1965 Safari Bathroom Renovation - COMPLETED! :)

[rburditt]

I have been working on renovating my safari over the last year and i wanted to share some pics of my bathroom renovation. this was a real head scratcher for me and i wasn't sure how i was going to repair everything. after reading thru lots of posts and getting ideas from my friends i figured out what would work for me.

this is the style bathroom that has the long bench with the toilet in the middle of it.

anyways, here is a link to my pics:
Picasa Web Albums - bob - 1965 Safari B...

i hope this will help someone out there who will be facing the same thing that i was.

bob

[Melody Ranch]

Good job! Better than good.

[truckasaurus]

It looks like you did a great job of it; very clean looking.

[bullydogsmom]

looks beautiful! You did a great job. Love the skirk around the tub.

Annette

[Kevin245]

Bob,

Great looking Throne Room!!! Where's the magazine rack?

[AirHeadsRus]

Very impressive! Love the floor & skirt!

[danalee]

You are a magician. What a nice looking library!

[goransons]

Amazing work!! You should be very proud of the finished product!

[tinman54]

Great job!!!, A magazine rack and flat screen and you could spend the day.

[63Silver]

WOW! What a great remod. Do you have pictures of the rest of the trailer?


63silver

[rburditt]

i do have pics of the rest of the trailer... ive been documenting everything as i go along. its been a real fun project and im anxious to take it for maiden voyage. leaving on jun 10th, so i have to get it wrapped up! at least usable by then if not finished.

Picasa Web Albums - bob - Airstream 8/1...

i have a couple of pics of the upholstery and only need to get the curtains finished and it'll be complete inside.

[Aage]

Love that skirt idea. We've been pulling hair out over what to use to replace the orange shag carpet that's original (and still in) the lower areas of our bathroom walls.

This is it!

[kevinb]

Wow, just saw this thread what a great solution to the toilet in a bench problem. What type of aluminum did you use and please describe how you got the engine turning effect.
Kevin

[65Safari65]

That is a great idea. Some former owner of ours hacked away at the "bench" to fit in a different toilet (instead of choosing one to fit). This may be the solution- I just have to get a little better with bondo/fiberglass.

Do you feel like you have enough storage area for sewer fittings, various hoses and lines with the reduction of the rear compartment? I suppose most could fit in the bumper, as long as it was secure.

Will you be able to resist opening the back access door to grab someone's ankles when they're on the "throne"?

But seriously- thanks for the images- they are an inspiration for my project.


Brad

[rburditt]

I dont remember what type aluminum it was. I have seen several threads on the proper aluminum to match the airstream exterior but i didn't do that for this application. i went to a local metal dealer and picked an aluminum with the thickness that i thought would work well. not too flimsey and not too stiff.

as for storage behind the toilet, there isn't much room but i also dont store anything in there. i keep a rubbermaid tub in the back of the tow vehicle with my hoses, electrical, etc. i would imagine you could store some stuff there if you wanted to.

[rburditt]

for the turning effect it was much easier than i thought. i drew a 1-1/2" grid in pencil and then on the end of a drill had a 3" scotch brite pad. just put the pad in the middle of each grid point and it takes about 10 seconds per circle. i think about an hour or so to do the skirt.

[bwaysteve]

Great Job! PO cut the bench on my 65 Ambie and I have been trying to figure out what do do.Thanks to you now I know!Steve

[tkasten]

Great job! Wow! etc, etc, etc, As for the paint job what type of paint did you use on the tube. Need ot do mine.......Tim

[rburditt]

i used a 2 part epoxy paint from porter paint. it was at their industrial store.

[rburditt]

btw, please post pics when you guys modify your toilet benches...would love to see them.