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03-31-2015, 05:35 PM
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New Member
1962 26' Overlander
Grants Pass
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Join Date: Mar 2015
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septic connection
I was recently on the vintage trailer supply website, trying to figure out what connectors i need for my 62 airstream overlander 26' trailer. Turns out i need a bunch of parts to get things to fit from vintage to modern septic conneters. Before I get started i need to take a section of the belly pan panels off so i can see what needs to be done. How do i take apart the rivets and not damage them so I can reuse them when it comes time to put them back into place. What have I got myself into just need some much needed advice thanks.
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03-31-2015, 07:26 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2007 27' Classic FB
Fredericksburg
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2011
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You cannot reuse the rivets. You must drill them out and replace with new rivets when reinstalling the belly pan.
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03-31-2015, 10:27 PM
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New Member
1962 26' Overlander
Grants Pass
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Join Date: Mar 2015
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Are the tub and sink drain pipes going around the fiberglass waste tank or are they going into the waste tank, just was wondering.
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03-31-2015, 10:49 PM
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Rivet Master 
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,408
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Welcome aboard!
Do you have experience with 'pop rivets'? Here is a quick review:
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WBCCI# 30676
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04-01-2015, 06:35 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 22' Safari
Hilltop Lakes
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,767
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If your trailer has the original sewer connections installed, all it should take is a simple adapter to connect newer sewer line hose to your trailer. Before you take anything apart, investigate a Thetford to Valterra adapter.
Older trailer like yours and mine don't have a gray tank. The drain lines from the sink and the shower connect downstream of the dump valve. Back in the day, no one cared what you did with gray water. Now we have to use a portable tank or add a gray tank to the trailer.
Good luck.
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04-01-2015, 10:44 AM
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New Member
1962 26' Overlander
Grants Pass
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Join Date: Mar 2015
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What size drill bit do i need to drill out the old rivets, so I don't make the hole bigger. Also should i use aluminum rivets so it won't rust or steel.Once i put it all back together. Thanks
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04-01-2015, 02:36 PM
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Wise Elder
2010 30' Classic
Vintage Kin Owner
South of the river
, Minnesota
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 4,169
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Get Olympic rivets from vintagetrailersupply.com or Out Of Doors Mart. Regular home center ones will leak water
For repair work a 1/8" drill and 5/32" rivet will work. There are specialized tools that are worth having if you are working on a large area.
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04-01-2015, 04:14 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,408
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If doing a few panels, getting a pneumatic pop-river gun is good idea
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WBCCI# 30676
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