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09-30-2017, 05:52 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1961 24' Tradewind
Ventura
, California
Join Date: Apr 2017
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Proper repair of this tear
I need to fix these two holes before rains start. I have a 1961 Tradewind 24. One is the endcap, the other is above the windows on street side. They were caused by burning awning falling on this side. Suggestions??  
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09-30-2017, 06:01 PM
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Rivet Master 
2013 31' Classic
billings
, Montana
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 3,577
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Cover with a patch and rivet it...
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09-30-2017, 07:01 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 31' Sovereign
1979 23' Safari
Wayland
, New York
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,632
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Buy a small piece of alclad, cut out some patches and rivet in place. Put heavy bead of sealant under the patch all the way around.
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10-09-2017, 03:10 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
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Benton
, Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
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You could make a cool patch like this one me son made for me. https://photos.app.goo.gl/NykziTlHKjfWaNkq1
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10-09-2017, 04:01 PM
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Remember, Safety Third
1973 27' Overlander
Catfish Corners
, Georgia
Join Date: Oct 2004
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Quote:
Originally Posted by J. Morgan
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So, what happens if you push that Big Red Button? 
Jim
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10-09-2017, 04:37 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
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Benton
, Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim & Susan
So, what happens if you push that Big Red Button?
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There is an appropriate electric shock delivered to the button pushing offender... 
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10-09-2017, 05:03 PM
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Overkill Specialist
Commercial Member
2020 30’ Globetrotter
2014 23' International
Dadeville
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2015
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WHAT...... WAIT.......DID I SEE BURNING AWNING? How did that happen?
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10-09-2017, 07:30 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1961 24' Tradewind
Ventura
, California
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gmfl
what...... Wait.......did i see burning awning? How did that happen?
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10-09-2017, 07:36 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1961 24' Tradewind
Ventura
, California
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 48
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This is a picture of all the damage. The PO had parked next to another RV and somehow the awning caught fire and crashed on the Airstream. It burned the shroud and the Solordome. This is his account of what happened....
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10-09-2017, 07:49 PM
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Overkill Specialist
Commercial Member
2020 30’ Globetrotter
2014 23' International
Dadeville
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 4,516
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Is this also his dime repairing the damage?
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10-09-2017, 08:15 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1961 24' Tradewind
Ventura
, California
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 48
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No, I bought this with the knowledge that it was going to be a lot of work...
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10-09-2017, 08:19 PM
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Overkill Specialist
Commercial Member
2020 30’ Globetrotter
2014 23' International
Dadeville
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2015
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The cool patch idea is best
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10-09-2017, 08:21 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
Currently Looking...
Benton
, Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 5,868
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Looking at the whole thing at once, I would probably replace two of the endcap panels, the roof panel above the windows, and at that point I would probably replace the next sheet down.
It’s all flat aluminum, which will keep cost down, but of course most all of the interior will need to be pulled out too.
In the end, that could be a very nice trailer though.
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10-09-2017, 08:24 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
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Benton
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By the way, you need to read “Burnside Bob’s” thread about reclaiming an Airstream from the fire monster... 
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10-09-2017, 08:28 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
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Benton
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Check out my Smoking HOT Deal on a 2009 FB Flying Cloud
http://www.airforums.com/forums/show...d.php?t=131783
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10-09-2017, 08:57 PM
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Rivet Master
1960 33' Custom
Athens
, Georgia
Join Date: Jun 2005
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The end cap segments shown are compound curved and are very hard to come by, very very hard to duplicate and even giant patches would require some skill and specialized tools. I guess it depends on your ultimate goal for this trailer.
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10-09-2017, 09:51 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
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Benton
, Arkansas
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A painted Airstream might be the easiest and cheapest way out.
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10-10-2017, 12:13 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1961 24' Tradewind
Ventura
, California
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by J. Morgan
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You'all have great senses of humor....lol
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10-10-2017, 08:54 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
Currently Looking...
Benton
, Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
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Except,,, really, I intend on painting an Airstream. I bought a worn out one that was already painted just for that cause.
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10-10-2017, 09:57 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1961 24' Tradewind
Ventura
, California
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by J. Morgan
Except,,, really, I intend on painting an Airstream. I bought a worn out one that was already painted just for that cause. |
Ok, I have to know...Painting as in a Fine Art Painting or painting like an Airplane or building? I'm old enough to remember the hippies in their many colored buses and VW Vans....lol
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