Looking for old Bowen water heater outer cover

[desertair27]

I'm looking for the outer cover or shroud for the old Bowen hot water heater. Does anyone have one they'd like to sell or know where I could find one? I would even take a reproduction if available.
Here's a picture of what I need and the second picture is what I have.
Thanks
Mike

[GBAWTex]

Howdy,

I have the big piece you are looking for on my trailer ('64 Silver Streak Sabre) but am missing the piece just below it. The piece you still have on yours.

I will photograph and provide copious measurements of my piece in return for the same with yours.

I am including photos of what I have and what I'm missing.

Let me know what you think.
gail

[GBAWTex]

Dang. Bottom photo is upside down...

[desertair27]

Originally Posted by GBAWTex

Howdy,

I have the big piece you are looking for on my trailer ('64 Silver Streak Sabre) but am missing the piece just below it. The piece you still have on yours.

I will photograph and provide copious measurements of my piece in return for the same with yours.

I am including photos of what I have and what I'm missing.

Let me know what you think.
gail

Hey Gail
I'll be happy to get you measurements for your replacement peice but first try contacting the guys at VintageCampers.com :: Vintage Campers, Vintage Trailers, Vintage Parts, Vintage Restorations or at 765 473 8088.
I was able to purchase the part I needed and I bet they have you need.
good luck
Mike

[desertair27]

Here's a picture of what I think you need.

[GBAWTex]

Thanks for the info. Another member replied that they had an extra so I'm working that angle at present.
Gail

[desertair27]

I had a go at making a cover and man it was a pain! Of course I'm no sheet metal expert but I think it turned out ok. It's just sitting on right now but once it's attached hopefully it will take the pooch out at the bottom.

[Aage]

Are you still using the original water heater? Or is it just the shroud that is 53 years old?

[desertair27]

Originally Posted by Aage

Are you still using the original water heater? Or is it just the shroud that is 53 years old?

The heater is still working for now.

[desertair27]

Originally Posted by desertair27

I had a go at making a cover and man it was a pain! Of course I'm no sheet metal expert but I think it turned out ok. It's just sitting on right now but once it's attached hopefully it will take the pooch out at the bottom.

Here's the pictures I forgot to post earlier.

[Frank's Trailer Works]

Did you find what you needed? Feel free to give me a call. I have a whole shelf full and you can have what you need for free(cover shipping)...

[desertair27]

Originally Posted by 62overlander

Did you find what you needed? Feel free to give me a call. I have a whole shelf full and you can have what you need for free(cover shipping)...

Wow Frank you're Awesome!
I'll be calling you tomorrow.

[Globie64]

Hi Deserair, I pulled the old shroud out today, is this what you're looking for?

Peter

[desertair27]

Originally Posted by Globie64

Hi Deserair, I pulled the old shroud out today, is this what you're looking for?

Peter

Hey Peter
Frank's sending one which is little different from yours. I'll take it if you don't mind.
I'll pm you.

[GBAWTex]

Well, if there are any spares, I could sure use one. That bottom piece is exactly what I need.
Gail

[desertair27]

Originally Posted by GBAWTex

Well, if there are any spares, I could sure use one. That bottom piece is exactly what I need.
Gail

Hey Gail
I'll let you know if I get an extra lower.

[GBAWTex]

All I'm missing is the piece that attaches to the part with the little twist connectors.
Gail

[GBAWTex]

By the way, I think you did a fine job on the one you made.
G

[desertair27]

Originally Posted by GBAWTex

By the way, I think you did a fine job on the one you made.
G

Well thank you!
If only I could find the same type of aluminum as the original I'd be good.