Skin separation

htchevyii
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Skin separation Aug 2, 2016 20:48:38 GMT -8

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Post by htchevyii on Aug 2, 2016 20:48:38 GMT -8

Hi guys,
I just started tearing into my first trailer, a 1966 Lo-liner. I started removing the front lower skin that is damaged and needs to be replaced. Any tips on separating the two pieces at the seam? I watched a video on a Lo-liner and the guy easily separated them, but mine sure seem to be crimped togeather. I'm thinking that I'm going to be crawling under there trying to carefully pry the seam apart? Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks!

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htchevyii Active Member Posts: 108 Likes: 31 1966 Aristocrat Lo-Liner Currently Offline	Skin separation Aug 2, 2016 20:51:09 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by htchevyii on Aug 2, 2016 20:51:09 GMT -8
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Skin separation Aug 2, 2016 21:38:43 GMT -8

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Post by vikx on Aug 2, 2016 21:38:43 GMT -8

Hi, do you have a nickname or a way to address you? Other than your user name?

Loliner:

You must remove the front window to pull the front skin. (you'll be pulling all the skins to do skirt repairs and possibly more) There is a Pittsburg seam level with the bottom of the window. Once the window is removed, pick the staples out and the skin should slip down and out.

Take your time. We are here to help you.

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htchevyii
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Skin separation Aug 3, 2016 4:11:16 GMT -8

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Post by htchevyii on Aug 3, 2016 4:11:16 GMT -8

HI,
My name is Trey, I'm in Northern CA, on the coast near Eureka.
All the windows and trim are coming out and as much of the skin as needed for repairs. I've got the front loose to the first seam, but it sure doesn't wast to come apart, maybe I'll go ahead and pull the window and see if I can get it apart at the next seam. I do not see any damage to the framing in the front, just want to remove the lower skin to replace it. 1000 rusty screws and 10 tubes of silicone to remove! :-/

Thanks

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Trey & Heather, Nor-Cal
1966 Aristocrat Lo-Liner, restored thanks to help from Vintage Trailer Talk members.

WEBSITE: campoutwestus.com/

YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/@campoutwestus/videos

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