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Old 05-20-2019, 07:41 AM   #1
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Dome Lifters Gone

Does anyone know where I can buy or how to rig dome lifters for an early 60's Astradome?

I got a new cover from VTS, but there are no lifters and I have no idea how to install it.

Currently, there is a sheet of textured plexiglass screwed & siliconed on over the opening on this 1963 Globetrotter.

Thanks for any help!
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Old 05-20-2019, 07:50 AM   #2
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A photo of what is left would help us understand what you need.
I replaced the lift arm in my 1999's bathroom fan a few years ago. I found the part at Etrailer.com.
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Old 05-21-2019, 12:14 PM   #3
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Maybe there is something hidden

So upon further investigation, the inside is covered with what looks like a cover to a florescent light. I'm still not sure what's glued on the top.


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Old 05-21-2019, 02:10 PM   #4
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I have an old lift mechanism/light fixture combo, but not the size or type of yours. Sorry!
I do not know of a source for the one you need.

Hope this is helpful! >>>

Post # 17 in this thread shows one restored.
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f363...me-115925.html
and another
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f455...oof-67426.html
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Old 07-10-2019, 09:25 PM   #5
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Thank you!

The second link you posted showed someone found them at Inland RV. I checked and... hot diggity dog they had them!

Thanks for helping! I really need to got better at searching this forum. Such a wealth of knowledge.
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Old 07-10-2019, 10:01 PM   #6
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Inland RV has the correct "Astrodome" for 1962 - 1971 years and the cranks/roof vent opperators as well. FYI those (cranks) have the same size threat pattern as the old glass door knobs.
https://inlandrv.com/product/part-83179/

The previous owner of my 64 Safari had made ours into a florescent light. I have corrected that, thanks to Andy at Inland RV.

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