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Forum: General Interior Topics 08-23-2014, 09:54 PM
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Views: 812
Posted By Chlyman
Zolotone Flex

Has anyone tried using Zolotone Flex to paint their interior? It would be so much easier as it is a roll on!
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 06-04-2014, 10:07 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,891
Posted By Chlyman
I guess I should update this thread! I'll try to...

I guess I should update this thread! I'll try to do most of it with pictures. I did have a neighbor complain about my trailers. My Kenskill was sitting front of my house for a few days because I...
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 06-01-2014, 09:02 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 118,311
Posted By Chlyman
First She Had to Take a Ride on a Boat

Thanks Steve. When I have it drawn on the floor it looks so small in there. I didn't get to be in the bath when I first got the trailer as the floor was rotted through there. Your input is great....
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 05-30-2014, 11:31 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 118,311
Posted By Chlyman
Hi Steve, can you tell me how you feel about the...

Hi Steve, can you tell me how you feel about the layout? The wet bath in particular. Do u feel there is enough room in there? Anything you would change about the layout?

Thanks,
Carolyn
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 05-10-2014, 08:21 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 118,311
Posted By Chlyman
Hi Steve, Thanks for the update!! I am...

Hi Steve,

Thanks for the update!! I am modeling my '57 Caravanner after yours, so I really appreciate you giving an update. I do have the same solar that you bought originally and am hoping that...
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 01-21-2014, 08:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,891
Posted By Chlyman
I am trying to take full advantage of this...

I am trying to take full advantage of this strangely warm weather here in California by working every chance I get on the trailer when I am not working. It really is such a long and involved process...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 11-09-2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,284
Posted By Chlyman
I would think most of that could be popped out,...

I would think most of that could be popped out, couldn't it? The intrusion does not go far enough in to damage the frame of the trailer or the structural ribs.
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 10-12-2013, 07:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,891
Posted By Chlyman
I have been doing some construction for my...

I have been doing some construction for my neighbors company, so have had less time to do anything else. I did manage to get my front fantastic fan in , and am ready to put my middle vent back...
Forum: On The Road... 10-06-2013, 10:07 AM
Replies: 586
Views: 66,397
Posted By Chlyman
This is the reason I was so eager to give up...

This is the reason I was so eager to give up camping in a tent. I hate the smoke!!!
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 09-22-2013, 09:41 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,891
Posted By Chlyman
It unexpectedly rained yesterday and...

It unexpectedly rained yesterday and unfortunately I had two of the roof vents out! All I had time to do was place the vents and hope it didn't rain too much, it did! I did find one mysterious leak...
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 09-18-2013, 11:06 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 118,311
Posted By Chlyman
Hi Steve, Can you tell me if your spare fits...

Hi Steve,

Can you tell me if your spare fits within your frame? I am wanting to put mine under the floor, but it won't fit, I must have a huge tire.

I just saw your tire! I wish I had done...
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 09-15-2013, 08:45 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,891
Posted By Chlyman
My floor is all in place. Now I need to secure...

My floor is all in place. Now I need to secure the floor to the frame and the frame to the floor. My cuts around the wheel wells are not very good. I should have measured twice. There is a gap...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 09-12-2013, 11:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,353
Posted By Chlyman
Looks can be deceiving!

Looks can be deceiving!
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 09-11-2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,891
Posted By Chlyman
Getting the floor in a little at a time. Very...

Getting the floor in a little at a time. Very satisfying to get this underwa!
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 09-10-2013, 10:05 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,891
Posted By Chlyman
I have been working on fitting the rear floor...

I have been working on fitting the rear floor piece in the trailer. I am somewhat surprised that the two corners are not the same shape! Has anyone experienced that? I am going to recheck it again...
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 09-09-2013, 03:27 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,891
Posted By Chlyman
Well I have had several frustrating days on the...

Well I have had several frustrating days on the trailer. As I was getting ready to POR 15, i used a wire brush to do some cleanup and i found a serious problem with the frame.

Then I spent...
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 09-05-2013, 08:40 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,891
Posted By Chlyman
Thanks Tim, now that I see yours, I am pretty...

Thanks Tim, now that I see yours, I am pretty sure mine is not original. Mine really is a flat piece of metal, with a slight arc at one end.
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 09-04-2013, 08:48 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,891
Posted By Chlyman
Ok, I have an order of Acryl-R on the way! I...

Ok, I have an order of Acryl-R on the way! I don't want any leaks!
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 09-04-2013, 05:59 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,891
Posted By Chlyman
I wonder if the seam sealer is like the Tempro...

I wonder if the seam sealer is like the Tempro from vts? I have plenty of that to use.
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 09-03-2013, 12:00 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,891
Posted By Chlyman
Thanks for that info Michael! I got mixed up...

Thanks for that info Michael! I got mixed up because on the Vintage Archives the 1956 goes up to 9158, that is where the confusion is. Its good to know about ours being park models. I will have to...
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Globetrotter 09-02-2013, 09:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,220
Posted By Chlyman
It is cute, I think one of the most important...

It is cute, I think one of the most important factors is the floor condition. Is it rotted anywhere? I would take a screwdriver and poke around, especially around the bathroom, under the cabinets,...
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 09-02-2013, 01:58 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,891
Posted By Chlyman
Hi Michael, Do you have any info that...

Hi Michael,

Do you have any info that verifies that 1957 starts with 9100? I am looking for something to show the DMV.
I have not send Acryl-R, but I will look into that as an option.
Thanks!
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 09-01-2013, 09:09 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,891
Posted By Chlyman
Hi 57BB, my serial number is 9134. I am still...

Hi 57BB, my serial number is 9134. I am still looking for the serial numbers in the '56/57 break. Nice to know where there 13 panel break happened. I will see if I can find the link to your window...
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 08-31-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,891
Posted By Chlyman
My neighbor came over today and did the welding...

My neighbor came over today and did the welding for me. We added angle iron to the two rusted outriggers, fixed the step and added an outrigger on the front street side to match the one on curb...
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 08-31-2013, 08:25 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,891
Posted By Chlyman
I have been seriously contemplating whether or...

I have been seriously contemplating whether or not I can effectively redo the Hehr standard windows in place. Why can't I cut away the rubber gasket flush with the window frame, polish the rivets...
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 08-31-2013, 12:23 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,891
Posted By Chlyman
It's nice to put something new on the trailer. I...

It's nice to put something new on the trailer. I received my new rims from VTS today, got tires quickly painted the rims and put them on. When I picked up the tires I was really worried they...
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 08-29-2013, 10:59 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,891
Posted By Chlyman
I had a busy day! I took out the remainder of...

I had a busy day! I took out the remainder of the floor today, and cut away the center if the belly pan. What a mess! Sometimes I wonder at the point of the belly pan other than a mouse home, wasp...
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 08-28-2013, 11:15 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,891
Posted By Chlyman
HI Tim, I would love to see a picture of yours as...

HI Tim, I would love to see a picture of yours as well if you don't mind. I need to remember to add screen too, thanks for the reminder!
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 08-28-2013, 08:29 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,891
Posted By Chlyman
I haven't had much time this week, something...

I haven't had much time this week, something always seems to come up! I plan to work on getting the floor out before the weekend.
The small things I have been working on include sealing the...
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 08-25-2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,891
Posted By Chlyman
Thanks Steve, that is what I have! I wonder how...

Thanks Steve, that is what I have! I wonder how mine came off. It was pop riveted on looking at remnants that are still there.

I have to tell you Steve, the reason I bought this trailer was...
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 08-25-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,891
Posted By Chlyman
Thanks Tim! I actually think I have the vent...

Thanks Tim! I actually think I have the vent since Steve described it. I had not put it together that that little flat piece of metal had any significance, then I thought it couldn't be the vent,...
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 08-24-2013, 09:52 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,891
Posted By Chlyman
I don't know what to do about my zolotone. Every...

I don't know what to do about my zolotone. Every time I drill out a rivet, if flakes off. Not too crazy about doing more zolotone myself. Suggestions?
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 08-24-2013, 08:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,891
Posted By Chlyman
Well I didn't get as far as I had hoped today. I...

Well I didn't get as far as I had hoped today. I did get all the skin, insulation and wiring out. We also took out the rear floor panel. There is some serious corrosion on the U-Channel and on the...
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 08-24-2013, 12:56 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,891
Posted By Chlyman
I am very motivated to get his trailer back on...

I am very motivated to get his trailer back on the road! I am making it my full time job while I can. I do plan to use 3/4 plywood blocks to hold it up, after I get the floor out.

Steve, I...
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 08-23-2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,891
Posted By Chlyman
Today I removed the lower interior skin. I think...

Today I removed the lower interior skin. I think the whole body has settled into the floor because many rivets are popped. Only about 10 around the floor/c-channel were intact.

The floor under...
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 08-23-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,891
Posted By Chlyman
I do have the two projects, and I am working...

I do have the two projects, and I am working outside, but I am putting the Traveller on hold. I am eager to get the Caravanner buttoned up, so I can work inside the trailer.

Steve-I just have a...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-22-2013, 10:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,025
Posted By Chlyman
POR 15 is the way to go in my opinion. It can be...

POR 15 is the way to go in my opinion. It can be purchased at Vintage Trailer Supply. If you use the Marine Clean and the Metal Ready, you will not find a better way to protect the frame in the...
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 08-22-2013, 10:06 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,891
Posted By Chlyman
I was hoping to not have to do a full and...

I was hoping to not have to do a full and complete rebuild, however, the floor in this trailer is terrible. It may be alright between the wheel wells, but that is the only place! So I am going to...
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 08-22-2013, 09:55 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,891
Posted By Chlyman
Getting her home!

Getting her out of the deep ground where she had been sitting for 30+ years was pretty easy, except for the wiring mistake that was made on the temporary lights! (Live and learn)!

Finally made it...
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 08-22-2013, 09:50 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,891
Posted By Chlyman
Caravanner Rebuild - 1956

I bought this trailer 2 weeks ago. It is registered currently as a 1963 Caravanner, which given that it is 13 panel, I know it is a '56 or '57. I am going to try an have the DMV change the date to...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 08-20-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,353
Posted By Chlyman
Wow, amazing renovation Shari!! Thanks for the...

Wow, amazing renovation Shari!! Thanks for the information. I am glad it was so easy to register both of yours with VIN Verification, I just need to find something that will help verify since the...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 08-19-2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,353
Posted By Chlyman
I am going to start a restoration thread this...

I am going to start a restoration thread this week with lots of pictures! I know it is a long haul, and I am not done with my Traveler, so I guess, I am going to do the Caravanner first since I have...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 08-19-2013, 06:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,353
Posted By Chlyman
I did read somewhere that the 1956 didn't have...

I did read somewhere that the 1956 didn't have showers and the vanity, but I think that was a restoration blog, nothing to back it up. The confusion was increased since as Steve says, the Photo...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 08-19-2013, 02:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,353
Posted By Chlyman
Is it a '56 or '57 Caravanner

I just bought a 13 panel Caravanner. The problem is, the registered year is stated at 1963. The Serial # is 9134. The interior is like most '56 trailers that I have seen. It has no shower, no...
Forum: 1958 Traveler 06-13-2013, 07:36 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 11,740
Posted By Chlyman
Wow, I took almost exactly a year off! Late...

Wow, I took almost exactly a year off! Late summer last year I got a "frozen shoulder". Made it impossible to work on the trailer. It has been getting much better, so after The Pismo rally last...
Forum: 1958 Traveler 04-30-2012, 11:26 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 11,740
Posted By Chlyman
Not much going on in the Airstream lately. Cold...

Not much going on in the Airstream lately. Cold weather, rain, made working no fun. Then realizing the big Pismo Rally was so soon, and I have a lot to do on my Kenskill before going. In the...
Forum: 1958 Traveler 04-02-2012, 10:47 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 11,740
Posted By Chlyman
Yesterday I got ready to add the access door for...

Yesterday I got ready to add the access door for the future refrigerator. It is scary to cut an opening into new skin! But I did it anyway! I also started working on making my other vented panel...
Forum: 1958 Traveler 03-31-2012, 08:31 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 11,740
Posted By Chlyman
For the emblem, I followed several other members...

For the emblem, I followed several other members recommendations and taped off the vin number, then sprayed it with Rustoleum Royal Blue. Then gently scraped and sanded the raised areas. Then cover...
Forum: 1958 Traveler 03-31-2012, 12:54 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 11,740
Posted By Chlyman
I agree, I hate the windows too. Luckily there...

I agree, I hate the windows too. Luckily there are a lot less on the Airstream. My Kenskill has 6 double hehr standards and and 4 singles. That is a lot of cleaning and polishing!!!

That...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-28-2012, 10:18 AM
Replies: 558
Views: 105,705
Posted By Chlyman
I do! It looks great!

I do! It looks great!
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