But I wanted to see if I could post a picture, as well as show our first repair. We attended Alumapalooza in Jackson Center, OH last weekend. At the swap meet, someone pointed out that we were missing the grill over our heat vent - and he had the part for only $1. And it only took 5 minutes to install.
What a great start to our renovation! I'm sure the next project will be neither so inexpensive or so quick!
Darn. I don't see the picture. Figuring this out may take longer than the little project itself!
Try this link for your picture.
http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/20104........ums/PhotoUpload/RV.NET-Photo-Upload.html
1969 AVION
3/4 12 VALVE
Freightliner/24' Flatbed 50,000 miles/ Titan 4000 receiver Hitch, no Mods needed.
Dick
I've notified the mod...
D1 your models are tremendous. Where
are you mounting your Lagun arm? My passthrough
is in the dead center. I want my layout fairly
identical to yours. You may be correct on the size.
I just do not like adding any unnessary
cabinetry, but shorten the isle would make
the table issue fade.
Michael I liked your list of Avion improbable possibilites.
I never thought of iPhone control. I like it, any
ideas how to impliment it?
That C11 was nice, it sure would be fun to hack
into it, and mod it out.
Does anyone know how many Avion TC were
made? How many still exist? Distribution?
A list of serial numbers would be so cool!
My challenge at this moment is getting the shell attached to the new aluminum frame. It's a real push me-pull you proposition. A tweak here causes a shift there...
I bought from Chuck Cayo new lengths of the curved 90 degree moldings that connect the bottom of the shell to the frame. They need to be drilled to match the existing holes in the shell. I'm thinking the wisest approach is to use my fine supply of Cleckos to dry fit everything and then fasten after fitting is assured. That, at least, is the plan. I'm glad to have a big rubber mallet on hand...
Onward!
Dick
* This post was edited 06/06/14 10:23pm by D1trout *
D1trout wrote:
Cajunavion, I figure to mount the Lagun table support midway between the two bench seats. My bulkhead window is also centered but I don't think right bench extension will impinge on it. I don't figure a wide table is of particular value. What is valuable is maintaining enough space for the propane locker behind the right bench seat. I doubt I'll reuse the two original horizontal propane tanks. I'm thinking to use a single horizontal aluminum tank of greater capacity. That will reduce the propane locker depth a bit. I will build or install a water tank beneath the dinette table - I don't show the raised section of floor in this model but it's part of the plan. We've discussed the value of having the weight up forward.
My challenge at this moment is getting the shell attached to the new aluminum frame. It's a real push me-pull you proposition. A tweak here causes a shift there...
I bought from Chuck Cayo new lengths of the curved 90 degree moldings that connect the bottom of the shell to the frame. They need to be drilled to match the existing holes in the shell. I'm thinking the wisest approach is to use my fine supply of Cleckos to dry fit everything and then fasten after fitting is assured. That, at least, is the plan. I'm glad to have a big rubber mallet on hand...
Onward!
Dick
Cajunavion, I figure to mount the Lagun table support midway between the two bench seats. My bulkhead window is also centered but I don't think right bench extension will impinge on it. I don't figure a wide table is of particular value. What is valuable is maintaining enough space for the propane locker behind the right bench seat. I doubt I'll reuse the two original horizontal propane tanks. I'm thinking to use a single horizontal aluminum tank of greater capacity. That will reduce the propane locker depth a bit. I will build or install a water tank beneath the dinette table - I don't show the raised section of floor in this model but it's part of the plan. We've discussed the value of having the weight up forward.
My challenge at this moment is getting the shell attached to the new aluminum frame. It's a real push me-pull you proposition. A tweak here causes a shift there...
I bought from Chuck Cayo new lengths of the curved 90 degree moldings that connect the bottom of the shell to the frame. They need to be drilled to match the existing holes in the shell. I'm thinking the wisest approach is to use my fine supply of Cleckos to dry fit everything and then fasten after fitting is assured. That, at least, is the plan. I'm glad to have a big rubber mallet on hand...
Onward!
Dick
I bet that this is not easy....big mallet is certainly called for.
as i am working on my tub/box i am coming to the understanding that an all aluminum frame is the way to go.....I do have friends that weld aluminum for a living, so in a year or two this will be my summer project, learning to weld, one of the skill sets that i have not acquired yet...
I had to replace one of the curved clips myself as well it just fell apart. Assuming this is what you are talking about
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The current thought to attach the new inside skin is to rivet a 3 inch wide strip- currently waterproofed luan, could change my mind on this- with minimal new holes to the rib and then attach the skin to the overhang on the left and right of the rib reducing the amount of holes to the rib dramatically. It is already Swiss Cheese
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I am experimenting with a custom made insulation strip ,planing on a test assembly of this for next week , stay tuned for results.
Back to building something
cajunavion wrote:
Howdy!
D1 your models are tremendous. Where
are you mounting your Lagun arm? My passthrough
is in the dead center. I want my layout fairly
identical to yours. You may be correct on the size.
I just do not like adding any unnessary
cabinetry, but shorten the isle would make
the table issue fade.
Michael I liked your list of Avion improbable possibilites.
I never thought of iPhone control. I like it, any
ideas how to impliment it?
That C11 was nice, it sure would be fun to hack
into it, and mod it out.
Does anyone know how many Avion TC were
made? How many still exist? Distribution?
A list of serial numbers would be so cool!
Howdy!
D1 your models are tremendous. Where
are you mounting your Lagun arm? My passthrough
is in the dead center. I want my layout fairly
identical to yours. You may be correct on the size.
I just do not like adding any unnessary
cabinetry, but shorten the isle would make
the table issue fade.
Michael I liked your list of Avion improbable possibilites.
I never thought of iPhone control. I like it, any
ideas how to impliment it?
That C11 was nice, it sure would be fun to hack
into it, and mod it out.
Does anyone know how many Avion TC were
made? How many still exist? Distribution?
A list of serial numbers would be so cool!
I was just about to post the same question in regards to the numbers of C10 and C11 ever build and how many would you think are still on the road.
Mine has the serial number of FH 014 and was sold September of 1967
According to my research so far C-11 started in 1968 , right?
As far as adding automation to it ....i use the Dension WIFI RC module for some of my animatronic work, it basically creates its own WIFI Network and therefore you can connect your Phone or Tablet to it and with an App control all kinds of servos. One could add a continuous rotation servo to all of the windows and have fun.
This would probably work for any electric jacks as well, positioning of solar panels , elevating a wind turbine, that kind of stuff.
This will be added in version 4.0 HA
I may be living in a fool's paradise...
I'm doing this because the vinyl-clad interior is not quite the thing and I fancy a shiny interior.
I have no need for the gusset pieces you fabricated because I have replaced the wood with aluminum. I will just rivet into the frame.
As for welding up an aluminum frame, I'm obviously convinced of the merit of that approach. I have taken lots of pics of the finished frame from different angles and will compile a set of measurements which I am very happy to share.
Dick
67avion wrote:
Is there something happening on the duplicate posts from Will and Jacq? That URL is for drop box. And its willing to get into my computer without passwords or anything else.
I've notified the mod...
Is there something happening on the duplicate posts from Will and Jacq? That URL is for drop box. And its willing to get into my computer without passwords or anything else.
I've notified the mod...
That link is the one rv.net gave us to upload pics. I don't understand exactly how it works but it does work. I quoted that other post/ or copied it and pasted it one I don't remember. They were having problems getting a picture posted. I believe it was one of the mods who built that link. It was so easy to use so I just saved it in my favorites bar and when a new person is having picture problems I just open it and repost it on here.
Desertboy wrote:
That link is the one rv.net gave us to upload pics. I don't understand exactly how it works but it does work. I quoted that other post/ or copied it and pasted it one I don't remember. They were having problems getting a picture posted. I believe it was one of the mods who built that link. It was so easy to use so I just saved it in my favorites bar and when a new person is having picture problems I just open it and repost it on here.
That link is the one rv.net gave us to upload pics. I don't understand exactly how it works but it does work. I quoted that other post/ or copied it and pasted it one I don't remember. They were having problems getting a picture posted. I believe it was one of the mods who built that link. It was so easy to use so I just saved it in my favorites bar and when a new person is having picture problems I just open it and repost it on here.
I appreciate the idea of a "simple" posting mechanism...since this site remains difficult for everyone who is not completely familiar with the technique of sites like Photobucket. But, that one with a live Dropbox gives me the willies. Andthere was no picture immediately in view - at least on my computer. In my opinion, its best to walk folks through it until they learn the more arcane way of posting pix...even if its somewhat more difficult.
This is just my opinion and I could be wrong. Its happened before ;-)