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Old 08-05-2019, 08:29 AM   #21
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Old 08-05-2019, 10:00 AM   #22
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Welcome to the world of vintage Airstreams.

For drilling out the rivets, you can get a tool from Vintage Trailer supply for $40 that works great. Also not sure what the C-channel look's like in your model and year, but I just had a machine shop shear and bend them up for me. Took them almost no time.

Good luck and keep posting, the folks here are a great source of knowledge.
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I ordered a new set from OTD Mart. Seemed the easiest way, and not too expensive. My Dad has been a tool maker for 30 years. I'll post some pics of what he makes. He's got a desk job now, so he's always happy to wander down to the shop to make something.

Also, has anyone swapped in leaf springs on a vintage AS. I know it will raise it's profile a bit, but thinking of swapping them while I'm repairing the frame. I know it will work, just wondering what the cons might be.
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Old 08-05-2019, 07:47 PM   #23
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Got the AS framed and braced for the full monte. Not done, but pretty close. Hopefully start the lift off process tomorrow. Got a pic of the progress, and my assistant, she's not much help.
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Old 08-06-2019, 02:11 AM   #24
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Bracing is like a cow bell. What you need.


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Old 08-07-2019, 08:43 AM   #25
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Pretty much done bracing it. Getting ready for lift off!
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