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Forum: Vintage Kin 06-01-2017, 10:34 PM
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Thanks AndynMeganB Neat looking trailer!...

Thanks AndynMeganB

Neat looking trailer! They are a lot of work, but I would rather have mine than a brand new Airstream. Be sure to post your progress so we can watch the transformation. Also...
Forum: Vintage Kin 05-29-2017, 08:26 AM
Replies: 274
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Posted By Transoceanic
First camping trip of the year. So rewarding...

First camping trip of the year. So rewarding using something you worked so hard to build.
Still have many small things to complete
Forum: Vintage Kin 12-31-2016, 08:43 AM
Replies: 274
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Posted By Transoceanic
Model 24 Silver Streak

elewayne
I was only able to use the trailer twice last summer, but I can tell you that trunk space is very valuable!! I kind of did both as I welded a class III hitch into the rear bumper (Frame)...
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-06-2016, 08:06 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 90,119
Posted By Transoceanic
Model 24 Silver Streak

Rebuilt the trunk using 5/8" plywood, and a new latch from VTS. Makes for a heavy door. with .032 aluminum on the outside and .040 on the inside. I used anodized aluminum for the inside as its sure...
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-06-2016, 07:36 AM
Replies: 274
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Posted By Transoceanic
Model 24 Silver Streak

Thanks Argosy Heir, About the only thing completed lately is that I rebuilt the rear trunk. I will get some pictures posted.
Ted
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-04-2016, 04:49 PM
Replies: 274
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Posted By Transoceanic
Model 24 Silver Streak

Sorry I do not remember the name of the seller for the gray water tank. There are some pictures in the thread showing how to vent the tank. Its actually the sink drain as well. I simply cut a hole in...
Forum: Vintage Kin 03-28-2016, 04:06 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 90,119
Posted By Transoceanic
Vintage Style Drip Cap

Vintage Style Drip Caps are hard to find, at least ones that look vintage! VTS has them but they are painted white. They sell a stripper that is a lot of work with limited success. After trying two...
Forum: Vintage Kin 03-19-2016, 10:57 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 90,119
Posted By Transoceanic
Model 24 Silver Streak

Pretty much done with polishing. Being that this aluminum is so old it has plenty of character marks and corrosion pits. I'm not looking for a perfect shine just a consistent shine. The key is to...
Forum: Vintage Kin 03-15-2016, 09:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,774
Posted By Transoceanic
Here is the info from my thread. (1965 silver...

Here is the info from my thread. (1965 silver streak model 24) I believe they were 3500lb. I had about 800.00 total to replace

Axles were purchased from Six Robbles in Portland OR. I believe they...
Forum: Vintage Kin 02-12-2016, 05:00 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 90,119
Posted By Transoceanic
Zindora Thanks for the complement! If you are...

Zindora
Thanks for the complement! If you are handy and have some basic power tools , you can handle it. But it is a big Job!! An inside work space is a big plus as well. There is also Facebook...
Forum: Vintage Kin 02-12-2016, 04:54 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 90,119
Posted By Transoceanic
Wayne, My channel fit in the spot very well. I do...

Wayne, My channel fit in the spot very well. I do not remember the size of the bottom C-channel. It was flush up with the inside. My theory was that the aluminum was stronger than the wood . ( be...
Forum: Vintage Kin 01-13-2016, 06:54 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 90,119
Posted By Transoceanic
Model 24 Silver Streak

Few more pictures
Forum: Vintage Kin 01-13-2016, 06:03 PM
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Posted By Transoceanic
Model 24 Silver Streak

Some more shots of the interior
Forum: Vintage Kin 01-13-2016, 05:57 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 90,119
Posted By Transoceanic
Model 24 Silver Streak

Received the cushions back today. Cleaned up the trailer a little and took some pictures. The interior is 98% done, just have some aluminum trim in a few spots including the dinette edges. Very happy...
Forum: Vintage Kin 01-08-2016, 10:45 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 90,119
Posted By Transoceanic
Model 24 Silver Streak

Foam just arrived today. Off to the upholstery shop on Monday!
Forum: Vintage Kin 01-03-2016, 04:42 PM
Replies: 274
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Posted By Transoceanic
Model 24 Silver Streak

Finishing up some of the little details inside. Today I created a couple of closet rods. Saw a similar rod in a late model SOB. Like the idea of the clothes put in each hole. And I think they are...
Forum: Vintage Kin 01-01-2016, 06:53 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 90,119
Posted By Transoceanic
Wayne Happy New Year to you as well. Haven't...

Wayne
Happy New Year to you as well. Haven't done any cooking yet in the trailer. Still slowly working on my punch list. Waiting for the foam , then off the get them upholstered. Very close to...
Forum: Vintage Kin 12-20-2015, 10:18 AM
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Posted By Transoceanic
Model 24 Silver Streak

Weather really slowed me down. but back on it.
Forum: Vintage Kin 11-08-2015, 08:52 PM
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Model 24

Took some time off of working on the trailer. I'm so close to being done, just needed a break. This weekend I mocked up the front dinette. The trailer originally came with the click clack stand...
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-21-2015, 10:23 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 90,119
Posted By Transoceanic
Model 24 Silver Streak

Trailer came with a cool propane lamp made in England. It was pretty ugly but complete. It turned out to be made from brass and aluminum. After a couple of hours of cleaning and polishing it looks...
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-19-2015, 10:31 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 90,119
Posted By Transoceanic
Hi Wayne Slept great. I had purchased new...

Hi Wayne
Slept great. I had purchased new mattresses from Parklane and they are very comfortable. The door seal is a generic type seal I purchased at a garage sale from a guy who was restoring an...
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-17-2015, 05:38 AM
Replies: 274
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Posted By Transoceanic
Norm. Will be glad when I finish polishing it...

Norm.
Will be glad when I finish polishing it so it doesn't look like it has a disease. By the way thanks to your advice I took my vintage 1963 plate down to the licensing place and was able to...
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-15-2015, 11:42 AM
Replies: 274
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Posted By Transoceanic
model 24 Silver Streak

Took the Silver Streak out for its maiden voyage last weekend. of course it's not finished and the outside looks like it has a disease. We only had 110 powers and onboard water. The trailer towed...
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-13-2015, 06:02 PM
Replies: 274
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Posted By Transoceanic
No worries Wayne, That's why I post on here. I...

No worries Wayne, That's why I post on here. I have used many ideas from this forum.
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-10-2015, 09:58 PM
Replies: 274
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Posted By Transoceanic
Model 24 Silver Streak

Door finished.
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-07-2015, 10:13 PM
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Model 24 Silver Streak LED running light

I had some bad light sockets in my upper running lights . These are very hard to find? so I took some of the LED marker lights that I used for the lower area and wired them in side the lenses. They...
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-04-2015, 03:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,004
Posted By Transoceanic
Looks like mine when I tore the floor out. Worst...

Looks like mine when I tore the floor out. Worst part of the restoration. After my trailer was completely gutted I sprayed a cleaner that killed everything including AIDS. Then I completely cleaned...
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-30-2015, 06:45 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 90,119
Posted By Transoceanic
Model 24 Silver Streak

Put in a class III hitch as I want to bring a 1967 CT 90 Trail Bike with me when camping. Frame is plenty strong.
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-30-2015, 06:38 PM
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Posted By Transoceanic
Model 24 Silver Streak

Wayne
Here is a picture of the frame. I have not been able to find a new replacement for it? I will have to make it do. let me know what you need when you start working on it.
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-24-2015, 10:13 AM
Replies: 274
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Posted By Transoceanic
Model 24 Silver Streak

On the SS in 63 the trunk was an option. As this is very valuable space I want to keep it. As I have rebuilt this trailer I have been impressed with quality and design from the 60's. Except for the...
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-18-2015, 03:36 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 90,119
Posted By Transoceanic
Model 24 Silver Streak

https://burkeindustrialcoatings.com/product-category/liquid-stainless-steel-topcoats/

A very good product. The bottom of my belly pan was pretty corroded and I coated it with the product pictured....
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-18-2015, 03:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,181
Posted By Transoceanic
If everything said is true and the inside is in...

If everything said is true and the inside is in great shape then YES its a fair price. Pictures would be helpful. The front rock guard is aluminum and would have to be custom made unless your lucky...
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-18-2015, 01:46 PM
Replies: 274
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Posted By Transoceanic
Model 24 Silver Streak

Laundry Shute. added some hole for ventilation
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-17-2015, 10:18 PM
Replies: 274
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Posted By Transoceanic
Model 24 Silver Streak

Close up of hinges. Should last another 50 years. I did increase the rivet size to 3/16". Left the part attached on the trailer and painted it in place.
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-17-2015, 10:12 PM
Replies: 274
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Posted By Transoceanic
Model 24 Silver Streak

Working on the door. Added patches around the hinges to strengthen the corroded areas. Made a decorative patch to strengthen the door knob area.
Painted all the hinges with Liquid Stainless steel 2...
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-15-2015, 06:23 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 90,119
Posted By Transoceanic
Yes you have to drill off the rivets. You replace...

Yes you have to drill off the rivets. You replace them with an Olympic rivet that is a structural type pop rivet that is used when you cannot access the back of the rivet. Some of the holes I can get...
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-13-2015, 10:21 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 90,119
Posted By Transoceanic
Model 24 Silver Streak

Pulled the hinges off of the door in a door. One has no corrosion and the other a little as shown in the picture. Much less that the main door hinges, will clean it up and
reattach.
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-13-2015, 04:06 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 90,119
Posted By Transoceanic
Model 24 Silver Streak

Wayne
I checked the picture of your trailer and your hinges look to be the same as mine. The picture I posted is for the door hinge , not the screen door within a door hinge?
The ones I have...
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-12-2015, 09:22 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 90,119
Posted By Transoceanic
Model 24 Silver Streak

Wayne
Yes if it gets in the 90's we start complaining. I was working out in the shop today and its 92. Not too bad. I've been working on mine for a long time. Its been a couple of years since I...
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-12-2015, 03:45 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 90,119
Posted By Transoceanic
Hey Wayne Its been pretty hot here as well, but...

Hey Wayne Its been pretty hot here as well, but not that hot. I haven't started on the booth yet, I'm still finishing up a bunch of little things in side. Hope to have all the propane hooked up this...
Forum: Vintage Kin 07-29-2015, 02:10 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 90,119
Posted By Transoceanic
Answer for flooring ...

Answer for flooring
https://images.lowes.com/product/converted/070798/070798591844.jpg
Forum: Vintage Kin 07-28-2015, 09:07 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 90,119
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Model 24 Silver Streak

Replaced the front curved panel that broke while installing it. This allowed me to add the new (old) lamps that I rebuilt with all new parts. Found the shades on E-bay a while back. They look great...
Forum: Vintage Kin 07-27-2015, 11:36 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 90,119
Posted By Transoceanic
pictures

Thanks Wayne for the pictures on your web sight.. just what I needed.
Ted
Forum: Vintage Kin 07-26-2015, 09:51 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 90,119
Posted By Transoceanic
Wayne .. The u trim is called pinch welt. I have...

Wayne .. The u trim is called pinch welt. I have not found any in silver. Auto zone has some that might work but its chrome. I thought I might use it and rough up the chrome with steel wool to dull...
Forum: Vintage Kin 07-22-2015, 10:53 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 90,119
Posted By Transoceanic
Floor seam patch

I am getting ready to lay my floor tile down and wonder what is the best product to fill the 1/8" to 3/16" gaps where the plywood sheet seams meet? I was thinking something that is Flexible? Vulcum? ...
Forum: Vintage Kin 07-17-2015, 10:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,122
Posted By Transoceanic
Krud kutter rust remover works great

Krud kutter rust remover works great
Forum: Vintage Kin 07-15-2015, 08:43 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 90,119
Posted By Transoceanic
Wayne Just checked out you web site and the...

Wayne
Just checked out you web site and the Silver Streak. Looks like a great start. With your skills the trailer will not be a problem. look forward to seeing it come together. Looks like we are...
Forum: Vintage Kin 07-15-2015, 05:51 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 90,119
Posted By Transoceanic
Wayne the shower plumbing is behind the bath...

Wayne
the shower plumbing is behind the bath sink cabinet. Tight but workable. The drain goes into the new gray water tank and is accessible from below. Cost including the price of the trailer...
Forum: Vintage Kin 07-14-2015, 06:16 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 90,119
Posted By Transoceanic
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Forum: Vintage Kin 07-12-2015, 07:09 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 90,119
Posted By Transoceanic
Model 24 Silver Streak

Finished the lights over the bed, hanged some Curtin rods and placed the beds in. Wife made some curtains that go great with the trailer. Things are going in and not coming out! But still many many...
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