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Posted By: BlackFlagForge on 02/23/13 06:54pm

I could probably use your bathroom, what all is in usable condition?
My lower sink area the skirt fiberglass is a bit abused, as is the tub and a bit of the trim.
Any photos of your junk pile? lol thanks!

* This post was edited 02/23/13 07:28pm by BlackFlagForge *

Posted By: Dodgeavion on 02/25/13 07:01pm

Shoot me a PM with your email address and ill send you the pictures.

Ken

Posted By: 69cayo on 02/27/13 01:15pm

Dodgeavion wrote:

Are the driven rivets on the avion brazier head? I looked at some AN470s I have and not close enough.

I don't recall offhand what I used but I'll take a look tommorow.

Dennis

Posted By: 69cayo on 02/27/13 01:27pm

I finished pre drilling all the interior panels, removed them, debured the backs, primed and reinstalled permanately this time.

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I bought a thousand rivets and I would guess there's 2-300 left, phew !

I've noticed on most everyones ceilings are little stanchions, what are they ?

Dennis

Posted By: Dodgeavion on 02/27/13 01:59pm

Not sure what you mean by stanchions, I'm guessing the magnets that hold the cabinet doors up when open.

Posted By: 67avion on 02/27/13 03:35pm

What a beautiful job! You should feel really proud of that level of craftsmanship. I also think you may be talking about the magnets that hold open the overhead cabinet doors. You can see them in this old photo of my Avion:

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On another note, the 67 Avion is now in the shop for a thorough stress test of its systems. I hope to get it back next week for the finish.

Posted By: 69 Avion on 02/27/13 03:59pm

69cayo, that is a fine looking job that you have done.

Ford F-350 4x4 Diesel
1988 Avion Triple Axle Trailer
1969 Avion C-11 Camper

Posted By: Dodgeavion on 02/27/13 04:18pm

For reference: in my 67 C10 the wings and bunk are 1 1/2 inches thick. 1/4 ply/1 inch foam/ 1/4 ply. The floor is 3/8 ply / 1 inch foam / 3/8 ply. Both have various 1 inch structure inside.

I've seen the ribs reported as .060 thick, mine measure at .090 thick.

Posted By: 69cayo on 02/27/13 04:40pm

Thanks everyone.
Magnets, of course.

Dodgeavion, I would use (2)- 3/8 ply 3/4 foam on your wings to give them a bit more beef.
I could have sworn I measured my ribs at .060, maybe I didn't ???

Posted By: Dodgeavion on 02/27/13 06:13pm

You may have measured .060 could be a variation, hard to say. I measured twice because I was expecting .060.

Once I really got into deconstruction I decided in for a penny in for a pound. I'm reskinning my coach. So I'm raising the roof two inches by extending the rib legs two inches each. I'm also extending the cabover 12 inches. Ill still have an east west bed, just big enough for a queen without coming into the cabin.

I'm also going to do the floor pack in aluminum. I'm in too deep not to. Ill always regret it if I don't.

I currently have the floor pack out and sitting on the ground. Looking at how best to do it in aluminum. Sure would appreciate input on achieving that. Ideas?

Ken

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