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Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-30-2009, 12:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,155
Posted By zacfrd
anyone know how the whell wells are attached to...

anyone know how the whell wells are attached to the shell?
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-13-2009, 12:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,155
Posted By zacfrd
Well its going good. Started to brace the shell.

Well its going good. Started to brace the shell.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-09-2009, 11:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,155
Posted By zacfrd
What size plywood should be used to replace? I...

What size plywood should be used to replace? I have the c chanel so I think that factory size is what I need?
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-08-2009, 12:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,155
Posted By zacfrd
Anyone have any good ideas for bracing the shell...

Anyone have any good ideas for bracing the shell over winter when I get it off?
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-07-2009, 12:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,155
Posted By zacfrd
'78 31 foot shell off restoration first time

Well I am about ready to lift shell off. My plan is to brace shell with 2x6 with wise with 2 6x6 length wise under those which is what the shell will rest on untill i am ready to put back on. I am...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-30-2009, 09:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 930
Posted By zacfrd
'77 31ft Excella floor replacment

I am pulling the shell off of my 31 ft excella. I notice that the wood floor goes into some alumunum channel not right on the out riggers. How do I go about getting the new floor in? I am pulling the...
Forum: 1977 Excella 500 09-20-2009, 05:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 22,893
Posted By zacfrd
well she is gutted everything but the bathroom. I...

well she is gutted everything but the bathroom. I have alot of work to do but I am commited now. There are some bad outriggers for sure. Raining her and notice leaking around windows. Floor isnt to...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-17-2009, 10:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,363
Posted By zacfrd
Ok I have removed the interior and the floor...

Ok I have removed the interior and the floor dosn't look too bad. There are only bad spots in 2 small areas. 1 is the bathroom and the other is in the front of trailer. My plan is to cut those out...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-16-2009, 01:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,363
Posted By zacfrd
I want to remove floor to get to frame and look...

I want to remove floor to get to frame and look it over. Should I do that from under the trailer?
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-15-2009, 12:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,363
Posted By zacfrd
Floor replacment

I have a 77 excella 31 foot and want to replace the floor. First question I have is can I remove the floor without removing the shell. second is how should I go about this task and what should I use...
Forum: 1977 Excella 500 09-15-2009, 10:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 22,893
Posted By zacfrd
Has anyone done floor repair and frame repair...

Has anyone done floor repair and frame repair without removing the shell? also looking for some good interior ideas.
Forum: 1977 Excella 500 09-14-2009, 10:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 22,893
Posted By zacfrd
Well I gutted fron half of airstream. I guess I...

Well I gutted fron half of airstream. I guess I am commited now. I am going to take it to have frame looked at after gutting rear half.
Forum: 1977 Excella 500 09-11-2009, 11:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 22,893
Posted By zacfrd
Here is a pic of under my air stream The tank...

Here is a pic of under my air stream The tank pans are shot and its rusty. I can't see any cracks in frame and it looks straight to me?? I would like to get it cleaned up and look over it all. I also...
Forum: 1977 Excella 500 09-11-2009, 11:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 22,893
Posted By zacfrd
I think we should have local repair parties...

I think we should have local repair parties seeing as there is so much knowlage out there on repairs. I think it would be fun. I am new to these and have decided to keep mine and repair anything I...
Forum: 1977 Excella 500 09-10-2009, 12:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 22,893
Posted By zacfrd
Ok Is it best to get to the frame from the inside...

Ok Is it best to get to the frame from the inside or under the trailer? I am going to just rip it apart and take a look.
Forum: 1977 Excella 500 09-10-2009, 12:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 22,893
Posted By zacfrd
Thats what I am trying to find out. Could this be...

Thats what I am trying to find out. Could this be caused by frame sag because its only on one side of my trailer?? I am trying to find out if I have frame sag or seperation.
Forum: 1977 Excella 500 09-10-2009, 11:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 22,893
Posted By zacfrd
I would like to go some distance. I dont know how...

I would like to go some distance. I dont know how bad the frame sag is whats bad? here are some pics
Forum: 1977 Excella 500 09-10-2009, 10:02 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 22,893
Posted By zacfrd
also for a 77 31 foot what size axels do I need?...

also for a 77 31 foot what size axels do I need? Where should I get them.
Forum: 1977 Excella 500 09-10-2009, 09:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 22,893
Posted By zacfrd
my trailer is a 77 is this frame repair the same...

my trailer is a 77 is this frame repair the same on that?
Forum: 1977 Excella 500 09-09-2009, 07:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 22,893
Posted By zacfrd
ok I am going to keep it and repair. I need some...

ok I am going to keep it and repair. I need some instruction please. are there any pics out there of fixing the frame and installing axels. also where can I buy new interior. Does airstream sell any...
Forum: 1977 Excella 500 09-08-2009, 10:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 22,893
Posted By zacfrd
31 foot Excella 500 problems

I have have just bought a 31 foot airstream excella 500 for 4000. Then Found out I need new axels and the rear frame is saging. I am not sure if I want to repair all this. First how hard is it to fix...
Forum: Member Introductions 09-05-2009, 09:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,128
Posted By zacfrd
How do you know if its separating?

How do you know if its separating?
Forum: Member Introductions 09-04-2009, 11:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,128
Posted By zacfrd
Whats a good axle to buy and what weight would i...

Whats a good axle to buy and what weight would i need for the 31ft. Can I order one setup online?
Forum: Member Introductions 09-03-2009, 12:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,128
Posted By zacfrd
1977 Airstream Excella 500...31ft

just bought my first airstream. Is this a good model. any tips? I just replaced all faucets and got everything working. I need to get brakes and maybe axels. I am afraid with being so old to go on...
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