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Forum: Vintage Kin 11-26-2014, 05:26 PM
Replies: 64
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Posted By NWOverlander
Custom cushions finished!

Custom cushions finished!
Forum: Vintage Kin 10-01-2014, 08:30 AM
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Posted By NWOverlander
Wow! Excellent find!

Wow! Excellent find!
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-19-2014, 02:35 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,298
Posted By NWOverlander
Our first weekend camping in it!! I still...

Our first weekend camping in it!!

I still have a lot of trim work to do inside and am still on the first cut polishing. We figured we would get a good idea of how we want to proceed with the...
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-10-2014, 09:04 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,298
Posted By NWOverlander
Other side....

Other side....
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-10-2014, 09:00 PM
Replies: 64
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Posted By NWOverlander
76 hours and counting. Almost done with first...

76 hours and counting. Almost done with first cut.
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-08-2014, 10:02 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,298
Posted By NWOverlander
Took a break from polishing to build a dog house...

Took a break from polishing to build a dog house for our shih tzus....

Think it came out pretty good.

Still have to add an automatic water dish on the tongue to look like a propane tank.
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-06-2014, 09:36 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,298
Posted By NWOverlander
My main goal was to get the buildup stripped off....

My main goal was to get the buildup stripped off. The trailer was sitting under pine trees for at least 30 years. The pine sap is baked on. Makes the stripping very slow going in those areas.
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Forum: Vintage Kin 09-03-2014, 06:28 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,298
Posted By NWOverlander
Slowly but surely... This gets really boring...

Slowly but surely...

This gets really boring after about 40 hours...
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-31-2014, 08:48 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,298
Posted By NWOverlander
Thanks! Am pleased with it so far and this is...

Thanks! Am pleased with it so far and this is just the cutting stage. Using the polishing compound bricks. Only using the brown for this first part....

The picture with the camera is the...
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-31-2014, 08:22 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,298
Posted By NWOverlander
Progress... Is actually moving along quicker...

Progress...

Is actually moving along quicker than I thought...
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-30-2014, 02:10 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,298
Posted By NWOverlander
Finally done inside. Starting the polishing. 53...

Finally done inside. Starting the polishing. 53 years of buildup.... you don't realize how long 32 feet is until you start this phase....
Forum: Vintage Kin 06-19-2014, 09:17 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,298
Posted By NWOverlander
Couple more pics. The chair is an early 60s...

Couple more pics. The chair is an early 60s Pagholz from west germany. Restored two of them for the ss. Look great with the desk and table.
Forum: Vintage Kin 06-19-2014, 09:10 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,298
Posted By NWOverlander
Quick update.... Countertops are in. ...

Quick update....

Countertops are in. Waterheater, sinks, thetford residential toilet, built a desk with a stow away table, installed propane lines....almost there!

Still to go...backsplash,...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 01-29-2014, 10:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,451
Posted By NWOverlander
I have had excellent results with blue magic even...

I have had excellent results with blue magic even as the initial polish.

Trailer is a 1961 and sat in the mountains its whole life. Likely the first time it has been polished.
Forum: Vintage Kin 01-01-2014, 04:51 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,298
Posted By NWOverlander
I don't think my photos loaded last time...so...

I don't think my photos loaded last time...so here we try again.

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Forum: General Interior Topics 10-14-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,097
Posted By NWOverlander
Excellent. Looks like it worked great. Good job.

Excellent. Looks like it worked great. Good job.
Forum: General Interior Topics 10-09-2013, 08:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,097
Posted By NWOverlander
I bent mine to a curve over several days. I used...

I bent mine to a curve over several days. I used three ratcheting straps at top, middle and bottom of full sheet. Bend as far as it will safelt go and tighten straps. Tighten the straps a little...
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-24-2013, 09:47 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,298
Posted By NWOverlander
Just a few quick photos to update to where I am...

Just a few quick photos to update to where I am now...


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Forum: Vintage Kin 08-06-2013, 08:36 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,298
Posted By NWOverlander
Been a busy summer working. Am looking forward...

Been a busy summer working. Am looking forward to getting back on the SS. I will update with a few things I did this summer but it really wasn't much. I hope to have her done this this year.
Forum: Vintage Kin 12-31-2012, 04:18 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,298
Posted By NWOverlander
Electrical

I finally got everything done electrically and tested it all.

Everything works!

I was pretty sure it would but had it in the back of my head that I would have to tear walls back down to find a...
Forum: Vintage Kin 12-31-2012, 04:15 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,298
Posted By NWOverlander
Cooktop

The cooktop is Kitchen-Aid from sears with the LPG Conversion..

This is one similar on their website.

KitchenAid 30" Gas Ceramic-glass Conventional Cooktop w/ 4 Sealed Burners - Appliances -...
Forum: Vintage Kin 12-25-2012, 03:04 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,298
Posted By NWOverlander
Busy couple of days..

I got a little more done the past few days...

Far from professional, but it is coming along.

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Curbside cabinets installed...

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Forum: Vintage Kin 12-21-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,298
Posted By NWOverlander
Two months!?!?

I can't believe two months have gone by since my last post....

I am adding a bunch of photos of the progress so far.

Still a ton to do but I should make some good progress through January....
Forum: Vintage Kin 10-26-2012, 08:37 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,298
Posted By NWOverlander
Still working on electrical... big job! All...

Still working on electrical... big job! All going well.

Ceiling is back up!


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Forum: Vintage Kin 10-07-2012, 07:59 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,298
Posted By NWOverlander
I thought about conduit... There are so many...

I thought about conduit...

There are so many short runs it would be much more hassle than it is worth. You would have to drill holes twice as big to get the conduit thru the ribs and wouldn't be...
Forum: Vintage Kin 10-05-2012, 04:15 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,298
Posted By NWOverlander
Keeping original fridge and range and the...

Keeping original fridge and range and the overhead cabinets. All other cabinets being rebuilt (close to original style).

Replacing old tub/shower with standup shower and expanding bathroom 8"...
Forum: Vintage Kin 10-05-2012, 12:23 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,298
Posted By NWOverlander
New Layout

This is the new layout plan.

I have the interior skins and ceiling removed.

Pulling out bad insulation and getting new electrical plan laid out now.

Hoping to start pulling wire this weekend.
Forum: Vintage Kin 10-04-2012, 02:14 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,298
Posted By NWOverlander
Maybe someone can answer this for me.... Is...

Maybe someone can answer this for me....

Is there a reason that I should not put my new load center on the street side of the trailer?

Seems like a waste of money to run my 50amp supply from...
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-24-2012, 07:46 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,298
Posted By NWOverlander
SS are much better built interior-wise than...

SS are much better built interior-wise than AS....

It only took me a couple days remove the interior of a 64 overlander. Been working on this one for over a week.

Getting there though. Will...
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-19-2012, 05:09 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,298
Posted By NWOverlander
Been working on stripping the exterior. Got that...

Been working on stripping the exterior. Got that pretty much done. Have some water spots to get out and then polish some day.

Interior: am getting together everything I need to rewire for 50...
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-14-2012, 08:57 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,298
Posted By NWOverlander
Been swamped with work so no more photos yet.... ...

Been swamped with work so no more photos yet....

Does anybody know how many of the rear bedroom model 32s were made in 1961? Am thinking it was probably quite limited in searching the net...
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-12-2012, 08:50 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,298
Posted By NWOverlander
She is home! Towed like a dream. No problems at...

She is home! Towed like a dream. No problems at all.

Attached a few photos below that I took with my phone so please excuse the quality. Will go out with the hood camera and get some better...
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-12-2012, 07:50 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,298
Posted By NWOverlander
It has the factory ac unit on top and then there...

It has the factory ac unit on top and then there is one in the back window too. I have all of the original glass for the back window. That unit will probably be removed first thing...

As far as...
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-11-2012, 09:37 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,298
Posted By NWOverlander
Will post inside photos tomorrow. Paneling needs...

Will post inside photos tomorrow. Paneling needs replaced. Ceiling is okay. Living room has been gutted. Plan is to put all back close to original.

It has rear bedroom and side bath.
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-11-2012, 09:29 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,298
Posted By NWOverlander
All in the family, Silver Streak

My wife and I just bought a 61 Silver Streak Luxury Liner that was owned by my grandparents for 40 years. Structurally sound, she just needs a little cosmetic work to get her back in shape.

I put...
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-07-2012, 06:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,767
Posted By NWOverlander
This is what mine looks like...32' 1961 Rear...

This is what mine looks like...32' 1961 Rear Bedroom Luxury Liner

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Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 03-06-2008, 02:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,008
Posted By NWOverlander
Final Results

Can you tell us how this held up over the past few years?

Very interested.
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 03-03-2008, 01:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,143
Posted By NWOverlander
Thanks Andy!

Thanks for the tip Andy. Will change to cloth. I wasn't persay scrubbing, just knocking the 'stripped material loose' with a soft bristled brush. The AutoStrip does 99% of the work.

The stuff...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 03-03-2008, 11:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,143
Posted By NWOverlander
I am using

I am using a product called AutoStrip available at Walmart.

It pulls the clearcoat right off. I just let it sit for 15 minutes and then rinse with the garden hose. Using a long handled scrub...
Forum: Airstream "In the News" 02-29-2008, 04:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,326
Posted By NWOverlander
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 02-28-2008, 03:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,384
Posted By NWOverlander
Could work

And you are correct. To many of the posters' dismay, there will be nothing original left on the interior of my AS when I am done. Nothing. I have a mountain of the original stuff in the shop and...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 02-28-2008, 02:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,384
Posted By NWOverlander
Po

The guy I got it from had been using it for storage. There were a lot of holes in the interior skins. Other places he had mounted shelves to the skins that had pulled away and left tears where the...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 02-28-2008, 02:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,384
Posted By NWOverlander
What alternative?

Install all new aluminum skin inside?

The old stuff cannot be reused. It was beyond reasonable repair and would not have been remotely attractive.

I just need a viable solution here.

It...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 02-28-2008, 02:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,384
Posted By NWOverlander
Like I said... guinea pig.

I am going to try it.

I am sealing the backs as much as possible.

Short of installing new aluminum skin, this is the only viable option I have found. The old skin was torn, corroded, full of...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 02-28-2008, 01:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,384
Posted By NWOverlander
Confusion...

Everybody kept mentioning the moisture and that it would be a problem, so I clicked on the link I put in....

I put in the wrong link. The product I have is at

DPI - Smooth Paneling...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 02-28-2008, 01:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,384
Posted By NWOverlander
I think it will work.

I just went out and put in a 16' section of 6" aluminum flashing from the edge of the door rearward just tacking it in with a few rivets to see how it would hold. Even with the few test rivets, it...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 02-28-2008, 09:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,384
Posted By NWOverlander
Adding support

Would it help to add 4" sheets of aluminum along the length, riveted to the ribs, and then attach the wall panels to the ribs and the new 4" sheets?

This would provide a lot more points to attach...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 02-28-2008, 08:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,211
Posted By NWOverlander
I agree.

The galvanized are more solid and easier to work with.

I think as long as I tape the outlets up real good before putting them in the box that I will avoid a hot skin. That was my only real...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 02-27-2008, 11:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,384
Posted By NWOverlander
Guinea Pig

Judging by the lack of results when searching for people who have replaces their walls, I guess I will take the 'guinea pig' route.

I am installing this product on all of my interior walls. I...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 02-27-2008, 11:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,211
Posted By NWOverlander
Thanks Zep.

I have no problem with the galvanized boxes, and they are the perfect depth, not extending too far past the wall.

I expected a lot more input on this one, but I will assume it is okay to...
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