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Posted By: garryk6 on 12/14/15 01:19pm

rastaman33609 wrote:

Silver ...you are a true craftsman....

Once again...does anyone know a source for a 'metal gravity fill' fresh water fill spout...the one with the lid that flips up. :-)

I have two original Avion Camper fills that are the screw on top. I would give them to you if you cover shipping. I went with a different route.

Garry

Garry K
Wife + 4 kids
Retired Military Family.... Alway's on the move....
2002 F350 CCSB 5.4 6spd 4x4 in AK
1966 Avion C-10 Truck Camper

Posted By: D1trout on 12/14/15 02:29pm

Silver, outstanding casting job! My badges and handle are badly pitted. I considered casting them but couldn't see how to get a decent result. Would you consider making another set and allowing me to buy them from you? Restoring them has been a problem nagging me for quite a while.

Posted By: ticki2 on 12/14/15 02:59pm

rastaman33609 wrote:

Silver ...you are a true craftsman....

Once again...does anyone know a source for a 'metal gravity fill' fresh water fill spout...the one with the lid that flips up. :-)

Here is a place to try
http://fletcherstrailersales.com/aboutus.htm

Also here
http://www.vintagetrailersupply.com/Chrome-Water-Fill-p/vts-766.htm

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

Posted By: ticki2 on 12/14/15 03:03pm

Well HI-HO silver , another craftsman comes out of the woodwork . Nice [emoticon]

Posted By: rastaman33609 on 12/14/15 06:06pm

garryk6...check your PM....

Posted By: SilverPompadour on 12/15/15 01:38pm

Thanks for the kind words. I do consider the castings an improvement but they are far from perfect. The reduced picture size hides a few sins.
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Before making the mold, I had used a drill mounted wire brush to smooth the original badge as much as possible. Because of the fine grit of the sand, some of the pitting transferred to the new casting. Additionally, pits and bubbles appear in my castings due to gas trapped in the molten metal.
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One more consideration is that aluminium shrinks appox. 2% between its molten and solid states. On the Avion badge this results in the two outer rivet holes being about a millimeter closer to center. This is easy enough to work around.
I would like to supply some castings but have to practice a bit more first. Dont want to run afoul of any trademark laws either.
I will submit detailed pics of my next batch of castings for approval.

1968 Avion C-11
1993 Dodge D250 LE Cummins

Posted By: 67avion on 12/18/15 09:07am

Update on the 67 Avion: I received word that the damage to the roof of my coach was not as extensive as I had thought....or probably more accurately, Chuck Cayo can dispatch this stuff in his sleep. Repairs that would have taken days (or weeks)to complete, if I could actually complete them, take far less time.

After the solar array is installed I will be going up to Michigan to pick up the camper. I'll confirm one way or the other the quality of the work. But, I really have no doubt.

I also decided to put in a new compressor refrigerator - a Nova Kool 4.3 cu ft AC/DC. It fits into the space where the old refrigerator was located and it has about double the capacity of the Engel 2.1 cu ft. that I had been thinking about. The fridge is well known in boating circles and I understand in some RV applications. click

We plan on heading for Mexico next month on our never ending journey. The good news is we hope we'll have a large store of cool beverages to share when we all arrive at Muley Point.

* This post was edited 12/18/15 09:13am by 67avion *

Posted By: garryk6 on 12/18/15 09:15am

If you at getting rid of the gas fridge, while chuck is fixing the roof would be the perfect time to delete the fridge chimney. Removes one more spot for leaks! If I ever get a Olympic rivet shaver and rivets I plan to do that on my TC.
Garry

Posted By: 67avion on 12/18/15 10:58am

No it's an electric compressor. We haven't been using the old fridge for some time. I sealed the roof vent after running the solar cables and outside antenna.

I had put in an outside shower in the back of the fridge compartment. It will be removed.

You're right about sealing the chimney.

Posted By: D1trout on 12/18/15 05:00pm

67, I'm pleased you have a new fridge with the Danfoss compressor. Now we'll be able to compare notes when I've got my Norcold with the Sawafuji compressor installed and running. Good cocktail conversation at Muley Point!
Incidentally, I've taken everything off my roof and sealed all the holes. I'll use a marine fitting to get the solar wires thru the roof and will be venting the heater horizontally out the back.

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