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Forum: 1974 - 1979 Ambassador 08-22-2016, 08:19 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,073
Posted By bedfords
The AS segment is what remains of the first...

The AS segment is what remains of the first trailer. It was to far gone in the front and back structurally there was no hope. So I cut off the ends, built walls with a door. Instant retro shed. We...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Ambassador 08-21-2016, 07:37 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,073
Posted By bedfords
AS Shed for Sale

Long Long time since the last post.
We are moving anyone interested in a early cool AS storage shed?
It could be an office.
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 05-07-2016, 09:25 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 508
Posted By bedfords
1975 Airstream Ambassador 29 - Colorado

Title: 1975 Airstream Ambassador 29 - Colorado
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE
Preferred floor plan (middle bathroom with back bedroom) no walking...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 03-13-2016, 10:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 522
Posted By bedfords
Exterior Refrigerator Vent Cover

Title: Add New - Airstream Trailer Classifieds - Airstream Trailers For Sale
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

I have an exterior refrigerator vent cover off a 1975 AS. Its in...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 03-13-2016, 10:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 423
Posted By bedfords
Interior refrigerator exhaust/flue scoop

Title: Add New - Airstream Trailer Classifieds - Airstream Trailers For Sale
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

I have a refrigerator scoop from a 1975 AS. Pay me what you...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 03-13-2016, 09:58 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 485
Posted By bedfords
Folding Front Side Table

Title: Add New - Airstream Trailer Classifieds - Airstream Trailers For Sale
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

Folding Front Side Table out of an 1975 AS.
You can contact...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Ambassador 11-19-2013, 02:55 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,073
Posted By bedfords
Celebrating the 1st trip

Man it has been way way to long sense the last post. Short story don't let a perfections decide when a project is done enough. But good news is I bite the bullet and my son and I spent the weekend...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Ambassador 04-12-2011, 01:00 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,073
Posted By bedfords
Interior Paint and New Flooring!!

Its been to long. The weather is warming and I found a trailer setting beside the house:blush:. It was a long winter consumed with everything but AS. To get things started in the right direction we...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 09-23-2010, 03:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,162
Posted By bedfords
Ganglin- Sound just like the one I have. It...

Ganglin- Sound just like the one I have. It actually is to close for comfort, I got a shiver just reading your description. Must be the year?

Good luck I hope you guys find it a good home.
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 09-23-2010, 01:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,571
Posted By bedfords
How is your Septic Tanks Supported?

Refer to the first entry.
A couple pics of what I have. I'm not going to quit my day job but I think if you know what your looking at you can figure it out.
The first pick is of the drop that is...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 09-22-2010, 09:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,571
Posted By bedfords
How are your Septic Tanks Supported?

Help
Does anyone know of or have center supports running perpendicular to the removable angle supports that hold up the black and graw water tanks. I will have to post pics later. To try and further...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Ambassador 09-22-2010, 09:38 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,073
Posted By bedfords
Question on Waste tank supports

Help
Does anyone know of or have center supports running perpendicular to the removable angle supports that hold up the tanks. I will have to post pics later. To try and further explain there are...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Ambassador 07-27-2010, 01:05 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,073
Posted By bedfords
Long Overdue cont.

The oven/range fan and exterior cover has been cleaned, polished, and steel parts painted. Plumbing vents polished. The Interior has been insulated. End caps reinstalled. Partial interior skin...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Ambassador 07-27-2010, 12:54 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,073
Posted By bedfords
Overdue Update

Replaced back end center panel due to corrosion. Replaced all running lights with LEDs, Removed tail lights, cleaned, sanded, painted, polished. Removed and painted letters.

Last pic is of VV...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Ambassador 07-27-2010, 12:35 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,073
Posted By bedfords
Long over due Update

Renovations have moved along. June I had the house to myself, allowing for great strides. How to summarize the last 6 months. Patched all holes, rebuilt all Vista Views high and low.
Forum: 1970 - 1978 Globetrotter 03-26-2010, 09:57 AM
Replies: 1,027
Views: 371,697
Posted By bedfords
Back to the Prodex. I emailed asking if I could...

Back to the Prodex. I emailed asking if I could pickup. Zep was right: A big No Go! I guess shipping charges apply.
Forum: General Interior Topics 03-23-2010, 07:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,454
Posted By bedfords
Pics of Free end Caps

Here are the front and back end caps
Forum: General Interior Topics 03-10-2010, 09:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,454
Posted By bedfords
Free Interior End Taps

I have front and back end caps out of a 1972 Overlander available to anyone who wants them. Both are ABS. Typical cracks that can be repaired. Let me know in the next two weeks. Will not ship.
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 01-21-2010, 07:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,486
Posted By bedfords
Items of Repair

MWells does your Lights and Bath look like these? Maybe a little cleaner.
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 01-20-2010, 08:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,486
Posted By bedfords
I may have some parts you could use. Lights,...

I may have some parts you could use. Lights, bath
Let me know
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-20-2010, 07:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,854
Posted By bedfords
Check for floor rot around the exterior walls and...

Check for floor rot around the exterior walls and bathroom/kitchen area. Look for owner applied caulk-or other signs of leaks. Check for Olympic rivets on the outside. Verify all systems work...
Forum: Vintage Kin 01-20-2010, 07:46 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 15,538
Posted By bedfords
A word from the wise(I learned the hard way)...

A word from the wise(I learned the hard way) evict the rats before pulling home.

There are many things that need to be checked before starting the 5 hour trip home and the good people around...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Ambassador 01-19-2010, 03:15 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,073
Posted By bedfords
Windows/Vistiviews

Sunday I took advantage of the warm weather: caulked two windows (curbside bedroom and back) and prepped the street side bedroom window.

The PO replaced the street side vistaviews at some point...
Forum: 1970 - 1978 Globetrotter 01-04-2010, 12:34 PM
Replies: 1,027
Views: 371,697
Posted By bedfords
I know we talked about a while back but what...

I know we talked about a while back but what insulation are you going with in the walls?
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Ambassador 12-22-2009, 03:31 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,073
Posted By bedfords
Skin Patches

To patch the corrosion holes and the holes left after removing the antenna I fab'ed the patches by drawing them in CAD and printing full scale then double sided taping them to the material. I rough...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Ambassador 12-22-2009, 03:20 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,073
Posted By bedfords
Design Thoughts

Now that the trailer is clean and smelling ok I can risk getting interior finishes input from the boss. Until now I was afraid she would come out take one look, a good whiff and the show would be...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Ambassador 12-22-2009, 02:55 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,073
Posted By bedfords
Corrosion Repair

As you can see by the end I was painting everything that was off colored. Sometime I loose my reference. You could say I am a little scared not to address every item now. The second picture you...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Ambassador 12-22-2009, 02:47 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,073
Posted By bedfords
Corrosion Damage

If you look back at post #70 there is a pic showing the damage left by the mice in the pic there is also a white area in the insulation. AL Corrosion dust. The full extent of the damage was apparent...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Ambassador 12-22-2009, 02:14 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,073
Posted By bedfords
Frame Work

I didn't get pictures posted of insulating the frame and the replacement of the steel sheet metal in the back. A little explanation on my approach to repairing the back-end. I used two aluminum...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Ambassador 12-22-2009, 11:12 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,073
Posted By bedfords
Interior Progress

I will attempt to bring things up to date on my progress. In preparation for removal of interior skins I numbered each sheet with a simple numbering system that make sense to me. All pieces on the...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-20-2009, 02:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,734
Posted By bedfords
Welcome to the forums As you face the...

Welcome to the forums

As you face the challenge ahead keep telling yourself it is worth it and take little bites. It can get overwhelming just reading through some of the post here. Take it...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Ambassador 10-14-2009, 01:16 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,073
Posted By bedfords
More Updating

With frame painted it was time to replace the back floor. As see in earlier post there was floor separation that lead to rout. The new 3/4" ply sheet was cut and maneuvered in place. I in listed...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Ambassador 10-14-2009, 12:48 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,073
Posted By bedfords
2 month Update

I haven't updated in almost 2 months now and what to bring every thing up to current statues. I have completed the prepping and painting of the frame minus the front tongue. I used "One Step Rust...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Ambassador 08-25-2009, 07:02 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,073
Posted By bedfords
Silicon

A little update on current going ons. The back sub floor section is in place. It took the kids and a neighbor kid to get it started. The good side of having it out through the frame restoration...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Ambassador 08-24-2009, 01:13 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,073
Posted By bedfords
Why Reno and What it means

To clarify the "Reno" in Extreme Reno Starts Now is for Renovation not Reno, NV. I see the confusion. The famous last words "what I meant to do was" copy ABS's Extreme Home Makeover Edition show. The...
Forum: Tires 08-19-2009, 12:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,378
Posted By bedfords
Shari Great job on yours. Look at the shine...

Shari

Great job on yours. Look at the shine on the tanks. I can only hope:rolleyes:
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Ambassador 08-19-2009, 12:39 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,073
Posted By bedfords
Frame Repair is Done

For the past few weeks I have been sneaking out and working on the frame every change I got. I am proud to say I am finished. Time will tell but I thing all is good. It is good to check something...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 08-07-2009, 12:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,248
Posted By bedfords
Do I read that you have the trailer supported on...

Do I read that you have the trailer supported on two jacks and the at the front with the leveling post? If that is the case I would add a few more supports to help keep the floor flat. I have dealt...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Ambassador 08-07-2009, 07:52 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,073
Posted By bedfords
Work update-This past weekend was spent prepping...

Work update-This past weekend was spent prepping the rust areas for replacement. I painted areas that would be covered by reinforcement members and ground to ensure good welding surfaces. Monday I...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Ambassador 07-31-2009, 02:40 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,073
Posted By bedfords
Zeppelinium as always you are welcome anytime. ...

Zeppelinium as always you are welcome anytime. The dog is all bark, if you bring a bone he will love you forever.

As far as to spray or not to spray. I am planing on both. There are some...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Ambassador 07-30-2009, 10:08 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,073
Posted By bedfords
Wabbiteer -Thanks for the advice. I am facing an...

Wabbiteer -Thanks for the advice. I am facing an overwhelming task of getting the frame paint ready. 29' is a lot of surfaces. Did you spray or brush the POR-15? The rocks are too bad. I get a...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Ambassador 07-30-2009, 07:55 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,073
Posted By bedfords
Much work little progress

The month of July has seen me spend many hours on my back grinding and cutting the frame. Every time I look it, the frame, over I see another area that needs to be replace. I have replaced the...
Forum: Photography 07-15-2009, 08:42 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,056
Posted By bedfords
Significant flags

My humble add to honor the many how have given so much.
The first is taken at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in N.M.
The second is the Oklahoma state flag that is hung at the Oklahoma City bombing...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Ambassador 06-23-2009, 07:50 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,073
Posted By bedfords
The back

And now a couple of pics of rebuilding the back end. Notice corrosion of the base c-channel and the new AL angle. See added outrigger at back.
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Ambassador 06-23-2009, 07:41 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,073
Posted By bedfords
Pics of Progress

Had a chance to snap some pics last night. I'll start with outriggers adds and replacement. Some I salvaged from another trailer (the black ones). Some are new fab'd for me by a true craftsman. And...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Ambassador 06-22-2009, 03:10 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,073
Posted By bedfords
Sandblaster

Father's Day was good the kids got me a sandblaster and a spray gun all for the frame prep and painting.

Sunday was spent removing the steel piece down low in the back that attach's to the...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Ambassador 06-12-2009, 07:21 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,073
Posted By bedfords
Zep, your welcome any time. You wouldn't have a...

Zep, your welcome any time. You wouldn't have a sand blaster by chance? I am starting the prep work for spraying on POR-15. The dirt and rust are bad in some hard to reach areas. Hope I'm around...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Ambassador 06-11-2009, 01:49 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,073
Posted By bedfords
Smiling Trailer

Over the last few weekends I have been removing and adding outriggers. As you looked down the trailer from the inside, the trailer was actually frowning.
With the edge of the floor lifted...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Ambassador 02-23-2009, 10:24 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,073
Posted By bedfords
A Sketch of an Outrigger

I finally had a few seconds with the obsession Sunday. I managed to loosen the axles (there was some of belly pan stuck between the frame and the axle). I also made my first pass at leveling the...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Ambassador 02-18-2009, 07:38 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,073
Posted By bedfords
Side view of a Battery Cabinet

This is a pic of a standard Battery compartment that has been removed.
Jfuller678 I hope this is what you are looking for.
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