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Forum: 1958 Traveler 06-14-2016, 10:43 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 39,065
Posted By 60's Iron
Keep the updates coming....... They're...

Keep the updates coming....... They're motivating! I can't wait to see the Delivery pulling that Traveler!:brows::brows:
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 05-07-2016, 10:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,523
Posted By 60's Iron
I polished mine by hand while off the trailer. ...

I polished mine by hand while off the trailer. One pass with G6 then S. Really happy with how they look. I'll be painting the underside with gray rustolium. I've also will be painting the window...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 09-07-2015, 08:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,283
Posted By 60's Iron
Gary I'll chime in on the subject. I'm no expert...

Gary I'll chime in on the subject. I'm no expert but have had long discussions with my agent about my trailer, my cars and my collections. You may find someone to insure it for what you say it's...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 09-06-2015, 08:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,505
Posted By 60's Iron
Last picture from the underside. The aluminum...

Last picture from the underside. The aluminum plate will get trimmed out with some 1/2" door edge molding I found. I placed the rod for the spare to hopefully make sense of how it'll work. Lastly...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 09-06-2015, 08:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,505
Posted By 60's Iron
While we were at it we incorporated a under frame...

While we were at it we incorporated a under frame spare tire mount. I don't know if I'll us it but it only required drilling one additional hole in the angle iron before welding the upright channel...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 09-06-2015, 08:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,505
Posted By 60's Iron
A closer picture. Like I said we just did this. ...

A closer picture. Like I said we just did this. I'll be cleaning it up and painting in a couple of weeks.
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 09-06-2015, 07:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,505
Posted By 60's Iron
As promised. The black powder coated bracket was...

As promised. The black powder coated bracket was purchase on Amazon.com. They come as a pair, they are advertised as propane mounts for a forklift. The rest was fabrecated by a good friend. We...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 09-05-2015, 10:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,505
Posted By 60's Iron
I just fabricated a single mount this last week. ...

I just fabricated a single mount this last week. Sorry no time for a picture today. But I promise a picture and information tomorrow night or Monday.......
Forum: 1958 Traveler 08-15-2015, 10:02 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 39,065
Posted By 60's Iron
Steve it looks spectacular! Your hard works...

Steve it looks spectacular! Your hard works paying off, looking forward to your shore power upgrades as mine system is stock. I cringe when you use the "L" word......... The thought of this work...
Forum: 1958 Traveler 08-04-2015, 10:40 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 39,065
Posted By 60's Iron
Thumbs up Looking good my friend! Any progress is good...

Looking good my friend! Any progress is good progress! Can't wait to see it with my own eyes............
Forum: 1958 Traveler 07-02-2015, 10:18 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 39,065
Posted By 60's Iron
Thumbs up Steve I'm really looking forward to seeing that...

Steve I'm really looking forward to seeing that beauty with my own eyes! Did you get the frig in?
Forum: 1958 Traveler 06-18-2015, 11:15 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 39,065
Posted By 60's Iron
Looks good Steve! What kind of wood are you...

Looks good Steve! What kind of wood are you skinning the frames with?
Greg
Forum: 1958 Traveler 05-04-2015, 09:50 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 39,065
Posted By 60's Iron
Steve fantastic work! I'm jealous, I wasn't...

Steve fantastic work! I'm jealous, I wasn't confident enough in my 50 year out refrigerator to build a new cabinet around it.......... Glad you got it working good.
Forum: 1958 Traveler 04-02-2015, 10:43 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 39,065
Posted By 60's Iron
Sweet! Trailer and future tow rig.....

Sweet! Trailer and future tow rig.....
Forum: 1958 Traveler 11-30-2014, 11:44 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 39,065
Posted By 60's Iron
Steve to say I'm impressed would be an...

Steve to say I'm impressed would be an understatement......... As a car guy I can really appreciate the effort that goes into building a car like that. I'm a Chevy guy. If I need something I open...
Forum: 1958 Traveler 11-28-2014, 11:14 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 39,065
Posted By 60's Iron
OK back from the inter net. Awesome! They got...

OK back from the inter net. Awesome! They got to be rare as I'd remember one of those! Do you have the trim for the side and rear door?
Greg
Forum: 1958 Traveler 11-28-2014, 11:09 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 39,065
Posted By 60's Iron
Should have paid better attention. I see it's...

Should have paid better attention. I see it's jammed out and the rear door is painted. It's still hard to make out. It's it a shade of red or orange?
Forum: 1958 Traveler 11-28-2014, 11:06 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 39,065
Posted By 60's Iron
Sweet Steve! Not to many of those on the road! ...

Sweet Steve! Not to many of those on the road! What kind of drive train? Looks like there's a lot of bling that goes on the hood. Are the tail lights custom? Oh, color? I'm doing a search to...
Forum: 1958 Traveler 11-21-2014, 10:17 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 39,065
Posted By 60's Iron
Finished product.

Finished product.
Forum: 1958 Traveler 11-21-2014, 10:16 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 39,065
Posted By 60's Iron
Hey Steve it's been awhile. Hope all is well. ...

Hey Steve it's been awhile. Hope all is well. Insulated and patched up my belly pan. I was really dreading it. Ended up not being that bad. Wired my brakes too. I'll only have to crawl around...
Forum: Belly Pans & Banana Wraps 11-21-2014, 09:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,662
Posted By 60's Iron
iPad only lets me post one picture......

iPad only lets me post one picture......
Forum: Belly Pans & Banana Wraps 11-21-2014, 09:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,662
Posted By 60's Iron
Check off that box!

Done insulating and re installing me belly pan on my frame on resto. Just a little easier than cutting the old one out. Best tool for the job was a neumatic shear. Not bad, go for it.
Forum: Vintage Kin 10-21-2014, 08:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,896
Posted By 60's Iron
Sprouty beautiful trailer! I've been restoring a...

Sprouty beautiful trailer! I've been restoring a 58 AS Traveler. But after a being a spectator at a few Rallies I knew I needed a wooden interior. Not that I don't love my AS...... But I found a...
Forum: 1958 Traveler 10-21-2014, 08:06 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 39,065
Posted By 60's Iron
Steve how have you been? No undates lately. ...

Steve how have you been? No undates lately. Same here been busy on other things. Went to Trailerfest in Lodi........ As a spectator....... Last time I'm doing that. Fun to see the cool...
Forum: 1958 Traveler 09-21-2014, 11:06 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 39,065
Posted By 60's Iron
Congratulations!

Congratulations!
Forum: 1958 Traveler 09-19-2014, 05:41 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 39,065
Posted By 60's Iron
Steve have a great time and a well deserved rest...

Steve have a great time and a well deserved rest in your beautiful trailer. I'm guessing though you won't get to much rest as you'll be answering a lot of questions about your Traveler.
Forum: 1958 Traveler 09-14-2014, 10:39 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 39,065
Posted By 60's Iron
Steve, excellent work my friend! I'm not going...

Steve, excellent work my friend! I'm not going to get to mine until next Monday. Keep up the good work! What finish are you using on the stained cabinets? How are you applying it? And forgive me...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 09-05-2014, 10:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,707
Posted By 60's Iron
Thanks Steve but I saved all the old cabinets for...

Thanks Steve but I saved all the old cabinets for patterns. I should've just done what you're doing by reskinning them. But that would make to much since......
Forum: 1958 Traveler 09-05-2014, 10:13 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 39,065
Posted By 60's Iron
Wow! Looking good! If mine was polished like...

Wow! Looking good! If mine was polished like that it'd be "game over" as I'd spend to much time looking at myself.......
Forum: 1958 Traveler 09-03-2014, 10:25 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 39,065
Posted By 60's Iron
I'm in, Morro Bay it is! Good luck with your...

I'm in, Morro Bay it is! Good luck with your cabinets. I decided to redo them all. I can't believe how poor the quality of ply wood is these days. I'm using birch. Both for the face frames and...
Forum: 1958 Traveler 09-02-2014, 10:32 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 39,065
Posted By 60's Iron
Cool

Steve, just as I thought. Only 537 miles between you and I. A little to far to drive to buy you a beer and check out your project...... I'll be look ink at all you posts so I'm not asking question...
Forum: 1958 Traveler 09-01-2014, 10:17 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 39,065
Posted By 60's Iron
Good work Steve!

I made some of posts of my progress as well. Finally spent the first night in her after owning her for 7 years! I made my bed platform wider to take up the space between it and the vanity. Any...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 09-01-2014, 10:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,448
Posted By 60's Iron
Curtains done!

Thank god for talented friends! I bought the material some time ago. Mom was going to make the curtains. Unfortunately she passed away. Fast forward a couple of years and it's finally time for...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 09-01-2014, 09:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,707
Posted By 60's Iron
First "cabinet" done.....

Well really not a cabinet but a bed platform. I used Birch wood and ply. I was talked into using a water based stain. Pine color, happy with the color but it seemed that it really lifted the...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 09-01-2014, 09:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 863
Posted By 60's Iron
First Night in the Traveler after 7 years

Morning after our first night in our 1958 Traveler. Carol and I are on the right. Friends that slept on the floor are with us. Only thing in it to this point are the bed platform and drapes. ...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 08-25-2014, 10:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,411
Posted By 60's Iron
Bed platform made.

First of the interior made. All said and done I'm happy. Lessons learned so others won't make the same mistakes.
1. 1/4 in. ply is not truly 1/4". Dado saw plaid only does 1/4".
2. Air nailer...
Forum: Floor Finishes 08-12-2014, 10:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,798
Posted By 60's Iron
Oh it will make a big differance! May I add to...

Oh it will make a big differance! May I add to have at least 2 additional hands to help. I did mine by myself. Another mistake. Also I was scared to death about getting the glue on the finished...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-04-2014, 08:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,261
Posted By 60's Iron
Bolt heads? Are you talking about the flat heads...

Bolt heads? Are you talking about the flat heads of the elevator bolts? I wouldn't remove the staples. My original flooring was cracked along the floor joints. You want all the holding power at...
Forum: 1958 Traveler 08-03-2014, 08:58 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 39,065
Posted By 60's Iron
Steve any chance of getting a picture of the...

Steve any chance of getting a picture of the toilet? That request sounds weird.....
Greg
Forum: Floor Finishes 08-02-2014, 10:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,798
Posted By 60's Iron
Next week cabinets........

Next week cabinets........
Forum: Floor Finishes 08-02-2014, 10:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,798
Posted By 60's Iron
The rest went easy. Had to rent a 100 lb....

The rest went easy. Had to rent a 100 lb. roller. $10. It looks really nice. Would I do it again? Yes. But I'm willing to trade imperfections for knowing I did it myself. Again I consider...
Forum: Floor Finishes 08-02-2014, 10:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,798
Posted By 60's Iron
Can't figure out how to attach more than one per...

Can't figure out how to attach more than one per post, sorry. It's been a long day.....
Forum: Floor Finishes 08-02-2014, 10:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,798
Posted By 60's Iron
Measurements were very good. The dry fit went...

Measurements were very good. The dry fit went well very little trimming needed. My trailer is gutted. This product is only 6' 7" wide. I put the seam on the back wall (curb side). It will be...
Forum: Floor Finishes 08-02-2014, 09:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,798
Posted By 60's Iron
Marmolium Insallation done.

pFirst I'll start by saying this isn't for the novice. It's far to easy to screw it up and the material cost is high. I have enough of a construction background to be dangerous. Making mistakes is...
Forum: 1958 Traveler 08-02-2014, 09:23 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 39,065
Posted By 60's Iron
Good work Piratesteve. I to am restoring a...

Good work Piratesteve. I to am restoring a Traveler. I remember your posts from when I started mine years ago. Mine sat for a long time while "life" went on. I'm also back at it. I installed the...
Forum: Floor Finishes 08-01-2014, 09:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,051
Posted By 60's Iron
Wish me luck.....

Marmolium came in yesterday. This stuff is expensive but heavy duty. Got it layed out today, cutting and installing it tomorrow. You've heard measure twice cut once. How about measure six times...
Forum: Floor Finishes 07-26-2014, 10:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,084
Posted By 60's Iron
Marmolium install question

Order my Marmolium today. Should be here Wednesday. Hope to have it in by Friday. Question is, reading the posts, some of you have only glued the perimeter. I like Somme feedback on that. Anyone...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 08-16-2008, 09:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,663
Posted By 60's Iron
Combining Black and Gray Water

I would like to add a holding tank to my AS. At this time it doesn't have a black or grey tank. I posted earlier asking about a recirulating toilet, not going that route! Is there any other draw...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 06-20-2008, 11:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,299
Posted By 60's Iron
Experience with a Thetford Recirculating Toilet?

Anybody have any experiance with a Thetford Eletra Magic Model 80 Recirculating Toilet? I'm restoring a 58 traveler and it has no holding tanks. This toilet seems like it would be perfect, self...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 03-26-2008, 09:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,147
Posted By 60's Iron
Point of Use Electric Water Heater ?

Has anyone used one in there AS ? I have an 18' Traveler with no shower, it also never had a hot water heater. I've seen 2.5 gal. point of use electric heaters that draw 12.5 amps and plug into...
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