1960 Overlander restoration

[Gaël]

I keep the hexagonal knob in order to re-use on the new wood.

I can't keep the original wood, it's too fair... but I can save the structure and cover with new wood panel.

At the beginning, I wished to make the same interior as the original but no... now, I have an idea for the new plan in using some original parts : gas lamp body and gas switch for the decoration for example and using new wood panels.

Like the hexagonal knob, I wish use it for a new life ! But thank you for the advise

I just threw away the WC and the bath...

I would like to have a simple interior, convenient to use and be capable to live during 3-4 days in complete autonomy

[HiHoAgRV]

Until your are done, keep as much as possible. The walls are priceless as templates, every little fitting has value to some folks.

[Gaël]

Originally Posted by Gaël

I keep the hexagonal knob in order to

Octogonal, not hexagonal...

Yes, of course, I kept all little details but I suspect the wall aren't the original because the cutting around the panel isn't clean, it's seems that they have been cut with a saw (an old saw )

I've saved also (to use again) and I've saved all the little interior details

[Gaël]

Today, the first day I drive my airstream

In order to do job on it in an other warehouse...

A great moment...

[Gaël]

Today, new lights and tailight





On old tailight :



Compared with a new tailight :



And I'had removed the big ugly tube on the rear bumper, now it's better (not perfect but better )

[65CV]

Looks good!

Did you get the information you needed on windows from Shelly's and Frank's postings?

I'm sure others may disagree, but I prefer Lexan for the front window over glass or a rock guard. You do have to be gentle with it because Lexan scratches. We lost a front window to a rock on the highway in Texas -- a long way from home.

If you look at Shelly's blog, you'll see LED Lights that will fit under the "cupcake" lights that you have installed. I have installed the same lights and feel safer on the road with them.

Bon nuit

[Gaël]

Not at the moment, but I hope soon

I agree with the front windows but it seems very difficult to find rockguard here... maybe in UK ? I'll look for it, I think it's important, you're reason !

In France, I can't find .125" glass but only 3mm or 4mm (.118" or .157"), I think .157" is better, the glass professionnel coming back soon with the two models, then I'll can choose the better.

I haven't seen the LED Light' Shelly on the blog. I'll have more time to read it the next week (and yours of course)

[Gaël]

I'm checking If I have all interior parts :







And I've fixed the new logo



In order to drive safety, I've riveted correctly the shape under the frame... it needs around 40 rivets...



Also, I have to fix correctly the brake electric cable :

[Gaël]

Yesterday, I've changed the tires...

[Gaël]

[HiHoAgRV]

Those screens look nice. Dark mesh really changes the appearance of the trailer.

[Gaël]

Yes, it changes the appareance but less light into the trailer... of course.

[Gaël]

Dear FRiends,

I wanted to clarify about the flag (confederate flag), I forgot to indicate.

Of course, there see any affiliation or other insult, in France, few people know the true story, it was to make a nod to the car "General Lee"

I knew the description and I'm sad to konw what did it happens...

I hope I have not hurt people.

Thank you for your understanding and I'll change it later.

[Gaël]

Before :





And after 4 hours of works for each windows... :

[Gaël]

Hi,

it's better now about the flag...

[Gaël]

I've the new glasses, more thicker (4mm = .157" instead .125")




And I've removed the ugly vertical tube on the bumper, this one needs many works anymore

[65CV]

Good pictures.

Do you intend to repair the rear bumper? Or replace it?

[Gaël]

Thank you John,

I think I can repair it, for sure, it should be cheaper than to replace it because the shipping cost from USA for a bumper is too expensive for this part.

[Gaël]

Today, I’ve fixed my first glass.

I’ve modified the glazing gasket I had because impossible to find the good for my frames…

The Butyl is perfect, it catches very strong the glass, I added Sikaflex (black… I should have taken gray…), I have to fix carefully…

[Gaël]

The third glass is ok !



And the jalousie, the 5h glass is in place