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01-04-2020, 06:33 AM
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#321
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Caravanner
Don Pedro Island
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 612
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dbj216
You are a very good cabinet maker.
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When you come down to Fla. I have some extra wood you can work on.In case You do not want to lose your touch while on Vacation .
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05-18-2020, 04:18 PM
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#322
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4 Rivet Member
1967 26' Overlander
Alpine
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 303
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Been a while
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05-19-2020, 04:23 AM
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#323
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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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Welcome back. As always your work is outstanding. I especially love the wall behind the stove. I just might have to get some more dies and give that a try.
Are you setting up your hot rod to pull the Overlander? That would be sweet and a great hit at a TCT rally. - Mark
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05-19-2020, 06:20 AM
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#324
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4 Rivet Member
1967 26' Overlander
Alpine
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 303
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05-19-2020, 06:49 AM
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#325
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Caravanner
Don Pedro Island
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 612
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2 door wagons are so cool...
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05-19-2020, 02:19 PM
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#326
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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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Yeah to wagons, they have quite the following.
#wagonlife Versus #vanlife
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05-20-2020, 03:45 AM
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#327
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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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Wow, even cooler. That is a serious rear suspension, I don't think that came like that from the factory. And the frame is gorgeous. Did you build the it just for this purpose? Were do you find the time? - Mark
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05-20-2020, 05:41 AM
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#328
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4 Rivet Member
1968 24' Tradewind
1968 26' Overlander
Detroit
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 467
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Really nice progress and work!
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05-20-2020, 06:14 AM
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#329
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4 Rivet Member
1967 26' Overlander
Alpine
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 303
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Quote:
Originally Posted by steinVT
Wow, even cooler. That is a serious rear suspension, I don't think that came like that from the factory. And the frame is gorgeous. Did you build the it just for this purpose? Were do you find the time? - Mark
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Yep , the x frames that came with58/64 GM cars were crap . Doesn’t show in photos but has built in 2” receiver . Had lots of help . Should tow real good and be a great TV with the LS3 . Been a project for my wife for last 4 years . Can you say ADD , I’ve got it .
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05-20-2020, 07:05 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 34' Limited
1975 27' Overlander
1969 21' Globetrotter
Conifer
, Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,278
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Hello again and great to hear from you. Rats, getting hacked is no fun. Same with identity thief. Too many scumbags out there.
The light at the end of the tunnel is getting much brighter with your Overlander. I too marvel at the metal-smithing on the walls of your trailer, and other places too.
Your "hot rod" projects are fun to see too. I'll bet there were Overlanders pulled with 59 Chevy wagons back in the day. I bet they had maybe 200 hp. I bet they struggled up hills and down. Things are better now, but your rebuild wagon will do the job very nicely.
David
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KnowledgeBase trailer renovation threads: 69 Globetrotter, 76 Sovereign, 75 Overlander, 66 Trade Wind Such fun !
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05-20-2020, 09:24 PM
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#331
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4 Rivet Member
1967 26' Overlander
Alpine
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 303
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dbj216
Hello again and great to hear from you. Rats, getting hacked is no fun. Same with identity thief. Too many scumbags out there.
The light at the end of the tunnel is getting much brighter with your Overlander. I too marvel at the metal-smithing on the walls of your trailer, and other places too.
Your "hot rod" projects are fun to see too. I'll bet there were Overlanders pulled with 59 Chevy wagons back in the day. I bet they had maybe 200 hp. I bet they struggled up hills and down. Things are better now, but your rebuild wagon will do the job very nicely.
David
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Thanks for the complements . Yes 430 hp and four wheel disk brakes will help . Blue
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12-02-2020, 09:03 AM
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#332
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4 Rivet Member
1967 26' Overlander
Alpine
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 303
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Work
Still working on the stream . Not much to show . Ran all new propane lines , pressure checked , and all appliances tested . All Creasy water lines tested . Cushions in . Need to do one Aluminum panel and inside will be done . Since we can’t go anywhere, I am taking a break .
My wife is a ER nurse and has been very busy . Even in the secluded area we live in the Covid is bad . She has been working a lot of 7 day ,12 hours shifts with only two days off . Then right back . She sees a lot of positive cases and deaths. Can’t get the ones that need vents transferred to big hospitals. But this will pass .
Today it’s cold and the wind is blowing like a banshee.
Everybody stay safe and I will check back in the future .
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12-02-2020, 10:03 PM
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NO HUMBLE OPINION
1968 20' Globetrotter
ANN ARBOR
, THE GREAT LAKES
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 665
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Thanks for the update, miss seeing all that shrinking and stretching and rolling and planishing.
A few weeks back, laying under my 1968 K10 Suburban project, I got to wondering how your wife's '59 Brookwood tow car was coming?? It's so cool and much more sophisticated than my tow vehicle build.
I'm pretty familiar with Nurse schedules. Last year, Ami retired from University of Michigan Emergency Observation. Eights turn into twelves and sixteens too often. It's hard to imagine the stress that Covid adds to these warriors. RNs are tough.
Hang in there...
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12-03-2020, 07:39 AM
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#334
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4 Rivet Member
1978 31' Sovereign
New Smyrna Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 407
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Blue
I love old two door wagons. I built one in the late nineties that I wish I still had.
Your 59 looks awesome.
Your are a true craftsman!
Bill
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12-03-2020, 08:27 AM
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#335
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
Lexington
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,982
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Stay safe! I'm a retired RN: my career was long term care (nursing home) and short term rehab. So glad I retired 2 years ago, but still having a few guilt feelings about it knowing what my former coworkers are now going through. Still, my husband and I (especially him this year) have too many risk factors for me to seriously contemplate going back to work. It's been a bad year for us even without Covid!
Joyflea, it's the year to do stuff at home. This too shall pass. One more year and hubby will be retired, and we can winter travel to visit Texas!
Kay
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12-04-2020, 12:35 AM
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#336
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1 Rivet Member
1977 29' Ambassador
renton
, Washington
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 5
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i was wondering if you could possibly do some louver work for my 61’ airstream??? im in georgetown tx. coming thru alpine next tuesday.
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12-04-2020, 08:51 AM
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#337
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4 Rivet Member
1967 26' Overlander
Alpine
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 303
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ljet06
i was wondering if you could possibly do some louver work for my 61’ airstream??? im in georgetown tx. coming thru alpine next tuesday.
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Will be out of town Tuesday and Wednesday. Will you be coming back thru and what do you need ?
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12-04-2020, 07:01 PM
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#338
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Rivet Master
1986 34' Limited
1975 27' Overlander
1969 21' Globetrotter
Conifer
, Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,278
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Greetings Joyflea: Great to hear from you. I was covid worried about you. Your wife is a hero for sure. I pray she doesn't get infected.
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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12-05-2020, 01:22 PM
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#339
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1 Rivet Member
1977 29' Ambassador
renton
, Washington
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 5
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Joyflea
Will be out of town Tuesday and Wednesday. Will you be coming back thru and what do you need ?
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nothing major, i have a 61 safari, 64 tradewind, and a 77 international. just want to redo a couple of doors.
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01-24-2022, 02:46 PM
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#340
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4 Rivet Member
1967 26' Overlander
Alpine
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 303
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Been a while . Life happens . Have done quite a bit on the Airstream. Only have a few things to do on the inside ,curtains (window and shower ) , shelves in the closet . Need to polish the outside and go camping . Did some more beadrolling on the entrance and front on refrigerator and around the dining area .
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