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Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 08-08-2021, 06:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 470
Posted By Matt0k0
https://highskyrvparts.com/new-airstream-parts/air...

https://highskyrvparts.com/new-airstream-parts/airstream-moldings/lower-body-molding-reproduction-106911

Is that the one? I had a heck of time finding it for my '69 and then ended up doing...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-06-2021, 06:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,701
Posted By Matt0k0
I can't speak to the front vs. rear similarity,...

I can't speak to the front vs. rear similarity, but I do know that the original subfloor in my '69 Safari is/was significantly undercut in several places. The original subfloor was cut too short...
Forum: 1965-1969 Sovereign 11-14-2020, 09:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 293
Posted By Matt0k0
What do you have?

What do you have?
Forum: Vintage Kin 10-29-2020, 07:43 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,753
Posted By Matt0k0
Is there a particular type of aluminum (and...

Is there a particular type of aluminum (and thickness) you're using that succumbs to the shrinking/stretching process? I've only recently started using those tools and have had problems with the...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-01-2020, 05:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 705
Posted By Matt0k0
It requires some effort. I've replaced all of the...

It requires some effort. I've replaced all of the 120v wiring w/o removing the walls; although I did have to pull a few panels here and there. As someone mentioned, the wires run through grommets and...
Forum: General Appliance Topics 12-27-2019, 04:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,688
Posted By Matt0k0
My 1969 looks identical and yes, I was surprised...

My 1969 looks identical and yes, I was surprised to learn it is two-speeds.
Forum: On The Road... 11-28-2019, 01:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,138
Posted By Matt0k0
Sweetwater Summit Regional Park—quiet, not too...

Sweetwater Summit Regional Park—quiet, not too far away from downtown, clean, large size lots. Plan to go back soon!
Forum: Exterior Storage Compartments & Access Doors 11-05-2019, 05:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,478
Posted By Matt0k0
Thanks for sharing the cord grips--I'd been...

Thanks for sharing the cord grips--I'd been wondering what to even search for to find those!
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 10-03-2019, 05:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,037
Posted By Matt0k0
That's just how they were made. The window...

That's just how they were made. The window prevents the rib from continuing all the way down to the frame so the cut them short. In 1969 (ours) they seem to have cut one full rib in half and used...
Forum: Doors & Locks 06-11-2019, 08:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,363
Posted By Matt0k0
I have the same lock. Cleaned with mineral...

I have the same lock. Cleaned with mineral spirits/denatured alcohol and lubricated with white lithium grease. Pics available on Instagram (@lady.clementine). They’re not great locks and I expect it...
Forum: Doors & Locks 04-22-2019, 10:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,666
Posted By Matt0k0
Thank you for that sketch. I didn’t pay much...

Thank you for that sketch. I didn’t pay much attention to the flex in the door—it seemed like the outer skin + the rigid cast frame should be sufficient to keep the right shape. I was careful not to...
Forum: Doors & Locks 04-22-2019, 05:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,666
Posted By Matt0k0
Cast Door Contour Problem

Here's what [had] happened...

The entry door on my '69 was a mess. L-100 was a mess, there was a cabinet drawer lock installed as a "deadbolt". The interior/exterior skins had swiss cheese holes...
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-13-2019, 06:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 603
Posted By Matt0k0
I replaced all of our latches with new "southco...

I replaced all of our latches with new "southco 62-10-21". If you buy them retail, they're about as expensive as the Airstream replacements. However, if you troll eBay, you can get various lots of...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-05-2019, 08:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 857
Posted By Matt0k0
Thank you! I'm always on the lookout for good...

Thank you! I'm always on the lookout for good info like this.
matt.
Forum: Shocks 03-04-2019, 04:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,146
Posted By Matt0k0
You definitely don't want the shock fully...

You definitely don't want the shock fully extended--it needs to be able to expand/compress in both directions as you go down the road in order to do it's job.

I had to weld new shock studs on my...
Forum: Bumpers & Bumper Storage 01-17-2018, 08:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,058
Posted By Matt0k0
I'm about to do the same thing on my trailer....

I'm about to do the same thing on my trailer. Yes, it can be done by a DIY-er. There is something called a shrinker/stretcher that you can get from Harbor Freight (I haven't yet bought mine to try...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 01-09-2018, 11:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 979
Posted By Matt0k0
Replacing that space with a second taillight is a...

Replacing that space with a second taillight is a good idea; I had not thought of that! The plastic part of the reflector has adhesive that attaches it to the metal disc surrounding it; If I remember...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 12-10-2017, 07:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,632
Posted By Matt0k0
After working my way through rear-end repairs on...

After working my way through rear-end repairs on our '69, those modifications make me cringe. I'm not sure about '66, but in '69 and later years, there is something called a rear hold-down (those...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-22-2017, 05:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,629
Posted By Matt0k0
It would be. I actually used the same part on our...

It would be. I actually used the same part on our trailer. I had to replace our axle and the new shock mount was offset about 1.5" from where the shock wanted to be on the frame. I welded on a spacer...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-21-2017, 06:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,629
Posted By Matt0k0
More than likely neither. My limited experience...

More than likely neither. My limited experience with Airstreams (our 1969 Safari) and my slightly less limited experience with old cars is that the shock mounts are often welded to the frame....
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-03-2017, 05:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,000
Posted By Matt0k0
There is a whole lot of contradictory/confusing...

There is a whole lot of contradictory/confusing information out there on this subject. Our 1969 had the same issue--the bathroom had a slight slope downward. I'm no expert as I'm still in the middle...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-05-2017, 03:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,552
Posted By Matt0k0
No, the dent in the picture is the rear of the...

No, the dent in the picture is the rear of the coach just above where the frame comes out. I assumed that was caused by a boo-boo (someone put a crappy aluminum patch over it. I'll look closer and...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-05-2017, 09:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,552
Posted By Matt0k0
Questions about Rear Separation Repair

Hello,

I've read to death everything I can on this issue and have started on the repair following Andy from Inland RV's guide. However, I'm running into a few things that just aren't quite making...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-02-2016, 10:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,318
Posted By Matt0k0
My AS had the same connectors with the same level...

My AS had the same connectors with the same level of corrosion/wear. The newer style connectors inserted into the receptacle on the trailer, but the "hook" that keeps it from falling out didn't quite...
Forum: Axles 06-25-2016, 08:59 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,743
Posted By Matt0k0
I put an axle on ours last weekend (single-axle)....

I put an axle on ours last weekend (single-axle). Used bottle jacks and 4 jack stands under the frame. I'm not sure if there's a better way, but I definitely didn't feel terribly confident with the...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-15-2016, 05:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,307
Posted By Matt0k0
Oh no... I sure hope my 1969 doesn't have...

Oh no... I sure hope my 1969 doesn't have aluminum wiring--it's kind of a pain to deal with! The house my wife and I purchased last year has aluminum wiring and I've had to learn *all* about it!
...
Forum: Windows & Screens 04-18-2016, 10:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,622
Posted By Matt0k0
Questions about 1969 Wing Windows (and Other Window Questions)

My wife and I just purchased our first Airstream, a 1969 Safari. While we knew we were getting into a "project" we didn't realize it would start on the day we drove it home!

On the drive home,...
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