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thenewkid64 · 07-19-2004, 09:44 AM

Steven,

Yes we did this before. I merged the threads.

It rained here so all I did was change the oil. I was able to fit a 2 qt oil filer in there, so I did. Then I put the MH in storage. I still have a short list, but I have a more pressing RV project to complete........

InsideOut · 07-19-2004, 09:45 AM

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Oh Shari how I wish I had your ambition. I don't know how you find time to keep Maxwell looking so sharp between moderating these forums and all else that you do.

While I was polishing the tank, Mr. InsideOut was spiffing up Maxwell. Still trying to get the whole thing Cyclo'd with 'S' in the next week...pretty ambitious for working folks!

Shari

59toaster · 07-19-2004, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by thenewkid64

Steven,

Yes we did this before. I merged the threads.

It rained here so all I did was change the oil. I was able to fit a 2 qt oil filer in there, so I did. Then I put the MH in storage. I still have a short list, but I have a more pressing RV project to complete........

Haha I saw this on the front page and saw 101 replies and was thinking WTH? LOL

bake315 · 07-19-2004, 10:23 AM

This weekend, I removed my rear electric stabilizer jack assembly for repair and cleaning.

Next weekend, new brakes.

Might be more fun were the ambient temp not flirting with the century mark... Oh well. Guess I'll roll out the awning and plug in the really big fan... and ice down the really big cooler.

Tripp · 07-19-2004, 12:51 PM

Dad and I removed the heater for bench testing(it failed to light on our last trip), vulkemed a few areas, resealed the awning with 303 fabric guard, washed the trailer, rewired the jack, replaced the fiber gear, masked and painted the AIRSTREAM logos front and rear (1.5hrs of masking time each!!), sanded the face of the rear logo to match original. Couldn't do the front as the sun had warmed the new paint too much and wanted to ball up instead of sand off.

Oh yeah, replaced the horn on my dads van, removed both front door panels, tightened various window hardware, replaced the door panels and smoked 4 pork tenderloins.

WHEW!

Tripp

Tripp

COArgosy78 · 07-19-2004, 04:42 PM

Anybody here remember the movie "The Neverending Story"? It was a children's fantasy tale. Could we somehow do a remake

We, too, became the willing slaves of the "Mini" calling and finally redid the belt and rubrails and all attached hardware that was painted by PO. Finished the install of the new WH and the patch job on plywood underneath where it had rotted. Reriveted some of her bellypan that had torn loose while finishing the valve replacement on grey/black tanks. Took down and washed (carefully) the curtains. (Going to repair some of the tabs that are worn out.)Added her faux stained glass in back window.
Still have to finish: adding new ventpipe covers, putting back up the aluminum panel to cover black/grey tanks, taking down all outside lights and adding new vulkem under. WE ARE ON A ROLL....

Sneakinup · 07-19-2004, 04:57 PM

For the first time in almost 8 months, I got ABSOLUTELY NOTHING DONE on my trailer this weekend, and the guilt is killing me.

It rained... excuse me... poured all weekend here. I did clean up my garage, which is a key component in me getting stuff done on the trailer, so... I suppose that counts. I still feel guilty though!

robandzoe · 07-19-2004, 06:02 PM

I worked on putting in my new floor - Knotty pine laminate by Armstrong (Lance is awesome) and am 3/4 of the way on my 34' Limited. As I'm full timing in it while being recalled to Active duty, I got tired of walking on the plywood from removing the rug about 3 weeks ago. It's coming out very nice, see my pictures in my photo album.

Rob

InsideOut · 07-19-2004, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 85MH325

So, Shari... what did you spray onto the other disgustingly shiny tank to get it to that nice, calm, evenly distributed flat-aluminum patina...??? Did it take long? Was it a multi-step process? Did you use Southern Dull? Please tell us so we can all make our trailers and tanks look dull and gray!

Roger

I missed this earlier...you had me going for a half-a-minute! LOL

You know how everything comes back around in time...maybe dull unpolished trailers & tanks will be in style next year...then we'll be in BIG trouble and completely out of style!!!

Shari

Safari Tim · 07-19-2004, 11:21 PM

I got my new RV 30 amp plug completed.

Had an electrician buddy come by and do the final connections in the panel.

Now I can run the AC when working in it without worrying about the power

53flyingcloud · 07-20-2004, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Chas

What are ya gonna do with that, John?
I bet if a cyclo could talk that baby would have some stories, huh? Wonder what vintage Airstream it had the pleasure of polishing? Looks to be an old one, ungrounded cord by the looks of it. That is probably the only thing they changed on them over all these years.
Chas

Chas,
You've got a set of sharpie eyes~

Actually, the newer models have these additional features:
Front handle is plastic...yuck
Rear handle is covered with black rubber~
Apart from this, they look the same.
ciao
53FC

Happycampers · 07-20-2004, 08:15 AM

This weekend I replaced the belly pan from the axle to the rear of the trailer which I had removed to work on the holding tanks. Also replaced lp line to water heater which had a small crimp in it.

JohnG · 07-20-2004, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by InsideOut

Saturday was filled with lots of little detail projects to get ready for the VAC Rally next week. Built a new end panel & refinished the magazine rack, to be installed once the fridge gets home from it's trip to CA...

I polished myself into a corner Sunday afternoon...now I gotta get the other one done!

Shari

That Chrome spray paint works nice huh?

InsideOut · 07-20-2004, 11:51 AM

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That Chrome spray paint works nice huh?

Does it come in a big enough spray can to do the whole trailer?

Shari

InsideOut · 07-20-2004, 07:55 PM

Just finished puttin' on the stickers! Not used to seeing them yet...

Shari

flyfshr · 07-20-2004, 07:57 PM

Nice. Will you do mine at the rally?

FF

InsideOut · 07-20-2004, 08:22 PM

We ordered new vinyl numbers from a sign shop...they come all on a sheet, evenly spaced & they go on real easy.

Shari

COArgosy78 · 07-22-2004, 03:57 PM

Remind me to wear my sunglasses when we come down to the Springs next weekend!!

Want to see what I did!!

Don't you like the way I dressed for the occasion in my 70's tyedye

InsideOut · 07-22-2004, 05:58 PM

Very Nice Leigh! But the orange clashes with your shirt better!

Look forward to meeting you!

Shari

tin can luv · 07-22-2004, 07:31 PM

I didn't do it this weekend, but managed to polish the entire side of the Overlander in three days, I think the hottest days of the year too....LOL.

I know, this should be a polishing thread... But I managed to impress myself...

Since the bidding ends Saturday... Best way to get it done... PRESSURE!!!

OK, it's not a perfect polish, but not bad for that short of time...

Ron.

(sorry to intrude on this thread, just was inspired after reading it..)