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Forum: Doors & Locks 02-19-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,568
Posted By jslowery
I have drilled holes in the bottom of my hinge...

I have drilled holes in the bottom of my hinge and tried in vain to get the pins out. I have folded up two punches, i even drove one of them with my rivet impact which seemed to drive the dust out...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-08-2013, 08:26 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,825
Posted By jslowery
Thanks for the ideas and encouragement. I may...

Thanks for the ideas and encouragement. I may replace the worst offenders and try to caulk the rest.

It will be hard to cover them from the inside because there is a gap between the rib and the...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-06-2013, 03:59 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,825
Posted By jslowery
I am very discouraged today. I have been working...

I am very discouraged today. I have been working very hard to get this thing back together and thought I was ready to install the interior skin until it rained. I have straitened the frame,...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-18-2012, 08:44 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,825
Posted By jslowery
I have been off of this project for some time now...

I have been off of this project for some time now and I am growing impatient. I am repairing a few leaks and then I need to put the inside skin back in. Should I paint it first or paint it all after...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 04-23-2012, 05:57 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,825
Posted By jslowery
Progress

The shell is back on again. Wheel well are in and I am working on leaks. This includes reworking the skylights, new bath fan, reworking AC install, antennae removal and replacing bad rivets. I have...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-27-2012, 01:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,825
Posted By jslowery
Other Options

Since one Side is close to the water heater I can probably pop a few rivets out and curl the skin out of the way. The other side can be done like in the picture. Thanks for everyones ideas. I feel...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-26-2012, 09:47 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,825
Posted By jslowery
Pictures

Here are some pictures, I hope?
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-26-2012, 09:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,825
Posted By jslowery
Shell Interference

The internal wheel well trim needs to slide onto the floor. It looks like I could trim the shell to get it in and then patch it. The Patch should be hidden behind the outer trim when complete? Should...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-24-2012, 09:19 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,825
Posted By jslowery
Finally got the shell back on today. I replaced...

Finally got the shell back on today. I replaced the angle at the back with a stainless piece, treated all corrosion spots with the four step process I stole from TOP. Set the shell down with only...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-13-2012, 07:46 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,825
Posted By jslowery
Thanks for the information. I have rivets and...

Thanks for the information. I have rivets and tools on the way. I wish I could match the sealer from the factory. I am positive the sealer I am looking at is Factory applied and It is definitely...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-11-2012, 03:44 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,825
Posted By jslowery
Caulk and Rivets

Maybe this is what I am looking for?

Krylon WL00114 White Butyl Caulk

I am getting close to putting the shell back on. There were several solid rivets that I had to remove to pull the shell...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-11-2012, 01:34 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,825
Posted By jslowery
I now have some Vulkem. It is closer to what I am...

I now have some Vulkem. It is closer to what I am looking for but still not the same. It is not like the butyl tape I have either. This seems like a sticky cookie dough or taffy. Any other ideas?
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-04-2012, 08:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,825
Posted By jslowery
I have finally Been able to get back on the...

I have finally Been able to get back on the airstream. I purchased some trempro 635 and have been very disappointed. It sets very hard/permanent compared to what was removed. Does anyone know of...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 11-13-2011, 07:40 AM
Replies: 389
Views: 35,788
Posted By jslowery
I wish we could have met more of you yesterday...

I wish we could have met more of you yesterday but I am glad we came out for a while. I am hopeful that next year we will be back on the road and able to attend the entire event.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-09-2011, 07:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,825
Posted By jslowery
Bike Rack?

I saw a couple of really nice Airstreams yesterday in St. Augustine Texas. One had a bike rack on the rear and that has really got me thinking. I may add a little reinforcement to the frame and put...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-09-2011, 07:35 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,710
Posted By jslowery
Plastic Welding

It sounds real easy when you have never done it. I got the plastic welder working but the results are less than spectacular. I am considering aluminum fabricated wells now as well. What is the...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-07-2011, 09:13 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,825
Posted By jslowery
Darkspeed How do you get your links to post...

Darkspeed

How do you get your links to post with a clean [description] and not https://...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 11-07-2011, 09:10 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 35,788
Posted By jslowery
Day Visit

I wish we were on the list but we are currently out of commission. See link below.

https://www.airforums.com/forums/f36/doorway-hitting-ceiling-49035.html

We may try to stop by just for a...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-07-2011, 07:43 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,825
Posted By jslowery
The Rack

I would hate to dissapoint. Here is a photo of the rack.

Notice I welded my temporary mast directy to the axle tube. Never do this on axles you are going to keep. I have to have replacements. I...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-07-2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,274
Posted By jslowery
I thought I had all of my rivets out on an...

I thought I had all of my rivets out on an interior ceiling piece only to have committed and then realize one was left. I was holding it up with the drill out of reach. If i let go it would buckle....
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-07-2011, 05:52 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,710
Posted By jslowery
A plastic welder is just a heat gun with a small...

A plastic welder is just a heat gun with a small tip. You can use filler rods to rebuild pieces or you can repair cracks by just heating and massaging pieces back together with a metal rod.
...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-06-2011, 08:45 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,825
Posted By jslowery
The main frame rails are now straight. I...

The main frame rails are now straight. I started off this weekend unsure of how much metal I would add and ended up adding 20' of 2.5"x3/16 flat bar.

I stared off by supporing the front with...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-06-2011, 08:28 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 28,710
Posted By jslowery
Good luck with the wheel wells. I do not know if...

Good luck with the wheel wells. I do not know if I need new ones or not. I intended to repair the ones I have with a plastic welder but the welder would not heat up. Why did you replace yours?
...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-06-2011, 07:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,330
Posted By jslowery
That looks awesome. I just scrapped all of my...

That looks awesome. I just scrapped all of my mental plans after looking at this. Did you re skin the interior?

I am intersted in the tracks and the drawers/totes? I want to add some tracks in...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-01-2011, 08:34 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,825
Posted By jslowery
Thanks Rich! I wanted to make this as sturdy as...

Thanks Rich! I wanted to make this as sturdy as possible so I was thinking 3/4, I also thought the original was 5/8 not 1/2. I don't want to increase the weight too much so 5/8 sounds like a good...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-31-2011, 09:12 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,825
Posted By jslowery
Lift-off

I have the shell lifted. I think I am finally ready to start repairs instead of continued dissasembly. I have a couple of outriggers to weld back on and I have a lot of POR15 to apply. I have never...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-29-2011, 11:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,274
Posted By jslowery
Howdy I am in a similar situation with my...

Howdy

I am in a similar situation with my 1980 Caravelle. I hope Toasties estimate is very conservative. I don't think I can make it that long or spend that much. Although I just spent $400 on...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-26-2011, 09:01 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,825
Posted By jslowery
Shell off / Almost

I am getting close to cracking this thing open. I have all of the interior panels removed and most of the belly pan and bannana trim removed. I can see that I have some frame damage so here is my...
Forum: 1980 Caravelle 10-17-2011, 09:36 PM
Replies: 443
Views: 78,353
Posted By jslowery
I am trying to post as much as I can here about...

I am trying to post as much as I can here about my 1980 Caravelle.
https://www.airforums.com/forums/f36/doorway-hitting-ceiling-49035.html

I hope you are still making progress. I am ready for...
Forum: Airstream Registry Discussions 10-17-2011, 09:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 9,902
Posted By jslowery
1980 Airstream Caravelle

2011 Airstream Caravelle (2011-10-17 22:26:27)
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-13-2011, 09:46 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,825
Posted By jslowery
Thanks for the information. I thought the fresh...

Thanks for the information. I thought the fresh water tank would be an easy removal. Unfortunatly the PO thought that "great stuff" would be great for filling the cracks around it. I did get it...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-11-2011, 08:45 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,825
Posted By jslowery
Almost have belly pan loose

Making progress. I almost have the belly pan out. The photo shows the gray tank in but I now have it out as well.

I priced marine grade plywood today and they say they can only get it in 1/2 or...
Forum: On The Road... 10-09-2011, 11:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,608
Posted By jslowery
We had a great time staying at Palmetto State...

We had a great time staying at Palmetto State park last year. If you can arrange a shuttle this is a great float.

TPWD: Luling Zedler Mill | | Texas Paddling Trails...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-09-2011, 11:07 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,825
Posted By jslowery
Starter Supplies

I am now committed. I have gutted most of the trailer and hope to start putting things back soon. As always this is going to be a bigger project than I thought. I hoped to put in new cabinets and...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Safari 05-31-2010, 06:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,372
Posted By jslowery
Need door for '77 Safari

Looking at a 77 23’ Safari build date 9/76 with numbers L23D7-S0225. I know this is going to be a project since nothing has run off propane for a long time, the plumbing has not been tested but the...
Forum: Refrigerators 07-08-2009, 08:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,006
Posted By jslowery
I think this has been a bad idea. I do not think...

I think this has been a bad idea. I do not think i will ever be able to paint all surfaces of the tubes and I have destroyed the fiberglass insulation surrounding them. So i have probably done more...
Forum: Refrigerators 06-30-2009, 05:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,006
Posted By jslowery
Thanks for the advice. I hope it is just the...

Thanks for the advice. I hope it is just the heating element. I did not try it on propane because I had to order the part before I had time to troubleshoot. The element is open.
Forum: Refrigerators 06-29-2009, 08:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,006
Posted By jslowery
Anybody?

Anybody?
Forum: Refrigerators 06-13-2009, 04:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,006
Posted By jslowery
Rusty Refrigerator Tubes?

I am replacing the AC heating element in my dometic and the tubes I have exposed in the process are pretty rusted. Should I clean and paint these? Would it need to be high temp paint?
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-07-2009, 11:43 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,825
Posted By jslowery
Its like an onion. peel a layer and cry some more.

Thanks for the information Andy even though it looks like bad news. Both axles have a bend slightly off center and the spindles are sitting higher than the square tube axle. Do I really have to...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-06-2009, 10:35 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,825
Posted By jslowery
Doorway hitting Ceiling?

I have a 1980 Caravelle that has a rooftop AC. The Doorway that is in the middle of the trailer has aluminum casings that are poking a hole into the interior skin. This section is constructed like...
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