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09-29-2018, 01:04 PM
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Rivet Master  
2005 34' Classic S/O
2006 39' Land Yacht 396 XL
north blenheim
, New York
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 2,847
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Speaking of tools .......regards, bob
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09-29-2018, 06:03 PM
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Rivet Master
Churubusco
, Indiana
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 2,007
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Checking out tool compartments is always a bad idea, gets me spending too much money on tools, Bob doesn't realize how soft of a mark I am!
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1983 Airstream 310 Class A Motorhome
-Rob
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09-29-2018, 08:16 PM
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#2623
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Dazed and Confused
Currently Looking...
1983 31' Airstream310
Hillsburgh
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 3,805
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Magnet18
Checking out tool compartments is always a bad idea, gets me spending too much money on tools, Bob doesn't realize how soft of a mark I am!
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The only people with a cooler and better stocked tool compartment than Bob is maybe NASA.....maybe.
Cheers
Sidekick Tony
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“It’s a recession when your neighbor loses his job; it’s a depression when you lose your own.” "Harry S Truman"
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09-29-2018, 08:34 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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Or possibly Norm Abrams...
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Rich, KE4GNK/AE, Overkill Engineering Dept.
'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it. 
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09-29-2018, 08:37 PM
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Rivet Master
Churubusco
, Indiana
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 2,007
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We use a lot of snap-on torque wrenches!
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1983 Airstream 310 Class A Motorhome
-Rob
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09-30-2018, 01:57 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
1965 22' Safari
1987 34.5' Airstream 345
Kansas city
, Missouri
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 443
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09-30-2018, 10:15 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1991 35' Airstream 350
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 298
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I noted your reference to maybe one of the Excella hatch covers might be useful in my battery drawer rebuild. Looking at the video confirms my understanding that at least on the Excella chassis, the hatch covers were hinged and not fixed to the front of a "pull-out" drawer as in the Classic models. also, it does appear that I can salvage the front alloy panel and use other remaining draws as a template in the event that it is beyond repair. anyway, thanks for the suggestion. I seem to think this Airstream has been featured elsewhere a number of times but just in case for Members with deep pockets..
https://www.rvusa.com/airstream-airs...ton-wa-2373488
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09-30-2018, 11:06 AM
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Rivet Master
Churubusco
, Indiana
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 2,007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chriscraw
I noted your reference to maybe one of the Excella hatch covers might be useful in my battery drawer rebuild. Looking at the video confirms my understanding that at least on the Excella chassis, the hatch covers were hinged and not fixed to the front of a "pull-out" drawer as in the Classic models. also, it does appear that I can salvage the front alloy panel and use other remaining draws as a template in the event that it is beyond repair. anyway, thanks for the suggestion. I seem to think this Airstream has been featured elsewhere a number of times but just in case for Members with deep pockets..
https://www.rvusa.com/airstream-airs...ton-wa-2373488 |
I think point was that the curvature of the panel is the same either way, just remove the hinge and attach it to the drawer
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09-30-2018, 11:43 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,116
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I'm not 100% sure but I don't think the curve symmetrical. I think the upper section is somewhat flat.
I'll try and get a cross section picture this afternoon.
Rob, did you get my email with the picturs?
Brad
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1974 20' Argosy Motor Home
1975 24' Argosy Motor Home
1974 31' Excella trailer (parting out, as of 4/1/2015 I have wheels & windows left to sell)
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09-30-2018, 01:25 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 27' Airstream 270
Scotia
, New York
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,082
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I have an approximate drawing of my 84 battery box.
I cant say for sure the curve is accurate, but it does have a flat section at the top. Red is closed and blue is open.
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You will never get out of it alive.
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10-02-2018, 02:26 PM
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Rivet Master
Churubusco
, Indiana
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 2,007
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1983 Airstream 310 Class A Motorhome
-Rob
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10-02-2018, 04:24 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1991 35' Airstream 350
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 298
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1998?
Sure looks great but..1998?
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10-02-2018, 09:06 PM
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Rivet Master
1936 20' Clipper
1947 22' Liner
Curtis Wright
1989 37' Airstream 370
marshfield
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 789
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On the subject of battery boxes
After having my battery drawer over run the stops and fall out on the garage floor, I got a friend to make me a new one out of stainless steel. It so happens that he is a genius when it comes to fabricating. The lockable compartment that never made any sense to me was omitted in favor of leaving space for two more batteries.
We took measurements including locating all holes (because stainless is a pain to drill). Everything was programed into the water jet to do the cutting.
All the bending was then done, and the corners were tacked. Used some cushioned rubber floor mats for the bottom. A new piece of aluminum was rolled for the face, and Huck riveted to the drawer. The original latches were reinstalled.
And, as always, the pictures load sideways. 
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10-02-2018, 09:48 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1986 34.5' Airstream 345
Londonderry
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 287
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That is some beautiful work.
Pete.
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10-03-2018, 04:43 AM
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Rivet Master
Churubusco
, Indiana
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 2,007
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Very cool!
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1983 Airstream 310 Class A Motorhome
-Rob
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10-03-2018, 07:52 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 34' Classic S/O
2006 39' Land Yacht 396 XL
north blenheim
, New York
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 2,847
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Terrific !!! Now everyone has battery box envy.....thanks for nothing ! Regards, Bob
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10-03-2018, 08:44 AM
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Rivet Master
1991 25' Airstream 250
Oxford
, Oxfordshire
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,253
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Battery box envy
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10-05-2018, 01:20 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1986 34.5' Airstream 345
Londonderry
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 287
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Here is a 1986 345 going at auction on November 3;
https://www.pesco.com/consumerCommercialAuctions.jsp
There is a long list, just search for "Airstream"
There is not much information yet, not even a picture.
Apparently someones private auto collection.
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10-05-2018, 05:07 PM
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#2639
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Dazed and Confused
Currently Looking...
1983 31' Airstream310
Hillsburgh
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 3,805
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$8,500 US if anyone is interested. Looks like a well cared for coach
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-rv-motorhome...ationFlag=true
Cheers
Sidekick Tony
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10-05-2018, 09:59 PM
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Rivet Master
1936 20' Clipper
1947 22' Liner
Curtis Wright
1989 37' Airstream 370
marshfield
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 789
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[QUOTE=Air345Fly;2164660]Here is a 1986 345 going at auction on November 3;
https://www.pesco.com/consumerCommercialAuctions.jsp
There is a long list, just search for "Airstream"
There is not much information yet, not even a picture.
Apparently someones private auto collection.[/QUOTE
This one is just a few towns away from me. I'll try to get on it, and see what I can find out. Charly.
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