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Forum: Doors & Locks 09-25-2022, 03:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 548
Posted By Caddyshack
https://www.vintagetrailersupply.com/custom-long-l...

https://www.vintagetrailersupply.com/custom-long-latch-bolt-for-l-100-lock-vts-116/

Will this somehow fit with a deadbolt?

Or would this setup take care of my problem?...
Forum: Doors & Locks 09-25-2022, 03:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 548
Posted By Caddyshack
Rick, will do. I have several parts that came...

Rick, will do. I have several parts that came with the trailer. Will corral them, make a picture and see if you can make me a good one! I would like to have authentic, but I am on a budget.
Forum: Doors & Locks 09-24-2022, 07:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 548
Posted By Caddyshack
Question Deadbolt replacement for Bargman?

I am restoring a 1967 Caravel. Looking for a less expensive than the original Airstream door lock that seem to be $400 plus. Is there a deadbolt or some safe door lock that I can use. I am ok not...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-13-2022, 03:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,018
Posted By Caddyshack
Wow! It has been ten years since on the Forum....

Wow! It has been ten years since on the Forum. OUr Caravel has been sitting since. I just replaced the dry rot tires. Checking the wheel bearings, hook up some lights and bring her from our downtown...
Forum: Doors & Locks 06-14-2021, 07:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 839
Posted By Caddyshack
David, I am buying one and see if it fits. They...

David, I am buying one and see if it fits. They have both a deadbolt as well a lockset. I really like the Kwikset with Smart Key.
Forum: Doors & Locks 06-12-2021, 06:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 839
Posted By Caddyshack
David, My Caravel is at our secondary home and...

David, My Caravel is at our secondary home and don't know lock dimensions. But here is a 5-inch backset (overall) I wonder if this would be close to our Airstream lock.
...
Forum: Doors & Locks 06-11-2021, 05:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 839
Posted By Caddyshack
David, I am thinking about fabrication like you...

David, I am thinking about fabrication like you did. This may be my best bet. Thank you for responding. I will take a look at my door. It needs to be very solid. If my door is extra secure since it...
Forum: Doors & Locks 06-10-2021, 03:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 839
Posted By Caddyshack
Thank you for your help. I don't have any lock on...

Thank you for your help. I don't have any lock on my Caravel. I may have to do some surgery on the door and see IF I can make something. I can work with metal fabrication, but am hoping there could...
Forum: Doors & Locks 06-09-2021, 12:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 839
Posted By Caddyshack
Question Door lock for 1967 Caravel?

Have some old posts regarding Bargman L100, but nothing recent. I have a fair condition Caravel with just an opening for the door lock.

What will fit it? Does not have to be authentic.
...
Forum: 1966-68 Caravel 07-05-2019, 07:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,651
Posted By Caddyshack
Thank you, I will reach out to Montanablue and...

Thank you, I will reach out to Montanablue and Vintage.
Forum: 1966-68 Caravel 07-04-2019, 05:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,651
Posted By Caddyshack
Main door lock replacement? DIY? 1967 Caravel

I have a 1967 Caravel inherited. The door lock is missing. I am good with mechanicals and fabrication. I saw a replacement door lock for $850. I am not that much of a purist!

What would be the...
Forum: Windows, Doors, Locks & Vents 04-06-2014, 07:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,459
Posted By Caddyshack
Replace Bargman L 100/L200 with Fiamma, or other?

I have a 1967 Caravel with a bad door lock. I like the vintage look, but the Bargman lock has failed and I want to upgrade to something better.

I can do some fabrication if needed though I would...
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-07-2012, 04:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,018
Posted By Caddyshack
Bringing her into our warehouse home. Had to turn...

Bringing her into our warehouse home. Had to turn around inside to back her into her new birth. She is now snugged up and ready for restoration.
Forum: Doors & Locks 11-07-2012, 04:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,512
Posted By Caddyshack
'69 Caravel door lock slop

The knob on our 69 Caravel has a lot of slop in it. It will work, but it takes a lot of trial and error to get it to work. I am new here and restoring this AS.

Pulling out on the knob, it will...
Forum: Airstream Registry Discussions 11-04-2012, 05:04 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,673
Posted By Caddyshack
1969 Airstream Caravel

1969 Airstream Caravel (2012-11-04 06:04:04)
Forum: Member Introductions 11-04-2012, 04:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,517
Posted By Caddyshack
Have moved over to the Restoration area. ...

Have moved over to the Restoration area.

https://www.airforums.com/forums/f44/restoring-our-caravel-land-yacht-lots-of-pictures-98166.html
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-04-2012, 03:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,018
Posted By Caddyshack
We managed to haul our Caravel out of the woods...

We managed to haul our Caravel out of the woods here are some photos of the saga. We will be forever grateful to a neighbor, Kim and his friend Mike. If it wasn't for them, we would not have gotten...
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-03-2012, 05:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,018
Posted By Caddyshack
Thanks for all the replies! Will sort out the...

Thanks for all the replies! Will sort out the axle question once we get it going. Don't see pulling it down rough roads, so we may be ok.

I want to keep it original because that is the way I like...
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-02-2012, 05:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,018
Posted By Caddyshack
Very interesting redo on the interior. I will...

Very interesting redo on the interior. I will probably stay with the original as much as possible. But you have incorporated some very interesting ideas. I like the velcro on the cabinet doors under...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 11-02-2012, 04:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,041
Posted By Caddyshack
Mbuti? African pigmy? Interesting name.

Mbuti? African pigmy? Interesting name.
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-01-2012, 06:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,018
Posted By Caddyshack
A few more pictures.

A few more pictures.
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-01-2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,018
Posted By Caddyshack
Restoring our Caravel Land Yacht - lots of pictures

Believe this to be a 1969 Caravel. Going to bring her home this weekend. Here are some pictures.

There is a serial number on an oval plate that reads 0050006. I can't quite read the number on the...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-31-2012, 02:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,192
Posted By Caddyshack
Any recomendations on tires? I think I need...

Any recomendations on tires? I think I need 700x15 ten ply trailer tires??

Would also appreciate any advice about a good brand of tire and where to buy them? I usually go to Costco for tires, but...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-31-2012, 02:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,192
Posted By Caddyshack
Need to rescue a 1969 Caravel. Advice on moving her?

Excited about being part of this group. The AS :lol: Caravel that we have belonged to my father who owned it for about 20 years prior to his passing in 2003.

About six years ago I loaned it to a...
Forum: Member Introductions 10-31-2012, 02:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,517
Posted By Caddyshack
WOW! Excited about being part of this group. The...

WOW! Excited about being part of this group. The AS :lol: Caravel that we have belonged to my father who owned it for about 20 years prior to his passing in 2003.

About six years ago I loaned it...
Forum: Member Introductions 10-30-2012, 04:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,517
Posted By Caddyshack
Thank you for the information and the warm...

Thank you for the information and the warm welcome. Looks like you have a good group of people! Looking forward to getting to know you all better.

Bill
Forum: Member Introductions 10-29-2012, 07:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,517
Posted By Caddyshack
New member in Atlanta

First post here. I live with my wife I Atlanta. We are retired real estate investors, managing our own properties.

We have just inherited this Airstream (Bambi?). She has been sitting for six...
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