theresa
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Post by theresa on Apr 5, 2020 9:02:52 GMT -8
I'm getting ready to build the framing for the top of my camper and I need to know how far out from the side wall the Fantastic Fan should go? My PO had hacked up that panel and there wasn't enough remnants for me to be able to make a template from. So right now I've got a full sheet of paneling up there and will cut it out when I have my framing in place. So I know about where it goes, but does the EXACT location matter if everything is starting from fresh including new panel, new framing and new wiring? If anyone has an early era Airflyte and can get to it to measure for me, or has it somewhere in their notes, that'd be fantastic (see what I did there?).  Thanks all. I hope everyone is staying home and staying safe! |
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Post by yas on Apr 5, 2020 11:48:07 GMT -8
My '63 Airflyte is in the garage, easy to get to. Do you want measurements from the outside or the inside?
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Post by theresa on Apr 5, 2020 11:59:07 GMT -8
My '63 Airflyte is in the garage, easy to get to. Do you want measurements from the outside or the inside? either way will work! My framing spans all the way to the outer edge of the camper, not from the curbing as was done originally. If you could measure from the outside edge the the outer street side edge that would be wonderful! |
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Post by nccamper on Apr 5, 2020 13:32:31 GMT -8
My 1960 Airflyte (really 1960) is 14" off the inside wall to the inside of the framed box for the vent. About 3 1/2" off the cabinet. If it's all new with new skin it really doesn't matter if you're off an inch here or there. For those using the old skin, I build the frame in the estimated spot and make it a little wider framing and a little smaller than needed opening. Then when the skin goes on you can cut it to the exact spot from the opening above using a multitool.
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Post by theresa on Apr 5, 2020 16:35:20 GMT -8
My 1960 Airflyte (really 1960) is 14" off the inside wall to the inside of the framed box for the vent. About 3 1/2" off the cabinet. If it's all new with new skin it really doesn't matter if you're off an inch here or there. For those using the old skin, I build the frame in the estimated spot and make it a little wider framing and a little smaller than needed opening. Then when the skin goes on you can cut it to the exact spot from the opening above using a multitool.
I'll be using new roof skins, so that isn't a factor. Thank you so much! |
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Post by yas on Apr 5, 2020 17:29:29 GMT -8
Here's what I have. Note - that's the original vent! On the outside, the hole begins 14" from the edge.  On the inside, the hole is 2" from the front of the cabinet and 3.5 inches from the right edge of the cabinet. Those dimensions are probably much more accurate than anything the Shasta factory was doing.  |
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Post by nccamper on Apr 5, 2020 18:03:26 GMT -8
I think Yas is right, Shasta may not have made two campers with the vent in exactly the same place.
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Post by ladywendolyn on Apr 7, 2020 15:02:10 GMT -8
nccamper what finish did you use on your wood?
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Post by nccamper on Apr 7, 2020 19:26:16 GMT -8
Amber Shellac but I added a little Mixol Terra to get it to match. The birch I bought was a little darker with a beautiful grain. I couldn't find Birch by the sheet so I found a mill in SC that made me 20 sheets. That was the minimum they'd run. Very expensive at $45 a sheet but beautiful wood. On our Forester I gently buffed the dull existing polyurethane finish and applied Bamboo Oil (Penofin) followed by Spar Urethane. I have a long explanation as to why I did such a unusual finish but it came out well. On our Compact I did straight amber shellac with three coats of clear. It was much more red and a little shiny but pretty in a different way. My theory is the wood more than anything is the deciding factor on how the finish comes out. I can use the same finish on two different campers and they look totally different. That's why I save the pieces I remove experiment on them before committing. .
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Post by Teachndad on Apr 7, 2020 22:07:38 GMT -8
Good stuff, NC, But here's the really important question, LOL. Where are you storing and how are you storing the left over sheets of paneling? Nice way to get around the problem of not finding decent paneling.  Special order through a domestic mill.  Cheers, Rod |
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Post by nccamper on Apr 8, 2020 4:21:27 GMT -8
Funny you ask, I didn't want it to mildew in the garage so I temporarily stored the sheets in (my wife's) living room...for a year.
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Post by Teachndad on Apr 8, 2020 5:44:56 GMT -8
Funny you ask, I didn't want it to mildew in the garage so I temporarily stored the sheets in (my wife's) living room...for a year. Hey NC, Well, that's what I really didn't anticipate. You have posted another picture of other parts in your living room, but I thought, "No, he wouldn't put the sheets in his living room, would he?". You did!  What ever happened to the "Happy wife, Happy life"? Your wife must me amazing. I get flak for having trailer parts in the carport, LOL. Have a great day. Rod |
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Special order through a domestic mill. 
