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Cat · 11-13-2002, 02:46 AM

haha...hex..

that's the reflection of those Blue Skies in Seattle. Haven't you heard about them? And Bear is so shiney...well

what can I say? Put your "shades" on?

Cat · 11-13-2002, 09:59 PM

The small lower blue stripe is coming off Bear...EEEEEeeeeeeeeekkk! I was leaving in my car today, and looked over and about 5 feet of it is hanging down! It's badly cracked and is not fit for re-installing. It will have to be removed and replaced. All aluminum underneath. This is stiff blue plastic/vinyl.

Is this no longer available...out of stock? Andy?????

someone!?

53flyingcloud · 11-14-2002, 02:56 AM

CAT
I betcha if you were to go to Andy's site..you'd find just the trim you need...
It's so easy to install, just use the edge of your finger nail to guide it.
ciao

Inland RV Center, In · 11-14-2002, 08:12 AM

Cat.
We not only have the insert in stock, the price has dropped considerably from Airstream, as we predicted months ago.

Andy
inlandrv.com
airstreamparts.com
airstreamcandy.com

Cat · 11-14-2002, 10:54 AM

Andy,,, I'm jazzed now; but it's only a 50 foot roll...so for my 32ft. I'll need to measure b/c it doesn't go everywhere...but I'll bet I'd need 2 rolls eh?

Is there anyone out there who bought 2 rolls that has some left over and wants to sell the difference?
.....Cat

Inland RV Center, In · 11-14-2002, 10:57 AM

Cat.
Sorry, it's available from Airstream in 50 foot rolls, only.

Andy
inlandrv.com
airstreamparts.com
airstreamcandy.com

Cat · 11-14-2002, 11:04 AM

Thanx Andy..

Quote:

Originally posted by Cat
Is there anyone out there who bought 2 rolls that has some left over and wants to sell the difference?
.....Cat

I knew it only came in 50 ft from Airstream (you)..

.
what I meant by asking for partial rolls...was>>>

If anyone had bought 2 or more rolls and had a partial left over...

would THEY sell it?

bhsl8 · 11-15-2002, 11:52 AM

Cat, I have been planning on vinylizing (is that a word?) My 75 31 foot sovereign. I have not measured yet to see exactly how much material I would need, but if you're not in a hurry perhaps we can work something out. I have not checked prices and will try and do so but my biggest problem right now is being able to get to the unit to measure how much I need. Please let me know if you want to continue the negotiation.
Brouck

Cat · 11-15-2002, 12:22 PM

See? this is exactly what I meant..
Thank you

No rush...but sort of...
anyhow...email me at TinLizzy8131@yahoo.com and we'll see what can be done.

I need to measure mine too.
.......Cat

gimmejul · 11-15-2002, 07:08 PM

Hey Cat -- When you measure it, could you post your feet? We just bought a 1985 32 foot Excella October 31st and need a bit of trim our selves. Would be interested in what you find out.

Cat · 11-15-2002, 09:29 PM

Thanx...I am forming a list b/c I am receiving lots of response about this sharing the vinyl clad. One thing we all agree on , is that we have to be sure that we are all needing the same thing. I think the best way is to take pictures of the area it is to be installed on---with a metal measuring tape held ON the track where the Vinyl Clad is to go. and the download and post the photo with the tape in it

Email me at either the Personal Message Post...or personally email me at TinLizzy8131@yahoo.com.

Thanx......Cat

Inland RV Center, In · 11-26-2002, 07:21 PM

Cat.

Vinylclad is the interior metal.

The molding plastic is called "vinyl insert."

It is available in "BLUE"only, and in 50 foot rolls, only.

There are two uses for the insert. The "rub rail" which is at the floor line of the trailers and motorhomes, and the "belt line," which goes through the center of the trailers and motorhomes.

There are two sizes (width) of belt line. The wide belt line was used starting in 1974 and was used until 1977.
The narrow belt line was used starting in 1978 and up.

The rub rail insert is the same size for all the trailers from 1974 and up.

The motorhome rub rail insert, is wider than the trailer insert.

Hopefully, this will help with your collection.

Additionally, remind those that are interested, to include enough for the roof AC shroud, which is an additional 13 feet.

Andy
inlandrv.com
airstreamparts.com
airstreamcandy.com

Cat · 11-26-2002, 08:34 PM

How about the Propane "Shroud" ? If you needed it for the A/C...wouldn't you also need it for the tank shroud?

I'm going to have to take photos...the "Rub Rail" I 'get'...but the
"Belt Rail" I DON'T 'get'. Because mine is not the thick 'separate' "PIECE" of vinyl (that cracks and pulls off (out of a Trak).
My "Rub Rail" is the "piece" that pulls off in lengths...so far, it pulls off in pieces, b/c it's cracked and brittle and breaks in sections; so far, I have 3 pieces off, one about 10 feet in length, one about 5 ft. and one about 8 feet.
Now...HERE'S WHERE I'M LOST....the "BELT RAIL". Mine is about 6 inches wide---the top and bottom 1-1/2 " being DARK BLUE, with the center 2-1/2 inches being BA BY BLUE, with about 1/8 inch gold pinstriping between the 3 (2 rows of gold P-S).

IS THIS CUSTOM??? It's VERY THICK...but not like a VINYL "INSERT"...and it is CRACKED .

I'm taking photos tomorrow...with a measuring tape in the photo...and I'll download them after the TG holiday.

BTW...my A/C has no blue stripe anywhere...it's all white (cream)....

Cat · 11-26-2002, 08:38 PM

BTW Andy...(Inland RV),

That was a very informative description of the "rails".

THANK YOU once again.

hex · 12-20-2002, 05:38 PM

Cat wrote:

Quote:

"BELT RAIL. Mine is about 6 inches wide---the top and bottom 1-1/2 " being DARK BLUE, with the center 2-1/2 inches being BA BY BLUE, with about 1/8 inch gold pinstriping between the 3 (2 rows of gold P-S).

IS THIS CUSTOM??? It's VERY THICK...but not like a VINYL "INSERT"...and it is CRACKED .

I'm taking photos tomorrow...with a measuring tape in the photo...and I'll download them after the TG holiday."

Cat where did you post the pix?

Cat · 12-23-2002, 01:19 PM

Sorry Hex... I'll get them soon.

BTW...is that "just a wAndering boy"...?
or is it "just a wOndering boy"....?

hex · 12-23-2002, 05:44 PM

Hey Canada Cat

As of late;
1st I'll wonder then I'll wander....then I'll (hopefully) know.

Before;
When I've wandered before wonderin' I found I wondered more after than before!

Hope you have a WONDERful Holiday
Merry Christmas
HeX n TeX

Tamara · 04-13-2003, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Inland RV Center, In

There are two uses for the insert. The "rub rail" which is at the floor line of the trailers and motorhomes, and the "belt line," which goes through the center of the trailers and motorhomes.

There are two sizes (width) of belt line. The wide belt line was used starting in 1974 and was used until 1977.
The narrow belt line was used starting in 1978 and up.

Andy, if you don't mind revisiting this topic yet again... I looked at the trim you have pictured in your online catalog and am trying to determine if one of them is the correct item for my '66 Overlander. According to your previous post, and the info on the website, the thinner trim you sell is for 78 and up trailers. But it looks like the right size to fit the channels on my rig which measure just under a half inch. I have narrow channels on both the middle and the lower sections of the trailer. Any suggestions? Will the replacement stuff work? I have none of the original pieces left to compare.

I appreciate whatever guidance you can give!

TBKP's Overlander · 04-13-2003, 09:57 PM

I need to know the same thing for my 68 Overlander. Was ours painted? I see a little blue left.

Tamara · 04-13-2003, 11:25 PM

I wondered about paint...there could be some remnants of paint on mine but I really can't say for sure. It would be an option if the trim doesn't fit. It just seems like the channel is designed for the vinyl trim though doesn't it?