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04-04-2021, 12:55 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1973 27' Overlander
Fonthill
, Ontario
Join Date: Nov 2013
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As promised, here is a picture of the power centre I built for the Airstream. The power converter/ charger sits inside.
Now that the floor has been re-repaired using Starboard, I’m warming up the linoleum flooring I rough cut while the shell was still off.
Here’s the final roll out without any trimming. The wrinkles are from being rolled up for the last 5 years. Once the flooring has had a chance to relax a bit I’ll do any fine trimming if required.
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Jack
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04-04-2021, 12:57 PM
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#122
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3 Rivet Member
1973 27' Overlander
Fonthill
, Ontario
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 152
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For the record, the AC side of the power centre has a cover on it when installed to prevent any accidents.
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05-04-2021, 02:42 PM
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#123
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3 Rivet Member
1973 27' Overlander
Fonthill
, Ontario
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 152
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Aluminium inner wheel wells installed and rear bulkhead dry fitted. Now to cut out a few more bulkheads and start installing them.
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Jack
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05-04-2021, 03:03 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 22' Safari
1955 22' Flying Cloud
Fredericksburg
, Texas
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 2,936
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Looks well thought out. Now there’s another giant’s shoulder I can stand on. Thanks for the pictures. Take care
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05-04-2021, 04:24 PM
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#125
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Rivet Master
2021 30' Flying Cloud
2020 25' International
minneapolis
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2020
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Keep the photos coming
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05-09-2021, 09:23 PM
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#126
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3 Rivet Member
1973 27' Overlander
Fonthill
, Ontario
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 152
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Cheers,
Jack
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05-09-2021, 09:34 PM
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#127
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3 Rivet Member
1973 27' Overlander
Fonthill
, Ontario
Join Date: Nov 2013
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Got some more bulkheads cut out. Once the first one is cut to size and shape the rest are easy using the router with the first as a template. Now if only I could find some decent plywood for the last 2 required. Any I could find has been priced astronomically by the COVID induced supply shortage.
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Cheers,
Jack
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05-11-2021, 01:33 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1973 27' Overlander
Fonthill
, Ontario
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 152
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Forgot to add pictures of the door edge
Outside edge
Inside edge. You can see where the repair was made. The previous hole was so large the the extrusion had broken in 2 and was being held together by the sheet aluminum. Lots of welding, grinding and more welding to get it back to where it needed to be.
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05-11-2021, 01:57 PM
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#129
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3 Rivet Member
1973 27' Overlander
Fonthill
, Ontario
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 152
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Today’s session was to install the retaining brackets for the drop down dinette table. Bought the hardware from VTS. Problem was that the retaining brackets had to be mounted on top of the screen window frame but had to remain removable. After pilot holes were drilled, I broke out my rivnut tool. With the appropriate size hole I inserted the rivnut.
Rivnut
Rivnut on instal tool.
After squeezing the handle, you can see how the rivnut expands around the hole.
Rivnut mounted
Machine screw fitted.
Because the lower holes of the bracket were below the frame, I cut drilled then riveted a 1/8” bar just under the frame. Since the bar could remain, I drilled and tapped the holes for the screws.
Although not common, the rivnut is quite handy for mounting items to the inside to the Airstream that need to the be screwed off and on again.
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Jack
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05-22-2021, 07:29 AM
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#130
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3 Rivet Member
1973 27' Overlander
Fonthill
, Ontario
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 152
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Dinette is all done, now for cushions luckily not my job.
Folded in the down position just in case an extra bed is needed.
Luckily it’s just the 2 of us. Kids are all grown and on their own.
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12-10-2022, 03:54 PM
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#131
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1 Rivet Member
1966 28' Ambassador
St Catharines
, Ontario
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 7
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Excellent Work Jack!!!
I will send you some shots of my 1966 !
Thanks for your help today, Steve
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