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Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-10-2015, 03:39 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 39,693
Posted By Sparky57
Thanks Steve! Been lurking, just not posting;)

Thanks Steve! Been lurking, just not posting;)
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-10-2015, 08:31 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 39,693
Posted By Sparky57
Polished! OMG, what a yucky job. Some inside...

Polished! OMG, what a yucky job.
Some inside shots too.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-10-2015, 08:18 AM
Replies: 1,108
Views: 421,902
Posted By Sparky57
I did a shell on restoration of my 57 Overlander....

I did a shell on restoration of my 57 Overlander. This is my thread, might be of use.
I didn't have space for a shell off restoration, but did a complete rebuild - frame to polishing and everything...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 04-12-2015, 07:29 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 30,824
Posted By Sparky57
I would love the shades. I'd need 14 of them! ...

I would love the shades. I'd need 14 of them!

Airstream Window Shade Oceanair
Airstream Window Shade Oceanair (https://airstreamsupply.com/airstream-window-shade-oceanair-19w-x-24l&search=ocean)
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Overlander 06-26-2014, 11:29 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 35,874
Posted By Sparky57
Shower plumbing

I ran my shower drain thru a HepVo vent into the bottom/side of the gray water tank. Sounds funny, but it works fine, the water just flows into the bottom. I ran the bathroom sink drain (from under...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 06-02-2014, 10:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,226
Posted By Sparky57
Maybe I'll dump them up on ebay! Thanks to all...

Maybe I'll dump them up on ebay! Thanks to all for the advice....

Where are these vintage swap meets? Sounds like fun....
Forum: Dollars & Cents 06-02-2014, 05:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,226
Posted By Sparky57
Wait, there's more....

Have the original gas lamp with an extra glass cover, complete, as well as the original tail light covers and rings, one side tear drop marker and the bathroom light (no cover thought)

Mark
Forum: Dollars & Cents 06-02-2014, 05:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,226
Posted By Sparky57
What is this stuff worth, if anything?

I am pretty much done my 57 Overlander rebuild and have some left over bits. Are any of them worth anything?
I have 3 Hehr vents, complete. Also have an original stove vent, some bathroom and...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-21-2014, 11:58 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 39,693
Posted By Sparky57
Yes, I am happy with them. They look nice, work...

Yes, I am happy with them. They look nice, work fairly well. They were not hard to install, but not simple either. A couple were quite sticky at first- wouldn't unlock/lock smoothly. Not sure why but...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-21-2014, 04:56 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 39,693
Posted By Sparky57
Some more....

Here are some of the bathroom door lock, new bunk lighting, the bunks, and a new addition to the family (she sleeps on the bottom bunk)!
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-21-2014, 04:53 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 39,693
Posted By Sparky57
The final push!

It's been a long time since I updated but here are some finished pictures. I had her out on the road last year and it was great. Not all things were finished but it was a good test run of all the...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Overlander 02-11-2014, 11:59 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 35,874
Posted By Sparky57
I used a combo of elevator bolts through the c...

I used a combo of elevator bolts through the c channel and self taping screws, like these. Trailer Floor Repair Screws (https://www.vintagetrailersupply.com/mobile/Product.aspx?ProductCode=VTS-387)...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Overlander 02-01-2014, 10:09 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 35,874
Posted By Sparky57
I screwed my floor down with some self-taping...

I screwed my floor down with some self-taping monster ceramic coated screws. So solid! I did put a couple bolts in, but the screws are the way to go IMO.
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Overlander 01-15-2014, 10:43 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 35,874
Posted By Sparky57
Yes- I used a very light cheaper version of the...

Yes- I used a very light cheaper version of the solid foam insulation that is commonly available (the pink and blue rigid boards). I got this stuff at HomeDepot and it made of Expanded PolyStyrene...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Overlander 01-13-2014, 12:09 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 35,874
Posted By Sparky57
Pretty good progress for 60 hours! Keep at it-...

Pretty good progress for 60 hours! Keep at it- every small bit counts. For me, momentum was everything. I tried not to get stuck too much assessing options. I broke the project into 500 or so small...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Overlander 01-11-2014, 12:01 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 35,874
Posted By Sparky57
I had alot of the same questions you have been...

I had alot of the same questions you have been posting and did the same thing you are doing (looks like a shell on full restore). I am happy with most everything I have done, insulation under the...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Overlander 01-09-2014, 07:34 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 35,874
Posted By Sparky57
Reading your posts- reminds me alot of my 57...

Reading your posts- reminds me alot of my 57 Overlander project! My thread might be of use to you. Let me know if you have any questions. Looks like you are following a similar path to my reno and...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-20-2013, 10:58 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 39,693
Posted By Sparky57
Thanks everyone! A million little jobs still to...

Thanks everyone! A million little jobs still to go, and as expected, a couple items will be done after the maiden voyage. 3 big things left to do:
Shower pan and fridge vents and floor. Lotsa late...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-19-2013, 10:29 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 39,693
Posted By Sparky57
Yes, budget is getting stretched for sure. I...

Yes, budget is getting stretched for sure. I wanted to spend 20k, I just tipped over 22 with probably $1000 to go, but that is accounting very closely for everything from gas to pick up the trailer...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-18-2013, 10:30 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 39,693
Posted By Sparky57
more finishing work....

Here are some more photos of the latest:

Upholstery is in and done. Lets just say that it cost more than I expected, but it is all nicely done.

I have been doing endless amounts of painting,...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 04-28-2013, 09:28 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 39,693
Posted By Sparky57
The vent is next...I will be building one of...

The vent is next...I will be building one of those curvy wall outcroppings to vent the gas through to a new ceiling vent.

Mark
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 04-27-2013, 11:04 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 39,693
Posted By Sparky57
Pics...

Ok- here some quick snaps.

One of the electrical feeds. They all come into one 24x20 inch space under the dinette. All lines to the appliances are 10g stranded copper - hot and a ground to each...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 04-27-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 39,693
Posted By Sparky57
Cabinets; I am building front to back....

Cabinets;

I am building front to back. Dinette is first. Dinette is U shaped with one drawer, near the door,and lift up hatch space for the rest. No back rests for the sides, but I am building a...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 04-27-2013, 04:22 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 39,693
Posted By Sparky57
Finishing the Electrical; My LED recessed...

Finishing the Electrical;

My LED recessed lights arrived from China and I installed them all, they look awesome! I have 8 lights in the kitchen 4 in the rear bed area. Also installed 2 reading...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 04-27-2013, 04:19 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 39,693
Posted By Sparky57
Ok, it has been a while since my last post. ...

Ok, it has been a while since my last post.

Here is how I painted;

I have primed and painted all with Latex low Voc paints. 1 coat Kilz Max, and 3coats of Benjamin Moore no VOC paint. Washed...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-24-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 39,693
Posted By Sparky57
How many rivets?

Ok- so the inner skins are all but back in and all the rivets, minus a couple are in place. Any guesses on how many 1/8 rivets I put back in? I have 30 still to install, only put them where needed to...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 02-23-2013, 09:41 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,506
Posted By Sparky57
Looking sweet

I did something similar using 1" box channel aluminum. I made 2 braces that ran rib to rib and a couple cross members to support the 96lb AC unit. That wasn't too hard. Getting the AC unit on the...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-02-2013, 11:00 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 39,693
Posted By Sparky57
Ok, hmmm...That wasn't possible for me. Did you...

Ok, hmmm...That wasn't possible for me. Did you take it out the front window or something? I think I'll pop rivet it...

Thanks Norm!
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-02-2013, 09:15 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 39,693
Posted By Sparky57
A game of skins

Started putting the skins back in today. Seems very final and it makes me wonder if there is anything I forgot to do:blush:

Any advice on painting the inner skins? I sanded, washed with TSP,...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-31-2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 39,693
Posted By Sparky57
Yes- I am putting a shower in too. I am putting...

Yes- I am putting a shower in too. I am putting it in the rear, curb side corner. Haven't finalized the design yet but probably 28" by 46"...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-30-2013, 11:39 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 39,693
Posted By Sparky57
insulation pics

Here is a pic of the insulation I am using. One pic is the backside, which is plastic. The other pic is it installed with the foil liner side facing outwards. I can't really find any drawbacks to...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-30-2013, 09:32 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 39,693
Posted By Sparky57
Insulation and wiring finalized

Quick update;

Completed the insulation using EPS 3/4" foam over top of Prodex. I am really happy with it and despite the cold evenings I have been able to warm the trailer up quickly using a...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 01-28-2013, 01:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,550
Posted By Sparky57
cranks

I have a 57 Overlander and I am sure mine are all original. I have 2 types. The crank on the left was stripped so I have to repair it with the nut . Those cranks are on my small windows, and the ones...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-26-2013, 09:13 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,506
Posted By Sparky57
Can't wait to see it! I am going to paint. I do...

Can't wait to see it! I am going to paint. I do like the brushed look too, but I can't see myself rebuilding the end-caps in brushed, and I wouldn't like it mixed with the walls brushed and the end...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-26-2013, 07:19 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,506
Posted By Sparky57
Nice work. Been following your blog, looks...

Nice work. Been following your blog, looks beautiful. Are you going to paint your interior, or polish?

I am doing a 57 overlander, nearing cabinet stage. So much fun!
Mark
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-15-2013, 08:23 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 39,693
Posted By Sparky57
Wink Thanks! The secret is to break big jobs into lots...

Thanks! The secret is to break big jobs into lots of little jobs and do that one at a time. And only take pictures of the things that go well :brows:
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-13-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 39,693
Posted By Sparky57
Whoops

Forgot one pic of the solar controllers. The MPPT controller is on the left, the MT-5 Unit on the right, showing 18.5v flowing from the panels into the battery bank...

Added one pic of the tire...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-13-2013, 02:32 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 39,693
Posted By Sparky57
Solar and Tank clean outs

Here are some solar panel pics and a few pics of the new Tornado flushers that are connected to the grey and black tanks. Ran the hoses through to the rear SS corner. That is one busy little corner...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-09-2013, 11:32 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 39,693
Posted By Sparky57
Thanks Norm! I love your Overlander blog... I...

Thanks Norm! I love your Overlander blog... I have 3 young daughters and am planning on bunks...any tips? I am wondering how wide is wide enough and how much height between mattress and roof is...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-09-2013, 07:48 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 39,693
Posted By Sparky57
Thanks John, thanks Kay! And it is nice to hear...

Thanks John, thanks Kay!
And it is nice to hear that it is *actually* that hard, as hard as it felt. To top it off, I was working solo. I really enjoyed the first 10 hours...then it started to get...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-09-2013, 06:27 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 39,693
Posted By Sparky57
Solar Panels- Check!

Also installed Solar panels:

2 65W Solar panels (130W total) mounted mid-line on the trailer. Used some through-hull marine fittings to bring the wires through the outer skin inside.

I bought...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-09-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 39,693
Posted By Sparky57
Belly Pan- Check!

Ok, the belly pan is in! What a horrid job. Seriously- the belly pan is the main reason I would argue for a shell-off restoration. With the shell on the belly pan is one hell of an ugly job. And my...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 01-07-2013, 07:49 PM
Replies: 971
Views: 260,538
Posted By Sparky57
I am into the design stage of my 57 Overlander...

I am into the design stage of my 57 Overlander rebuild and was wondering what you went with underneath the twin beds? Drawers or hatches or doors? I am thinking pull down hatches...but maybe drawers...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-25-2012, 09:58 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 39,693
Posted By Sparky57
Oops- pics didn't attach. Here they are ...

Oops- pics didn't attach. Here they are ...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-25-2012, 09:40 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 39,693
Posted By Sparky57
updates

Rolled the belly pan today - using 032 6061 T6 and it is stiff and has very little memory. I am planning on doing the perimeter of the belly pan- all the way around and bring the inner edge in far...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-19-2012, 07:11 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 39,693
Posted By Sparky57
Wiring

Installed the AC unit this weekend....Father in law cut the whole a bit bigger and made up some braces to support its weight, then my bro and I slid it up a ladder / ramp we made (using a pickup...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-22-2012, 06:51 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 39,693
Posted By Sparky57
One more piece of belly pan installed tonight,...

One more piece of belly pan installed tonight, and a bit more of the wiring completed as well as 2 backing plates installed behind the water filler and the hose inlet to make them a little more solid...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-21-2012, 10:23 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 39,693
Posted By Sparky57
Thanks Brad! I sold my tent trailer and booked...

Thanks Brad! I sold my tent trailer and booked camping with a couple families next July so I have a deadline and 3 kids that want a trailer so thats enough to motivate me.
I probably approach it the...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-19-2012, 05:24 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 39,693
Posted By Sparky57
Plumbing and wiring still...

Plumbing:
Spent the afternoon roughing in more plumbing and installing my new Precision Temp 550 NSP tankless HW tank! It is a new product from them, a bit cheaper than the marine version and a...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-12-2012, 08:29 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 39,693
Posted By Sparky57
Wow! Nice job on the frame. That is very similar...

Wow! Nice job on the frame. That is very similar to mine, except I don't have any holes in my cross members.

As for tanks- I actually ended up buying a poly tank because I wanted to use the...
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