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Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-21-2019, 04:20 PM
Replies: 475
Views: 97,463
Posted By TennTex
Those hinges...

Two things that helped me finish my windows, after nearly ruining the hinge on the first one:

Thoroughly clean each hinge, then wipe silicone spray on the interfacing surfaces with a rag. Wiping...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-03-2019, 01:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,971
Posted By TennTex
On my Overlander of that year, the side panels...

On my Overlander of that year, the side panels extended well below the C-channel to wrap under the outriggers to the horizontal point of the belly pan; by your shell-off pictures it is clear yours is...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 04-29-2018, 09:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,787
Posted By TennTex
I am using this old thread as I think I have...

I am using this old thread as I think I have found an answer to my hub cap fit dilemma, and I hope it may help the others who posted.

I tried using the original wheel covers and lost one before I...
Forum: General Interior Topics 03-01-2018, 09:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 986
Posted By TennTex
I suspect you are referring to the two-piece...

I suspect you are referring to the two-piece plastic trim that has one part that snaps over, as opposed to into, the riveted piece. I think this type was only used for 2 or 3 years. I spent a lot...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-11-2018, 06:48 PM
Replies: 475
Views: 97,463
Posted By TennTex
The rear crossmember (inverted U channel with the...

The rear crossmember (inverted U channel with the bolts through it) looks like it may be solid and only needs a little tlc. The flimsy aluminum sheet above it is the reason all of us have/had rotten...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-10-2018, 07:36 PM
Replies: 475
Views: 97,463
Posted By TennTex
Thanks, Colorado David, for orienting me...

Thanks, Colorado David, for orienting me correctly on that photo. That clearly is the original splice board or cleat for the adjoining sheets.

I like your idea of tying in the bolts with the hold...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-10-2018, 05:51 PM
Replies: 475
Views: 97,463
Posted By TennTex
I looked for a pic that might show this better,...

I looked for a pic that might show this better, but no luck. The way I sealed off the back end of my trailer involved adding a skin extension down to the belly pan level (another discussion...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-10-2018, 03:41 PM
Replies: 475
Views: 97,463
Posted By TennTex
FWIW: My floor is 3/4. I also slid my...

FWIW: My floor is 3/4.

I also slid my full rear subfloor sheet in from the back (with persuasion). A little extra space for accomplishing this came from the floppiness of the street side with...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 02-04-2018, 02:17 PM
Replies: 620
Views: 167,651
Posted By TennTex
Was thinking maybe there was supposed to be a...

Was thinking maybe there was supposed to be a strip of ply on top of the last cross member where a lot of elevator bolts attach the floor but that cross member was not recessed like the others that...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-06-2017, 09:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,369
Posted By TennTex
I'm not sure which year models used the type of C...

I'm not sure which year models used the type of C (or U) channel you bought, but posts I've seen using this replacement rabbeted out the underside edge of the floor to fit the wrap-around part of the...
Forum: 1974 - 1977 Overlander 08-20-2017, 06:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,220
Posted By TennTex
The primary cause of the rear end problems is the...

The primary cause of the rear end problems is the infamous rear deck that ran from the bumper trunk forward and ended up under the plywood subfloor. A line of sealant was the only barrier to this...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-25-2017, 07:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,464
Posted By TennTex
Hi Tx, That's going to be a nice trailer...

Hi Tx,

That's going to be a nice trailer when you're finished, regardless of a few beauty marks.

To your interior wall question, I agree with clean and paint. I think the consensus on the...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-25-2017, 07:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,046
Posted By TennTex
Also consider what type of finish flooring...

Also consider what type of finish flooring material you choose; my cork floor never feels cold...

Alan
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 06-15-2017, 08:55 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 17,732
Posted By TennTex
GTG, Nice work; thanks for sharing your...

GTG,

Nice work; thanks for sharing your progress.

Thought I'd add a few "FWIW's":

-For all you entomologically curious types, that little critter pictured is a shield bug, commonly called a...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 05-17-2017, 11:31 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 30,899
Posted By TennTex
The steel angle is the rear hold-down plate...

The steel angle is the rear hold-down plate (there is a front one as well) that structurally ties together the frame, floor, and body of the trailer. Because of dissimilar metal corrosion, I...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 05-16-2017, 08:22 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 30,899
Posted By TennTex
Enjoying your thread, phlegm; thanks for taking...

Enjoying your thread, phlegm; thanks for taking the time to let us follow along. I redid a '71 Overlander and am tinkering with a '68 F250, so your posts have been fun to read. Love the pics of...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-12-2017, 04:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,922
Posted By TennTex
If I am understanding the question correctly,...

If I am understanding the question correctly, there is space for the hold-down plate (angle) between the rear crossmember and the subfloor. This is created by the fact that the crossmember attaches...
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 05-02-2017, 03:30 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 39,965
Posted By TennTex
Enjoying following your progress - great work! ...

Enjoying following your progress - great work!

Where did you find the 1/8" Birch? I'm having trouble locating a source.

Thanks,
Alan
Forum: General Interior Topics 03-29-2017, 10:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,102
Posted By TennTex
A local mattress company that, as a very small...

A local mattress company that, as a very small outfit, assembles mattresses of all quality grades for hotels, as company brands, etc. made our coil-spring mattresses to our specifications and size. ...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 03-18-2017, 08:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 987
Posted By TennTex
You have probably gotten your answer by now, but...

You have probably gotten your answer by now, but I hate to see a posted question without any reply. In my '71 and in the service manual, green is running/tail, brown is stop/turn right, red is...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-07-2017, 11:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,188
Posted By TennTex
Having reworked a '71 from the wheels up, here's...

Having reworked a '71 from the wheels up, here's my suggestions:

1. Familiarize yourselves with the repair issues unique to vintage Airstreams by reading the better resto threads (see Sticky at...
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-21-2017, 04:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,340
Posted By TennTex
Ah...0.032, of course

Ah...0.032, of course
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-21-2017, 04:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,340
Posted By TennTex
For my belly pan replacement, I used 0.025, 3003...

For my belly pan replacement, I used 0.025, 3003 from Aircraft Spruce (most folks say use whatever's cheap on the belly pan). This worked out fine, but riveting the edges caused some buckling and...
Forum: 1974 - 1977 Overlander 01-07-2017, 10:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,055
Posted By TennTex
Agreeing with the above comments, there is...

Agreeing with the above comments, there is something satisfying about being able to send a fellow restorer something they really wanted to replace but couldn't just order somewhere. If you have a...
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-01-2016, 12:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 675
Posted By TennTex
I fabbed a round connection to the rectangular...

I fabbed a round connection to the rectangular outlet on the plenum and switched to 4" ducts. Takes up a bit more space, but works well. Make sure total output volume is adequate per the furnace...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 10-11-2016, 10:45 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 138,916
Posted By TennTex
Now that's really cool...

Now that's really cool...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-07-2016, 09:55 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,937
Posted By TennTex
One option

After much thought and weighing personal preferences, we decided on glue-down cork tile from APC Cork. From a look and feel standpoint, it is one of our favorite things about our trailer re-do. The...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-03-2016, 12:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,286
Posted By TennTex
When I started my trailer re-do, Belegedhel and...

When I started my trailer re-do, Belegedhel and others gave me similar good advice. I now have a beautiful, dry, updated, safe and comfy Overlander, just like I want it.

A few comments:

These...
Forum: 1980 Caravelle 09-24-2016, 09:23 PM
Replies: 443
Views: 78,334
Posted By TennTex
Oh no - every restorer's nightmare! So sorry to...

Oh no - every restorer's nightmare! So sorry to hear this. Your thread is a great contribution to the forums; I'm sure you will make it even better and show us all some more creative work in the...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-05-2016, 10:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,024
Posted By TennTex
My '71 bath differs some, but the only way to...

My '71 bath differs some, but the only way to remove the pieces you show probably requires starting at the trim line at the back of the sink and, rivet by rivet, taking out the sink/counter piece. ...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-31-2016, 12:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,907
Posted By TennTex
I finished a redo of my trailer including...

I finished a redo of my trailer including rebuilding rear 4ft of floor and frame, sealing off the rear, adding grey tanks and plumbing, replacing insulation, replacing belly pan, replacing LP copper...
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-23-2016, 10:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,427
Posted By TennTex
I agree, this is a nice trailer; as far as price...

I agree, this is a nice trailer; as far as price goes, I am amazed at what the market is doing. 6-7k or so is probably reasonable, even with the question marks. I personally like the looks of these...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-17-2016, 10:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,329
Posted By TennTex
Firemntom, I did a similar repair on my '71,...

Firemntom,

I did a similar repair on my '71, posted here: https://www.airforums.com/forums/f4/sealing-off-the-rear-end-of-my-71-a-119687.html

I slid a new section of alclad under the original...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 08-06-2016, 08:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,768
Posted By TennTex
One solution to two issues

Here's what I did to 1) adequately clean my tank and 2) allow a way to completely dry it after use. I never liked the idea of leaving moisture in it enclosed, then expect a rinse with bleach water...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 07-09-2016, 09:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,422
Posted By TennTex
Amybeth: Mine looked great like this, too, but...

Amybeth:
Mine looked great like this, too, but didn't stay on past the first full turn. I had them on Dexstar replacement wheels, and they fit snugly. Any tricks to keeping yours on?

Alan
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 07-05-2016, 09:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,654
Posted By TennTex
My bath is the same, the only difference being...

My bath is the same, the only difference being the upper edge of the sink piece is trimmed out on mine just below the window. Nonetheless, the sink can be lifted out as I mentioned before. It looks...
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 07-04-2016, 09:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,654
Posted By TennTex
In my '71, a trim piece running from the shower...

In my '71, a trim piece running from the shower wall around to the street-side cabinet covers the top edge of the plastic counter/sink. This has to be removed to allow the removal of the sink. ...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-28-2016, 09:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,701
Posted By TennTex
I'm grateful for all the responses and...

I'm grateful for all the responses and knowledgeable advice. You Forums folks are invaluable.

I guess I'll grit my teeth and put in a new panel, if the protective breaker has to be as it is. (If...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-28-2016, 05:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,701
Posted By TennTex
Many thanks to both of you - The service...

Many thanks to both of you -

The service manual I have makes no mention of a main panel 30a breaker or any 30a protection upstream from the panel shown, either for the "Canada" version or for the...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-28-2016, 01:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,701
Posted By TennTex
Can I change the wiring in the breaker box?

The photo shows the box wiring in my '71. Is there a reason for the black shore power wire to connect to the 30a breaker? Can I rewire to match the set up shown in the diagram?

This looks...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 05-19-2016, 08:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,986
Posted By TennTex
Interested in responses to this as we are having...

Interested in responses to this as we are having our driveway resurfaced in a few weeks and also need to put in a pad for the trailer. I will need some form of retaining wall as the pad area slopes...
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-29-2016, 07:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,685
Posted By TennTex
I agree with the above; in fact, 3/4 of my frame...

I agree with the above; in fact, 3/4 of my frame and floor were solid as new, and I left them as they were, plus a little paint.

I would strongly suggest, though, that you invest a relatively...
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-13-2016, 10:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 946
Posted By TennTex
Hi and welcome to the Forums! Congratulations on...

Hi and welcome to the Forums! Congratulations on being a '70's Overlander owner; we're kind of fond of ours.

I hate to be the rain on the parade, but somebody has to answer your questions...
Forum: On The Road... 04-04-2016, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 754
Posted By TennTex
Hi y'all, We recently stayed a few days at...

Hi y'all,

We recently stayed a few days at Henry Horton SP, which would be about 45min from Murfreesboro. Nice, clean grounds, on the Duck River, a few pull-throughs, no sewer hook-ups. We will...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-22-2016, 11:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,256
Posted By TennTex
I pushed a 3/4" pex tubing in an arc around the...

I pushed a 3/4" pex tubing in an arc around the rear of the trailer from fuse box under curbside bed to the water heater. Pushed the frig wires through, then completed the run under opposite bed,...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-08-2016, 10:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,023
Posted By TennTex
Hi, AirstreamPDX: Thanks for sharing your...

Hi, AirstreamPDX:

Thanks for sharing your work with the rest of us; I enjoy seeing and learning from what others have done. Your redo is very nicely done - congratulations!

Looking through...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-23-2016, 03:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,428
Posted By TennTex
The 1972 service manual lists the dimensions of...

The 1972 service manual lists the dimensions of the floor plywood as 3/4" x 48" x 96". I'm pretty sure this is what I followed back when I replaced mine. The edges extended beyond the outriggers by...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-13-2016, 10:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,278
Posted By TennTex
Hi Nick, The minimum total duct size is...

Hi Nick,

The minimum total duct size is determined by the output requirements of your furnace, the specs of which are available from manufacturer online, I think. Total duct size can't be below...
Forum: Windows & Screens 01-12-2016, 10:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,829
Posted By TennTex
Apparently for only a couple of years the clips...

Apparently for only a couple of years the clips used were actually tiny C-rings that were so tight getting a blade or small screwdriver tip underneath them is almost impossible. I carefully used a...
Forum: Windows & Screens 01-11-2016, 12:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,215
Posted By TennTex
This is the route I took, and I am very pleased...

This is the route I took, and I am very pleased with the result.

Alan
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