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02-08-2004, 09:39 PM
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2 Rivet Member
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"Airstream" logo plaque
I've ordered one of the authentic looking plaques for my 56 Bubble - from Airstream Dreams - and now I'm wondering how to install it. I have a regular rivet gun but those are BIG rivets holding on the old plaque. Super Glue??
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02-08-2004, 09:50 PM
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Vintage Alum. Enthusiast
1959 24' Tradewind
Phoenix
, Arizona
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No glue. Use Olympic rivets. You can get them from the same place you bought the plaques. You did get the ones with the art deco style lettering, right? I just put mine on last weekend. Remove the old one by drilling out the rivets with a 5/32" bit and use it as a template over the other one and drill out the new holes. It'll fit like a champ. I should know, I made the artwork for the plaques for Steve at AirstreamDreams. They sure look great on the front and rear of my rig. I'll post some pic's tomorrow.
FF
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02-09-2004, 10:01 AM
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Vintage Alum. Enthusiast
1959 24' Tradewind
Phoenix
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Here's a shot taken this morning in the early morning light. I'll post a better one this evening.
FF
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02-09-2004, 10:04 AM
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Rivet Master
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Join Date: Aug 2003
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WOW!
FOUR (4) propane tanks?
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02-09-2004, 10:05 AM
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Aluminut
2004 25' Safari
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Re: WOW!
Quote:
Originally posted by markdoane
FOUR (4) propane tanks?
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02-09-2004, 10:10 AM
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3 Rivet Member
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I believe that's a reflection of the two tanks.
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02-09-2004, 10:14 AM
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Vintage Alum. Enthusiast
1959 24' Tradewind
Phoenix
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You guys is funny. Can't wait to get the aluminum tanks.
FF
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02-09-2004, 10:19 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
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Nice, Brad...
looks like you've been working on your polishing techniques too!
Shari
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02-09-2004, 10:48 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 29' Sovereign
Savannah
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2002
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What?~!~
flyfshr
Are you missing your tye down for the propane tanks?
ciao
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02-09-2004, 11:37 AM
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Vintage Alum. Enthusiast
1959 24' Tradewind
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My tie down is there. It's actually a cross bar that fits inside the hand hold areas on the 'C' wrap of the tanks. If you know what to look for, you'll see it. My threaded rod wasn't long enough to go to the top. It also holds the regulator.
FF
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02-09-2004, 11:42 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 29' Sovereign
Savannah
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I couldn't help
flyfshr,
Maybe I've got a slightly different one..The piece on mine that looks like yours is not a threaded tye down piece but, rather the one on top of it that is..It was that "piece" that, I thought you were missing..
Kewl..
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02-09-2004, 02:27 PM
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Vintage Alum. Enthusiast
1959 24' Tradewind
Phoenix
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Actually 53FC, I did have the threaded nut with wings but opted for not using it for two reasons. One - not enough room for the wings to make a complete revolution in the tight quarters and second - with only a nut, it would be more difficult for someone to steal my tanks.
FF
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02-09-2004, 02:39 PM
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Vintage Alum. Enthusiast
1959 24' Tradewind
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Showed you guys the front nameplate before. Here's a better shot of the rear one.
FF
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02-09-2004, 06:29 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Join Date: Oct 2002
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nameplate installation
Fly Fisher:
How do Olypia rivets go on? ie., special tools needed? Ha Ha 4 propane tanks. Some people are just blessed I guess. I only have one - but 2 batteries so go figure.
Jo Ann
p.s. Ever try fishing the Killer Bug?
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02-09-2004, 06:36 PM
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Vintage Alum. Enthusiast
1959 24' Tradewind
Phoenix
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Olympic Rivets
Olympic rivets go on pretty much like pop rivets. Same principle, back part gets fatter once in the hole. The difference is the center post breaks off above the head of the rivet. This gets "shaved" down with a rivet shaver. Its a costly item that shaves the rivet post and head to look like the original buck rivets on your trailer.
FF
Yes I've fished the Killer Bug, have even tied a few of my own.
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