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fuegos100 · 08-20-2008, 01:38 PM

I recently made a new counter top for my 68 overlander. used formica laminate over 3/4 inch plywood.

I then set out to order the edge trim from vintage trailer supply. they are out and don't know if they will get more. somebody must stock this stuff!

also, I ordered a new window from VTS but they were out of stock on the clips. so now I have a sweet new curved corning type glass window to replace that crappy piece of plexi that was installed with an inch of caulk, but I have no clips.... I realize this is the interior restoration forum so the window clip rant was just me venting my current level of frustration.

paul

byamcaravanner · 08-20-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by fuegos100

I then set out to order the edge trim from vintage trailer supply. they are out and don't know if they will get more. somebody must stock this stuff!

Check here for the counter trim. You also could use woodgrain laminate edging as on the original counter tops.

utee94 · 08-20-2008, 01:45 PM

Hi Paul,

I know that some folks have used Outwater Plastics to source some of these materials in the past:

http://www.outwatercatalogs.com/

Hope all is well, I still want to come down and see your mods to your trailer, and have some margaritas. I took my '63 Overlander out to Lake Bastrop last weekend and had a great time.

-Marcus

On Edit: Heh... looks like Steve beat me to it.

fuegos100 · 08-20-2008, 02:11 PM

thanks,

I'm browsing their extensive product inventory. so far, most of what I am finding at outwater plastic is plastic. I'm really hoping for aluminum.

marcus, I just read your blog. you are jumping in right away. looks nice. love the george nelson clock. when you gonna come over for margaritas? saturday?

fuegos100 · 08-20-2008, 02:14 PM

oh oh!

I just stumbled on the aluminum L page and I think this is gonna work.

http://www.outwatercatalogs.com/2008...=55&target=top

I ordered a 12 ft piece (cut 8/4).

hoping to get back to work with school starting next wk.

thanks!

vswingfield · 08-20-2008, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by fuegos100

also, I ordered a new window from VTS but they were out of stock on the clips. so now I have a sweet new curved corning type glass window to replace that crappy piece of plexi that was installed with an inch of caulk, but I have no clips.... I realize this is the interior restoration forum so the window clip rant was just me venting my current level of frustration.

paul

Hi paul,

Andy has the clips at Inland RV, part # 91465 (http://www.inlandrv.com/parts/91465-winclips.jpg). I was just looking for something else there a minute ago. I knew he had them anyway, I own a ’68 too.

fuegos100 · 08-20-2008, 06:35 PM

I'm going to try ordering those clips tomorrow.

I think the NEW glass sold through VTS is a different thickness from the original. so these clips may not work. or maybe I need to do some creative fabricating/adjusting on them.

either way, I'm sure I can use new clips on some other window if they don't work on the new glass.

vswingfield · 08-20-2008, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by fuegos100

I'm going to try ordering those clips tomorrow.

I think the NEW glass sold through VTS is a different thickness from the original. so these clips may not work. or maybe I need to do some creative fabricating/adjusting on them.

either way, I'm sure I can use new clips on some other window if they don't work on the new glass.

Those are like the replacement clips I have bought in the past. The opening is wide enough to fit Plexiglas and will have to be bent closed a little with pliers to fit the Corning Glass frames. Do you have the metal trim around the glass? Inland sells that too. Of course, if the thickness is different, it might not fit. You could give Andy a call and find out.

In the 1980s, I lived between Wimberley and Driftwood. The Hill Country and Austin are great! Bought my ’68 Trade Wind in San Marcos.

juel · 08-20-2008, 07:45 PM

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=1181

juel · 08-20-2008, 07:50 PM

http://www.newyorkmetal.com/?gclid=C...FQ0MIgodJHujbw

markdoane · 08-20-2008, 08:16 PM

http://www.brunnerent.com/Tools/Port...=0&iPageView=0

Good people.

dannyoung · 08-26-2008, 01:37 PM

If you're looking for that kitschy aluminum trim that wrapped around kitchen countertops in the 50's, you can get it a Home Depot; they sell it in 3\4 and 1". I just finished building a new table top for my popup. It's about $7.00 for an 8' length. You'll want the 1" stuff, the 3\4" doesn't completely cover the edge once it's been laminated.

kaferboy1 · 08-27-2009, 02:49 PM

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If you're looking for that kitschy aluminum trim that wrapped around kitchen countertops in the 50's, you can get it a Home Depot; they sell it in 3\4 and 1". I just finished building a new table top for my popup. It's about $7.00 for an 8' length. You'll want the 1" stuff, the 3\4" doesn't completely cover the edge once it's been laminated.

I've been trying to find some trim just like this. I've looked at my local Home Depot but nobody knew what I was talking about. Do you have any more info about this trim you used (brand, location inside store, etc..)?

Shacksman · 08-27-2009, 03:38 PM

Most of the people in Home Depot don't know they sell this trim. Try looking at the end of the plywood aisle. It's usually in a display by its self, at the back of the store. It's in gold and crome.

StingrayL82 · 08-27-2009, 03:40 PM

More importantly, a SKU....seems Home Depot can't function without them. I went to our local HD, and looked at me like I had lobsters coming out of my ears, when I asked them about the trim.

Thanks for the reply.

airstreamjudy · 08-27-2009, 05:52 PM

Paul, I also have a '68 - 24' TW. I purchased a window from Inland and clips. Clips are a little large, just use clear sealant to fill in the gaps. Works fine.
Judy

Isadora · 08-27-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Shacksman

Most of the people in Home Depot don't know they sell this trim. Try looking at the end of the plywood aisle. It's usually in a display by its self, at the back of the store. It's in gold and crome.

Not all the Home Depots sell the stuff. The one here doesn't. I tried to buy some a year ago and couldn't find it anywhere, then I did find it at Lowe's. Now they don't have it anymore. Now no one in Joplin has it. Kitchen countertop has that nice finished edge so it isn't a high-priority item anymore. I bought an extra strip when I bought the last of it, then I found one in my mother-in-law's garage. So I have a stock to last me a while. Seems like I need some every once in a while.

vswingfield · 08-27-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kaferboy1

I've been trying to find some trim just like this. I've looked at my local Home Depot but nobody knew what I was talking about. Do you have any more info about this trim you used (brand, location inside store, etc..)?

I don't know which Home Depot you went to, I'm assuming the one on McCain. I rarely go there since I live near Wrightsville and usually go to the one on Baseline. I have found that the Baseline store is often out of stuff necessitating a tip to west Little Rock or McCain. You may look in others. If I were you, I would start in west LR if you haven't looked there. Forget the phone, too.

Best of luck!

TBRich · 08-27-2009, 07:44 PM

Try Ace Hardware for counter trim...we get ours there and have trimmed the table top, counters, etc...it looks terrific with the interior aluminum of an SE model...the trim is pre-drilled and even comes with screws....6 foot lengths I believe.

Here are a couple of pictures:

InsideOut · 08-28-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by fuegos100

I then set out to order the edge trim from vintage trailer supply. they are out and don't know if they will get more. somebody must stock this stuff!

Recently, we came up short a couple of lengths of this trim. We went to order more from VTS where we got the first bunch and they were out. Fortunately, we had a label from the previous pieces and called the manufacturer to find out where else we could get it from. They said Ace Hardware, Lowes & Home Depot carry their line and could order whatever style we needed. We ordered ours through Home Depot.

The good news is, they had it delivered right to our local store and we didn't have to pay for a tube to ship it in or shipping at all - it turned out to be MUCH less expensive. We got (4) 8' lengths for <$13 (3 bucks a length +tax) which was less than the cost of the tube to ship it in from VTS - let alone the product & shipping. We do support VTS whenever we can - however this time, ordering it direct made much more financial (and timing) sense. Sorry Steve ~

Shari