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Posted By: ticki2 on 11/11/14 05:46pm

69Avion , I used Trempro 635 , it is the modern version of Vulkem which was used on Airstreams for decades . I applied the caulking to the back of the window flange as opposed to the skin . The original was a thin foam core double sided tape . I didn't care for the tape or the many good butyl tapes on the market as I didn't think they would conform enough over some of the irregular surfaces , especially the front window with the many seam joints from the front panels . The other benefit of the caulking is it oozes out of the rivet holes and makes a good seal when installing them .The blue tape was to make cleanup easier . I found that letting the caulk dry a few hours , or even overnight made the cleanup easier . A sharpened craft stick cleans around the rivets nicely , then remove the tape , then a final cleaning with some naphtha .

Note ; Trempro 635 claims a shelf life of 12 months .

'68 Avion C-11
'02 GMC DRW D/A flatbed

Posted By: 69 Avion on 11/11/14 06:06pm

ticki2, thanks for the info. I'll be asking more question as I get into doing the project.

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

Posted By: cajunavion on 11/23/14 09:05am

Howdy!
What kind of quick disconnect fittings
do y?all suggest for the radiator connections?
Why are y?all so quiet?
Is there another place y?all arr hanging out?

Posted By: D1trout on 11/23/14 09:59am

Fellow Avionistas, I am removing unnecessary items from my C11 and wish to pass them on to anyone who needs them for the cost of shipping. Here's what I have...

Two 14x14 crank-up roof vents, complete and ready to install in your raw original roof cutout. One with aluminum lid and one with opaque fiberglass lid. With screens, cranks, etc. I'm replacing them with Fantastic vents.

The overhead vent assembly for the three way refridgerator. I'm using a dual voltage/non-propane fridge so don't need the propane heat vent.

The side-mounted vent for the stove hood.

The stove hood.

The heater vent cap with pipe and square roof plate.

Two original propane tanks, in apparently good condition. One has propane in it. Plus the long bolt and the dual tank hold-down bracket.

The bathroom moldings, complete. This includes the shower pan, the sink and it's base, some plastic molded surround. TP holder.

Send me email at [email protected] to discuss.

Onward!
Dick

Posted By: 67avion on 11/23/14 10:46am

I've got a fridge, stove and other stuff as well. It probably is too complex to ship but its free for a pick up.

Posted By: cajunavion on 11/24/14 03:25pm

Howdy!
Who wants to see pics from D1?
How about 67?

Posted By: 69 Avion on 11/24/14 09:14pm

A few months ago, my son, during a restless night, broke the vertical plywood members of the bed guard (or whatever it's proper name is). I finally built the replacement. This time I used aluminum stock. It turned out real well and I know it isn't going to break as easy this time.

Posted By: ticki2 on 11/25/14 02:24pm

If anyone is discarding a 3 burner Holiday range I'm interested in a non rusted top for mine .

Posted By: 67avion on 11/25/14 03:18pm

Cajun Avion wrote:

Howdy!
Who wants to see pics from D1?
How about 67?

I have to get out to the storage unit, but I can do that if someone is really interested. Let me know

Posted By: 69 Avion on 11/25/14 05:10pm

ticki2 wrote:

If anyone is discarding a 3 burner Holiday range I'm interested in a non rusted top for mine .

I still wonder why they couldn't make the stainless steel top somewhat rust resistant. Mine also rusted.

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