Today I finished the street side belly pan curves and still had some daylight, so I decided to get working on the furnace hole cover. Since I'm not going to be re-installing a furnace, I needed to cover the hole where the furnace vent was. I used the original trim pieces and a piece of .040 aluminum to plug the hole. To this I will mounting the original furnace chimney for an original look. I'm not one who goes for non-functional decoration (you won't find spinner hub caps or under body neon lighting on any of my cars), but I think this is a better option than just riveting a new piece of sheet aluminum over the hole and hoping it's not very noticable.I would have had this piece all riveted together and the furnace chimney mounted today, but I'm all out of Vulkem, that magic caulk which will seal the cover to the hole and still be pliable and working in another 50 years when the next guy takes my trailer apart. I could use a few more kleckos, too. Mine are all being used right now. Hey, Father's Day is coming up....maybe I should start leaving hints around the house.
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John, you've been moving along lately. It's looking good.
Hi! My name is Jason. I am working on my own airstream project a 1962 Overlander. I was looking to see how others have done it and your blog has already been very helpful. I was wondering if I might be able to ask you a couple questions over the phone. I am just starting to rip out my floor and I saw that you took of the under panels to get at the bolts underneath and I just have no idea where to begin on that. If you would give me a call I would really appreciate it my number is 562.715.0934. If not thanks anyway for all the detailed pictures and descriptions they are all very helpful!
I've just read all your posts from the very start - I'm totally inspired! Now there is just the problem (i.e. cost) of shipping one to New Zealand....
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