Step reconstruction. New outriggers, pivots & sandblasted original components
Curbside wheel well only needs minor repairs.
Original step outriggers…………..badly rusted & broken.
Step reassembly.
Step assembly was completely sandblasted, acid etched & washed with Marine Clean before POR 15 was applied. The vertical strips will be welded on as stringers to help support the floor in the step area.
All pivots & sliders were upgraded to 1/2” diameter.
The step outriggers were fabricated out of 1/8” material, .035” thicker than original.
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Angle iron stringers removed & replaced with flat bar in the areas where the grey tanks will be installed.
Streetside rear outrigger added as Airstream omitted it in 63
Rebuilt step tacked in place
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Finish welding the bottom of the step outriggers, body in background :)
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Outrigger extension added to support joint in Plywood subfloor. This did not exist originally & can cause flooring cracks if not there
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Hole in main frame rail patched & outrigger
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Patched frame rail.
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Safety chain “loop” welded in place along with safety chains fitted.
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All of the upgrades on the frame have been painted with POR 15.
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Very nice work...! Just curious, what size of gray water tanks did you install (dimensions), and where did you get them? We're doing a total resto on our 64 Trade-Wind and haven't found just the right one(s) yet . Your input is greatly appreciated. Cheers, Dave, Tucson, AZ.
ReplyDeleteThe one we used was from VTS . http://www.vintagetrailersupply.com/Gray-Water-Tank-50-p/vts-851.htm 32 gallons total.
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