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Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 05-21-2023, 05:38 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
Jacked the tank up into position. In our 1/2...

Jacked the tank up into position. In our 1/2 foam board in place first. Then slid the aluminum skinned plywood into place. It went a little better than expected.

I made a rack system for...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 05-17-2023, 02:36 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
Ready to lift it into position431959431960

Ready to lift it into position431959431960
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 05-13-2023, 01:16 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
The Jack stands are imperative. Gives me room...

The Jack stands are imperative. Gives me room needed to have the creeper also.

Any idea if these wires are in the right spot?431722
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 05-08-2023, 06:44 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
Got above the fresh water belly aluminum and...

Got above the fresh water belly aluminum and found a mess. Not surprised.

One of the 41 pevious owners decided radiator house would make swell file tube. Not so much. But although it is...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 04-26-2023, 11:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,889
Posted By biggoofball
I knew it was an old thread, worth a shot to...

I knew it was an old thread, worth a shot to ask. Cheers!
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 04-26-2023, 09:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,889
Posted By biggoofball
I'd gladly pay you handsomely for one of those...

I'd gladly pay you handsomely for one of those aluminum floors
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 04-25-2023, 05:41 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
Got home Saturday from awning install ... what...

Got home Saturday from awning install ... what should we do? Go camping or remove belly pan?

Front section out. There really might be something wrong with me. 430727430728
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 04-25-2023, 05:39 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
Went to Silver Moose Restorations to have my...

Went to Silver Moose Restorations to have my awnings installed. Gee wiz Jim and his crew are good guys. They did a great job with the install as well.

No e did not get chairs. Jim just stated...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 10-29-2022, 02:59 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
Is all working really well. Our on Harvest Host...

Is all working really well. Our on Harvest Host close to home. Petty happy424721
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 10-16-2022, 10:09 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
It's pretty easy once you take some time to...

It's pretty easy once you take some time to study.

We are planning a long trip where boondocking will be required. Due to some medical issues we need to make sure we have 110V as much as...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 10-15-2022, 11:56 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
All buttoned up. Now to make the...

All buttoned up.

Now to make the cover/kickplate424102
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 10-15-2022, 11:05 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
I had a bit of an ordeal getting a working...

I had a bit of an ordeal getting a working Victron. First one was 230V. Second was delivered by the Sampsonite gorilla. Third had a manufacturing defect. Finally, the fourth is installed. First...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 09-17-2022, 03:21 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
First camping trip out, the Renogy failed. ...

First camping trip out, the Renogy failed.

So here we go again. I removed every thing to start from scratch. I bought Victron equipment.
I'm still going to mount it all in front and...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 08-01-2022, 10:22 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
Sorry guys, I just saw this. My converter...

Sorry guys, I just saw this.

My converter looked like yours, yooper. So when I added the progressive dynamics PD4135 all I did was run a 12v hot up to it and then each circuit back down to the...
Forum: Shocks 04-07-2022, 04:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,052
Posted By biggoofball
I did end up with axles. Found a local shop who...

I did end up with axles. Found a local shop who was amazing.
Kensington Trailer and Welding
Kensington, CT
Very thorough and quality work.

Before and after
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Forum: Shocks 01-26-2022, 10:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,052
Posted By biggoofball
Hi David! Were these 32° down axles for your...

Hi David!

Were these 32° down axles for your '75? I'm getting axles and wonder what shocks you bought. I will need new ones for my '73.
Forum: Axles 01-25-2022, 10:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,360
Posted By biggoofball
To the OP I would ask if Colin gently pushed you...

To the OP I would ask if Colin gently pushed you to a 33 down? He was pretty confident that would be better.

I have been speaking to him or Barb off and on (off lately), but when I did chat with...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 09-24-2021, 06:59 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
I just got off the phone with Colin Hyde. Picked...

I just got off the phone with Colin Hyde. Picked axles. Will schedule install as soon as he receives them. What a pleasurable guy to work with. Barbara is a sweet heart too [emoji846]
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 09-22-2021, 07:56 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
Some utility photos404624404625404626404627

Some utility photos404624404625404626404627
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 09-18-2021, 03:00 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
Back at it after our trip. Heading out again in...

Back at it after our trip. Heading out again in a few weeks. Needed to fix a couple leaks and put the sink in. 404289404290404291404292
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 07-12-2021, 06:39 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
Found the gas leak. Had to get a new solenoid...

Found the gas leak. Had to get a new solenoid valve for the hot water heater. 399320399321399322399323
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 07-10-2021, 05:04 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
Aahhhhhh ...... relaxation .... and making a list...

Aahhhhhh ...... relaxation .... and making a list of things that don't work. [emoji53][emoji28]399256
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 07-09-2021, 12:57 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
Very true about friendly!! I miss all my...

Very true about friendly!! I miss all my Airstream NewEngland Unit friends. I'll get with them soon enough.

Nice trailer!! I love the big ones. (some might find a joke there...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 07-08-2021, 04:06 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
A nice couple pulled up next to us in a rest...

A nice couple pulled up next to us in a rest stop399079
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 07-07-2021, 10:40 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
[emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787] I don't...

[emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787]

I don't fit either!!
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 07-06-2021, 05:01 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
Shower curtain done, now we can go.398872398873

Shower curtain done, now we can go.398872398873
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 07-04-2021, 03:28 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
I am more goofy than you know. Except for...

I am more goofy than you know.

Except for some almond chalk, an exterior or water proof LED light, I'm done for the trip. The sink will go in before the next trip.
Glamor...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 07-03-2021, 04:02 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
I have a dear friend who does upolstery. He was...

I have a dear friend who does upolstery. He was able to restuff the old Argosy dinette cushoins that I installed in place of the front gaucho. The bath is shaking up. I'll cut the sink hole in...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 07-03-2021, 12:48 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
Glad I have my Easy up398679398680398681

Glad I have my Easy up398679398680398681
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 07-03-2021, 08:04 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
Reinforcements were a success!! As suspected a...

Reinforcements were a success!! As suspected a bad ground. All e really did was talk it out. Sometimes you need to do that in person. Thanks for all your help David and Jim. The camping trip...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 07-02-2021, 01:21 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
As I said, calling reinforcements, but I did that...

As I said, calling reinforcements, but I did that and it fried the breakaway. Melted it up. Happened fast. Didn't even burn a fuse. I was able to tank it off the wire it was on.

While I...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 06-29-2021, 07:57 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
The black and white are now puzzling me. There...

The black and white are now puzzling me. There is resistance between them. about 3ohms.

I'm sure this is how I found them but I feel the need to connect the yellow to black and white to...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 06-28-2021, 10:12 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
hmmm ... I never questioned the black and...

hmmm ...

I never questioned the black and white being together since it was that way when I got to it last fall. But now I am.
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 06-27-2021, 09:23 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
I think the link not working because I'm using...

I think the link not working because I'm using the phone app.

Thank you both. All that makes sense. As I sit here between the dinette seats, I contimplaite re re wiring. Every connection is...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 06-25-2021, 06:00 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
This link not working and I could use the help. ...

This link not working and I could use the help. Putting the old break away in didn't fix it. A new one might but I'm ascared now. [emoji856][emoji849][emoji23]
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 06-25-2021, 07:01 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
Thanks, I'll take any lesson I can get. ...

Thanks, I'll take any lesson I can get. [emoji6]

My breakaway was the original one as far as I can tell. I couldn't pull that pin out at all. It has some resistance, about an ohm, so I assume...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 06-24-2021, 08:28 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
Had to hook up new tv to check height, etc. Went...

Had to hook up new tv to check height, etc. Went for a ride around the block. Lights, check. Brakes, not so much. Got the multi meter it and began checking things. I rewired the entire tv...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 06-24-2021, 10:31 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
Thx. Might not be complete in time for the trip...

Thx. Might not be complete in time for the trip I have planned but will be usable.

Funny story. I took I drive with my wife up into Massachusetts to get some random interior parts a woman had in...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 06-20-2021, 05:55 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
Yep, access from the rear "trunk". I hope there...

Yep, access from the rear "trunk". I hope there will be a cabinet door in the bathroom, but my skills might make that impossible.

I took today to clean the exterior and remount the rear moulding....
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 06-19-2021, 01:30 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
View from top 397757397758

View from top
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Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 06-19-2021, 01:29 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
All rough in done. Placed toilet just to see it...

All rough in done. Placed toilet just to see it in it's home. Last photo a view from the open trunk. I get to see incoming pressure and camper pressure.

Next up building cabinet and shower...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 06-18-2021, 07:11 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
Forgot the sexy photo397668

Forgot the sexy photo397668
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 06-18-2021, 07:11 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
New tongue jack and some new to me 40lb aluminum...

New tongue jack and some new to me 40lb aluminum tanks. Sexy!!
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 06-13-2021, 02:19 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
Floor done. Most rough in done. Shower pan...

Floor done. Most rough in done. Shower pan mounted. 397359397360
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 06-12-2021, 02:50 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
No P trap. It's one of those sanitary water...

No P trap. It's one of those sanitary water valves.

Sierra is a 2010. I had an 08 Yukon that towed this trailer well, so I'm confident.

Installed the water heater.

Almost done with...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 06-04-2021, 03:33 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
I forgot to mention that my goucho to dinette...

I forgot to mention that my goucho to dinette swap is done!! Wife and I are happy with the transformation. Only thing left is to change the foam. A very good friend is going to take care of that...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 06-04-2021, 03:26 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
Winter was a wash for getting anything done. ...

Winter was a wash for getting anything done. But we scheduled a camping trip so I have a hard stop [emoji16]

Laid out the waste plumbing. Put the drain and vent fitting in the gray tank. ...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 10-27-2020, 11:01 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
Minor progress. Valves installed and exit...

Minor progress. Valves installed and exit plumbing done.
That enabled me to put the belly pan back on.

Dropped her back on the tires and repositioned in the driver way to facilitate travel...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 10-12-2020, 05:36 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
Yup. Beefy

Yup. Beefy
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 10-11-2020, 09:08 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,798
Posted By biggoofball
1/4 inch polypropylene

1/4 inch polypropylene
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