions on what to check first.
first make sure the trailer is level. Those old fridges need a fairly level surface or they just don't work. You can burp it ( look that up here) but you will have to take it out to do that
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Old 10-02-2013, 05:21 PM   #46
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On my 70 overlander, my fridge has stopped working. Any suggestions on what to check first.
Which part gas, electric (dc) or ac. Insure that the trailer is level and connections are clean.
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Old 10-03-2013, 05:50 AM   #47
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We pulled into my driveway last night with the Overlander. Final Price was 840.00 and I paid my buddy some to help haul it back. I'm going to start working on it this evening with some little things, my dad is making me a jumper cable to power the lights using the outside outlet so we can diagnose any problems, my brother is a mechanic and he stopped by to check it out, said for a 1970 model it looked great to him. let's just say I can't wait to get started after work tonight!
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Old 10-03-2013, 08:31 AM   #49
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That's absolutely a bargain. I paid almost as much for a donor Argosy from which I really only needed a pano window and the back bumper. Enjoy the work, and someday enjoy going camping!
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Old 10-03-2013, 04:40 PM   #50
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Where is the breaker box in my 1970 Overlander?
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Old 10-03-2013, 05:00 PM   #51
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If it's a rear bathroom try under the sink
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I checked, not under the sink. Only thing appears to be the furnace
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Bathroom sink maybe or in a closet
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Old 10-03-2013, 06:04 PM   #54
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I've checked everywhere in closets and the sink, I found the fuse block but isn't there an actual break box?
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Breaker box should be somewhere near the converter and fuse block. Rear streetside closet?
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Old 10-03-2013, 06:25 PM   #56
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Got it! Bathroom cabinet. opposite side from fuse box ground level.. Strange.. Ok so where is the thermostat to turn on the air conditioner? Haven't located that yet? It worked when he showed me the trailer bit can't find the switch..
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Old 10-03-2013, 08:57 PM   #57
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My thermostat was on the roadside at end of bed about 5' above floor. If you have a twin layout, your trailer is identical to mine.
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Old 10-04-2013, 05:16 AM   #59
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I'll have to check when I get home tonight, i couldn't find it last night. I'm trying to determine what all needs done, I'm making a list. Last night I finally got the stair down after a fighting match. I sanded the surface and used a silver rust sealer on it. I started the tongue last night also, but wow, slow going trying to remove 43 year old bolts and nuts.
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I'm wondering what is your long-term plan for your TT? Fix it up so it's useable, or a full restoration...and to keep and use for many coming years? If you are going to restore, take your time now (I know it's easy to get real excited and rush into things). You can easily get overwhelmed by the cost of replacing parts that are rusted and broken on these 70's Airstreams. And you'll want to preserve as many of the original parts that can't be replaced, or are very expensive (unless you have a BIG restoration budget).

For instance, simply overcoating areas of rust with a sealer/paint is probably a waste of your time and money. The Airstream frames were coated with an oily/tar-like protective coating. For the long term, that stuff needs to come off and the rust treated with something like POR15 to stop the rusting process.

Regarding the stairs.... if they are damaged or rusty....you would do well to get yourself a step stool to use right now...and leave the stairs alone (up and locked in place) until you decide the extent of rust damage. Or take them off and put them away to preserve until you are further along with the project. You don't want to have to replace them.

If you have a KT lock, you would do well to remove it and preserve/restore it. Again, very expensive to replace...and known for breaking.

In general...most parts (lock, stairs, dented panels, windows...have price tags of +/- $500 to replace (if you can find them).

All I'm saying is be careful, slow and methodical in your work. Take pics before and after you take anything apart, so you will be able to refer to your pics when it comes time to put things back together again.

And, of course, have fun! It is a labor of love...and can be very addicting.
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