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Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 07-03-2009, 07:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,607
Posted By navyeod
rivet size

I am plugging along on my 91 Excella 29. I have been resealing all the seams and have just about finished the Konnecto floor and now am going to try to fix some dents. I have to remove some of the...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-29-2009, 08:02 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 17,017
Posted By navyeod
Drink from Eugene

Rick, its a deal. I look forward to it. No problem sending the tub info. A fellow from Montgomery who buys and sells trailers bought the 75 GT, after I gave him the lead, that removes the...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-29-2009, 07:00 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 17,017
Posted By navyeod
Smile Eugene departure

Listed Eugene on Craigslist and got a lot of interest. A nice young fellow from Santa Rosa Beach thought it might be just what he was looking for. I sent him this Thread URL and sent him some pics....
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-24-2009, 08:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,705
Posted By navyeod
wd-40

Some on this forum told me of the wd-40 trick. Worked great putting the solvent on for a few minutes and then taking a scraper and removing the foamy residue. I too was going to put acetone or some...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-23-2009, 06:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,928
Posted By navyeod
thanks

Thanks Steve, just what I was looking for. Just ordered 2 gallons. Was looking for a penetrating sealer before I covered my subfloor. :flowers::flowers:
Forum: Off Topic Forum 05-21-2009, 10:12 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,277
Posted By navyeod
chrysler ownership

Actually Chrysler is owned 35 percent by Fiat, and 55% by UAW Chrysler workers. Talk about "you reap what you sew"!!! :bb::bb:
Forum: On The Road... 05-18-2009, 06:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,514
Posted By navyeod
Jeep

Wonder where he will get his warranty work on that Jeep. :sad::sad::sad:
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-16-2009, 09:19 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 17,017
Posted By navyeod
Bottom of the pit

Think I found the bottom of this pit this morning. Gutted the rear bedroom and the floor had been replaced with marine plywood and was dry, except for where there was a leak in the plumbing where...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-16-2009, 07:39 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 17,017
Posted By navyeod
collanderq

Rained last night. Figured out that what I bought was an aluminum collander. :lol::lol: Actually wasnt as bad as I thought it would be. Today is marked for removing the rear beds, the night...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-15-2009, 05:47 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 17,017
Posted By navyeod
:innocent: Deitz, thanks. Ordered the...

:innocent:
Deitz, thanks. Ordered the applicator and the acryl-r. Stuff sounds great. Thanks for the info. That brings my total to around 36k for the Alumninitis outbreak and yet to go camping....
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-15-2009, 01:19 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 17,017
Posted By navyeod
Eugene

I sure labored with the decision. If it was up to me I would just use the excella till I restored the Overlander. I really like the reduced weight. Taking the excella apart, it looks like weight...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-14-2009, 04:04 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 17,017
Posted By navyeod
End of Eugene

Went to the great FCU restoration rally and saw some beautiful vintage airstreams. I met a lot of nice people. Wife did not like the vintage trailers due to the lack of windows. She is quite...
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Overlander 05-11-2009, 07:39 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 142,134
Posted By navyeod
Thumbs up overlander

marcus, great looking work. :):)
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 04-27-2009, 07:26 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 21,731
Posted By navyeod
Great Rally

My hat is off to the many people of this rally that have put in so much time and energy to make this seminar the sucess it has been. Lavon .for one, drove 3 ten hour days to show us how to polish. ...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Overlander 04-21-2009, 04:39 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 45,097
Posted By navyeod
Great trailer

Wow. Looks great. Love those wheel wells. You have a great trailer. So glad it worked out for you. :bb::bb::bb:
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 04-21-2009, 06:31 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 21,731
Posted By navyeod
Survival

Made it through an exhausting week at work. Pay the price going on vacation, but oh do my wife and I look forward to this trip. I wish we were coming in with our airstream instead of the aluminum...
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-18-2009, 09:46 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 17,017
Posted By navyeod
Thumbs up Driveway thinning out

Cleaned and detailed the 2002 Tundra yesterday, took some pics and listed in on Craigslist at what I thought was a fair price. Sold it an hour later to a fellow who begged me to hold it for him from...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Overlander 04-18-2009, 09:39 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 45,097
Posted By navyeod
excitement

I know you will be glad when the Captain is in your driveway. Keep us posted. That is one nice looking trailer. :):):)
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Overlander 04-18-2009, 04:18 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 45,097
Posted By navyeod
Eta

When do you expect the captain home? :):)
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 04-17-2009, 04:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,991
Posted By navyeod
Wow

I knew my navy training would come in handy someday. Sure has been a long wait. I thought you guys were kidding about explosive rivets. :sad::sad::sad:
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 04-17-2009, 02:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,638
Posted By navyeod
dent

Gene it was not garaged and dont know how long the dent was there. He had replaced the carpet recently and said he had seen evidence of floor repair around the door but no other problems elsewhere....
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Overlander 04-17-2009, 09:09 AM
Replies: 896
Views: 142,134
Posted By navyeod
Moving along

I think how much I have to do to get Eugene to the point you are at. Congratulations and very nice work. :rolleyes::rolleyes:
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 04-17-2009, 08:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,638
Posted By navyeod
Surprise

One of the biggest surprises is when I discovered the hole and put my hand inside it was dry as a bone. We have had a ton of rain here lately and was sure I would find rotten wood. Of course the...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Overlander 04-17-2009, 06:42 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 45,097
Posted By navyeod
Discouragement

Don't get discouraged if this airstream stuff was easy everyone would be doing it, and this Country would be in a worse financial meltdown. :brows::brows:
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 04-17-2009, 06:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,638
Posted By navyeod
Holy Airstream

This trailer has a lot of dings. So replacing that panel is still going to leave some scars. I was surprised how rigid that aluminum dent was, as I was able to stick my hand in there aways and was...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 04-16-2009, 09:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,638
Posted By navyeod
Aluminum Tape Repair

Now I see the purpose of the tape. :lol::sad:
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-16-2009, 04:13 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 17,017
Posted By navyeod
aluminum tape repair

Now the tape repair makes sense. Acutally may simplify things. :lol::lol::lol:
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Overlander 04-16-2009, 03:38 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 45,097
Posted By navyeod
Be careful

How about the spring hangers, make sure they dont break off by hand. My guess the tire merchant looked at them pretty well. Be careful. :bb::bb::bb:
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Overlander 04-16-2009, 02:12 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 45,097
Posted By navyeod
wheels

Were the dexstar wheels zero offset?? Shouldnt be rubbing on the shock. :sad::sad:
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-16-2009, 09:49 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 17,017
Posted By navyeod
Wallet Restoration Rally??????

There is a pleasure in being mad that only madmen know!!! I got up this morning and looked out in my driveway, two airstreams, three pickups (remember the old ford I drove back like an idiot from the...
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-15-2009, 12:37 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 17,017
Posted By navyeod
07 Tundra Limited

Couldn"t work out a deal with the dealer, so found a Private Owner about 130mi away, with what I was looking for and with an extended warranty for 7 years 100k miles. Much more truck for the same...
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-15-2009, 06:01 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 17,017
Posted By navyeod
Thumbs up Tundra

Boy isn't that the truth. Thought the very same thing myself. On my way to Atlanta. :blush::blush::blush:
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-14-2009, 09:18 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 17,017
Posted By navyeod
Thumbs up New tv

IF I survive tonight may be going to Atanta to get a big tundra tomorrow. :blush::blush:
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Overlander 04-14-2009, 08:52 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 45,097
Posted By navyeod
Talking Captain Midnight

Oh BTW, you gotta frame that pic of the two characters on the gaucho you sent me. Priceless. :lol::lol::lol::lol:
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Overlander 04-14-2009, 08:51 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 45,097
Posted By navyeod
Captain Midnight

From the shadows into the light. Great Airstream, Great find. Happy for you. david
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 04-14-2009, 07:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,638
Posted By navyeod
Benjo

Great, GREAT trailer. That is going to be so cool. Loved the pics on your blog. I will pm you. david
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 04-14-2009, 07:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,638
Posted By navyeod
Water path

Richard. My concern too!!!! May be doing some tearout this weekend to see. :sad::sad:
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-14-2009, 06:52 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 17,017
Posted By navyeod
Free Overlander

Man this airstream gift from my inlaws is getting more and more expensive. I am beginning to see what they think of me. I put a 7 pin connector on my toyota today and a brake actuator. I then...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 04-14-2009, 06:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,638
Posted By navyeod
Patch

I talked to the PO and there was no tear. He just put some aluminum tape over it. Dont really understand the reasoning. My guess I will have to heat it up when I get a chance and see if I can get...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 04-14-2009, 05:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,638
Posted By navyeod
Advice on fixing this dent

I would appreciate some advice on fixing this dent in a 91 29 excella that I just purchased. :blush::blush::blush:
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-14-2009, 12:57 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 17,017
Posted By navyeod
Safari

Thanks for the pics and the inspiration. I think you are right on about the tundra being too small. I am only going to be going on 175 mi trips for a while and going to see if I can get by with...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Overlander 04-14-2009, 09:35 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 45,097
Posted By navyeod
Thumbs up Congradulations

Norman, way to go. Look forward to following the story and the pics. I think the best advice I got was take one step at a time so you are not overwhelmed. :angel::angel::angel:
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-14-2009, 08:30 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 17,017
Posted By navyeod
Thanks

Andy thanks for the heads up on the flush rivets. Sounds like I will be pulling the paneling off the inside. Silver.. I didnt do that when I trailered the excella home 240 miles but on the way...
Forum: Title, VIN & Registration 04-13-2009, 09:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,457
Posted By navyeod
Thumbs up Wheels

My 58 overlander had 14.5 wheels on it that were not split rims. I put 15 inch wheels, 6 bolt pattern 5.5 inch circle on mine to get it home. the bolts were 7/16 not the 1/2 common today. So glad...
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-13-2009, 08:39 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 17,017
Posted By navyeod
Name meaning

I think the thing that impressed me most about the Excello was how heavy it was compared to the Overlander. It seemed that airstream threw the design principle of keeping it light to the wind. ...
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-13-2009, 01:20 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 17,017
Posted By navyeod
Led Zeppelin

Have named the 29 Excello "Led Zeppelin". It broke a concrete block when I up it under the lift arm. Lots of diff in weight the new vs old. :brows::brows::brows::brows: david
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-12-2009, 02:42 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 17,017
Posted By navyeod
Interior

Needs some cleaning But in good shape. Couch needs a recover but think I am going to pull it and build a L shaped wrap around couch. Eventually will put some laminate wood flooring in. ...
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-12-2009, 12:48 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 17,017
Posted By navyeod
Leadzilla

Where do they store the Lead in these Excello's? How do they measure them, this 29 is 40 feet longer, I know, than the Overlander. Got Eugene moved to the frame man's place and got Leadzilla down...
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-11-2009, 09:14 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 17,017
Posted By navyeod
Better pics and the Ad

https://tallahassee.craigslist.org/rvs/1111616063.html
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-11-2009, 09:00 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 17,017
Posted By navyeod
Pics

Sorry about the pics, more tomorrow, but the best I could do tonight. Camera tired like me. Going to Easter Sunrise Service tomorrow. God has Blessed us all. :):):):) david
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