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Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-05-2012, 07:41 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
Never say never....Fun Times!

I am getting a unique opportunity to take a Rosie the Riveter Boot Camp class at the Technical Center where I work. We started with an introduction to Auto Body, moved to HVAC, on to Auto Tech, and...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-05-2012, 07:28 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
More welding in our future? No...no...hopefully no

I am sure hoping that we don't end up having to go to the level of frame repair on the Pacer as we did on this one. At least now my husband has the welding skills and the equipment to do so if need...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-03-2012, 04:07 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
Always in style

:) I had to take a look back at the pictures to see the purple tablecloth. A hold over from a birthday party that we ended up using for our project table cover up. Looks pretty stylish now that I...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-02-2012, 03:32 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
More progress...slow and steady wins the race

Here are some photos of our progress over the long weekend: the refnishing of the bathtub, some brake light work, and the running lights are working! It seems like we stay busy working but don't seem...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-23-2011, 04:18 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
Closer to convinced

My granddaughters loved the little campers and can't wait to go camping. They wanted to sleep in the Pacer but their mom said no. It is warm here for December and we have no snow so I am not sure of...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-23-2011, 04:12 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
Not addicted for now...

Eric,
No one can resist the pull of aluminum for long. It starts innocently enough and soon progresses to full out addiction marked by crazy thoughts of trying to get another one, working on the...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-22-2011, 09:38 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
Second impression tomorrow

Daughter, son in law, and two little granddaughters are going to get their second look tomorrow at the Albatross since they first viewed it in September 2010. All my daughter could say then was "This...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-18-2011, 09:23 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
Husband did some work on the exterior lights...

Husband did some work on the exterior lights today on the Albatross and has been cleaning all of those up and replacing all of the lenses. I only wish the rest of the trailer looked as good as these...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-29-2011, 08:10 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
Thanks Chris

Thanks for that link. I have looked at many of the window links but don't understand what keeps the two panes apart. It appears there is a silver or aluminum piece in between the two panes and not...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-28-2011, 07:51 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
On to windows

My husband removed the living room curbside window tonight after work with the idea to fix the huge bubbles and mess from between the two panes. He said he doesn't see any way to fix them besides...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-27-2011, 05:18 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
I did it the hard way

I as usual did it the hard way. I have to leave them on the trailer because dearest said he wasn't taking them off. I worked all day on them and they are not close to being done. Maybe by...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-27-2011, 04:14 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
Wheel wells in and looking pretty good...

Here are some pictures of the new wheel wells and some of the other progress on the Albatross. It doesn't seem like we have been accomplishing much at all but we have been busy all day over the...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-26-2011, 09:28 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
Thanks Chris

I like that he thinks he's the boss because then he doesn't realize that I am really the boss :D. I think he knows but let's all pretend he is Mr. Boss just for fun...;)

Thanks for the support on...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-21-2011, 07:09 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
Progress like a turtle in sand with the tide going out

Glad you are enjoying it and I am enjoying telling it blow by blow. Well maybe "Bang, bang, bang, bang" as the rivets hit the channel. :D This has most definitely been a learning experience every...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-21-2011, 07:00 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
We might have a plan

For some reason, our wheel wells were about shot on this trailer. I am not sure how that happened but my guess is that when the back fell out somewhere a few decades ago, that might have contributed...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-21-2011, 06:48 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
I have the story...

Hey Chris,
I asked the boss and he said the wheel wells are attached by a channel that fits over the subfloor and has a channel on the top that the plastic wheel wells sits in. Our replacement wheel...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-20-2011, 08:54 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
I hope he has a plan

:) I hope my husband has a plan for that; he usually has about 39 steps ahead of me all figured out. I know the wheel wells don't fit the same channel as we had before and we have to either order...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-20-2011, 06:22 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
We have a shell attached to a floor!!

If you can believe it, we have a shell attached to a floor!! Yippee!!
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-20-2011, 05:32 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
More sealant?

:) I will definitely use plenty of sealant. I am wondering if I should seal all of the not replaced rivets as well. The windows all have to come out and that will mean we can't do the insulation...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-20-2011, 05:28 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
Sealant

How are you planning to put the sealant on the inside channel? Do you have a special way to do it? We have a large syringe that my husband used to seal each of the rivet holes. I was thinking of...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-19-2011, 08:46 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
Rosie the Riveter rides again

Today we bucked our first rivets and have almost all of the channel on the shell. The rest will be done tomorrow and then we can attach it to the floor. Some things were harder than we expected...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-14-2011, 07:28 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
More to come!

Thanks Marzboy,
I am pretty excited to have the lowering started even if it is just starting. It is almost dark when we get home from work now so not a lot goes on with much but now that the...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-13-2011, 07:49 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
Movement in the right direction

Thanks Chris,
It is nothing like your journeys and accomplishments, but for us, a big deal. I can't believe my husband separated the frame from the shell over a year ago. I never thought it would...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-13-2011, 07:00 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
Look what happened while I was gone...

I arrived after dark tonight after a long day today to find:
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-12-2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
More sealant removal

Today I got the rest of the sealant off on the outer skin, inside edge all the way around. Now that project is done. I was hoping we would be lowering the shell back on today but not a chance. My...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-11-2011, 07:07 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
Lucky me...

Fortunately I got a heat gun a couple of years ago for my husband and he said "'What do I want that for?" It sat in the box until today when I used it on removing the sealant. I don't know what I...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-11-2011, 06:22 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
First real work done by me

I have to confess to everyone on the Forums that I have done little actual work on the Albatross other than holding this, grab that, paint this, order that, ask this,etc. to date. I usually am the...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-11-2011, 03:39 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
That would deprive Marzboy of a trip to ND

But then if we do this, how does Marzboy justify a trip to ND to bring me his gently used one? You are making things too easy. :D
Sandy
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-10-2011, 07:33 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
Too funny

Let's continue to let him think it was his idea and now he'll feel obligated to bring his equipment here and by that time, I can convince him to stay and show us how it works. Then we can say we...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-10-2011, 07:24 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
Oh it all started so innocently...

:lol: It started so innocently with you helping me with advice and it morphed into a long distance trip to deliver a piece of equipment to ND. You probably have never been here before so think of...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-09-2011, 08:00 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
I'm working on that...

The current bid is accepted by Marzboy and he is now negotiating with his wife on the terms of delivery to ND. I think he is positioning himself in a favorable stance to approach the whole situation...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-08-2011, 08:34 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
Sold if it comes with delivery!

I would love to buy your gently used metal break if you can deliver it. Just drive north and then hang a sharp right after you hit Washington state. And as long as you are close to Oregon, there is...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-08-2011, 05:56 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
Oh I like this idea!

I love this idea! I just haven't quite figured out how to break it to Marzboy that he is going to be supplying our materials and his labor. Hmm....I will have to think of a way to surprise him with...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-08-2011, 05:52 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
Thanks...

Thanks Marzboy,
I did do some checking today and if I can find the kind of aluminum we need, I can either have our school do it or a business place locally for the channel. I hate to ask people to...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-08-2011, 06:04 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
Do you buy a sheet?

Hey Marzboy!
I did remember your metal break but I don't know how you work them. I think my husband could figure it out but my biggest question is if what to buy for the raw material. Is it a sheet...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-07-2011, 07:32 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
Hmm...welding plastic

That is good to know. It is a learning adventure every day in this Airstream business. Our wheel wells were too wrecked to even try to repair and since we didn't know anything about plastic...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-07-2011, 07:21 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
Good idea...

Thanks Splitrock,
I did talk to a couple of people today so I am going to see what can be done locally. I will need all of the channel that holds the wheel wells down and enough channel for the...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-07-2011, 07:19 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
It is all clear now

I think it is the same principle. This analogy makes a lot of sense to me now. I think we will have tons of new tools when this adventure if over. If it is ever over that is....
Sandy
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-06-2011, 08:54 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
Plastic welder?

Thanks for the interest and the comments...now I have to ask, what is a plastic welder? Never heard of that and these forums are great to learn new things. Just curious....

Our well wheels were...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-05-2011, 05:18 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
Thanks Top!

Thanks for the info Top,
I think I need an Airstream parts store in town for all of the stuff we are ending up ordering from faraway lands. The shipping ends up to be a large part of the purchase. ...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-05-2011, 05:05 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
I see a TIG machine in our future

I think he needs encouragement on the tool side of things....he may think he has enough tools sometimes when actually he needs something else on this restoration project for the Albatross.

In...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-05-2011, 12:53 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
More progress and more questions

My husband is coming along on the floor and we were trying to clean up the aluminum channel piece that the wheel well goes into (it is a channel with another area underneath it for the floor to slip...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-30-2011, 03:10 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
Progress on the Sovereign

As you can see, there is progress being made on the Sovereign. We are now at the stage of putting the freshwater tank in and starting to lay the marine plywood. Big discussion piece was painting the...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-21-2011, 09:06 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
Making progress one day at a time

Here are some photos of the progress my husband is making on the frame. I am making progress on buying more Airstreams :D.
Sandy
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-02-2011, 01:11 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
Frame is DONE!!

The frame is DONE and that has been a wonderful development. I thought I would share my husband's handiwork with the rest of the world along with a photo of Frank, the welding rabbit. Long story..
...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-19-2011, 09:07 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
Tanks are here, frame is mostly done....

Evening All,
I was wondering what we do next after the frame is done and we have the tanks here. Do we start wrapping insulation around the floor, then put the belly skin on, or put the floor in? ...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-06-2011, 07:50 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
This is going to be complicated

I didn't know there was that much to know about the rims. I will have to pass that info along to the man in charge. I think we will try to only redo the outside and we have to get new tires anyway...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-04-2011, 06:38 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
So that is the problem!

Thanks WSChris,
I was wondering why the cleaner I took to them didn't seem to do a durn thing. Now I know. So I take some stripper to them and then try it again? Any particular type of cleaner? ...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-04-2011, 04:49 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
Progress and some questions on the wheels

Here are a few pictures of the first of the outriggers to go on and the painting that has happened to date. Kind of hard to see how much work he has done but he has done a lot.

I do have a...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-04-2011, 04:41 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,712
Posted By ND10CentCan
Did figure it out...my hearing!

:huh: He did figure it out because after I told him I posted the question, he asked me what question did you ask and I said that the tank was still at 50% and welding funny. He says I said it was...
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