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04-26-2022, 08:40 PM
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#161
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4 Rivet Member
1966 24' Tradewind
1987 34' Excella
Olathe
, Kansas
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 330
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Very nice
That's looking really good. I like the way the light-colored wood and the aluminum go together. I've heard that if you hold you phone horizontal when you take the photos, they won't flip when you post them. I always do it and haven't had one flip yet.
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05-17-2022, 09:30 AM
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#162
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3 Rivet Member
1972 29' Ambassador
saint louis
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 129
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couple updates. finished heater install and tested it. just need to add a latch/handle to my control center.
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05-17-2022, 07:01 PM
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#163
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Rivet Master
1986 34' Limited
1975 27' Overlander
1969 21' Globetrotter
Conifer
, Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,289
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That is quite a heater you installed. I wonder what type it is. I bet it will heat your Ambassador very well. Maybe a guy needs a fan to blow the heat to the back of the trailer.
I friend gave me a 20 year old pellet stove last winter. I installed it in my shop to supplement my propane heater. It works quite well, and it is very efficient and clean burning. It has a distribution fan as well as an exhaust fan. The instructions say they make them for mobile homes also.
David
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WBCCI #8607 VAC Region 11
KnowledgeBase trailer renovation threads: 69 Globetrotter, 76 Sovereign, 75 Overlander, 66 Trade Wind Such fun !
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06-20-2022, 09:30 AM
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#164
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3 Rivet Member
1972 29' Ambassador
saint louis
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 129
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control center complete with knob/catches
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06-20-2022, 09:45 AM
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#165
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3 Rivet Member
1972 29' Ambassador
saint louis
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 129
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bathroom sink and counter installed. starting on the shower. found an interesting backerboard. it is a polystyrene with a mesh cement coating. extremely lightweight. my plan is to glue some sort of laminate to it
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06-21-2022, 09:13 AM
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#166
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Rivet Master
1975 Argosy 28
Springville
, Alabama
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 836
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Backer board
That looks like the Wedi board. Great product. I used it for my shower. I put in subway tile with a glass accent. Installed for almost 2 years with 6000 miles. No issues. You can see the shower installed on my thread “argosy redo” under the trailer section. Your build is looking great.
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08-15-2022, 01:00 PM
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#167
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3 Rivet Member
1972 29' Ambassador
saint louis
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 129
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making more progress and getting closer to getting on the road. ceiling panels at the vents and fans are mostly finished. i don't like the plastic trim pieces that come with the vents and fans. i am thinking about maybe painting them or just making some out of wood. shower wall is up and the tile backer is installed. going to work on shower getting it sealed up. once that is complete i am going to seal up the underbelly and hopefully get a couple short trips in this fall.
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08-15-2022, 07:09 PM
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#168
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Rivet Master
1986 34' Limited
1975 27' Overlander
1969 21' Globetrotter
Conifer
, Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,289
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Looking very good. David
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WBCCI #8607 VAC Region 11
KnowledgeBase trailer renovation threads: 69 Globetrotter, 76 Sovereign, 75 Overlander, 66 Trade Wind Such fun !
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08-15-2022, 09:16 PM
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#169
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4 Rivet Member
1966 24' Tradewind
1987 34' Excella
Olathe
, Kansas
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 330
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Nice finish
I sure like the look of the aluminum next to the wood! The lights look great and the counters will be really nice.
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01-18-2023, 10:19 AM
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#170
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3 Rivet Member
1972 29' Ambassador
saint louis
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 129
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replaced the jack. going to have new chains welded on and get new tires. finally after 5 years the trailer will be towable. got our first trip planned for my sons spring break in march
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01-19-2023, 05:04 AM
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#171
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4 Rivet Member
1956 22' Safari
1962 28' Ambassador
Williston
, Vermont
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 493
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I went back and scanned this blog and you've been on quite the journey since 2018. You are creating something very special, almost from scratch. Your design and execution are top of class level. Can't wait to see it when it's all done, but do enjoy camping now that you can. Camping might even influence future design decisions.
I do have a couple of questions:
- The light wood for the bath wall I am assuming is plywood. How thick did you use?
- I love the aluminum superstructure of your cabinets, how do you plan to face them?
- Are the counters glued up hardwood? Very pretty.
- What is your plan to face the bath walls?
Thanks - Mark
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01-19-2023, 07:57 AM
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#172
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3 Rivet Member
1972 29' Ambassador
saint louis
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 129
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1/2" birch plywood
just going to add doors and drawers leaving face frames aluminum
yes it is glued up hardwood
not sure. tile or a laminate. i painted on a waterproofing and put in a solid plastic seat
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01-20-2023, 04:11 AM
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#173
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4 Rivet Member
1966 24' Tradewind
1987 34' Excella
Olathe
, Kansas
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 330
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Looking good! You do really nice work. BTW, if you hold your I phone sideways when you take the pics, most of them will post without flipping. Also if you crop them a little be fore you post they usually don't flip either. I always preview before I hit submit and you can tell if it is going to flip or not.
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03-28-2023, 06:57 AM
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#174
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3 Rivet Member
1972 29' Ambassador
saint louis
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 129
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took the airstream out for it's maiden voyage. it towed great and nothing fell off
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03-28-2023, 06:44 PM
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#175
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Rivet Master
1986 34' Limited
1975 27' Overlander
1969 21' Globetrotter
Conifer
, Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,289
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Congratulations! Makes all that work worthwhile. It's like having a new Airstream. I'm sure yours will last for many years and provide many travel adventures.
Many of us have a "punch list" when we get back from our maiden voyage. Like maybe a slight plumbing leak, a window won't open, the great idea for a new door lock isn't working, a cupboard door didn't stay shut tight while towing, etc, etc.
Here is my 75 Overlander on its maiden voyage. I want to a club rally. The air conditioner was really noisy, but I jammed a hockey puck under the plastic shroud on the roof it quieted down some.
Vintage Airstreams are such fun and a great hobby.
David
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WBCCI #8607 VAC Region 11
KnowledgeBase trailer renovation threads: 69 Globetrotter, 76 Sovereign, 75 Overlander, 66 Trade Wind Such fun !
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08-16-2023, 06:39 AM
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#176
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3 Rivet Member
1972 29' Ambassador
saint louis
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 129
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three trips. around 50 drive hours. temps from 25 to 95. not complete but road worthy. had a couple screws and nuts loosen up but nothing major. this is our first trailer experience. usually we are in tents. it has been nice having a luxury apartment in tow.
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08-25-2023, 12:00 PM
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#177
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Rivet Master
1966 17' Caravel
1972 21' Globetrotter
SW
, Missouri
Join Date: Aug 2020
Posts: 697
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Any update? Nice work on the control center.
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09-14-2023, 08:28 AM
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#178
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3 Rivet Member
1972 29' Ambassador
saint louis
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 129
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no new updates. just some adjusting and tightening. i have a front and back porch that need some attention. so i will have to take a break on the airstream work
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