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04-19-2018, 04:35 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,115
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Peter, beautiful as always
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Air forums # 1674
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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04-19-2018, 06:07 AM
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#622
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Rivet Master
1982 31' Airstream 310
champaign
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 4,071
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Gorgeous work!
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04-19-2018, 08:49 AM
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Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,996
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Gorgeous ceiling.
The various talents and skills of the folks on this forum never ceases to amaze me.
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Hittenstiehl
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04-19-2018, 05:14 PM
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#624
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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 Hittenstiehl
Gorgeous ceiling.
The various talents and skills of the folks on this forum never ceases to amaze me.
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Various skills, yes; but we're all a little touched in the head for buying (in some cases, not just one) 30+ year old P30 based Airstream motorhomes.
Thank God we do have skills, or this section would be full of people saying "Where do I take my 30+ year old Airstream motorhome for service?"
Cheers
Sidekick Tony
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Per Mare, Per Terram and may all your campaigns be successful.
“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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04-19-2018, 05:45 PM
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#625
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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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I prefer to call it a "Fleet" and it varies....1) P-32 chassis 325LE, 1) Gillig chassis 370LE, 1) Freightliner chassis 396XL, and last but not least 1) who knows chassis 34' Classic Limited S/O triple axle trailer. Regards, Bob
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11-25-2018, 05:19 AM
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#626
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Airstream Driver
1994 30' Excella
1992 35' Airstream 350
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 5,224
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Been a long time since I posted here, bought 87 29 Sovereign, fixed it up and sold it. Some kind neighbor turned me to the city for having an Airstream in the driveway, so I decided to build a fence with a double gate and a lot of room to park and work on my projects. Have enough room to park several 345 or long trailers on 1 side and still have access to the shop and the main garage.
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Originally Posted by Isuzusweet
Now if only you could put that ceiling into an Airstream......
As for Argosy's........I tried, but no dice, (even the DW was onboard. )
Cheers
Sidekick Tony
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As for the ceiling, Tony, that plaster ceiling would not be the best choice for any Airstream, but I just picked up the this rare 1994 30' front kitchen Excella with a bad ceiling, very common with the 90's Airstreams. Only had to pull it 300 miles without brakes.
After much consideration, I first made sure the roof was water tight, then got 4x8 3/16 bead panels , primed them twice on the back and installed them by slightly lowering the cabinets. Just a good days work and I am pleased with the results.
Another option I considered was to cover the pre fit panels with an automotive type head liner or vinyl in my shop. Using contact adhesive on a ceiling in a tight environment is not my choice of poisoning myself. I certainly willl use this technique in future MH and trailer projects.
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1994 30' Excella Front Kitchen Trailer
1990 25' Excella Travel trailer
1992 350LE Classic Touring Coach
AIR #13
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11-25-2018, 06:53 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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The 34FK is one of my favorite models.....almost bought one a few years back, was thinking about converting my 05 34S/O to a FK, but ide rather jump off the Golden Gate Bridge ! Regards, Bob
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11-25-2018, 07:10 AM
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#628
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Rivet Master
Churubusco
, Indiana
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 2,007
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Looks like an awesome layout, especially for full timing, wonder why it isn't more common
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1983 Airstream 310 Class A Motorhome
-Rob
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11-25-2018, 07:12 AM
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Airstream Driver
1994 30' Excella
1992 35' Airstream 350
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 5,224
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bobmiller1
The 34FK is one of my favorite models.....almost bought one a few years back, was thinking about converting my 05 34S/O to a FK, but ide rather jump off the Golden Gate Bridge ! Regards, Bob
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Biggest issue I have seen so far with the Front Kitchen models, is getting the kitchen drain pipe passed the wheel wells. Mine goes slightly uphill as it passes over the wheel well. Just have to pull the trailer up a hill every once in awhile..
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1994 30' Excella Front Kitchen Trailer
1990 25' Excella Travel trailer
1992 350LE Classic Touring Coach
AIR #13
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11-25-2018, 07:18 AM
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Airstream Driver
1994 30' Excella
1992 35' Airstream 350
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 5,224
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Magnet18
Looks like an awesome layout, especially for full timing, wonder why it isn't more common
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Yes, because of this layout, I have been looking for one. They only made the 30' FK widebody in 1994, the 34FK they made for 3 years. It normally has a dinette on the right side, which the previous owner removed to have a recliner for full timing. I will rebuild the dinette.
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1994 30' Excella Front Kitchen Trailer
1990 25' Excella Travel trailer
1992 350LE Classic Touring Coach
AIR #13
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11-25-2018, 09:40 AM
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Rivet Master
1982 31' Airstream 310
champaign
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 4,071
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Ive seen pics of the front interior endcap covered with automotive headliner. It looked great. Can't remember what or who's Motorhome it was. You'd sure have a lot of choices in colors and texture. Ive always thought it would be a nice mod. If you're willing, wouldn't be easy.
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11-25-2018, 07:37 PM
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#632
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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 bobmiller1
The 34FK is one of my favorite models.....almost bought one a few years back, was thinking about converting my 05 34S/O to a FK, but ide rather jump off the Golden Gate Bridge ! Regards, Bob
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Just saying, nice trailer.....$33,284.00US at current exchange rates Bob.....
https://www.autotrader.ca/a/airstrea...N0B1Z0&sprx=-2
Cheers
Sidekick Tony
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Per Mare, Per Terram and may all your campaigns be successful.
“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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11-25-2018, 10:42 PM
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#633
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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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The shop is full ! Nice FK though, Regards, Bob
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12-21-2018, 08:09 PM
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#634
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Airstream Driver
1994 30' Excella
1992 35' Airstream 350
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 5,224
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resto of 94 FK is coming along. Finished the dinette, flooring, ceiling and curtains.
i really like the new Luxury Vinyl Flooring HD carries now.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/LifeProo...-300461638-_-N
Its thicker than other brands i used before. This color is called fresh oak. It was the only special order from their color line. I ripped the shoe moulding myself and matched it to the flooring, its solid oak.
Here is a before and after
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1994 30' Excella Front Kitchen Trailer
1990 25' Excella Travel trailer
1992 350LE Classic Touring Coach
AIR #13
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12-22-2018, 05:43 AM
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#635
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,115
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Peter, that looks great!
Does that flooring just float or is it fastened in any way to the sub floor?
Brad
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Air forums # 1674
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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12-22-2018, 07:18 AM
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#636
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Airstream Driver
1994 30' Excella
1992 35' Airstream 350
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 5,224
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bkahler
Peter, that looks great!
Does that flooring just float or is it fastened in any way to the sub floor?
Brad
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Brad, its a snap (floating), like Pergo. Wherever I could, I left a little space under the shoemoulding for expansion. I did have a little warping problem with other, thinner material when temps went above 100 in the summer. I hope this thicker material will behave better.
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1994 30' Excella Front Kitchen Trailer
1990 25' Excella Travel trailer
1992 350LE Classic Touring Coach
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12-24-2018, 01:33 PM
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#637
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,115
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PeterH-Airstreamer
Brad, its a snap (floating), like Pergo. Wherever I could, I left a little space under the shoemoulding for expansion. I did have a little warping problem with other, thinner material when temps went above 100 in the summer. I hope this thicker material will behave better.
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I'm leaning towards something similar for my Argosy. Who knows, someday I might even get to that point
Thanks!
Brad
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Air forums # 1674
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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01-05-2019, 07:31 PM
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#638
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Airstream Driver
1994 30' Excella
1992 35' Airstream 350
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 5,224
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This 1994 Excella front kitchen is not only a rare bird, because of the kitchen location, but it may just be the only Airstream trailer with 2 dinettes. I just finished converting one of the twins to a daytime dinette/nighttime twin. In my opinion a great use of space for folks with kids or like myself needing a daytime office space on occasion. Front Kitchen/front dinette/rear daytime dinette!
Don't mention the different upholstery, just trying to get things to work for now.
Stay tuned for the center gaucho Pullman sleeping cabin
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1994 30' Excella Front Kitchen Trailer
1990 25' Excella Travel trailer
1992 350LE Classic Touring Coach
AIR #13
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01-06-2019, 10:53 AM
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#639
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4 Rivet Member
1991 35' Airstream 350
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 298
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Maybe Just too Fancy?
Peter..I noted your plan to fashion the sleeping area of your Excella on a "gaucho Pullman sleeper". Given the PO's previous taste in upholstery, you may want to consider something more along these lines!
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01-06-2019, 12:29 PM
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#640
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Rivet Master
1991 25' Airstream 250
Oxford
, Oxfordshire
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,253
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Peter - I like the flooring. I need to do similar this year. I planned to use 'luxury vinyl plank'. When you say yours is floating, what did you use as the subfloor? Over here, I think we just the get plank e.g. Karndean which is about 3-4mm thick (I think). I had planned to just glue that straight to the floor of the Airstream, but I would like to better understand the options/your approach, which sounds better.
many thanks
Nick
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