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Forum: Refrigerators 07-15-2018, 06:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,523
Posted By Cncampers
We have also been eyeing up an Isotherm Cruise...

We have also been eyeing up an Isotherm Cruise 200. We are not at that the point on our project, but out plans incorporate it into the design. Interested in hearing what others have experienced.
Forum: General Interior Topics 08-21-2016, 08:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,210
Posted By Cncampers
Try McMaster-Carr. Their website is...

Try McMaster-Carr. Their website is mcmaster.com. Plastic pop rivets are available in off-white and black. Likely much cheaper than the auto store if you need in bulk. This is a good source for...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 09-19-2015, 07:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,185
Posted By Cncampers
Congratulations! Keep up the great work. We...

Congratulations! Keep up the great work. We enjoy the shows and have learned a lot.
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-24-2015, 07:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,518
Posted By Cncampers
Idahoair, Welcome to the forums! We are in...

Idahoair,

Welcome to the forums! We are in the process of rebuilding a '62 Globetrotter. The majority of our rot was found underneath the toilet, sink and tub. In planning our layout we...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-18-2015, 05:18 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,866
Posted By Cncampers
David - thanks for sharing the link. We were...

David - thanks for sharing the link. We were sure to check it out. Nancy


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Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 03-18-2015, 05:07 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,502
Posted By Cncampers
Looking good. Keep up the good work. Nancy ...

Looking good. Keep up the good work. Nancy


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Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-15-2015, 09:21 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,866
Posted By Cncampers
At last we are working on the AS again. Before...

At last we are working on the AS again. Before winter hit we got the the shell attached and three exterior panels replaced. We had a nice weekend in January when we removed the ceiling panels and...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 03-15-2015, 08:44 AM
Replies: 287
Views: 30,886
Posted By Cncampers
Items we need for our project: New furnace ...

Items we need for our project:

New furnace

16,000 BTU HYDRO FLAME FURNACE (https://airstreamsupply.com/16000-BTU-hydro-flame-furnace?search=Furnace)

New cooktop

Stainless steel cook top...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-16-2014, 07:30 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 55,919
Posted By Cncampers
Congratulations and enjoy! Sent from my...

Congratulations and enjoy!


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Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-11-2014, 07:14 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,866
Posted By Cncampers
Shell Back On!

We have been doing a few small things here and there. Two weeks ago a dear friend passed away from advanced stages of Lyme Disease and Parkinsons. RIP Mark! His passing slowed progress.

Today...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-27-2014, 06:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,974
Posted By Cncampers
We used 4x6's across the top of our gantries. We...

We used 4x6's across the top of our gantries. We only have a 19'. When flipping the frame we tied off one corner of the bumper to the gantry in order to control the flip.


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Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-27-2014, 06:30 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,866
Posted By Cncampers
David - he attached an aluminum piece to the...

David - he attached an aluminum piece to the frame rail with VHB (very high bond) tape by 3M. This allowed attachment of the belly pan with rivets so it would not flap. We buttoned up the belly pan...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-26-2014, 07:26 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,866
Posted By Cncampers
The Last of the Floor Insulation and the Belly Pan

Mr. C has been plugging away at the underneath of the trailer. We completed the insulation and he formed the shape with an orbital disk sander. He then started to add aluminum from the side rails...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-16-2014, 08:45 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,866
Posted By Cncampers
David - the gray tanks are wedged into the bay...

David - the gray tanks are wedged into the bay with styrofoam. Mr. C will be using fiberglass panels to hold the tanks in place. They will be easy to drop if we need to access the tanks. We will...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-15-2014, 08:24 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,866
Posted By Cncampers
Before the Belly Pan

We have been working away for the past several days. Slow progress. Mr. C got the gray tanks installed and plumbed together. We then started the process of insulating and wiring. All of the foam...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-13-2014, 09:16 PM
Replies: 550
Views: 109,919
Posted By Cncampers
I am looking forward to getting that completed on...

I am looking forward to getting that completed on ours. Congratulations!

Nancy


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Forum: 1970 - 1978 Globetrotter 09-13-2014, 07:25 AM
Replies: 1,027
Views: 374,571
Posted By Cncampers
Kip, Thanks for the link to your thread. It...

Kip,

Thanks for the link to your thread. It was like a good book that I couldn't put down. Sorry you haven't made it to the end yet. :). Awesome work. As I was reading through the thread I was...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-09-2014, 09:34 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,866
Posted By Cncampers
Subfloor Secured

Mr. C took a day off to spend quality time with me and Money Pit. The weather was a little iffy and we don't want our new floor wet. We headed to the store to purchase plumbing supplies. Up and...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-09-2014, 09:16 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,866
Posted By Cncampers
Answers

I will try to address everyone's questions. If I miss something let me know.

Bending the C channel is an ancient Chinese secret. :lol: Ok, truth be told. Mr. C used .063 aluminum that he cut...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-07-2014, 08:34 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,866
Posted By Cncampers
Attaching Subfloor

It wasn't pretty, but it is attached. We used the gantry system to lift the subfloor as one sheet. We should have used more support for the lift than we did. It worked, but not recommended.

We...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-07-2014, 08:04 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,866
Posted By Cncampers
Biscuits

David,

We used ¾” plywood. No gravy on the biscuits.

Photo 1 a biscuit

Photo 2 is a slice made by the biscuit cutter. The slice is made in both pieces of plywood.

Photo 3 the biscuit...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-06-2014, 09:15 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,866
Posted By Cncampers
Subfloor

This week we didn't get much done. Mr. C did get the tire mount shortened.

Today was a gorgeous day! To get the day started, Mr. C used auto trim on the edges of the outriggers and the holes...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-03-2014, 08:12 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,866
Posted By Cncampers
Extras

Mr. C turned Labor Day into a play day. He worked on fabricating and welding a spare tire holder and bumper jack brackets. Once the tire holder was mounted we decided it was too tall. He can cut it...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-31-2014, 08:25 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,866
Posted By Cncampers
Painting Finished

The painting is finished or so we hope. If anyone ever takes apart the trailer down to the frame, they can call in an archeologist to find all of the flora and fauna imbedded in the paint!

A...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-28-2014, 09:33 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,866
Posted By Cncampers
Clarification on the axle mount. The flat plate...

Clarification on the axle mount. The flat plate on the inside of the frame rail is only there to have something to attach the belly pan to.

We treated the entire frame with POR Cleaner/Degreaser...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-27-2014, 11:36 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,866
Posted By Cncampers
MarkR - had to check with Mr. C on your axle...

MarkR - had to check with Mr. C on your axle mounting question. What he wanted to do and what he did were two different things. I've attached pictures of his sandwich. He put in a plate and a 2"...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-26-2014, 07:12 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,866
Posted By Cncampers
Primed

Today we got the frame primed. Well not the bumper and propane holder. Just the new metal. Unfortunately I didn't think about my hair. I ended up painting under the frame. Let's just say I was...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-25-2014, 10:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,957
Posted By Cncampers
Installing insulation ABOVE the subfloor

We have used our trailer in the MN winter (never above freezing while we were out). There was a big difference in the floor temps between the back of the trailer where the insulation had been removed...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-25-2014, 10:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,957
Posted By Cncampers
Installing insulation ABOVE the subfloor

See next post
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-25-2014, 09:12 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,866
Posted By Cncampers
Prepping the Frame

We thought we had someone lined-up to coat the frame. After finishing the frame yesterday we made the call. Due to technical difficulties they are currently out 6 weeks. Hmmm, mid-October. Could...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-25-2014, 08:55 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,866
Posted By Cncampers
At Last the Step

David - the holes in the cross members were cut with a bi-metal hole saw ($12 drill attachment). Ear protection a must! Mr. C added some oil to both the surface of the saw blade and the surface of...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-23-2014, 08:50 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,866
Posted By Cncampers
If Only It Were Gold

Thought I would share a few photos of the old frame.

1st Photo shows a cross section of the side rail near the front of the trailer.
2nd Photo shows a cross section of the side rail near the rear...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-23-2014, 08:41 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,866
Posted By Cncampers
Productive Day

The cloud cover kept the temps from soaring, but it was humid. I started working on grinding all of the old paint and reflective tape off of the bumper. Yeah, we can salvage the bumper. I must...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-23-2014, 08:21 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,866
Posted By Cncampers
Back In Action

Last weekend we took a break and headed to our log cabin to do some work there. What's that saying, "No rest for the wicked"? We had hoped to do some work this week, but the weather limited us to...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-14-2014, 07:30 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,866
Posted By Cncampers
We left the C channel on the old floor. We will...

We left the C channel on the old floor. We will be replacing most of it. Some of it was broken, some of it is corroded. The motto around here is, "if we're doing it, might as well . . ." I must...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-13-2014, 07:35 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,866
Posted By Cncampers
David, Thanks for your kind words and...

David,

Thanks for your kind words and support. We took on this project knowing we had the skill set and tools to get it done. We are also fortunate to have friends and family that can help us...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-12-2014, 07:25 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,657
Posted By Cncampers
Looking good! Slow and steady, that is all we...

Looking good! Slow and steady, that is all we can do.

Nancy
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-12-2014, 06:42 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,866
Posted By Cncampers
Welding Continues

Mr. C keeps plugging away at the welding. Over the weekend we had a few sprinkles. Monday he took the day off from his paying job and the rain wouldn't stop. We aren't going to complain because...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-09-2014, 06:38 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,866
Posted By Cncampers
Frame Construction

At last we were able to get to some welding today. Mr. C started tack welding from back to front. Once we got to the A frame we needed to cut the cross members. These were tack welded and then...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-03-2014, 08:53 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,866
Posted By Cncampers
We made some progress this weekend. The new out...

We made some progress this weekend. The new out riggers are all cut and ready to go. The cross members are all cut and ready to go. Today Mr. C did some welding on the A frame. He didn't want to...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-01-2014, 07:08 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,866
Posted By Cncampers
The welder was dusted off and tested. Today we...

The welder was dusted off and tested. Today we made a trip to the steel yard. Returned home and dropped the old axle. Off we went to a local shop to order a new axle. It should arrive the week...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-30-2014, 09:37 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,866
Posted By Cncampers
Frame Condition

Ok, there are rust issues. No surprise. The other issue is on the street side where we assume it was a PO that ran piping to tie the sink and shower to the black tank by cutting holes in the frame....
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-30-2014, 09:03 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,866
Posted By Cncampers
Photos Under Belly Pan

As promised, photos from what we found under the belly pan.

Nancy
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-28-2014, 06:19 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,866
Posted By Cncampers
Belly Pan Off

The weather cooperated with us yesterday. It chased us into the garage a few times, but no real rain until dinner time. We flipped the frame to belly pan side up. We removed the belly pan and all...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-28-2014, 05:40 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,866
Posted By Cncampers
Cliff - no worries about cutting the grass. We...

Cliff - no worries about cutting the grass. We have started farming AS parts. Does anyone know how many days until harvest on belly pans? :brows: Honestly I was hoping mother nature would do my...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-26-2014, 09:14 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,866
Posted By Cncampers
Lift off

It was a productive day thanks to the cloud cover. We (he) drilled rivets out around the exterior of the trailer. Yes, we read that we should look for the hidden rivets. Sneaky little @#?!*%&^! ...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-26-2014, 07:41 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,866
Posted By Cncampers
Skins Removed and Gantries Built

Ok, the lower skins and insulation have been removed. There is some bracing in place. The gantries have been built and the neighbors are talking. :huh: No cops have shown up. Actually, the...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-22-2014, 02:30 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,866
Posted By Cncampers
'62 GT Shell Off Renovation

Thank you to all that have been contributors on the forum! We have been following many threads over the years. We purchased a 1962 Globetrotter (Ohio) a few years ago. Our intention was to clean...
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