The '67 Ambassador full remodel

[Hittenstiehl]

Looks like maybe you could do the calendar. Beautiful shots.

[duncans]

Looks like a fabulous trip! Wonderful photos! Makes me yearn for the road...

[ArtisanAir]

This trailer is now for rent!

See the link for details

https://www.outdoorsy.co/rentals/4660

[Iansk]

That was an inspiring read. You certainly did some amazing work. I'm proud FOR you.

A giant thank you for taking the time to share your progress, while most/many of us could only hope to aspire to the level of care you put into this AS, it at least gives me courage to know I'm not an insane person while plugging away at 2am fiddling with this or that... Or maybe that's what it takes. Who cares.

Thank you again,
Ian

[TouringDan]

Times two

[ArtisanAir]

For the life of me I cannot find a appraiser in my area to help me out.

If anyone knows of a appraiser in the Cincinnati area please let me know.

But since I cannot get any answers I would like for the airforum community to give their opinions on a appraisal price, just for fun. Curiosity more than anything. Be honest, my feeling wont be hurt! I need to try and value/grade my work.

This is the most knowledgeable group so your feedback matters!

Thanks in advance!

[Jhiner1978]

Originally Posted by ArtisanAir

I removed the old exterior parking lights and buffed the spot before installing the new light. I finished replacing the exterior parking lights with a LED equivalent and sealed them on the back side to the trailer along with 3/16 rivets. once the LP and water lines were ran, I capped them off and pressure tested (50 psi) both systems for leaks. Then started the skinning process.... I chose the 4' x 8' sheets of red oak paneling for the walls and 3003 H4 aluminum .040 thickness for the ceiling. On the end caps I decided to go aluminum. This is a challenge due to not having any template to go by. I tried using an English wheel and some rather large pieces of aluminum. After an hour or so, it was back to the drawing board. I called my metal supplier and had them shear 8" strips so I could fillet the end caps into 17 pieces. It was critical to have these pieces sheared for the factory edge quality due to the edge puckering that occurs when you cut them by hand ,even with electric snips. I simply freelanced the entire cap making sure that all steps and rivets were incremental. When doing this you must concentrate and take your time. Measuring in a lot of different places will ensure your pattern is consistent. Clecos are a must with this project and in my mind you can never have too many. I used 4' x 10' aluminum panels for the ceiling which I had to have help wrestling the piece against the ceiling to rivet in place, while also cutting out for all necessary vents and lights.

Did you do anything to the ceiling and endcaps after you installed all the aluminum? What do you do to avoid scratches etc? I'm was going to install all new interior panels but figured it would get pretty scratched up during the install so I was just going to paint everything.

[Jhiner1978]

Originally Posted by ArtisanAir

I removed the old exterior parking lights and buffed the spot before installing the new light. I finished replacing the exterior parking lights with a LED equivalent and sealed them on the back side to the trailer along with 3/16 rivets. once the LP and water lines were ran, I capped them off and pressure tested (50 psi) both systems for leaks. Then started the skinning process.... I chose the 4' x 8' sheets of red oak paneling for the walls and 3003 H4 aluminum .040 thickness for the ceiling. On the end caps I decided to go aluminum. This is a challenge due to not having any template to go by. I tried using an English wheel and some rather large pieces of aluminum. After an hour or so, it was back to the drawing board. I called my metal supplier and had them shear 8" strips so I could fillet the end caps into 17 pieces. It was critical to have these pieces sheared for the factory edge quality due to the edge puckering that occurs when you cut them by hand ,even with electric snips. I simply freelanced the entire cap making sure that all steps and rivets were incremental. When doing this you must concentrate and take your time. Measuring in a lot of different places will ensure your pattern is consistent. Clecos are a must with this project and in my mind you can never have too many. I used 4' x 10' aluminum panels for the ceiling which I had to have help wrestling the piece against the ceiling to rivet in place, while also cutting out for all necessary vents and lights.

How did you keep from scratching the aluminum? How were you going to finish the aluminum once done?