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Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 07-05-2017, 05:28 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 164,557
Posted By Jakattack
Now I am eagerly watching for an answer to this...

Now I am eagerly watching for an answer to this question: how to proceed with the old black sealant covering interior seams of outer skin? Remove it? Coat over it? Leave it?

Hey Bubba, amazing...
Forum: 1950 - 1958 Cruiser 05-30-2017, 08:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,116
Posted By Jakattack
Its been six weeks of work and phase 1 (getting...

Its been six weeks of work and phase 1 (getting her road ready) is about a day or two away from being done.

We decided shell off because it was necessary.
We replace all the cross members and...
Forum: 1950 - 1958 Cruiser 05-22-2017, 02:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,116
Posted By Jakattack
So now that the shell is on a secured with bolts...

So now that the shell is on a secured with bolts through the C-channel, the plywood and down to the outriggers, plus through bolts in between. I decided to do a quick fix on the windows and decided...
Forum: 1950 - 1958 Cruiser 05-19-2017, 03:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,116
Posted By Jakattack
Thanks goransons! I've been working long days...

Thanks goransons! I've been working long days since we get almost 18 hours of light this time of year up here... it's hard to quit when you still have daylight, plus I'm having a blast working on...
Forum: 1950 - 1958 Cruiser 05-15-2017, 06:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,116
Posted By Jakattack
So after another week I got the shell back on!! ...

So after another week I got the shell back on!!

Redid the bearings, shackle bolts and U-bolts. Then I put down some MDO plywood on the frame (MDO is an exterior grade plywood with resin soaked...
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 05-09-2017, 08:50 AM
Replies: 623
Views: 164,557
Posted By Jakattack
Ha! I should mention in my former life I was a...

Ha! I should mention in my former life I was a design/build GC in Washington and California and would build restaurants, coffee shops and more, even worked on close to 70 McDonalds... and I studied...
Forum: 1950 - 1958 Cruiser 05-09-2017, 08:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,116
Posted By Jakattack
Damn Hank! That's some serious detail!! Thanks...

Damn Hank! That's some serious detail!! Thanks for the info, I haven't gotten to the windows yet and looks like it will be part of phase two. For now I'm going to remove the ones that need the most...
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 05-09-2017, 07:58 AM
Replies: 623
Views: 164,557
Posted By Jakattack
Hey Bubba, great progress as usual I'm about...

Hey Bubba, great progress as usual I'm about ready to drop my shell on as well. When I was talking with Colin about my project, one of the things he really stressed was the importance of leveling out...
Forum: 1950 - 1958 Cruiser 05-09-2017, 12:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,116
Posted By Jakattack
Hey jjmtb! Yeah that step was from VTS, I read...

Hey jjmtb! Yeah that step was from VTS, I read the reviews and did see it mentioned that it didn't come out as far as the original step. After I got it here I found that is in fact the case....
Forum: 1950 - 1958 Cruiser 05-09-2017, 12:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,116
Posted By Jakattack
Thanks Shawn, I appreciate the kind words! It's...

Thanks Shawn, I appreciate the kind words! It's all about planning and execution!
Forum: 1950 - 1958 Cruiser 05-07-2017, 11:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,116
Posted By Jakattack
Another weekend down and even though I didn't get...

Another weekend down and even though I didn't get some of the things I wanted done, I moved to get a few other things that needed attention too.

Got the frame completed, new step welded in and...
Forum: 1950 - 1958 Cruiser 05-05-2017, 12:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,116
Posted By Jakattack
Thanks Goransons, yeah! I used the 12"x2" loaded...

Thanks Goransons, yeah! I used the 12"x2" loaded plates from dexter, you should be able to see the part number in the pictures, the only minor tweak I had to make was when reinstalling the drums......
Forum: 1950 - 1958 Cruiser 05-03-2017, 05:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,116
Posted By Jakattack
Anyone have a good recommendation for a thread...

Anyone have a good recommendation for a thread that does a good job on rehabbing the windows and all that's involved with that? I can't seem to find anything with much detail, I know it's probably...
Forum: 1950 - 1958 Cruiser 05-03-2017, 05:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,128
Posted By Jakattack
Anyone have a good resource on repairing vintage Hehr windows?

I need help finding more information on how to work on these old windows. I want to make sure I don't mess up these windows knowing how hard they are to come by.

I haven't been able to find a...
Forum: 1950 - 1958 Cruiser 05-02-2017, 12:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,116
Posted By Jakattack
Thanks Bubba! My goal is to get it road and...

Thanks Bubba! My goal is to get it road and travel worthy before the end of the month so I can take it down to California when we move. I'll finish it up when I'm down there cause up here in Alaska...
Forum: 1950 - 1958 Cruiser 04-30-2017, 11:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,116
Posted By Jakattack
Another weekend and more fun on the airstream! I...

Another weekend and more fun on the airstream! I got new break system setup, with new backing plates, then replaced the bearings and races, cleaned up the old drums and got it all installed.
...
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 04-26-2017, 08:54 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 164,557
Posted By Jakattack
Very cool! Like what you did there with shaving...

Very cool! Like what you did there with shaving the edge of the insulation to help with the belly pan installation
Forum: 1950 - 1958 Cruiser 04-25-2017, 11:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,116
Posted By Jakattack
Thanks ChuckZ!! I'll be sure to keep adding...

Thanks ChuckZ!! I'll be sure to keep adding pictures so it stays interesting [emoji12]
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Overlander 04-23-2017, 11:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,600
Posted By Jakattack
Thanks FC7039, I should explain a little...

Thanks FC7039,

I should explain a little more, I am getting this ready to take on a 5k mile drive from Alaska to Southern California, when I get to Cali I'm going to convert it to a tandem...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Overlander 04-23-2017, 09:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,600
Posted By Jakattack
Oops, how did I manage to put this post in the...

Oops, how did I manage to put this post in the wrong sub category?!
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Overlander 04-23-2017, 09:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,600
Posted By Jakattack
Need help! Replacing baking plate and drum assembly on 1954 26' Cruiser

So here are a few pictures of what I'm looking at, I want to buy the brake assembly and drum kit but am not sure if it will fit.

I pulled a 1779 bearing from the original, pictured below and...
Forum: 1950 - 1958 Cruiser 04-23-2017, 06:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,116
Posted By Jakattack
Ready for the new setup to arrive, getting metal...

Ready for the new setup to arrive, getting metal this week and the parts needed to clean up the axle setup.

Will have this ready to drop the shell on hopefully for next weekend, also need to find...
Forum: 1950 - 1958 Cruiser 04-23-2017, 06:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,116
Posted By Jakattack
Thanks for the insight Bubba, I'll be getting...

Thanks for the insight Bubba, I'll be getting some metal this week
Forum: 1950 - 1958 Cruiser 04-23-2017, 12:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,116
Posted By Jakattack
Got some more time in on the airstream, this is...

Got some more time in on the airstream, this is what I've been able to do.

Removed more of the interior panels, the lockers, and cut away the elevator bolts, removed the shell, the flooring, the...
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 04-20-2017, 12:26 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 164,557
Posted By Jakattack
Some really cool ideas in here Bubba! Thanks for...

Some really cool ideas in here Bubba! Thanks for all the info!
Forum: 1950 - 1958 Cruiser 04-20-2017, 10:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,116
Posted By Jakattack
Thanks Bubba! I'm actually pretty fortunate, I...

Thanks Bubba! I'm actually pretty fortunate, I actually have some C-channel left over from one of my jobs... what I was going to do about the inside radius is take some cardboard or heavy...
Forum: 1950 - 1958 Cruiser 04-20-2017, 12:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,116
Posted By Jakattack
Shell off restoration 1954 26' Cruiser! Let the Renovation fun begin!!

Ok so while I waited a couple of months for the snow to melt enough for me to grab the trailer, I decided to spend some time going through the forum and reading up on many of the other restorations. ...
Forum: Title, VIN & Registration 04-19-2017, 02:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,357
Posted By Jakattack
I should have described that better, I included...

I should have described that better, I included those incase they would some how have helped in identifying anymore information on the trailer

I know with most anything you buy now all the numbers...
Forum: Title, VIN & Registration 04-19-2017, 11:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,357
Posted By Jakattack
No ID tag on my 1954 26' Cruiser Californian Whale Tail, is there a way to get the SN

So I bought this airstream, and by looking at old pictures and brochures I'm able to confirm it's a 1954 26' Cruiser Californian Whale Tail.

My only problem is there's no ID tag next to the door...
Forum: General Interior Topics 04-01-2017, 11:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,559
Posted By Jakattack
Thanks for all the responses everyone, I really...

Thanks for all the responses everyone, I really do appreciate the info and the input... I have also worked in mold remediation as a GC in California were they have some pretty strict guidelines......
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 03-01-2017, 04:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,486
Posted By Jakattack
I'll send you a message, it's a process I...

I'll send you a message, it's a process I developed after studying the entire process for over 4 months from chemistry experts in the field of finishing, and master woodworkers... my personality...
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 03-01-2017, 04:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,486
Posted By Jakattack
Very informative! Thank you for the post! I've...

Very informative! Thank you for the post! I've decided to grab some test metal and a few of the products everyone has mentioned and a few that I've read about elsewhere... I'll give it a go and post...
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 02-27-2017, 02:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,486
Posted By Jakattack
Thanks GailMac!! I'll look into that!

Thanks GailMac!! I'll look into that!
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 02-27-2017, 12:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,486
Posted By Jakattack
That's good idea, I'll grab some aluminum and try...

That's good idea, I'll grab some aluminum and try it out... I've used it on wood slabs as well, and since I know how everyone likes pictures, here's one of a slab I did last year with the rotex......
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 02-27-2017, 12:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,486
Posted By Jakattack
I'd like to avoid buying another tool to carry...

I'd like to avoid buying another tool to carry around, that's what I enjoy with festool, they are durable, and versatile... I was hoping to see if anyone has compared other tools to the cyclo
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 02-27-2017, 12:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,486
Posted By Jakattack
That's what I'm saying, just curious if anyone...

That's what I'm saying, just curious if anyone has tried both cyclo and rotex side by side
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 02-26-2017, 11:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,486
Posted By Jakattack
I've used it before on an airplane wing table I...

I've used it before on an airplane wing table I once made, also have read about a guy in the FOG using it to buff his trailer... it seemed to work fine for the buffing, but that was the only...
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 02-25-2017, 11:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,486
Posted By Jakattack
Festool for Final Stage Polishing?

Hey all, so I'm gearing up to get some polishing done here in a few weeks and wanted to get some input, I own several Festool brand tools cause they're amazing, and I have among them a 6" Rotex, I...
Forum: 1950 - 1958 Cruiser 02-20-2017, 03:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 926
Posted By Jakattack
About that... the only original interior piece is...

About that... the only original interior piece is the locker on the right, this is how I purchased it

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Forum: 1950 - 1958 Cruiser 02-20-2017, 02:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 926
Posted By Jakattack
No ID on my '54 Cruiser...

Looks like the ID tag next to the door is gone and the owner I bought this from didn't have a title or more information about the trailer... I know it's a stretch, but did they stamp any numbers on...
Forum: 1950 - 1958 Cruiser 02-16-2017, 10:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,598
Posted By Jakattack
Awesome! Thanks for the insight, I'll have a look...

Awesome! Thanks for the insight, I'll have a look at the site... I feel pretty comfortable around metal and working with things I haven't done in the past, I just know that every niche has there...
Forum: General Interior Topics 02-15-2017, 01:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,559
Posted By Jakattack
I was thinking the same thing as well about the...

I was thinking the same thing as well about the organics materials as well, I didn't want to put that out there in hopes someone else would bring that up... the floor seems solid but was coming out...
Forum: General Interior Topics 02-15-2017, 01:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,559
Posted By Jakattack
What are the chances I have Mold?!?

Here's a interior picture of a trailer I'm picking up at the end of the month, my question is what are the chances I have any mold to deal with... I've dealt with mold in houses and apartments but...
Forum: 1950 - 1958 Cruiser 02-15-2017, 01:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,598
Posted By Jakattack
The old glass is missing in most the windows, I...

The old glass is missing in most the windows, I have a few of the cranks but not all... I was thinking to pull out all the windows, frame and all, to get them cleaned up in my shop then rivet them...
Forum: 1950 - 1958 Cruiser 02-14-2017, 07:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,598
Posted By Jakattack
Can these windows be saved?? 1954 26' Cruiser

Looks like I have some work to do, has anyone else dealt with something like this? One of the previous owners had this terrible idea of putting plexiglass over the windows with caulking of some sort...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-13-2017, 12:00 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,284
Posted By Jakattack
Haha, perfect! I think I'm set!

Haha, perfect! I think I'm set!
Forum: Windows, Doors, Locks & Vents 02-07-2017, 10:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,475
Posted By Jakattack
Thanks for the help, I followed it on pintrest,!

Thanks for the help, I followed it on pintrest,!
Forum: Windows, Doors, Locks & Vents 02-07-2017, 10:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,475
Posted By Jakattack
Good idea, and yeah they have the door in a door...

Good idea, and yeah they have the door in a door style
Forum: Windows, Doors, Locks & Vents 02-07-2017, 06:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,475
Posted By Jakattack
1955 Cruiser entry door help!

So here's the situation, this is clearly not the door... but the rivet pattern on the door makes me think the frame is under there. Has anyone re built one of these doors? I think this was originally...
Forum: Member Introductions 02-07-2017, 03:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,478
Posted By Jakattack
Ha, I'm not hiring... but I might need your help...

Ha, I'm not hiring... but I might need your help to remove the body from the frame :D
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