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Post by brian1313 on Jul 10, 2018 10:32:44 GMT -8
I am a newb to all things vintage but very excited to get started on my 1968 Globestar. There is 2 small sections on the interior wall that looks like it got a little water damaged. There is no discoloration just wrapped slightly. Should I just cut out the section that is warped and replace that section or rip on the entire wall section and replace that. With either option what is the best option to replace it with? Wall panel, plywood???
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Post by Hamlet on Jul 10, 2018 16:16:56 GMT -8
Congrats on your new to you trailer and welcome to the wild and crazy world of vintage trailers.
Although I’m not sure about the Globestar, most travel trailers in the 50s and 60s were built in a way that necessitates working from the outside to the inside of the trailer when there are signs of rot (which is what that warping probably is). The integrity, strength and stability of the entire trailer depend upon the integrity of the walls. The best way to go about this is to lift the skin below and around the affected area and fix the rot. You may find that you can live with a little discoloration, especially if you know the trailer is sound. Please check out vikx’s book and mobiltec’s videos on trailer repair. In the long run you’ll be glad you did.
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Post by brian1313 on Jul 11, 2018 8:07:57 GMT -8
Thanks for the advice. When looking at the screws on the outside and in they all look like they are stripped but I am guessing they are not since they all look the same. Is there a certain type of bit or screwdriver that is used to take out those screws?
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Post by bigbill on Jul 11, 2018 8:51:22 GMT -8
Most likely you are seeing clutch head screws. they have sort of a figure 8 shape with the center looking like it is striped out. Check at local hardware for clutch head screw drivers.
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Post by nccamper on Jul 11, 2018 10:33:53 GMT -8
If they are not clutch head screws and they seem stripped you may need Vampire Pliers.
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Post by brian1313 on Jul 13, 2018 8:04:42 GMT -8
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Post by Dad Rambles on Jul 13, 2018 10:46:44 GMT -8
If you have a harbor freight nearby, they usually have a kit that has those in it. The vampliers are one if the most used tools IMHO. Go ahead and get a set off of amazon. They have so many uses. |
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Post by charliemyers on Jul 13, 2018 10:47:19 GMT -8
Those are clutch head screws. Most any automotive store should have them. Amazon should have them. I know that Vintage Trailer Supply sells them in assorted sizes.
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Post by aslmx on Jul 18, 2018 18:19:23 GMT -8
That’s a cool looking camper. Great lines.
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Post by brian1313 on Jul 23, 2018 10:34:49 GMT -8
Thank you I wish I could find more info on it
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Post by vlane on Nov 3, 2018 14:48:01 GMT -8
Can someone explain why the studs need to be replaced from the outside? I have all the paneling out of my camper and was hoping to replace/reinforce the frame from the inside before replacing the paneling.
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Post by ruderunner on Nov 3, 2018 16:11:21 GMT -8
Basically a camper is built from the inside out. They start with the cabinets on the floor then add the walls to the cabinets. Walls are assembled before attaching to the cabinets, ie the frame and paneling are put together first.
After the walls are installed the roof goes on and finally the metal siding or skin.
Most people work from the outside in to repair rotted wall framing. Meaning pulling the skins off or up to access the framing.
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Post by vikx on Nov 3, 2018 19:31:12 GMT -8
Unless repaired from the outside with the skins lifted, it is impossible to get to the skirts and sill boards below floor level. They are holding your trailer to the frame and supply support to the walls. A gutted trailer has lost all it's sheer strength.
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