Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 


Showing results 1 to 50 of 52
Search took 0.02 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: Melody Ranch
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 03-16-2017, 06:10 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
Getting ready for the Texas Vintage Rally.

I love this group and the location is SUPER.
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 05-11-2015, 09:13 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
Thanks....it was pretty tense for two days. I...

Thanks....it was pretty tense for two days. I had a heavy duty barn for the Airstreams....I hope others without that cover type protection did OK.
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 05-11-2015, 07:52 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
See....I was not kidding

Reference a story telling session at the Texas Vintage Rally....https://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=0Uqf71muwWc
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 02-19-2015, 10:22 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
your Pal, the Pope.

Thanks for the visit and the kind words. Wish we could have gotten you more involved in polishing.
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 02-17-2015, 05:55 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
Thanks Guys! I was not sure, or cared, if...

Thanks Guys! I was not sure, or cared, if anybody would like a solid color awning.
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 02-09-2015, 04:47 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
Can't leave well enough alone

Zip Dee awnings on both sides.
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 01-14-2015, 03:41 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
TV table....what the heck

I had a nice piece of formica covered plywood from the stove cutout in the Galley. Instead of throwing it away I made a small foldout table and mounted it below the TV and at a good height to be...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 01-14-2015, 03:35 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
curtains

Got the interior almost done. The curtains up for the first fit.
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 01-10-2015, 09:05 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
Galley cabinets

I did remove the original stove/oven because it was in an absolutely terrible position below the front window. I now have the new stovetop on the counter top and no oven. I now have more storage...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 01-10-2015, 09:01 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
some bath and toilet pics

Dometic 310, china bowl, high. Stainless wainscot and red elation. Sink was made from a stainless salad bowl.
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 01-02-2015, 09:44 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
no comparison

Nothing I could do would compare to yours Steve.
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 01-01-2015, 10:03 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
side by side

I like looking at before and after pics. Here are a few.
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 12-24-2014, 04:49 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
Christmas Eve almost finished

Worked all day with some mysterious problems and systems checks. I will talk about the electrical mystery later...it is a good lesson.
The stainless bath is in final stages...in the meantime I think...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 12-17-2014, 02:46 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
almost done..

Did the clean up on small items this week. Am finishing up the stainless bath this coming week and tie in the solar.
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 12-07-2014, 12:23 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
First week of December....

A week to begin the process of installing all the woodwork and the systems. I am all bent over from putting the entire electrical System in under the booth seat forward and the water system under...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 11-26-2014, 06:17 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
This is taking wayyy to long.

All these simple jobs are way to complicated. The stainless sink is a repurposed stainless bowl. The plumbing is all vega-pex. The walls are dark red Zolatone inside the bath.
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 11-26-2014, 06:12 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
Only Dummies have to read the directions, Gene.

Only Dummies have to read the directions, Gene.
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 11-25-2014, 09:08 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
Safety

I hate step ladders. This one broke when I was up working on the Cloud. The ladder brace pulled thru the fiberglass leg and the whole thing collapsed. I am so lucky I did not really get hurt. Let...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 11-20-2014, 12:26 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
The bath is problematic....

Rebuilding the bath. First, get rid of all the old stinky wood and cheap plastic. I am using a stainless bowl and making it into a round sink.....the old plastic one was crap. I am planning to do...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 11-20-2014, 12:19 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
FOR SALE....never used drain kit for Penguin AC. ...

FOR SALE....never used drain kit for Penguin AC. I will come visit Paul.
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 11-20-2014, 08:18 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
Penguin install drain kit

When I did the insulation and wiring I installed wiring and a drain tube to the AC opening. Instructions call for a 14 1/4 inch square opening. That extra 1/4 inch is important. The air dam rail...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 11-17-2014, 08:00 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
working in the cold

It is cold outside now.....time to do some work in the fresh air. What else but an Air Conditioner. I am lucky to have a green ac lift.
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 11-12-2014, 08:39 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
visitors

I am working in the country so I see dumped and abandoned pets regularly. I guess these guys Packed together for security and companionship. Great Pyrenees, two blue heelers and a Golden Lab. They...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 11-06-2014, 06:41 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
Hoping on the red Zolatone

Me too Rob. This is a big experiment. I wanted color and was going to paint the inside. Plan was progressing until my wife started referring to the Safari as the Circus Wagon. Plan changed to the...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 11-05-2014, 12:25 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
Now I can get at it

All the interior has been made an stained, the curtains are in progress, upholstery done and now the Zolatone is almost finished. I am anxious to see how the colors come together.
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 10-22-2014, 07:57 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
upholstery

Got the recycled folding bed back today....the dinette seat cushions next. If you know how the original couch arms looked....slap sided about 2 inches wide, you can see how we built up the width so...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 10-19-2014, 12:38 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
fresh air

Out of the Red barn for a short trip.
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 10-18-2014, 07:57 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
Choke, Gag, Cough,Hack.......

Zolatone.......I am trying something different here. I am using Zolatone in two different colors. Dark Red for the inside of the bath/shower/toilet and the side overhead cabinets on the side. ...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 10-12-2014, 07:29 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
Tornado Warning slows me up

Texas weather...I am inside hiding with a paint brush in hand. Hope to shoot Zolatone tomorrow.
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 10-09-2014, 07:23 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
now it is coming together

When I start a project, I plan it out, clean up the structure and start to collect everything I will need to finish. Then I build it all, then install it and assemble it all at once. The time now...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 10-04-2014, 08:37 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
Weather Check

running for home and cover...just in time.
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 10-04-2014, 08:34 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
staining begins

The main cabinets ready for sanding and staining.
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 10-02-2014, 07:55 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
yesterdays work

I plan to finish up the polish on Monday....so, I had to do some metal work. That is going OK. The window gaskets are a pain. I have not figured out the clean up for 3M adhesive. CM Hoof running...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 10-01-2014, 06:29 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
It is GREAT Kip! All those years sleeping where...

It is GREAT Kip! All those years sleeping where ever, food heated up in the galley of a Herk, four day old coffee with a spoonful of salt to cut the bitterness, inflight meals three times a day for...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 10-01-2014, 08:30 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
interior wood and misc.

The seating is done now...cushions are being made and upholstered.....as is the recycled couch/bed.
Note how I have incorporated a slant to the back of the seats. This makes the seating a bit more...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 09-17-2014, 12:25 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
weekly activity

Finished the floor. NOTE: I was in a hurry and put the floor in before doing the insulation and wiring. DON'T DO THAT! he wiring is mostly in. I still have a couple wires to run to the...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 09-10-2014, 07:11 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
sub floor repair

This morning the damaged area by the door was cut ou and section replaced.
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 09-08-2014, 09:52 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
work in progress 100 deg outside

Cold front coming Wednesday. Down to low 90's.
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 09-08-2014, 09:46 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
interior now stripped out and entry repaired

I just plain expected floor damage by the entry, water heater and rear access door. The entry water rot damage had been half a--ed repaired and covered with a 1/4 inch thick aluminum plate, then...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 09-08-2014, 09:36 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
all the windows

I pulled all the windows out and completely rebuilt them. The rain gutters drilled off, cleaned, straightened and now polished... I did buy two from Vintage to check how they look and would fit. ...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 08-22-2014, 12:42 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
time to polish up a bit

While I wait for parts and being heat lazy....I have started a slow polish/repair process. When I sent a picture to my California Brother he sent me a return update on the Caravel I sold him a few...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 08-22-2014, 12:31 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
First comment on the Texas Patch.

I use those patches to cover holes and in this case corrosion from the metal running light base.
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 08-07-2014, 12:04 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
clean up in progress

I had to wait until it was above 100 deg F. before this work. I never learn.
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 08-07-2014, 11:57 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
A view from inside

I saw this and decided to dive into the project....
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 07-31-2014, 09:32 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
more on the "tar" along seams.

I just found this picture. NOTE...the Hoofe running light.
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 07-31-2014, 09:30 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
I am just about worn out with these projects.

A very fun, recent, trip along the entire Santa Fe Trail made me realize I should be spending more time on the road. I also have other responsibilities here....cutting and baling hay this week for...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 07-30-2014, 09:50 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
Thats is what I thought it was...but, I never saw...

Thats is what I thought it was...but, I never saw it coming out around the seam edges. I will take pics on the inside skin surfaces when it comes to that point. Right now I am using a cutting blade...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 07-30-2014, 07:24 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
I thought I had seen it all

I need expert consultation. The Safari has a black tar seeping (hardened) out of the end cap seams...not the curved panel parts, but the main, over the roof seam. The same tar is on the seams above...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 07-29-2014, 07:04 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
You would like it Gene. There is a full...

You would like it Gene. There is a full bath/shower up front beside the galley. Storage and lots of windows.
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 07-29-2014, 04:42 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,774
Posted By Melody Ranch
And it starts....again.

Pushed tha other projects aside and put the Safari up front. This will be a mess......Everything was redone and replaced, actually with the highest quality items. Then installed quick and dirty...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 52

 

Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Airstream, Inc. or any of its affiliates. Airstream is a registered trademark of Airstream Inc. All rights reserved. Airstream trademark used under license to Social Knowledge LLC.



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 03:55 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.