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BarryIowa · 07-13-2008, 08:53 PM

July 12, 2008, I brought home a 1962 Overlander Internation Land Yacht. It is in remarkably good condition for sitting in the weeds since about 1992 when took its last trip on Ragbrai across the state of Iowa. Follow this thread for occasional updates and progress and pictures.

flyfshr · 07-13-2008, 08:57 PM

Congrats brother. Glad you finally came to your senses and now you are affected with aluminitus. I look forward to your thread and progress.

Brad
FF

utee94 · 07-13-2008, 11:00 PM

Congratulations and welcome to the Forums! Thanks for posting, and I look forward to watching your progress.

-Marcus

UpNorthAir · 07-13-2008, 11:30 PM

Congratulations and Welcome........ How about some pics?

flyfshr · 07-14-2008, 06:32 PM

Now I've gone and done it. I told my brother in central Iowa about a '62 Overlander that was for sale and he went out and bought it. I told him I would provide him with distance assistance as long as his wife supported the purchase. Can't have a family dispute over aluminitus. She loves it and now it's in their driveway.

Pictures will be coming along shortly, I'm sure. He sent a bunch to me so i know he has some.

Brad
FF

Overlander & Sea · 07-14-2008, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyfshr

Now I've gone and done it. I told my brother....... Can't have a family dispute over aluminitus.

Brad
FF

Wow!!!

....aluminitus.........

Is it genetic or contagious?

......maybe both!

BarryIowa · 07-14-2008, 09:56 PM

Hey all. After many requests for pictures - here is the unit as found in the weeds.

BarryIowa · 07-14-2008, 10:00 PM

My neighbor Al, helped me get her home and even volunteered to power wash for me. It helps when you're 6' 6". First order of business is to button her up so no more damage is done.

BarryIowa · 07-16-2008, 05:57 AM

Here are some pictures of the front and rear top vents. The previous owner fabricated a galvanized top to keep the water out. My brother created a cool Lexan version that I hope to be able to duplicate. For the rear, I hope to simply replace the cloudy cover and get the motor working. Looks like I'm going to have to do some parts hunting.

flyfshr · 07-16-2008, 09:06 AM

Looks like you need a few lifters, vent covers, T handles and a bunch of cleaning. I believe I've got a few T handles and one lifter, I'll have to look and let you know.

Brad
FF

BarryIowa · 07-16-2008, 08:33 PM

Well I know it's a no no to post and then be so rude as to not post any pictures but I made a bit of progress tonight. I sandblasted the tongue and the step. I promise to post pictures as soon as I get some fresh primer and silver paint sprayed! Just getting the peeling paint and surface rust blasted into an oblivion is improvement.

uwe · 07-16-2008, 10:04 PM

I recommend POR15 base coat and Stirling Silver top coat on exposed painted parts like tongue, bumper and step. Most readily available paint won't withstand UV radiation for very long, requiring a redo in short order. This POR stuff is amazingly resilient.
Great Overlander...did Brad tell you that Overlanders rule?

BarryIowa · 07-16-2008, 10:23 PM

Hey Uwe,
Thanks for the tip. I'll do it that way.

BarryIowa · 07-17-2008, 05:48 AM

Here is the trailer step as found and after I sandblasted it. I will apply POR 15 this weekend. You can still see the slag from the sandblasting on the concrete. I also sandblasted the tongue and ordered a new pigtail. I'm not sure if it is worth the effort to clean up the LP tanks and re-use but I'm also not sure I want to spend the $160 per tank for aluminum ones. Thoughts?

utee94 · 07-17-2008, 07:56 AM

I think it depends on how much money you have and where you want to spend it right now. If you have a limited budget, then you can get the current tanks inspected, new valves, and cleaned up for less money than new tanks will cost.

But if you're planning on the new tanks for your restoration anyway, and you don't mind spending the cash right now, then go ahead and get the new tanks, because that will be cheaper in the long run than refurbishing the old ones and THEN buying new ones anyway.