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Forum: Airstream Classifieds 08-25-2016, 07:08 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 387
Posted By sandgrubber
1970 Airstream Overlander 27 - Florida

Title: 1970 Airstream Overlander 27 - Florida
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

Well maintained and upgraded trailer.
Interior: New cabinet fronts, new refrigerator, new...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 08-16-2016, 02:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,024
Posted By sandgrubber
Other Urethane caulks (NP1, OSI)

My handyman advocates NP1 (Master Seal, formerly Sonolastic) for flexible, long enduring joint sealing. The label says it's a high performance polyurethane sealant. It this an ok substitute for...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-22-2016, 09:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,122
Posted By sandgrubber
Another newbie mistake thread: time to bail out?

I bought a 1971 Caravel. 18'. It had lino everywhere but the bath. The seller said floor was sound except in the bathroom. Well . . . have pulled apart the bathroom and put it back together...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-27-2016, 04:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,383
Posted By sandgrubber
BINGO! That's what I was missing.:flowers: ...

BINGO! That's what I was missing.:flowers:

Yes, those are the battery leads. They are even labelled BATT on the fuse box. As I said, I'm a dunce when it comes to electricity. So it's ok to...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-26-2016, 04:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,383
Posted By sandgrubber
Thanks, guys. I'm still confused about the 40...

Thanks, guys.
I'm still confused about the 40 Amp circuits. There are several nice looking fuse boxes out there, but they all max at 30 Amp circuits. Plus two @ 40 Amps + four @ 20 Amps comes to a...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-25-2016, 05:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,383
Posted By sandgrubber
Question Wonky Fuse Box: PowerMax Converter

The PO of my 1970 Overlander replaced the original converter with a PowerMax 45 Amp converter. He seems to have kept the original fuse box; a pretty simple unit with two 40 amp fuses and four 20 amp...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-15-2016, 04:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,643
Posted By sandgrubber
I presume you've looked underneath and made sure...

I presume you've looked underneath and made sure that the next cross member is ok. I was going to do something like you're doing and oops! Looks like the cross member has succumbed to moisture.
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 03-15-2016, 04:31 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 902
Posted By sandgrubber
Talking Anyone fancy camo decor?

I purchased a 1970 Overlander. The PO invested heavily on custom drapery and cushions for the dinette/bed. Excellent craftsmanship, drapes are heavy, with the backing layer that darkens and...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-14-2016, 07:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,405
Posted By sandgrubber
How about fabricating a cross member?

Looking at the prices for buying and shipping cross members, I'm curious, might it be justified to have a local metal shop fabricate them instead?

The guys who are helping me want to fabricate in...
Forum: Windows & Screens 03-14-2016, 10:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,265
Posted By sandgrubber
Question Spline on 1970 Overlander: HELP!

I bought a 1970 overlander in very good condition EXCEPT all screens were removed. I've replaced screens before and have the tools, so I thought it was going to be a piece of cake.

It isn't. The...
Forum: General Interior Topics 03-12-2016, 07:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 17,362
Posted By sandgrubber
Question what prep?

Kay, is that over bare aluminum? over some other coating? Sanded? Not sanded?

I'm new at this silver stuff, but my experience with house painting, inadequate prep can result in peeling, cracking...
Forum: General Interior Topics 03-11-2016, 06:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 17,362
Posted By sandgrubber
Thanks J. Morgan and ttbikes. I'm confused. I...

Thanks J. Morgan and ttbikes. I'm confused. I thought sanding aluminum with regular sandpaper was taboo. Is that just for the exterior?

Look forward to changing tactics. I'd much rather be...
Forum: General Interior Topics 03-11-2016, 04:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 17,362
Posted By sandgrubber
I've been reading this thread with interest, but...

I've been reading this thread with interest, but am confused about what surfaces you all are painting over.

I'm working on a 1966 Avion (27'). Someone painted over the factory-applied paint,...
Forum: Vintage Kin 03-02-2016, 04:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,559
Posted By sandgrubber
1966 Avion T-27: Anyone want a project?

A couple weeks into learning about my 'new' Avion. Meanwhile I found very well maintained 1970 Airstream for $8k. Same size. My New Zealand advice comes in against bringing anything other than an...
Forum: Vintage Kin 02-18-2016, 04:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,205
Posted By sandgrubber
Thanks everyone for advice. I took the leap and...

Thanks everyone for advice. I took the leap and it has arrived. I got it for $3k + $100 for delivery. The A/c doesn't work and the heater has been removed, but everything else seems to function. ...
Forum: Vintage Kin 02-16-2016, 01:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,232
Posted By sandgrubber
Considering an 1966 Avion

There's a 1966 27' Avion up for sale about an hour's drive from me. It's cheap ($3500) and looks like a downtrodden person has been living in it; likely the appliances, carpet, and A/C will have to...
Forum: Vintage Kin 02-16-2016, 01:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,205
Posted By sandgrubber
Considering an 1966 Avion

There's a 1966 27' Avion up for sale about an hour's drive from me. They're not asking much for it, and it looks like someone who is downtrodden has been living in it; likely the appliances, carpet,...
Forum: Refrigerators 02-15-2016, 05:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,304
Posted By sandgrubber
No luck. Not a problem of luck but bumbling...

No luck. Not a problem of luck but bumbling amateurism. :o The knobs I was so happy to find arrived. They were exactly right apart from being scaled down by 70% or so. I measured twice . . .but...
Forum: General Interior Topics 02-14-2016, 09:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,517
Posted By sandgrubber
Good suggestion. I ordered a 5" baffled feather...

Good suggestion. I ordered a 5" baffled feather topper that was marked way down. It's 39" and the gaucho is 48" ....but I can stuff something in the back ...on the dogs' side of the bed. They only...
Forum: General Interior Topics 02-12-2016, 05:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,517
Posted By sandgrubber
Thanks everybody. I guess it comes down to...

Thanks everybody.

I guess it comes down to sacrificing the dinette (not my favorite item anyway) to gain a spot for a 'real' mattress, as opposed to a place you might be able to sleep on a...
Forum: General Interior Topics 02-11-2016, 09:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,517
Posted By sandgrubber
In search of the ideal mattress

I was ready to put new covers on the mattresses that came with my 1971 Caravel. In preparation, I moved them to my living room and tried them out for sleeping. Result: INTENSE PAIN. The foam is...
Forum: General Interior Topics 02-11-2016, 08:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,006
Posted By sandgrubber
I find this source confusing. There are many...

I find this source confusing. There are many styles of "conventional" foam. Harder, softer, more resilient, less resilient . . . 4 yr, 15 yr. I know that memory foam kills my back. "Conventional...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 02-08-2016, 08:10 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 35,346
Posted By sandgrubber
If you're going to re-do trim, it's probably...

If you're going to re-do trim, it's probably worth replacing it. For all those strips that are an inch or a couple inches wide, recycled vinyl vertical blinds, cut to width, are a good option. ...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 02-08-2016, 08:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,045
Posted By sandgrubber
SeeMore's advice is good. I'm trying to fit a...

SeeMore's advice is good. I'm trying to fit a gaucho and a dinette into 10 yd of ultra leather (54" wide), bought at huge markdown on eBay. Starting point on the calculations is that the width of a...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 02-06-2016, 03:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,123
Posted By sandgrubber
Hmm! I can't edit my post. Anyway, the photo...

Hmm! I can't edit my post. Anyway, the photo Mimiandrews shows in the thread "Full sized bed" answer my question pretty well. I have a third piece which, when put in place, expands the bed from 39...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 02-05-2016, 03:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,123
Posted By sandgrubber
what are the dimensions of your gaucho mattress?

I set about putting new covers on my gaucho mattress and wasn't happy to find that the back foam piece is 5" thick and the seat piece is 4" thick . . . making for sleeping discomfort. Furthermore,...
Forum: Refrigerators 02-02-2016, 04:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,146
Posted By sandgrubber
I think I found a source of a part that will work...

I think I found a source of a part that will work . .. made by a German instrument supply place. Cheap. But they want you to buy lots of 10,
...
Forum: Refrigerators 02-02-2016, 04:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,304
Posted By sandgrubber
Eureka! (I think) I've been pawing through...

Eureka! (I think)
I've been pawing through instrument makers' online catalogs, and I think this one will work....
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 02-01-2016, 05:55 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 35,346
Posted By sandgrubber
Manyana. The cabinets came off to get a look at...

Manyana. The cabinets came off to get a look at the subfloor. The subfloor is coming off to fix problems in the frame. Will post pictures when the cabinets are back in.
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 01-31-2016, 09:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,284
Posted By sandgrubber
Smile tips for sewing with ultra leather, please

Following advice on a previous tread, I've ordered a bunch of ultra leather. I'm pretty experienced at sewing clothing, but not upholstery. I did a practice run with naugahyde making a dog cushion...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 01-30-2016, 05:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,677
Posted By sandgrubber
I don't know but wouldn't risk it. I have a...

I don't know but wouldn't risk it.
I have a house full of dogs and entertain puppies from time to time. Also hard on furniture, so I only buy second hand. Some of my best buys have been real...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 01-30-2016, 05:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,677
Posted By sandgrubber
thanks, everyone, for input. I made my decision...

thanks, everyone, for input.
I made my decision in a split the difference fashion. I found 10 yards of ultraleather in a color I like (driftwood) on eBay for $180. I don't think that's going to...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 01-28-2016, 02:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,677
Posted By sandgrubber
Question Upholstry: Ultraleather vs. naugasoft

The cushions in my Caravel are ugly, and being light colored velveteen-type cloth, I'm sure the dogs will make them much uglier in no time flat. Ultraleather seems to be flavor of the month . . . or...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-28-2016, 12:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,385
Posted By sandgrubber
Great suggestion. I didn't find much for the...

Great suggestion. I didn't find much for the Caravel, but similar years of other models seem to be similar. If the post by Aage on this thread is an indication...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-27-2016, 04:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,385
Posted By sandgrubber
The damage is heavily localized to the back. I...

The damage is heavily localized to the back. I think the back bumper worked as a rain trap and kept the area soaked for years. The step is also well rotted, but has been welded back together. The...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-27-2016, 04:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,385
Posted By sandgrubber
Do you know any unemployed iron workers who would...

Do you know any unemployed iron workers who would like a vacation in Florida? :) I'm in a rural area but there are so many people with drug and alcohol problems that Craigslist is not a safe place. ...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-26-2016, 01:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,385
Posted By sandgrubber
just lost another post and got more messages...

just lost another post and got more messages about the system being down for maintenance ....will finish this off another day when the system is more stable. Sorry for the stop and go text.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-26-2016, 01:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,385
Posted By sandgrubber
domino effect, cont. 2

Not a good day on the internet. Lost a couple posts. Then air forums went down for a couple hours, loosing another post. Now it won't let me edit previous posts. c'est la vie.

Third shot shows...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-26-2016, 10:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,385
Posted By sandgrubber
domino effect, cont.

First shot above shows the floor. The dark part is very rotted. The light part was patched by a PO. There was some very rotted wood between the toilet and the tank as well.

Second shot shows a...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-26-2016, 09:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,385
Posted By sandgrubber
Domino effect: fixtures->floor->frame

I just wanted to pull the fixtures in the bathroom cause they were ugly and cried out for some paint. I knew I was likely to find and need to replace some plywood. Everyone seems to find rot in...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 01-26-2016, 07:52 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 35,346
Posted By sandgrubber
I finally got up my gumption and pulled the big...

I finally got up my gumption and pulled the big tambour section in the bathroom of my Caravel. Guess what. Some critter had made a nice home in the middle of the tambour scroll and there was about...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 01-24-2016, 05:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,919
Posted By sandgrubber
Looks like a good solution for me. The fabric...

Looks like a good solution for me. The fabric I'm using has a strong snake skin pattern in silver and black and I don't think it invites pleats.
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 01-21-2016, 04:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,919
Posted By sandgrubber
Question Wheeled Curtain Carriers: How do they work?

My 1971 Caravel came with no curtains, but the wheeled curtain carriers are still in place in the front. (Not sure of the terms. The are little jobbies that look like, say, ear muffs for a small...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 01-18-2016, 07:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,662
Posted By sandgrubber
Try eBay. There are several lists for 10 yard...

Try eBay. There are several lists for 10 yard lots of UltraLeather at below $20/yd, plus many other synthetics. Not a full choice of colors, but if you can find what you want, who cares. See, eg.,...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 01-18-2016, 07:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,257
Posted By sandgrubber
I'm working through the same issue . . . but find...

I'm working through the same issue . . . but find no one is giving me a recipe for calculating how much fabric to buy. I think you're going to have to measure and fake it.
Drapes generally require...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 01-12-2016, 01:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,158
Posted By sandgrubber
Question Aluminum faces: Will this work?.

I'm eventually going to take out my bathroom cabinets. The plastic is cracked and the tambour sticks so you can't open the cabinet. I found a great source of sheet aluminum (~0.05") which seems...
Forum: Windows & Screens 01-12-2016, 10:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,826
Posted By sandgrubber
Eventually managed to get most of the C clips...

Eventually managed to get most of the C clips out. Some were so difficult that I had to pop the rivets holding the bracket arms and take the windows out that way. Not conventional E clips, which...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 01-07-2016, 05:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,203
Posted By sandgrubber
Thumbs up Newbie's Guide to Polishing

I'm getting pretty confused about what my 1971 Caravel needs to get it looking good. Removing paint was a given, but now I have corrosion, scratches, and general patchy uneven-ness.

While trying...
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-04-2016, 06:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 629
Posted By sandgrubber
Links Please: Bathroom rennovations

There are so many things in need of repair in the bathroom of my '71 Caravel that I think I should pull everything and rebuild from the floor up. Maybe even the sub-floor up.

I'm sure there are...
Forum: 1969-1971 Caravel 01-03-2016, 06:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,288
Posted By sandgrubber
Question Tools for working aluminum sheets

A guy at our local flea market (Waldo, FL) is selling 4' x 10' sheets of aluminum. He couldn't tell me how thick it is, but I'd say slightly under 1/16th of an inch (say 0.05 to 0.06"). It's in...
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