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01-28-2011, 01:34 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1974 31' Sovereign
Jay
, Maine
Join Date: Oct 2010
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REDO, REPLACE, '74 Sovereign
I just started to gut my 74 soverign. Big time rotted floors and some other minor issues. I so far have stripped 80% of interior and working on removing the bathroom and twin beds in rear.
Frame is in great shape in the front and I will POR-15 that. I am storing the parts all over since I dont have much room and am doing this renovation outside in glorias maine winter weather. LOL
As soon as the inside is gutted, I will drop the belly pan to get at things and then install the new floor. Before that happens, Im trying to find a place inside to recaulk all the vents,windows and seams.
If I could figure how to add photos to the post Id show the work.
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01-28-2011, 02:01 PM
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Sounds like you have your work cutout for you.
Here's a post with photo attachment information.
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01-28-2011, 02:27 PM
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1968 24' Tradewind
Oxford,
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Make sure you put everything in bags with very descriptive labels. 6 months from now, you may not remember which screws with to which hinge. Take a lot of pics and measurements of exactly where things are. Taking a little time on the tear down and making lots of pics will save you a lot of time during the install.
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01-28-2011, 05:01 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 31' Excella 500
Charleston
, South Carolina
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Or, just throw that stuff away. I for one think that the original interiors are u.g.l.y.
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01-28-2011, 05:06 PM
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1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
, ON
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 11,219
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DanielB
Or, just throw that stuff away. I for one think that the original interiors are u.g.l.y.
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Or keep it for templates; wall curves, heights, hardware, etc.
Not so easy to re-create those sizes if/when you want to replace or upgrade them.
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01-28-2011, 08:38 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1974 31' Sovereign
Jay
, Maine
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 50
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thank you
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Originally Posted by Kevin245
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thank you very much, I appreciate the fast reply
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01-28-2011, 08:47 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1974 31' Sovereign
Jay
, Maine
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 50
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 68 TWind
Make sure you put everything in bags with very descriptive labels. 6 months from now, you may not remember which screws with to which hinge. Take a lot of pics and measurements of exactly where things are. Taking a little time on the tear down and making lots of pics will save you a lot of time during the install.
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Not a problem, I have been bagging my butt off and marked walls and overlaps and every thing and all ready have 2000 photos to back up my memory. lol
Know if I can just post some. Im working on it
THANKS
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01-28-2011, 08:49 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1974 31' Sovereign
Jay
, Maine
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 50
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Aage
Or keep it for templates; wall curves, heights, hardware, etc.
Not so easy to re-create those sizes if/when you want to replace or upgrade them.
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Yes. Im saving all the wall trim and cabinets as templates to make new and of a lighter color. Just part of the restore then I will attend a AS event or offer them up to those who need it when im through
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05-30-2011, 04:21 PM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
, ON
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 11,219
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Viper2,
How are you making out so far?
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06-02-2011, 05:37 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1974 31' Sovereign
Jay
, Maine
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 50
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Where am I at
Ok folks it has been a long cold winter and I didnt get as much done as hoped and know its summer and I am back to working on the AS when it isnt pouring out. So far todate I was trying to replace the floor by only removing the lower inside skin. Well, that approach worked for the first 3 sheets then I found major mice mazes (pathways) under the skin.
Sooooo, I decided to gut the whole trailer and was amazed of the damage these little guys did.
Since the last post, Ive removed everything from trailer but the 3 door closet, Removed all the insulation in the walls, Reworked the wire harness and main AC power coming in, patched some leaks, I got the new bath room window in ( got broken from vandals) before I got the trailer.
I will try to get some photos in here, if I can recall how, LOLOL
More to come, later
Keith
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06-02-2011, 06:13 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1974 31' Sovereign
Jay
, Maine
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 50
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Reminder
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Originally Posted by Aage
Viper2,
How are you making out so far?
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Aage, thank you for asking and reminding me of the post. I will try to update it with info and photos.
Keith
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10-01-2011, 08:44 PM
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1963 26' Overlander
Hollis
, New Hampshire
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Calling Viper 2! where'd you disappear to???
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10-14-2011, 02:13 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1974 31' Sovereign
Jay
, Maine
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 50
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Refurbishing 1974 soverign, part 2
OK many have asked where I am at and I havent been on much, so here are the details and I will send some photos shortly soon as I figure it out. - Removed and replaced entire floor with shell on.
- POR-15 Entire frame and riggers.
- Replaced 4 ft of rear main frame that was rotted(str side).
- Replaced 3 rear cross members, with new modified box frame members.
- Replaced 4 street side out riggers(rear).
- Replaced 3 curb side out riggers(rear).
- Installed new 110V AC wiring, removed old 2 circuit breaker from rear of trailer and installed a Furrion 30A Inlet and a Progressive Dynamics 4045 converter distribution Panel to handle AC/DC.
- Replaced R-11 Belly Insulation and added an additional layer of Owens R-10 Closed cell Poly Board, giving me R-21 value. All foam board was sealed with Alum tape to frame.
- Replaced new Belly pan entire length to include all side wraps over out riggers.
- Replaced bath room window new. old one was broken into and wasnt ever found.
- Removed Old TV antenna and sealed hole ( may replace at a later time).
- Removed all windows and compartment doors and replaced gaskets, locks, shined the ALUM.
- Found and fixed all leaks in shell (4 roof,2 ext lights,wheel wells and Rub rails).
- Installed new 10 Gal atwood water Heater w/bypass valves for winterizing.
- Installed new 42 Gal water tank.
- Rebuilt Battery compartment and Door. New battery also. Later will be adding solar panels and more batteries.
- Rebuilt Thetford Waste valves,40y old gaskets not good.
- Had new thicker alum Black Tank pan built, grey tank was OK, replaced both pan's Insulation and heat registers.
- Replaced all Exterior clearance lights, replaced round tail light canisters (4 total).
- Replaced 1/2" copper Water line with PEX.
- Replaced 3 ceiling vents with Fan-tastic vents.
Well folks I think that is it. Once im done with belly pan, I will rebuild main and branch propane lines, hook new regulator and tanks up. Then order the two new axles,tires and rims. Then its on to building the interior
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10-14-2011, 02:15 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1974 31' Sovereign
Jay
, Maine
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 50
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Whats new she asked. lololol
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Originally Posted by reinergirl
Calling Viper 2! where'd you disappear to???
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Hows your trailer renovation going?
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10-14-2011, 03:04 PM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
, ON
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 11,219
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Viper2
Well folks I think that is it. Once im done with belly pan, I will rebuild main and branch propane lines, hook new regulator and tanks up. Then order the two new axles,tires and rims. Then its on to building the interior
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Wow, that is one heck of a list, Viper2!
Can't wait to see the photos. Have a look at this thread, post #7 to see how to do the photos.
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11-14-2011, 06:32 PM
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Site Team
1963 26' Overlander
Hollis
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2009
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Its sitting in the parking lot at Colin Hyde's waiting in line to have its axles/frame and floor done! You've done so MUCH! I'm jealous!
But ya know the proof is in the pictures LOL
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