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Forum: 1966-68 Caravel 07-28-2011, 07:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,432
Posted By baby_beluga
If you have an overlay door like our '57, you can...

If you have an overlay door like our '57, you can get the gasket from Vintagetrailersupply.com. Here is the link Airstream Door Gasket...
Forum: 1955 - 1957 Bubble 07-13-2011, 09:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,826
Posted By baby_beluga
I started the process of stripping the interior...

I started the process of stripping the interior zolotone, which is the two part paint used in this vintage. What I found was a lesser quality aluminum that was etched and wasn't able to polish. I...
Forum: 1955 - 1957 Bubble 07-12-2011, 05:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,826
Posted By baby_beluga
Nice pictures. I haven't seen a Bubble with a...

Nice pictures. I haven't seen a Bubble with a rear dinette. So the rear hatch just opens to underneath the table? I'm a little confused on that. Couldn't tell by the pictures.
Our Bubble as with...
Forum: 1955 - 1957 Bubble 07-05-2011, 11:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,826
Posted By baby_beluga
Nice find! Just finishing up the work on my '57...

Nice find! Just finishing up the work on my '57 Bubble. I'd love to see some pics of your "before" interior. What are your plans for the Bubble?
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-26-2011, 08:27 AM
Replies: 1,108
Views: 422,248
Posted By baby_beluga
Thanks Toastie. I am just finishing up the...

Thanks Toastie. I am just finishing up the renovation of my '57 bubble. I haven't documented progress like you have, but I'll post plenty of photos when it's all together. I have the same cabinets as...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-24-2011, 07:04 PM
Replies: 1,108
Views: 422,248
Posted By baby_beluga
Toastie, great work! Where, may I ask did you...

Toastie, great work! Where, may I ask did you find the decorative material for the cabinet doors and a/c. Haven't been able to find it in your thread. I've been looking for something similar with no...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 06-07-2011, 12:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,965
Posted By baby_beluga
Great that you were able to figure it out with...

Great that you were able to figure it out with some help. I just tackled my own wiring and it is an intimidating prospect not having much past electrical experience. I just wired in the same...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 05-20-2011, 10:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,448
Posted By baby_beluga
Great, so I will just run it from my umbilical...

Great, so I will just run it from my umbilical junction box through a fuse direct to the +12v post. Thanks for your help.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 05-20-2011, 05:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,448
Posted By baby_beluga
Thanks for your reply. So after the fuse, you...

Thanks for your reply. So after the fuse, you would go straight to the house battery and not splice with the converter/battery?
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 05-20-2011, 04:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,448
Posted By baby_beluga
Charging with TV Alternator

Hi all. Just finishing up installing my new Progressive Dynamics PD4000 and have a question about charging. So far everything is working but I don't know how to implement the black charging wire from...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-13-2010, 01:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,168
Posted By baby_beluga
+ 1 on the 4" angle grinder. It has gotten me...

+ 1 on the 4" angle grinder. It has gotten me through a couple other spots on the renovation. It was great for cutting through the rusted u bolt hangers holding the axle to the leaf springs. The...
Forum: Our Community 12-05-2010, 10:56 AM
Replies: 2,095
Views: 445,850
Posted By baby_beluga
Amana Propane Cooktop...

Amana Propane Cooktop (https://fortcollins.craigslist.org/rvs/2091960283.html)

Saw this Amana cooktop today. Wish I hadn't already bought a new one.
Forum: Axles 11-28-2010, 01:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,710
Posted By baby_beluga
No worries Mark. The only one I hold accountable...

No worries Mark. The only one I hold accountable is myself. I wanted to replace the springs with new, but because of the availability I am just trying to figure out my options and if anyone has done...
Forum: Axles 11-28-2010, 12:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,710
Posted By baby_beluga
I was researching leaf springs and saw that leaf...

I was researching leaf springs and saw that leaf springs for a 3500 lb axel were 3 to 4 leaf and was wondering why this 2000 lb trailer has a 9 leaf spring. I don't want to weaken the load, just want...
Forum: Axles 11-28-2010, 12:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,710
Posted By baby_beluga
leaves are 1 3/4" wide. Total height is 2 1/2" ...

leaves are 1 3/4" wide. Total height is 2 1/2"
Thanks
Forum: Axles 11-28-2010, 11:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,710
Posted By baby_beluga
New axle, now how about the leaf springs?

Hi all, Just received my new 3500# dexter axel with electric brakes for my '57 Bubble. The original springs seem to be in good condition (no excessive rust). The trailer seems to have no sag with the...
Forum: Boondocking 08-12-2010, 02:52 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,598
Posted By baby_beluga
Thanks for the reply's. This has definitely...

Thanks for the reply's. This has definitely helped in deciding to install the vent fan. The ideas about the led lights are great as well.

Nuvite-F... The Bubble has the pressurized system....
Forum: Boondocking 08-11-2010, 04:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,598
Posted By baby_beluga
Thanks for the great thread! So I am in the...

Thanks for the great thread! So I am in the planning stage of a resto and would like to do a fair share of Boondocking. I have a 16' Bubble and am looking to keep things as simple as possible to save...
Forum: Member Introductions 08-06-2010, 08:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,035
Posted By baby_beluga
Great way to join a forum huh? Hard to believe...

Great way to join a forum huh? Hard to believe that happened and to find out about it on this forum. Once again WISCO, I'm sorry this happened and I wish you the best.
Forum: Our Community 08-06-2010, 02:37 PM
Replies: 2,095
Views: 445,850
Posted By baby_beluga
Wisco... Just stumbled upon this post. I left...

Wisco... Just stumbled upon this post. I left with the Bubble at about 2pm. Sorry to hear about this.
Forum: Member Introductions 08-06-2010, 01:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,035
Posted By baby_beluga
1957 Bubble resto

Hi, Brand new to the forum. Just purchased my bubble three days ago and very excited to get the project going. I am surprised as to how few systems are installed. No greywater tank, no blackwater...
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