bottom first '66 caravel

[RM66caravel]

Okay we have a 1966 caravel and its our new baby/project. starting from the ground up. behind the drain there is a dog dish looking object, what is it? 2. we have a gap but only behind the curb side wheel and ideas? thanks I am waiting for some materials to arrive before I start break down.

[Jim Foster]

The "dog dish" is a cover over the "p" trap on the shower drain. The trap on ours has a removable plug threaded into the bottom. I replaced the plastic dish, which was broken in several places, with a removable stainless steel bowl.

The angle, or lack thereof, of the axle trailing arm in the last photo indicates that you need axle replacement.

[RM66caravel]

Thanks I will start shopping for the new axle. Did you rivet the steal pan on?

[RM66caravel]

I pulled the curb side wheel for these street side still has a brake drum and no major damage.

[marzboy]

Looks like a fun project good luck!

[Jim Foster]

Originally Posted by RM66caravel

Thanks I will start shopping for the new axle. Did you rivet the steal pan on?

The original was a heavy plastic square with the cover cast in the center. I cut the broken bowl from the center of the plastic square leaving a round hole the replacement bowl would just press into from the top, then riveted the assembly in place. The metal bowl just fits the hole but the rolled flange around the top of the bowl keeps it from going down through the hole.

[RM66caravel]

I am ready to order revits for the belly pan and they will be the large flange but can somebody tell me what length I need? Mateing the 2 sheets of aluminum I can use 1/8 by 3/16th but belly pan to frame ? Thanks in advance.

[marzboy]

Originally Posted by RM66caravel

I am ready to order revits for the belly pan and they will be the large flange but can somebody tell me what length I need? Mateing the 2 sheets of aluminum I can use 1/8 by 3/16th but belly pan to frame ? Thanks in advance.

I think the large flang rivets from VTS are 1/4 to 1/2" grip range and worked very well for me