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soldiermedic · 11-23-2009, 09:36 AM

My door needs a complete rebuild since it opened enroute with the PO at sometime in it's last life. Worried on how to get the small bend at the edge that covers the door edge, etc. Will likely enlist a sheet metal guy to help me out.

Steve

BarryIowa · 11-24-2009, 12:16 PM

I could be wrong but to me it looks like the edges have been rolled instead of bent in a break.

BarryIowa · 11-28-2009, 06:06 PM

I got the interior side of the door polished. I still need to hit the edges but that shouldn't take long. I will polish the brass latches and reinstall them tomorrow. I hope to be able to find the "D" shaped seal so I can re-hang the door tomorrow also.

flyfshr · 11-28-2009, 06:12 PM

Beautiful. As shiney as a make-up mirror. Watch out, now the rest of your trailer will need to look this good.

Also, watch that you don't start any fires when camped in full sunlight. I've heard of a few stories where folks' astroturf matt has gotten singed from the concave reflective surface of their door.

Brad
FF

BarryIowa · 11-28-2009, 06:15 PM

Thanks Brad. I will also keep your warning in mind - I don't need that kind of campfire!

nmbosa · 11-28-2009, 06:52 PM

Looking good as always Barry!
Norm

Frank's Trailer Works · 11-28-2009, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by flyfshr

Beautiful. As shiney as a make-up mirror. Watch out, now the rest of your trailer will need to look this good.

Also, watch that you don't start any fires when camped in full sunlight. I've heard of a few stories where folks' astroturf matt has gotten singed from the concave reflective surface of their door.

Brad
FF

That has happened to a Unit member. She polished her door and it melted huge holes into her rug. It is a 55 too, so look out.

BarryIowa · 11-28-2009, 08:09 PM

More than likely I'll have an awning but I will be careful. Just think how much fun the kids will have if I throw in a magnifying glass!!! Ants beware.

Frank's Trailer Works · 11-29-2009, 05:58 AM

she has an awning too... I really think it is a 55 thing.

BarryIowa · 11-29-2009, 09:33 PM

Turns out that the hinges are steel but had a thin brass looking coating. I gave them a good sanding and painted them silver. I may have them nickel plated at some point in the future. A friend helped me re-hang the door so I can check that off the list. The seal is very tight but it also makes the door a bit difficult to close. I'm hoping that the seal will relax in time. Sorry no pictures.

BarryIowa · 01-03-2010, 05:18 PM

Happy New Year! I hope everyone gets a chance to enjoy friends and family and, of course, their prized Airstreams!

NorCal Bambi · 01-04-2010, 09:15 AM

BerryIowa, seal very tight and the door a little hard to close. Sounds like Airstream to me. Great work.
Don

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Originally Posted by BarryIowa

Turns out that the hinges are steel but had a thin brass looking coating. I gave them a good sanding and painted them silver. I may have them nickel plated at some point in the future. A friend helped me re-hang the door so I can check that off the list. The seal is very tight but it also makes the door a bit difficult to close. I'm hoping that the seal will relax in time. Sorry no pictures.

Byams55FlyCl · 01-31-2010, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BarryIowa

Nothing motivates action like an upcoming rally. I had my first one last Saturday and even though I didn't camp overnight, I did bring the Flying Cloud out as a show and tell. Everyone was very interested and welcoming - we'll be joining the Iowa unit in the next week or so.

Barry - It was wonderful to meet you at the Iowa Unit Rally!

-Kathy

BarryIowa · 01-31-2010, 08:38 PM

You too Kathy and I'm excited to keep up on the progress of your new addition. Since they're twins, I'm sure a lot of information will be going back on forth! Hope to you and Scott soon. We are still planning on joining the club I just need to dig out the paperwork. With all of the snow, it hasn't been at the top of the list.

Byams55FlyCl · 01-31-2010, 08:46 PM

2010 - and that makes both our 1955 trailers 55 years old!

flyfshr · 03-14-2010, 11:44 PM

It is now March 14th and this thread of yours, dear brother, hasn't been updated in some time. Surely, your mild winter and a garaged Airstream hasn't kept you from making any progress. What gives???

Brad
FF

utee94 · 03-15-2010, 07:19 AM

No kidding, Brad. Your brother is slacking big-time!

BarryIowa · 04-28-2010, 07:41 AM

Not much progress on the 55 but I am in the middle of a huge Air Stream related project. I'm raising my garage 2.5 feet so I can install a 9' overhead door and I think all of you know why!!!!

Byams55FlyCl · 04-29-2010, 06:32 AM

Wooo wooo!!
Care to share some photos, please?

BarryIowa · 05-03-2010, 08:01 AM

I made some progress over the weekend on my garage lift. The first step is to cut out 1' of drywall around the perimeter of the garage to ID all of the electrical. I have both 30' walls opened up and a bit of the back 20' wall (pictured.) The next step will be to cut an access hole into the ceiling and the turn off the electrical panel and pull out as much of the wiring as necessary. Then I will use a Sawzall to cut around the perimeter before starting to build the poles, beams and jacks that will lift the roof! More pics to come. I can not find a YouTube video on a project similar to this so I'm on my own. The goal will be to build a 2.5' wall on top of the current 8' walls and then lower the hip roof back down on it and then install a 9' overhead door so my baby can be restored all year round. Once restored, I'll have a nice place to keep her that way. Ideas are welcome.