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Forum: Vintage Kin 05-08-2016, 10:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,055
Posted By bikeukeguy
Hmmm. Here is that great shot I...

Hmmm. Here is that great shot I promised...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160509/974993a5bc5f0a791bba98443f9c9e51.jpg
Forum: Vintage Kin 05-08-2016, 10:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,055
Posted By bikeukeguy
Back from a good work Day. Inner end cap done. ...

Back from a good work Day. Inner end cap done.
Brought all the trim pieces. All the sheet aluminum pieces were paint stripped, then acid washed....
Forum: Vintage Kin 05-06-2016, 08:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,055
Posted By bikeukeguy
John, thanks for the pictures. I use your posts a...

John, thanks for the pictures. I use your posts a lot.
So, last night I got my acrylic Sheets. Bronze. Looks familiar?
I cut a bunch of 1/8" 90 duro Buna strips. Layman speak hard but still...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 05-06-2016, 07:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,585
Posted By bikeukeguy
Hehr Frames Heavy Oxidation

I have a 1952 Silver a Streak Clipper. It has 1 original Dual Pane Hehr Standard. I bought a Single Pane Hehr Standard off EBay. I have 2 Matching Hehr Jalousies, early to Mid 60's?
I am using...
Forum: Vintage Kin 05-02-2016, 01:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,664
Posted By bikeukeguy
Sort of a collaboration on the frame. They weld,...

Sort of a collaboration on the frame. They weld, I do the rest. Saves cash. They are doing the frame switch. I have no space.
Colin Hyde is in upstate New York. He is very reachable and may be...
Forum: Vintage Kin 04-28-2016, 05:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,664
Posted By bikeukeguy
I have a 1952 Clipper. I am in the same...

I have a 1952 Clipper. I am in the same predicament. Pipe frame. Pipe is straight. Outriggers all totally rusted. Suspension is rusted but straight. I am taking the trailer in for a new ladder frame...
Forum: Windows & Screens 04-28-2016, 05:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,448
Posted By bikeukeguy
Unfortunately finding a Hehr window part might...

Unfortunately finding a Hehr window part might prove both costly and time consuming. Not many left. Also the extrusion used has holes that need specific locations to work.
What is the original...
Forum: Windows & Screens 04-27-2016, 02:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,448
Posted By bikeukeguy
I have and am rebuilding 2 original Hehr...

I have and am rebuilding 2 original Hehr Jalousies. I looked into the VTS system you mentioned and VTS said not to mod. I bought a new regulator, new glass holders, new bumpers, and every other bit...
Forum: Windows & Screens 04-27-2016, 08:00 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 855
Posted By bikeukeguy
Hehr Standard Inner Trim

I am now attaching new inner skin panels to my 1952 Silver Streak Clipper. As the PO did extensive non factory mods, gutting and installing a lot of crazy windows, I have no reference to the inner...
Forum: Vintage Kin 04-07-2016, 08:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,055
Posted By bikeukeguy
Totally awesome shots. Many thanks. Found...

Totally awesome shots.
Many thanks.
Found some clues as to the construction sequence yesterday.
I will photo doc and keep notes.
I will be occupied for awhile straightening the u channel and...
Forum: Vintage Kin 04-05-2016, 01:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,055
Posted By bikeukeguy
First off many thanks for the Window picture. If...

First off many thanks for the Window picture. If it is not a problem, a shot of the upper window area. It should contain the inner end dome to window frame junction.
So, some shots of my...
Forum: Vintage Kin 04-04-2016, 08:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,055
Posted By bikeukeguy
This has now become my nemesis. I need the...

This has now become my nemesis. I need the windows. I have been lagging on this.
But, here is where I am.
First off. I did another look at my current parts. Some missing shorts, but they are...
Forum: Vintage Kin 03-31-2016, 11:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,746
Posted By bikeukeguy
Do not feel bad mine had an interior comprising...

Do not feel bad mine had an interior comprising of sheet metal that corroded the floor c channel and a toilet. A seriously trashed chassis. 6 holes in the roof. Same thing a 54" widow.
I ended up...
Forum: Vintage Kin 03-31-2016, 09:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,055
Posted By bikeukeguy
Silver Streak Clipper Front Window Help

I am rebuilding my 1952 Silver Streak Clipper.
I am in need of some pictures of a stock Front window. Exterior and if possible one with no inner skin.
I know they had a 1/8" ply stiffener, most of...
Forum: Vintage Kin 03-30-2016, 12:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,746
Posted By bikeukeguy
I am doing an extensive rebuild on my 1952...

I am doing an extensive rebuild on my 1952 Clipper. I am in Portland. I am OK with offline email. I am building a new frame. Look up my posts, mostly in Vintage Kin. There is someone else with a...
Forum: Vintage Kin 03-26-2016, 06:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,454
Posted By bikeukeguy
I just spent the day hanging insulation. My 1952...

I just spent the day hanging insulation. My 1952 Clipper sees some serious inspiration. Tomorrow 12 VDC wiring.
Forum: Vintage Kin 03-23-2016, 07:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,752
Posted By bikeukeguy
Thanks. I see a plate I did not know about. VTS...

Thanks. I see a plate I did not know about. VTS has the lock set.
Forum: Vintage Kin 03-23-2016, 03:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,752
Posted By bikeukeguy
No work done yet. There is a small shop in...

No work done yet. There is a small shop in Forrest Grove, OP...Sunset RV that works on Vintage Airstreams.
Forum: Vintage Kin 03-23-2016, 03:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,752
Posted By bikeukeguy
Pictures would be wonderful. Do you have a dead...

Pictures would be wonderful. Do you have a dead bolt lock set on yours or does this appear as an option installed later?
Forum: Windows & Screens 02-16-2016, 06:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,265
Posted By bikeukeguy
Herh Standard Hinge Repair

I have an early 1950's Hehr Standard Window. 257343
Sometime In its sordid past an object hit the lower window hinge, crush inning a small portion of it.
257344
Also in the last picture you will...
Forum: General Interior Topics 02-11-2016, 10:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,121
Posted By bikeukeguy
Exposed as in no skin is not a good idea. The...

Exposed as in no skin is not a good idea. The shell strength comes from both inner and outer skins firmly attached to a rib. If one piece is missing the whole structure is compromised, big time.
I...
Forum: Wheel Wells 01-28-2016, 05:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,694
Posted By bikeukeguy
Material Choice for Wheel Wells

I am off to a sheet metal fab shop to get some frame crossmember spent.
Still need to fab some wheel wells.
1952 Silver Streak Clipper. Galvanized or Alu? Thickness?
Original in mine256421
Are...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 01-28-2016, 02:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,973
Posted By bikeukeguy
Aero wood, oops. Major faux pas. Your name was in...

Aero wood, oops. Major faux pas. Your name was in a thank you from PLVMB , another SS Clipper guy, Chris Hart has the awesome CW and I am in the room of embarrassment. Your name and your help pops up...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 01-27-2016, 01:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,973
Posted By bikeukeguy
Very familiar with the tool you mention. With the...

Very familiar with the tool you mention. With the shear amount of seams, I am looking for the most efficient tool. In England there are Edge Setting Tools and some Swiss ones even manual are well...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 01-27-2016, 09:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,973
Posted By bikeukeguy
Aerowood, first off your CW is what I strive for....

Aerowood, first off your CW is what I strive for.
Well, it seems lap joints located over ribs, 3/4" wide, seems like a good clean solution. Butt joints are really not practical, so that leaves a...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 01-27-2016, 04:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,279
Posted By bikeukeguy
Try Silver Bullet in Portland.

Try Silver Bullet in Portland.
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 01-27-2016, 04:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,973
Posted By bikeukeguy
Tool Help Panel Flanger

I am getting set to start installing all the inner panels on my 1952 SS Clipper. Need to form quite a bit of lap joints. I see tools to do that online in the form of either pressing style, pneumatic...
Forum: Vintage Kin 01-13-2016, 11:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,012
Posted By bikeukeguy
Well, here is another post on where I'm going on...

Well, here is another post on where I'm going on my Pipe Frame.
The photos are drawings of yet another reinforced Pipe Frame.
The first is the parts, minus the aluminum cross members.
First item...
Forum: Vintage Kin 01-11-2016, 12:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,012
Posted By bikeukeguy
Pipe Frame Relacement Build

I appears my 1952 SS Clipper is going to receive a brand new Pipe Frame. Just got off the phone with Dimetri at Airstream Supply and I will be getting 8 of his HD replacement cross members. I just...
Forum: Vintage Kin 01-07-2016, 07:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,407
Posted By bikeukeguy
Recently as I was tracking down someone to fab a...

Recently as I was tracking down someone to fab a frame for my Silver Streak Clipper, I went to a local Airstream restoration place and while getting the grand tour, back in a corner was an original...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-23-2015, 12:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,224
Posted By bikeukeguy
What to do now Frame Off Question

This is what I bought.254469. 1952 Silver a Streak Clipper. Due to the window issue I ended up with this.254470So the exterior skin is now done. However due to a seriously twisted frame at a wheel...
Forum: General Interior Topics 12-10-2015, 03:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,294
Posted By bikeukeguy
I was at Colin Hyde's shop in April for a quick...

I was at Colin Hyde's shop in April for a quick consultation. Saw those end cap kits you were using. Brilliant.
Forum: General Interior Topics 12-10-2015, 07:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,294
Posted By bikeukeguy
This could be my XMas present. I am currently...

This could be my XMas present. I am currently starting a new inner skin project on my 53 Silver Streak Clipper and it appears we share the same 12' middle section and a similar but with less leaves...
Forum: Vintage Kin 12-09-2015, 07:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,650
Posted By bikeukeguy
Dang, Christmas came early. I have a dream for my...

Dang, Christmas came early. I have a dream for my interior and as I am now going from finishing the exterior and its needs to starting the process to get all done to start the inner skin install....
Forum: Vintage Kin 12-08-2015, 08:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,650
Posted By bikeukeguy
I would really enjoy some basic pictures of the...

I would really enjoy some basic pictures of the interior. Mine came with no interior. She was abandoned and no interior is left.
I am currently rebuilding my entry door set, both inner and outer....
Forum: Vintage Kin 12-05-2015, 05:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,650
Posted By bikeukeguy
Silver Streak Clipper Cabinet a Help

I also posted this in Skins and Ribs also.
I bought this.253423. I am here.253424. New exterior skin and tons of new ribs. As from the original photo I had no cabinets to begin with. I saw this at...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 12-05-2015, 04:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,467
Posted By bikeukeguy
Reinforcement for New Cabinet Install

I have a 1952 Silver a Streak Clipper. Major rebuild. Finishing last of the exterior panels. My new interior plans include lots of new over window cabinets on both the curb side and street side.
I...
Forum: Vintage Kin 11-05-2015, 12:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,184
Posted By bikeukeguy
I plan on using the same design as used in...

I plan on using the same design as used in general, just using black rubber for the exterior. I can use black or SS hardware and also I can get the trim wide enough to include the stiffener. As the...
Forum: Vintage Kin 11-04-2015, 04:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,184
Posted By bikeukeguy
I am looking at maybe the trim that is used for...

I am looking at maybe the trim that is used for the wheel cutout on the exterior skin. I am close to ordering some as I am just hanging the last bottom skin panels. Vintage Trailer Supply has this in...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 10-17-2015, 08:20 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 961
Posted By bikeukeguy
Wheel Well Reinforcement

250514
This is my Silver Streak Clipper. Last panel on this side also had some 1/4" ply reinforcement along with a sheet metal, in my case steel, plate. I have some 5052 0.040" for the plate but do...
Forum: Vintage Kin 10-12-2015, 09:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,184
Posted By bikeukeguy
Aluminum Window Molding SS Clipper

I am restoring my 1952 Silver Streak Clipper. I need to find some material for the plexi window frame. If I need to replace all, no worries. I found some commercial EPDM seal material, so I can ditch...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-05-2015, 10:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 784
Posted By bikeukeguy
In Progress Full Resto Refrigerator Venting Question

Hi, I am restoring a 1952 Silver Streak Clipper. I am putting on new exterior now and I
Forum: General Interior Topics 09-04-2015, 07:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,435
Posted By bikeukeguy
Wow another early Clipper. I have a 1952. I am...

Wow another early Clipper. I have a 1952. I am restoring her. Just put on a bunch of new exterior panels. I will be using Trempro 635. Do it a the end of a work session with all opening open. What...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 09-01-2015, 08:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,425
Posted By bikeukeguy
Another Cover Question

I am putting quite a few new exterior skin panels on my 1952 Silver Streak Clipper. No plasticity here. Need a cover for the Oregon rains and security. Up to now it has been the Harbor Freight HD...
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-20-2015, 07:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,343
Posted By bikeukeguy
I have a 1952/3, registered as a lost title so...

I have a 1952/3, registered as a lost title so date is (?), my door width is 25.5". It is s/n 2412. Try the bane plate. Is it a Curtis Wright or a Silver Streak? I never found the tube S/N, to rusted...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 08-05-2015, 05:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,294
Posted By bikeukeguy
Protective Covering New Exterior Panels

I am starting to attach my first of many new panels. My 1952 Silver Streak Clipper. Fun times. I am in Portland, OR. Trees and such, also some direct sunlight on work area. I would like to protect...
Forum: Vintage Kin 07-30-2015, 04:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,782
Posted By bikeukeguy
If you are going to start riveting, I wold...

If you are going to start riveting, I wold suggest going to Vintage Trailer Supply. Find the bulk rivet section. They put together a short PDFS on Buck riveting. This shows tools and techniques. To...
Forum: Vintage Kin 07-30-2015, 04:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,752
Posted By bikeukeguy
Silver Streak Clipper Lock Set Question

My trailer, 1952, s/n 2412, came with no lock set. Also, cut hinges, but that is another story.
So I do have pictures.
First is an exterior shot, including a faint tracing of the original handle...
Forum: Member Introductions 07-29-2015, 09:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 938
Posted By bikeukeguy
I did it. I am restoring a 1952 Silver Streak...

I did it. I am restoring a 1952 Silver Streak Clipper. Challenging, very much so. I am into year 2. I am over the hump. Be ready for a very big learning experience. It's not cheap. Only one thing I...
Forum: Vintage Kin 07-25-2015, 08:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,503
Posted By bikeukeguy
Hope this helps. Mine is a 1952 22'.Clipper. It...

Hope this helps. Mine is a 1952 22'.Clipper. It is a chunk of 3"" x 1 1/2" C Channel.243900
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