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Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 03-24-2016, 12:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,806
Posted By bjmckernan
Pretty new here, so I'm no expert but this was...

Pretty new here, so I'm no expert but this was important to me as well. We love our natural latex mattress at home so I knew we'd stick with that, but budget was also important.

Luckily, since...
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 12-11-2015, 02:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,774
Posted By bjmckernan
Thanks so much for the link to your reno thread!...

Thanks so much for the link to your reno thread! Great resource already and I'm only a few pages in:) Love it.
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 12-07-2015, 10:09 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,774
Posted By bjmckernan
Thanks Neil, that sounds like a great solution. ...

Thanks Neil, that sounds like a great solution.
Definitely post a picture when you get around to it!
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 12-07-2015, 10:07 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,774
Posted By bjmckernan
Frame

Thanks David!
I saw those frame pieces from STS but couldn't quite tell from the description what it was or what it actually entailed.
Sounds like I should go back and research that further for...
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 12-04-2015, 02:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,774
Posted By bjmckernan
Exterior

Front view
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 12-04-2015, 02:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,774
Posted By bjmckernan
No battery/ hatch door

They both fell out on the highway for the previous owners.
Where to get? I feel like I checked all the usual online suppliers, albeit not intensively.
Hard to make one?
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 12-04-2015, 02:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,774
Posted By bjmckernan
What to do about the busted sink?

It's clearly not just cracked:)
We were thinking about cutting it out and installing maybe a stainless sink/bowl of some sort, sizing might be tough though.

I'd love to keep the cabinet, but...
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 12-04-2015, 02:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,774
Posted By bjmckernan
There are two broken lower cabinet latches

I know they don't make these metal ones any more. Any sources or just go with plastic?
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 12-04-2015, 02:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,774
Posted By bjmckernan
Details

Great storage throughout...
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 12-04-2015, 02:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,774
Posted By bjmckernan
Kitchen

Everything seems to work...
Counters in excellent shape. Both sink covers there, but doing a little repair on one of them. The cooktop seems great but I'll need to figure out what to do about a lot...
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 12-04-2015, 02:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,774
Posted By bjmckernan
Details

Original shelves, lamps, mahogany upper cabinets with updated Sony speakers....
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 12-04-2015, 01:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,774
Posted By bjmckernan
So many fun little details

I love brass
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 12-04-2015, 01:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,774
Posted By bjmckernan
Bedroom

Bed not pulled out all the way though.
All the storage drawers/bins still there, accordion door works, bunk bed hardware there, wardrobe and vanity in great shape...
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 12-04-2015, 01:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,774
Posted By bjmckernan
Pulled apart bathroom

Will need new flooring, everything cleaned up/painted/repaired as needed, and put back together...
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 12-04-2015, 01:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,774
Posted By bjmckernan
Facing front

From middle bedroom
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 12-04-2015, 01:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,774
Posted By bjmckernan
Wardrobes

...and vanity
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 12-04-2015, 01:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,774
Posted By bjmckernan
Middle bedroom

Queen bed
(Not pulled out all the way...I just threw a new latex topper on it, need to cut to size)
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 12-04-2015, 01:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,774
Posted By bjmckernan
Inside

Inside
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 12-04-2015, 01:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,774
Posted By bjmckernan
Table

Table
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 12-04-2015, 01:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,774
Posted By bjmckernan
Interior

Kitchen
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 12-04-2015, 01:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,774
Posted By bjmckernan
Inside

Bear with me, trying to upload pics from my phone and it's painfully slow...
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 12-04-2015, 01:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,774
Posted By bjmckernan
Awning

Awning
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 12-04-2015, 12:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,774
Posted By bjmckernan
Pics

Exterior
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 12-04-2015, 12:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,774
Posted By bjmckernan
Our "New" 1967 Overlander International (mostly original) with pics! (& a few ?s)

This forum has been such a huge help in purchasing our Overlander and hopefully, getting it ready to hit the road soon!

Finally got some pictures of it, now that's it's back at our house (we had...
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-17-2015, 05:16 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,556
Posted By bjmckernan
Wow, all of these answers have been incredibly...

Wow, all of these answers have been incredibly helpful. Thank you all for taking the time to provide your input.

I forgot to add a brake controller to the mix... And of course now I'm all...
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-16-2015, 05:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,556
Posted By bjmckernan
Looks like that includes 12" brakes...

Great point on the 10 vs 12.
You got me thinking, so I pulled up the details from Colin and it sounds like I should be good to go, right? I agree with you on the 12" for sure...

"The axles will...
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-15-2015, 08:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,556
Posted By bjmckernan
Which would you rather? Better brakes, better hitch, or better wheels/tires?

Go easy on me. I'm a newcomer who has spent enough hours reading threads here to know that asking anything relating to hitches, brakes, 15 vs. 16 this, etc. can lead to craaziness, and that is not my...
Forum: Title, VIN & Registration 11-12-2015, 06:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,303
Posted By bjmckernan
Wow, great info all.Thank you! I'm going to try...

Wow, great info all.Thank you! I'm going to try first with the NC DMV after the weekend... We'll see what they say...
Forum: Title, VIN & Registration 11-09-2015, 08:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,303
Posted By bjmckernan
Thanks all! Some good input thus far. For the...

Thanks all! Some good input thus far.
For the record, no I am not asking for legal advice, and yes I am planning on going by the local DMV, but with the average wait times there and the number of...
Forum: Title, VIN & Registration 11-09-2015, 11:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,303
Posted By bjmckernan
Thanks for the response! That makes sense,...

Thanks for the response!

That makes sense, and this might be a dumb question, but would it be cheaper/easier to just suggest he get a Title bond? (I think that's the term). Rather than pay all...
Forum: Title, VIN & Registration 11-09-2015, 09:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,303
Posted By bjmckernan
FL Seller never transferred title to his name... How to title in NC?

Hello!
We just bought a 1967 Overlander from a guy in Jacksonville, FL over the weekend. He had the title from when he bought it a couple of years ago (from a NC seller), it's signed over to him and...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 11-08-2015, 11:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,000
Posted By bjmckernan
Appreciating all the input so far...a lot of...

Appreciating all the input so far...a lot of great points.

Another idea (though I should probably post this elsewhere too), open to potential trades too! Maybe someone who has a 60s era twin model...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 11-08-2015, 09:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,000
Posted By bjmckernan
Argosy

one more of back...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 11-08-2015, 09:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,000
Posted By bjmckernan
Argosy pictures (I only have a few)

The seller didn't post any pictures, so I only have a few my husband shot...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 11-08-2015, 09:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,000
Posted By bjmckernan
Overlander pictures

A few Overlander pictures (from the seller...I need to take some)
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 11-08-2015, 09:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,000
Posted By bjmckernan
Wow, we just bought 2 Airstreams. Which to keep?? '74 Argosy vs. '67 Overlander

We are crazy. Or at least I am, while my husband is simply wonderful and patient ;-)

After just deciding to dive into the world of airstreams with our 4 kids (almost 1, 4, 8, & 9), here we are,...
Forum: Refrigerators 11-08-2015, 08:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,177
Posted By bjmckernan
Looks great!

That's perfect! Sadly, I'm really needing a 2-way fridge since we'll likely be doing a lot of boondocking which is why this residential 2-way one was so unique.

For those of you with only...
Forum: Refrigerators 11-05-2015, 11:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,177
Posted By bjmckernan
Thanks Al and Cameron, good considerations for...

Thanks Al and Cameron, good considerations for sure!
Forum: Refrigerators 11-04-2015, 01:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,177
Posted By bjmckernan
You might be right...and I could always use it as...

You might be right...and I could always use it as an extra garage fridge (mine is on it's last legs) if it seems unsafe or unsuitable for the argosy once I get it and look it over...

For this...
Forum: Refrigerators 11-04-2015, 01:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,177
Posted By bjmckernan
Thanks all! Dometic emailed back. At first he...

Thanks all! Dometic emailed back. At first he said they were designed for cabin rather than RV use b/c it would need to vent and it utilizes 120v rather than 12v. When I replied back that it would be...
Forum: Refrigerators 11-03-2015, 11:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,177
Posted By bjmckernan
Can I use a "Residential" LP/electric fridge?

Hello,
I'm pretty new here, and we recently snagged a 1974 Argosy which we'll be slowly restoring.

I've been on the lookout for used appliances for when we get to that point, and just located a...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 10-28-2015, 10:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,372
Posted By bjmckernan
Don't give up

I can totally relate, and was in the exact same spot a few weeks ago, ready to just pull the trigger so I could stop looking:)

Have you set alerts on craigslist? I have a craigslist pro app and...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 10-10-2015, 08:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,642
Posted By bjmckernan
Thanks so much for your input! Ha, I probably...

Thanks so much for your input! Ha, I probably should have been more clear. I realized the way I said that sounded pretty naive:)

While we are new to airstreams, my husband is a contractor, I'm...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 10-09-2015, 08:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,642
Posted By bjmckernan
GREAT deal on a 1976 26' Argosy...Picking it up Monday!

So the seller agreed to hold it until my husband could get there Monday. Very excited

Like I mentioned it wasn't exactly what we were originally looking for being a rear-bathroom, semi-gutted, and...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 10-08-2015, 12:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,642
Posted By bjmckernan
Need help purchasing (or inspecting) near Winchester/Martinsburg, WV/Northern VA

Hello!
First time posting, so my apologies if I'm not doing this properly or this is in the wrong spot:)
I've been scouring this forum for the last few months and it's been an invaluable resource...
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