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Forum: Bumpers & Bumper Storage 10-07-2017, 03:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,733
Posted By 80BELLA
I realize this is an older post...but I have a...

I realize this is an older post...but I have a few questions. With the additional aluminum for reinforcing, would it be possible to bend it out so that the storage area lid has something to attach...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-29-2017, 12:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,611
Posted By 80BELLA
Thank you Christopher for your thorough reply! I...

Thank you Christopher for your thorough reply! I plan to remove the belly pan in front (it is sagging because almost all rivets have popped thru) and all the insulation/rodent homes. This will...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-25-2017, 06:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,611
Posted By 80BELLA
Frame repair with shell on?

I finally got all the interior skins off and the rotted back section of floor out. The back plate is pretty rusted, but the rear end is in better shape than I had feared. But when looking at the...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 07-09-2016, 12:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,519
Posted By 80BELLA
How to remove this $@#%! water heater

Ok, so I removed all the screws on exterior frame of the water heater on my 1980 Caravelle and busted my lip removing the gas line (glad the dr insisted on tetanus shot last year), but it still isn't...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-06-2016, 11:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,746
Posted By 80BELLA
They are buggers

C James, I am struggling with these bolts too. So far I have tried:



PB Blaster...stinks and did not work
Impact screwdriver
Drilling out (it is hard metal and takes forever...cannot...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-27-2016, 01:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,066
Posted By 80BELLA
Interior skin removal

Mark, No police - pls...already had a visit from fire dept this week (not my fault...well aside from the fact I brought the teenager involved into the world). So here is photo of trim/frame. You...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-18-2016, 11:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,066
Posted By 80BELLA
It is out!

Thank you Belegedhel - I was hesitant to remove the trim, because...you know it is a slippery slope and I'm already doing a lot more than I originally anticipated. There were 4 rivets holding that...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-14-2016, 12:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,066
Posted By 80BELLA
Interior skin removal

Good morning all, On this beautiful Saturday I had the silly idea that it would be a good time to start the interior skin removal on 1980 Caravelle. Center ceiling strip came out fairly easy, but I...
Forum: Bumpers & Bumper Storage 04-22-2016, 12:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,671
Posted By 80BELLA
How to safely remove bumper?

I'm in the process of removing rotted rear floor in 1980 Caravelle and want to remove the belly pan, but the bumper has me stumped. The 4 pan-head screws will not budge. I soaked overnight in...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-16-2015, 02:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 692
Posted By 80BELLA
1980 Caravelle is ready for a change

Hi All, Our Caravelle, Bella, has been sitting in the back waiting for attention. I've read these forums off and on for years and have been blown away by time, effort & money that so many of you...
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