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Old 04-21-2014, 05:34 PM   #1
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Refrigerator scoop

I'm looking for a good used scoop for a 65 overlander, mine is cracked & missing a lot of the rivet flange... Thanks
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Old 04-26-2014, 04:57 PM   #2
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If you mean the interior duct, exhaust from back of fridge to roof vent I couldn't find one. I had to rebuild my edges with fiberglass cloth and resin. Rolled the cloth around the edge to the inside. Used common "bondo" body filler for final smooth up. It worked, 5 yrs no spider cracks.
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Old 04-26-2014, 05:40 PM   #3
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I'm looking for a good used scoop for a 65 overlander, mine is cracked & missing a lot of the rivet flange... Thanks
You're unlikely to find one in decent condition. I've made an assortment of them from aluminum sheet & buck rivets, so this might be an option for you. I believe Vintage Trailer Supply is in the process of tooling them now.
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Old 04-26-2014, 07:23 PM   #4
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Thanks, I think I can repair this one easily enough with fiberglass mat, just a PITA! Better than the $300+ from the west coast vendor!
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Old 04-26-2014, 07:26 PM   #5
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Inland had some but they are kinda pricey!
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Old 04-26-2014, 07:27 PM   #6
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I know! That was the reference ...
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Old 07-01-2014, 09:12 PM   #7
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I've got one from a 1971 tradewind that I will part with if you think it will work.
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Old 10-03-2014, 08:05 PM   #8
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Colin do you have any pictures of the scoop you made of sheet and buck rivets?
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Old 10-04-2014, 08:40 AM   #9
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Old 10-05-2014, 06:19 AM   #10
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Cochese, thank you for the link.
That is a very doable project for me.
It looks soooooo much nicer than the plastic too.
That is the reason I will not be putting the plastic bathroom back in the Caravel. I just cant stand the look of it.
However I do love shiney. Often times I've wondered if I was a raccoon in a previous life.
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Old 10-05-2014, 08:18 AM   #11
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mine was cracked and broken in my 64 safari. My solution was to make the sides from the same maple wood I used on the cabinets, then use sheet aluminum that had been (jewel/engine turned) for the face. I think it turned out pretty good. You can use any wood and any metal sheeting you can find if you intend on painting it.
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Okay I am not crazy about the plastic but after 2 weeks on patrol and c rats for the whole time plywood, plastic or even a 5 gallon bucket with a seat on it would have been a dream! We will dress it up a bit but keeping the crapper! And the sink!
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Hey batman I really like that looks awesome!
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mine was cracked and broken in my 64 safari. My solution was to make the sides from the same maple wood I used on the cabinets, then use sheet aluminum that had been (jewel/engine turned) for the face. I think it turned out pretty good. You can use any wood and any metal sheeting you can find if you intend on painting it.
Wood should never be used as a chimney.

Sparks can and do rise from the Reefer burner.

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A light coat of resin would take care of that and the aged plastic could not be much worse! Just my thoughts.
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Andy, sparks, really? That's funny, please explain that. I have seen this type of vent on many AS's. As far as I know the burner is enclosed in a metal shroud and has an internal chimney around the heat exchange. How would there be any sparks? I only have a 3-way refer, propain, 110v ac, 12v dc. If I burned sticks I might believe there could be sparks. This is just a vent for the gas fumes to escape. Granted the fumes are warm/hot, but no where near hot enough for wood combustion 572 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Andy, sparks, really? That's funny, please explain that. I have seen this type of vent on many AS's. As far as I know the burner is enclosed in a metal shroud and has an internal chimney around the heat exchange. How would there be any sparks? I only have a 3-way refer, propain, 110v ac, 12v dc. If I burned sticks I might believe there could be sparks. This is just a vent for the gas fumes to escape. Granted the fumes are warm/hot, but no where near hot enough for wood combustion 572 degrees Fahrenheit.
Take the cover off of the burner on an older reefer, and watch the sparks. A lot of them, no. But some, yes.

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Batman that is VERY nice!
No paint for me. I will leave it exposed aluminum.
Not sure of finish yet though.
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If anyone is concerned with the safty issue that Andy brought up. Just cut a piece of aluminum for each of the inside walls and screw them to the wood insides. Wango dango, spark proof. Hope this helps.
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