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03-25-2013, 04:31 PM
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Rivet Master 
1959 26' Overlander
Western
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,468
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Liftoff! WooHoo!
Very good looking shell.
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03-25-2013, 06:33 PM
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#62
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Rivet Master 
1991 34' Excella
1963 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Central
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 5,919
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COOL!!!!
Now you start the re-assembly...Simple, huh?
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03-28-2013, 06:17 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
1959 26' Overlander
Brighton
, Michigan
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 85
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So far, it's been straight forward. Of course, that's only because I have so many examples to follow. Putting it back together may be more difficult!
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03-28-2013, 10:22 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2013 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2012 20' Flying Cloud
Small Town
, *** Big Sky Country ***Western Montana
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,860
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Thank you for sharing the journey; very interesting.
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03-29-2013, 04:12 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1959 26' Overlander
Brighton
, Michigan
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 85
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Worked on cleaning up the frame today. Also got a look at the repairs my welder has started. A couple outriggers, and new frame rails for the first and last 4 feet. Probably a couple new crossmembers too.
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04-05-2013, 04:53 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1959 26' Overlander
Brighton
, Michigan
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 85
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Ok, my welder is driving me nuts! I was hoping to por 15 this weekend but no luck.
I got about half of the shell prodexed. Prodex is awesome. Double sided eternabond, hmm. I have no doubt it works but what a pita!!
Sealed all my seams and rivets with it. Then some 3m 77 and I'm a sticky mess!!
Tomorrow I hope to finish prodex, install my 30 amp connection, maybe the water connection and drill out the vent rivets. Wish me luck!!
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04-05-2013, 06:28 PM
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Site Team
1963 26' Overlander
Hollis
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,647
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I'm curious, why double stick eternabond? To hold up the Prodex or?
I was contemplating the eternabond roof seal on the lap seams.
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04-05-2013, 06:39 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1959 26' Overlander
Brighton
, Michigan
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 85
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Yes, seal and hold.
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04-14-2013, 03:50 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1959 26' Overlander
Brighton
, Michigan
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 85
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04-18-2013, 10:00 AM
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Rivet Master
1959 26' Overlander
Western
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,468
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Lookin' good!
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04-21-2013, 05:37 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1959 26' Overlander
Brighton
, Michigan
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 85
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This weekend I wired the brakes, cut the floor and cut u channel blanks. Need to run to harbor freight and buy a brake this week. I had planned on getting elevator bolts from fastenal but was less than thrilled with their price. And since I need to order from vts anyway...
I have a couple questions for my " panel pros". I have a "chimney" left over from my furnace that I'm not going to use. Would you leave it or patch it? It's obviously on a curve, would the patch need to be precurved or will it form to the roof?
I also have a 1.5 inch hole where I believe part of the umbilical cord plugged in to the trailer. I need to either patch this or use it to wire the new umbilical cord. Has anyone done this? Thoughts on finding a grommet or other ways to seal around the cord?
Finally, holding tank vent stack. I assume I can get a replacement "grommet" from vts but I have to think it can be improved upon. Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Dan
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04-21-2013, 07:00 AM
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
1963 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Central
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 5,919
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Danruehl
... I have a "chimney" left over from my furnace that I'm not going to use. Would you leave it or patch it? It's obviously on a curve, would the patch need to be precurved or will it form to the roof?
I also have a 1.5 inch hole where I believe part of the umbilical cord plugged in to the trailer. I need to either patch this or use it to wire the new umbilical cord. Has anyone done this? Thoughts on finding a grommet or other ways to seal around the cord?
Finally, holding tank vent stack. I assume I can get a replacement "grommet" from vts but I have to think it can be improved upon. Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Dan
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I'd patch it and if you want the 'vintage' look, add the vent back on top of the patch. .032 will curve it's self as you drill and cleco. For the 1.5" hole, consider buying a Marinco power inlet and wiring a front 110V inlet and using a transfer switch. It will be handy when you use a genset in the back of the truck. Otherwise, rivet a circle patch. I made my ventstack gaskets from some scrap rubber roofing.
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04-22-2013, 05:11 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
1995 34' Excella
Lynchburg
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,226
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HiHoAgRV
I'd patch it and if you want the 'vintage' look, add the vent back on top of the patch. .032 will curve it's self as you drill and cleco. For the 1.5" hole, consider buying a Marinco power inlet and wiring a front 110V inlet and using a transfer switch. It will be handy when you use a genset in the back of the truck. Otherwise, rivet a circle patch. I made my ventstack gaskets from some scrap rubber roofing.
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HiHo
Do you have a link for a description and where you got your transfer switch?
Thanks, Dan
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04-22-2013, 06:54 AM
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
1963 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Central
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 5,919
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TouringDan
HiHo
Do you have a link for a description and where you got your transfer switch?
Thanks, Dan
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I had a similar one to this in a MH, but this is what I was describing.
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04-23-2013, 03:32 AM
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Rivet Master
1959 26' Overlander
Western
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,468
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Dan,
Like Vernon, I used roofing rubber. I have a bunch left over from a porch roof -- pm me your address if you need some.
The chimney makes a good cap for your grey tank vent if you plan to install one. I like flexible hose for the vent and used "SEALAND OdorSafe Plus Sanitation Hose" from Boat Parts, Boat Accessories, Sailing Gear and Boating Apparel from West Marine. Last I looked, VTS' plumbing stack covers weren't anywhere near as cool as that little chimney on the roof.
John
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04-23-2013, 03:43 AM
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Rivet Master
1959 26' Overlander
Western
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,468
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Forgot the electrical hookup question... I patched the original inlet with Alclad and installed a new inlet on the curbside near the galley. I didn't think the original inlet was in the right spot for modern campground hookups, requiring too long a cord.
I used the "Marinco Stainless Steel Power Inlet 30A 125V", which isn't cheap but I think I paid about $50 bucks on eBay. With boating season starting, it may be harder to find a good deal right now. I like the way the outer seal on the matching cord can screw on, forming a good, safe watertight seal.
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05-05-2013, 11:31 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1959 26' Overlander
Brighton
, Michigan
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 85
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05-05-2013, 11:36 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1959 26' Overlander
Brighton
, Michigan
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 85
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Got it back together today. Pretty close to aligned. Shell needs to move aft 1/4 inch. My gray tank is on back order so I can't start attaching yet.
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05-15-2013, 07:37 PM
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#79
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2 Rivet Member
1959 26' Overlander
Brighton
, Michigan
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 85
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Finally got my gray tank yesterday. So today I installed the tank, bolted down the last two pieces of subfloor and got all my straight "c" channel bolted down! I can actually move it if I have to. Finished the prodex and worked on the end caps. Got my third L77 core replacement, nos this time & will take it to a locksmith tomorrow. Not real happy with the look of the endcaps. Anybody steer me to a metal or wood endcap replacement thread??
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05-15-2013, 08:10 PM
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Rivet Master
1959 26' Overlander
Western
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,468
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Dan,
http://www.sputnikgoes.com just did new endcaps. There isn't a lot of detail, but pics show the concept well. They also post here, but I can't remember their handle at the moment. Maybe they saved the patterns!
Endcaps don't look bad when zolatoned, but would be tough to make look good with regular paint.
I couldn't make mine fit with more than one layer of Prodex underneath.
John
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