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Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 03-11-2023, 04:02 AM
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Posted By steinVT
Stu, I don't remember which outriggers, but you...

Stu, I don't remember which outriggers, but you are correct. Access to the second grey tank, shower sump and dump valves is under the forward dinette seat adjacent to the bath wall.

When you...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 03-09-2023, 04:35 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Welcome Stuart and thanks, the Safari restoration...

Welcome Stuart and thanks, the Safari restoration was quite an experience. We enjoyed it enough that we are doing it again, although without quite the focus we had the first time.

The front...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 07-18-2022, 06:05 AM
Replies: 254
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Posted By steinVT
Anyone going to the International?

In preparation to go to the WBCCI international rally in Fryeburg Maine starting next Friday, we did a few final things that we have managed to neglect up until now. There were some little items...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 04-04-2020, 08:00 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Video and Another Project Starts

First, here is a link to a video that was shot at a rally we attended last fall. There was a couple there that shoots videos for a YouTube channel. They saw the trailer and then wanted to interview...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 12-01-2019, 07:12 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Thanks guys. It was sometimes a bit...

Thanks guys.

It was sometimes a bit overwhelming but always rewarding. We also had fun doing it, so much so that we soon will be starting on our next project, a 1962 Ambassador. :D

We'll...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 10-17-2019, 05:21 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Life after a Restoration

Just to prove there is life after restoration, I humbly offer these photos. So far we have been to a Tin Can Tourist Rally and a WBCCI rally. We have met a bunch of really nice people and look...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 09-29-2019, 05:53 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Adios Amigos

I think the last post is the last of our regularly scheduled programs. I believe I have covered all of the systems and major decisions we have made. If I have missed something, just ask.
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Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 09-29-2019, 05:50 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Curtains

We struggled trying to figure out how to do the curtains. Our favorite feature of the Safari is the wall of windows. It is a blessing when you are looking out at nature and a bit of a curse when...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 09-29-2019, 05:16 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Cushions and Mattresses

Still trying to catch the blog up to trailer.

All of the original foam was junk, so we replaced it all. I'll pass along a couple of decisions that we were unsure of early on but are happy with...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 09-22-2019, 04:55 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Gas Light

This is the gas light that is installed. Works fine, although after 300 miles, the new mantle had broken off and was sitting on the bench.
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Notice the little plate sitting on the top of...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 09-22-2019, 04:42 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Propane System

First I want thank my friend Jack (an ex-propane man) for helping me work out the details of the propane system and passing along a couple of tricks.

Like all Airstreams, this system was installed...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 09-21-2019, 04:18 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Refrigerator Venting

Here is a picture of the original refrigerator vent. It was huge. It covered half of the window and took over half of the upper locker. The Kreft refrigerator has two modes, 115v and propane. To...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 09-21-2019, 03:35 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
115v Circuits

The 115v system is much less involved, nearly everything is done in 12v. The progressive dynamics converter has four slots. The first is to power the converter itself. I then added two GFI...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 09-21-2019, 03:23 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
12v Schematic

Here is the complete schematic for the 12v. I am using seven of the 12 fuses in the Progressive Dynamics box.
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I wanted the shower scavenger pump to have a remote switch so I added a...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 09-21-2019, 02:45 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
12v Charging Circuits

I'm on a bit of a roll here, so I'll keep going.

The charging circuit is basically a standard installation of the Progressive Dynamics Converter with the addition of a battery monitor and master...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 09-21-2019, 02:31 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Water Heater

Let's start off with the water heater as that topic was requested. It is an Excel Vent-Free Tankless Propane Water Heater, Low Pressure Startup, 1.6GPM, about $200 from camping world. I believe it...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 09-20-2019, 05:40 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Thanks all for the comments.We are proud of...

Thanks all for the comments.We are proud of Bella, she came together in the end. There were times I thought it might never happen. Now we are plotting our next camping outing.

Surprisingly the...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 09-18-2019, 09:28 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Maiden Voyage

With a final rush, we actually met our goal and "finished" the trailer in time for the 100th Anniversary Tin Can Tourist North East Rally. Sorry I haven't been posting. I still plan to back fill...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 08-26-2019, 06:39 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Hi David, thanks. The counters turned out to be...

Hi David, thanks. The counters turned out to be the look we were looking for.

Yes, I can see the end is near. I am further ahead than my posting. Just finished the propane system over the...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 08-22-2019, 09:13 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Counter Tops

Just like the flooring, picking out what we wanted for a counter top was tougher than actually installing it. We ended up with a print from Wilsonart Retro collection.

I decided to replace all of...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 08-15-2019, 08:38 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
I just checked, 19". Feels a little high...

I just checked, 19". Feels a little high compared with the house, but at least my feet aren't dangling. :brows:
Mark
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 08-15-2019, 08:29 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Vents

One of the toughest things I have done was drilling large holes thru my pristine floor to install vents for the refrigerator and furnace.

This was the original refrigerator vent. There was some...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 08-15-2019, 04:58 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
And last but not least, the Black tank

Like most Safari owners, we added an above the floor black tank underneath the toilet. It is supported by a stand made of Aluminum extrusions and topped with a double layer of plywood. The double...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 08-14-2019, 06:08 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Second Grey Tank

The second grey tank was added to collect water from the kitchen sink. It is an off the shelf 16 gallon poly. I found it fit nicely in the corner under the sink counter top. This would really be...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 08-13-2019, 04:08 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Waste Plumbing

Harold, I got the valves from Amazon. Search for "NIGO 180SS Series 3-Way (L-Port) Forged Brass Ball Valve". There is a lead free version.

You bring up a good point regarding air lock. I just...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 08-11-2019, 08:18 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Update

Been almost a month since my last post. During this part of the build, it seems that all of the projects advance together and I don't like to post until a project is done unless I have questions or...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 07-10-2019, 07:54 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Progress

Now the interior paint work is done and the floor installed, the real fun has begun. It is a target rich environment to be sure. And things are leaving my basement, hopefully never to return. I...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 07-08-2019, 04:54 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Blue, thanks for the details on your epoxy issue....

Blue, thanks for the details on your epoxy issue. I thought the 72 hours was the time it took it to cross link, surprised you had an issue. All of my scuffing was within three days of final anyway...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 07-07-2019, 07:37 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Painting Day 3

Realized I hadn't painted the interior of the closet and the inner door frame of the bathroom. Luckily I had still had about a quart of Zolatone left. No problem now I know what to expect. The...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 07-07-2019, 07:21 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Joyflea, won't say I'm a painter. Don't do it...

Joyflea, won't say I'm a painter. Don't do it often enough and the technology keeps changing. When I was painting a bunch, we used lacquer. Nothing like a black lacquer shine after many hours of...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 07-06-2019, 05:20 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Hi Bubba, will do. I think the shower grate will...

Hi Bubba, will do. I think the shower grate will be one of those rainy afternoon projects.

Thanks Brian, coming from you that means a lot. Having to replace the frame was one of those unexpected...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 07-05-2019, 09:55 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Marmoleum

Picking out which marmoleum to buy was harder than the installation.

We ended up with a dark chocolate brown which should make the amber wood really stand out.
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The key to the easy...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 07-05-2019, 09:27 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Bathroom Sink

Since I was in the painting mode, figured I take care of the sink as well. It was yellowed and I had repaired a couple of holes with an ABS slurry.

Here is the original
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I primed it...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 07-05-2019, 09:21 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Paint Day Two

The Zolatone arrive in about a week. By then I had gone over all of the exposed primer with sandpaper to rough it up. I then had to shoot it again with the primer and finally with the Zolatone.
...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 07-05-2019, 09:14 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Paint Day

The trailer is ready, everything masked and clean. The weather looks like there will be at least three good days in a row. All systems GO. The only down side it the back ordered third gallon of...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 07-05-2019, 08:36 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Prepping for Paint

We had planned to replace the Zolatone from the beginning. I was always a little confused regarding the types. There are two types, automotive type which is solvent based and an architectural type...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 07-05-2019, 07:54 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Moving the Drain

Been a while since I have posted, but not because I haven't been making progress. As a matter of fact the zolatone and marmoleum are done and I will start putting the furniture back in tomorrow. ...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 06-12-2019, 03:44 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Sub Floor Done

Following the advice of those have gone before, I have added 1/4" sub-floor over my brand new 3/4" plywood to accept the Marmoleum. Glad I did, it was not as smooth as I thought.

First step was...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 06-12-2019, 03:23 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Hi David, it is. I purchased it from VTS and...

Hi David, it is. I purchased it from VTS and the lid is grey, but nothing like the original that fit like a glove over the top. It may have stayed on by itself, but I added a number of Vulkem dabs...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 06-10-2019, 07:44 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Installing a Fantastic Fan...Twice

I decided to upgrade the forward hatch to a Fantastic Fan. Since I was missing two lifters it wasn't a tough decision, a pretty standard upgrade.

Removed the nice old aluminum flange and replaced...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 06-10-2019, 04:18 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
I didn't spray everything and look for bubbles. ...

I didn't spray everything and look for bubbles. I did however leave it pressurized with the garage doors shut. I find my nose is a very accurate leak detector. :brows:
Mark
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 06-09-2019, 05:52 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Just wanted to catch up with a few minor projects...

Just wanted to catch up with a few minor projects that happened over winter break.

First, spent a couple of hours to add some shine to the new LP tanks. Kind of a before and after.
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Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 05-31-2019, 06:01 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Besides the rain, the temperature here is really...

Besides the rain, the temperature here is really pretty nice. That's one of the reasons I decided to do my build a little out of order. By September, I want at least the first rough polish done on...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 05-31-2019, 05:44 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Extra Work for Me

Looks like it's the extra 1/4" decking after all. Can't argue with both Bubba and David.

I have extra deck polyurethane so I guess I will treat the panels before putting them down. Did you...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 05-29-2019, 08:17 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Replacing a section of the NEW floor

There was one section of floor that I was never quite happy with. Because of the line up of the 4x8' plywood sheets, there was an unsupported joint right at the entry way. It was braced underneath...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 05-29-2019, 07:58 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
I'm Back.......

After a long winter and a very wet spring, my Airstream restoration season has officially started back up. I still have a couple of weeks of full time employment before I start my summer half time...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 11-15-2018, 04:49 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Last Monday started sunny but cold so I decided...

Last Monday started sunny but cold so I decided this would be the day to move the Safari to the barn.

I must say in it's maiden voyage, the trailer tracked beautifully. Must be that balanced...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 11-11-2018, 08:00 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
It's been a while since I have posted. It's...

It's been a while since I have posted. It's because most all work on the Safari has ceased. Last fall was amazing with clear sky's and warm temps. Not so this year, currently is 38 degrees and...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 10-09-2018, 03:55 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Fantastic Fan Installation Upgrade

After listening to countless VAP podcasts, one of the first things we purchased after we got the trailer was a fantastic fan. The old exhaust fan was bent and 115v and one of the lifters was broken....
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 10-08-2018, 04:16 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 44,535
Posted By steinVT
Door Stops

I bet you are right. I know exactly the VTS stop 57Vintage is talking about, I bought one and decided not to install it. It looks like it would install in the top two rivet holes of my original...
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