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Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 04-14-2024, 04:33 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,704
Posted By Bauxter
Rear bumper storage-1974 31'

I removed the bumper storage, as well as the rear storage compartment, during the rebuild. The plan is to install my 24" stabilizers where the bumper storage was. bolted to the rear frame.
The...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 04-03-2024, 09:09 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 117
Posted By Bauxter
Wanted 70's rear bath street side upper cabinet - South Carolina

Wanted 70's rear bath street side upper cabinet





View this ad at Airstream Classifieds - Wanted 70's rear bath street side upper cabinet - South Car......
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-27-2024, 06:13 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,244
Posted By Bauxter
ABS fitting

Team 140

Is this a special abs fitting? Is it going through the plywood, or hanging in mid air? Is it a tank vent?
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 01-21-2024, 12:54 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 27,335
Posted By Bauxter
Cable TV connection

I am running my electrical for my '74 rebuild, and am wondering if an outside cable hookup is needed anymore. Do RV parks still offer cable?
I have an external TV antenna, as well as a hotspot for...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 12-24-2023, 05:38 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 27,335
Posted By Bauxter
Replacing 1974 tail lights with LED assembly--Question?

I am hijacking my own thread here to inquire if anyone has experience with the new LED integrated light assemblies. (assemblies that have a backup light in the center of the lens, and stop/turn...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 11-22-2023, 05:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,185
Posted By Bauxter
Bending wheel well Jtrim

Bubba, Did you bend the Jtrim that covers 1/16" material like VTS sells, or the Jtrim that covers both the skin and the wheel well plastic (3/16" approx), which is a little beefier (different...
Forum: Tires 11-21-2023, 08:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,301
Posted By Bauxter
65lbs

How was the ride at 65lbs?
Forum: Exterior Storage Compartments & Access Doors 11-14-2023, 07:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 706
Posted By Bauxter
https://odmrv.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=prod...

https://odmrv.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=85_106_88_133&products_id=1768
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 11-10-2023, 06:35 AM
Replies: 643
Views: 127,868
Posted By Bauxter
door hitting frame

I had problems with my door binding as I closed it. The screen door frame was too close to the frame. I loosened the main door hinges, and adjusted where the main door sat within the frame.
So far...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-24-2023, 06:55 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,244
Posted By Bauxter
existing rivet holes

Were you able to line up the panel holes and the existing holes in the trailer, or did you have to drill new rivet holes?
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-22-2023, 06:28 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,244
Posted By Bauxter
Stripping vinyl from interior panels

I didn't see the product you used to strip your panels specifically called out, however while looking at your pics, I see what looks like partial shots of Citristrip, and possibly Jassco containers....
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-21-2023, 03:37 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,244
Posted By Bauxter
What is the thickness of the foam blocks in the...

What is the thickness of the foam blocks in the end caps? Are those sytrofoam or urethane?
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 10-21-2023, 05:50 AM
Replies: 643
Views: 127,868
Posted By Bauxter
mitigating heat transfer

I have not noticed any more heat radiating from my door than from my walls. If you could determine the status of the insulation in the door, that might provide some actionable info. There are some...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-18-2023, 07:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 207
Posted By Bauxter
1974 31 Electrical- Solar

I am partially done installing my Renogy 100 watt panels(4). I was looking to install a combiner box in the coach, as I don't want it on the roof. It will be mounted close to the controller. The...
Forum: Roof 10-18-2023, 07:22 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 19,953
Posted By Bauxter
JCRC, Thanks for your reply. I am going with...

JCRC, Thanks for your reply.
I am going with the Henry acrylic product.

Mike
Forum: Roof 10-18-2023, 07:20 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 19,953
Posted By Bauxter
Follow up on using Henry's Enviro White

KidJedi,

Thanks for the reply.

If the Henry leftovers are still good next summer, I might just stop by and pick it up, if only to get a peek at that GMC...those are really cool. I am hoping to...
Forum: Roof 10-17-2023, 06:42 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 19,953
Posted By Bauxter
Follow up on using Henry's Enviro White

Does anyone have any feedback regarding the use of Henry's Enviro-White, or Tropic Cool, for painting the coach roof?? Its been a few years since this thread started, and would love to hear some...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 10-06-2023, 05:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,426
Posted By Bauxter
solar brackets for a '74

I spent a fair amount of time looking for stainless 14 or 16 ga stainless sheet to fabricate something similar to the AM Solar brackets. I can get pretty close to the actual brackets, but the small...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-01-2023, 08:05 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,244
Posted By Bauxter
A body off frame repair on a '79 31' Sovereign

That sounds like quite the power source. Regarding the segmented end caps, we have some folks on the forums that have done a nice job on their trailers, but Youtube has a couple guys that do a nice...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-30-2023, 10:25 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,244
Posted By Bauxter
A couple detail questions

The progress is amazing, even if you hadn't been traveling...

1. Removing interior vinyl. Do you think there are savings in stripping the vinyl versus new aluminum panels, given the quantity and...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 09-21-2023, 04:59 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 22,750
Posted By Bauxter
looking for updates on 6 year old thread

Several folks on this thread built their own solar panel mounting brackets using off the shelf aluminum angle.
Does anyone have any regrets using that product. I ask because AM Solar uses stainless...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 09-19-2023, 05:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,713
Posted By Bauxter
Renogy panel mounting brackets

It looks like the footprint for factory brackets (AM Solar) or Renogy are 3 or 4 inches long. Did you use factory or fabricate your own brackets? I ask because an additional couple of inches with 3M...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-13-2023, 05:11 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,305
Posted By Bauxter
My '74 running lights, brake lights, brakes, ...

My '74 running lights, brake lights, brakes, interior overhead lights were grounded to the frame/body panel it was attached to. All will be changed out to home run ground wires
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-09-2023, 05:14 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,305
Posted By Bauxter
Bonding a 120v ground wire

I am doing a ground up resto, and have a all-in-one power distribution box/charger. I am totally in alignment with what is being said about a 120v ground path. Where I get into trouble is in the...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 09-07-2023, 06:08 PM
Replies: 929
Views: 355,595
Posted By Bauxter
Hey Chris and Kay

Greetings from NC, my new stomping ground.

I need to address my side storage compartment, and Refer access door. I got rid of the rear storage.

Couple questions: RE post 22 on your thread.
1....
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 09-02-2023, 12:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 207
Posted By Bauxter
I would love to acquire this, however, I don't...

I would love to acquire this, however, I don't have a valid passport. Would you be able to transport to the Detroit side?
I will send a direct message, with my email, and cell#
Thanks
Mike
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 08-25-2023, 06:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 278
Posted By Bauxter
What are the dimensions? Thanks Mike

What are the dimensions?

Thanks
Mike
Forum: 1970 - 1978 Globetrotter 06-24-2023, 05:05 AM
Replies: 1,027
Views: 374,605
Posted By Bauxter
Ptrap

Kip, My p trap has a catch-pan underneath it that allows the trap to extend below the floor, while providing a separation between cabin and underbelly.
Are you worried about extending below the...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 05-24-2023, 06:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,608
Posted By Bauxter
looking forward to seeing more of your build-out

What is under the fridge in your picture? Your bulkheads look precisely scribed, Well Done!
Are you using a bulb-type edging on the bulk head panel?

Mike
Forum: Off Topic Forum 05-20-2023, 05:25 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,608
Posted By Bauxter
'74 Sovereign

My '73 took 8 years, (shell-off) renovation, and used it twice, now gone, then bought a '74 Sovereign, and have been at it, on a (shell-on) renovation, for 3 or 4 years....losing track of time. The...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 05-20-2023, 05:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 292
Posted By Bauxter
Hi, Just to be clear, these are for a 1974 model?...

Hi, Just to be clear, these are for a 1974 model?

thanks
Mike
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 04-23-2023, 04:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 681
Posted By Bauxter
Looking for exterior trim that runs horizontally...

Looking for exterior trim that runs horizontally around where the side skins meet the belly wrap, I will PM my phone#
Forum: Windows & Screens 03-25-2023, 06:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,695
Posted By Bauxter
Wing Window Trim

I am shopping for a pair myself. I think they are available again at Inland


https://inlandrv.com/product/airstream-wing-window-closeout/
Forum: 1970 - 1978 Globetrotter 11-29-2022, 07:57 PM
Replies: 1,027
Views: 374,605
Posted By Bauxter
window shades

Have you ever thought about building shade guides on each side of the window that would fill the curve gap, so there is complete privacy? I have been thinking about fabricating curved guides that...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-18-2022, 04:44 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,861
Posted By Bauxter
question and disclaimer

I know absolutely nothing about 3d printers. I do know that plastic trim pieces for my 70's sovereign are getting harder to find and/or more expensive every day.
Down the road, would files that...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 09-17-2022, 06:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,402
Posted By Bauxter
NT30SP core

I dialed up the factory, and they told me the core would not work in my 74 cabinet. I tossed the old one and bought a horizontal oriented Suburban from a RV Surplus site. Its going to be problematic...
Forum: 1970 - 1978 Globetrotter 08-14-2022, 05:56 AM
Replies: 1,027
Views: 374,605
Posted By Bauxter
missing items

After thinking about David's response, I recall all of the times I found my TV remote in the refrigerator ;)
Forum: 1970 - 1978 Globetrotter 08-13-2022, 06:00 PM
Replies: 1,027
Views: 374,605
Posted By Bauxter
Did you use a torch or a heat gun to anneal the...

Did you use a torch or a heat gun to anneal the radii?

Thanks
Mike
Forum: 1970 - 1978 Globetrotter 08-02-2022, 06:12 AM
Replies: 1,027
Views: 374,605
Posted By Bauxter
A Bunch of Hot Air

How do you plan to secure the pipe to the plywood, as it passes thru it? I have been looking at bulkhead fittings for smaller pipe sizes, but I haven't found one that works well. As far as passing...
Forum: 1970 - 1978 Globetrotter 07-06-2022, 05:22 AM
Replies: 1,027
Views: 374,605
Posted By Bauxter
shrinker

what are your limits as far as channel width and metal gauge? My HF shrinker really struggles past .032. plus it leaves jaw marks


can you shrink a "C" channel, or just "L" channel?
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 06-13-2022, 02:54 PM
Replies: 929
Views: 355,595
Posted By Bauxter
Looking Good, but a few questions

Chris
1. where did you source the aluminum trim that you put on the ends overlapping the painted aluminum?
2. If I have a 14" powered vent fan in close proximity to the bath, with a reversible...
Forum: Doors & Locks 06-12-2022, 02:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,608
Posted By Bauxter
Deadbolt

Does anyone know if the OODM deadbolt will fit a 1974 Sovereign? I would want the lock in the body, and the bolt would slide into the door, reverse of putting the lock mechanism in the door, as seen...
Forum: Doors & Locks 06-08-2022, 09:49 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 449
Posted By Bauxter
Deadbolt sourcing help needed

I am trying to find a deadbolt with an extended throw, such as the one currently out of stock for 3 months at our New Mexico parts source...

Can anyone advise where I can find one, or someone that...
Forum: 1970 - 1978 Globetrotter 06-01-2022, 08:22 PM
Replies: 1,027
Views: 374,605
Posted By Bauxter
Thanks a bunch!

Thanks a bunch!
Forum: 1970 - 1978 Globetrotter 06-01-2022, 05:50 AM
Replies: 1,027
Views: 374,605
Posted By Bauxter
metal interior end caps

Kip, Did you ever build a roller tool for the small flange on the end cap panels, like demo'd at the New Mexico workshop, and if so are any for sale? I ordered 12 pre-cut flat panels from a...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Safari 04-24-2022, 06:00 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 66,978
Posted By Bauxter
Spray adhesive

Did you apply adhesive while the area was experiencing full sun? In Ohio I have had trouble using adhesive products on the ceiling, due to heat from the sun
Mike
Forum: 1970 - 1978 Globetrotter 04-14-2022, 06:01 AM
Replies: 1,027
Views: 374,605
Posted By Bauxter
water door

I think the word awesome is appropriate...now we all need to know, cost, lead time, options, and aprox shipping costs ;)

A bigger version would be a great replacement for those dang outside access...
Forum: 1970 - 1978 Globetrotter 04-04-2022, 09:45 AM
Replies: 1,027
Views: 374,605
Posted By Bauxter
supports

Thanks for the offer, but I have a bunch of scraps that I can use for the water heater support surround.
I will use the 040 and make it a C channel.

I also need to make some curved supportss,...
Forum: 1970 - 1978 Globetrotter 04-04-2022, 05:37 AM
Replies: 1,027
Views: 374,605
Posted By Bauxter
support pieces

do you think a U channel would be sufficient, instead of a Z channel? I need to install my HW heater as well, and fill in the skin, as the new heater is smaller than the old heater.

I can do a max...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 02-19-2022, 04:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 739
Posted By Bauxter
Hi, I am looking for awnings, and storage...

Hi, I am looking for awnings, and storage compartment doors/hinges. Please PM me if the remaining parts include any of those items.
thanks
Mike (BAUXTER)
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