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03-06-2007, 05:36 PM
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Rivet Master
1979 28' Airstream Excella 28
southwestern
, Michigan
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,725
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rivets...
i'm sure this question is answered her somewhere, but i haven't found it so i'll try this way. one of the items listed as a need to pack item was rivets and a rivet gun. now, hopefully we won't find a need for these, but my husband has both, he just needs to know what size or if they are special rivets we need to get from the airstream dealer. thanks!
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03-06-2007, 05:46 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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For a permanent fix, use Aluminum Olympic Rivets (washerless). They can be purchased from Airstream or any number of online vendors (Vintage Trailer Supply, Inland RV, Airscraft Spruce, etc.). For a temporary fix...anything will do. The last thing you want is to be dragging your belly pan down the highway.
Shari
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03-06-2007, 05:50 PM
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Rivet Master
1979 28' Airstream Excella 28
southwestern
, Michigan
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,725
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thanks shari. i'll pass the info on to my main riveter! oh, and by belly pan, i assume you mean the rv, it's a little late to worry about my own belly pan, we're leaving on vacation tomorrow! it's been a long. cold winter, what can i say? thanks again!
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03-06-2007, 05:52 PM
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Rivet Master
1979 28' Airstream Excella 28
southwestern
, Michigan
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,725
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oh, ps, is there a particular size we need?
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03-06-2007, 05:56 PM
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Rivet Monster
1975 31' Sovereign
1980 31' Excella II
Sprung Leak
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 7,172
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Quote:
Originally Posted by airstreamers
oh, ps, is there a particular size we need?
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1/8" medium grip length for interior stuffs and 5/32" Olympics(I think...I will go and look) for exterior. And if you have a belly pan a few of the 5/32" with the oversized heads wouldn't hurt. And a big roll of aluminum tape for temporary patches.
Aaron
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03-06-2007, 06:47 PM
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Rivet Master
1979 28' Airstream Excella 28
southwestern
, Michigan
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,725
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thanks wahoonc, i'll pass the info on to the boss...had to say that in case he came up behind me haha....
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03-06-2007, 07:05 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 31' Airstream310
Central
, Ohio
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,094
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Hey airstreamers, have a GREAT vacation! We'll miss your cheery posts!
I am assuming you are going after your new baby? If so, have a WONDERFUL time, and enjoy the heck out of your trip!!! Don't forget to take lots of pics to post when you return!!
Susan
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03-06-2007, 07:20 PM
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Rivet Master
1979 28' Airstream Excella 28
southwestern
, Michigan
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,725
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hey back alumatube, that was just the sweetest post i have ever read. how kind of you to remember that i am going to pick up our new baby and for me to see it for the first time. you gave me such a big smile and i had to read it outloud to both my husband and then to my son. i will definitely take pictures and may post them on our trip if i get a wifi connection. thank you for making my entire day!
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03-06-2007, 07:45 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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Quote:
Originally Posted by airstreamers
i assume you mean the rv, it's a little late to worry about my own belly pan, we're leaving on vacation tomorrow! it's been a long. cold winter, what can i say? thanks again!
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Oh but of course it's the rv's...I know better than to comment about anybody else's belly pan! Unfortunately, I have padded my own over this long winter ~ let's hope it doesn't drag down the highway!!!
Shari
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