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Post by 61 Shasta on Jun 26, 2013 15:30:13 GMT -8
As I ease down the road to completion I find that my forward thinking nature did not kick in until now?  The rubber gasket around the cargo door on my 61 Shasta Compact needs to be replaced. This is also the case with most of the seals and sweeps on the windows. So, is Vintage Trailer Supply the only source for this stuff? What I saw there some time ago was pretty expensive and I guess at the time I was thinking I would retrofit some off the shelf product to ease my pocket book. However, before I do that I thought I would see what others are or have done. Also, as some of you know, this is a complete reskin job. I had a new door frame fabricated and I built a complete new door. However, from my pictures and research I haven't found any evidence of a way to seal this door when closed? I am thinking I will build a special jam unless there are some idea's out there. Thanks in advance. Chuck |
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Post by hoosierpoet on Jun 26, 2013 18:24:03 GMT -8
Would love to see some pictures...  |
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Post by smccusk on Jun 26, 2013 18:35:31 GMT -8
61 Shasta, I recently re-skinned and rebuilt the door on my 63 SC. From what I saw on the original door, the VTS door seal was pretty close. I used their door seal as well as their window seals. They all worked out well. I try not to plug any vendor site's, but from what I've seen their seals are good.
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Post by 61 Shasta on Jun 26, 2013 19:24:06 GMT -8
hoosierpoet, if you want to see the catalog of my rebuild you can go to this sight 1961shastacompactrestoration.shutterfly.com/pictures/8 all of my rebuild pictures are posted here except for the most recent. For a quick view, I am posting the picture of my trailer when I brought it home and then I will post how the same view looks now. Here we go:  And here is where I am now:  |
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Post by hoosierpoet on Jul 1, 2013 15:21:11 GMT -8
Great pics! It's turning out really, really nice. (I can see why you replaced the entire skin - looks like somebody used it for target practice!)
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Post by hoosierpoet on Jul 1, 2013 15:27:13 GMT -8
61 Shasta, I recently re-skinned and rebuilt the door on my 63 SC. From what I saw on the original door, the VTS door seal was pretty close. I used their door seal as well as their window seals. They all worked out well. I try not to plug any vendor site's, but from what I've seen their seals are good. Which VTS door seal did you use? I did a search, and came up with several different styles. |
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Post by 61 Shasta on Jul 1, 2013 15:30:57 GMT -8
hoosierpoet, I'm not sure which door seal smccusk was referring to. I simply assumed it was the one for the cargo door. I still have not found one for the people door on my 61.
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Post by hoosierpoet on Jul 1, 2013 15:35:31 GMT -8
I assumed smccusk was talking about the "people door" - haven't even thought about the cargo doors yet! If you find out - about either! - and happen to think about it, drop me a PM, please. (Or of course, I will be checking this thread.) I'll do the same. My own '61 (Airflyte) came with a PO-built wooden door that leaked like a sieve. I found an original to rebuild, so at least I have the skin and the screen door to work with. But seals are a mystery I have yet to figure out...
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Post by smccusk on Jul 1, 2013 16:23:30 GMT -8
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Post by gonekayaking on Jul 1, 2013 16:33:38 GMT -8
Great rebuild album...I hope you have the opportunity to do a blog or post a full restoration thread for us.
I'm sure one of the pros will respond. There isn't a rubber gasket type seal on the main door. Your door's aluminum should overlap the opening by a good 1/2" all around. Then the threshold/jam is skinned in aluminum and has an aluminum stop at the bottom bent in a z so that it allows any water that might make it that far to drain out. I am happy to be corrected on this.
My cargo doors are wood covered by aluminum, and overlap just like the main door. For those though I use a thin piece of compressible weather stripping on the door overlap. Seems to give a great seal.
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Post by smccusk on Jul 1, 2013 16:55:02 GMT -8
GK
I had a seal on my entry door but it could have been installed after the factory. I saw it as a second point of defense from water so I installed a new one. Given how much rot I had around the door frame and door, every thing helps.
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Post by hoosierpoet on Jul 1, 2013 18:11:01 GMT -8
Thanks to everyone for the help and suggestions, I'll check out the links. If anyone else knows for sure about the Shasta door gasket (or lack thereof), perhaps they will chime in?
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Post by vikx on Jul 1, 2013 21:05:22 GMT -8
Also, TRIPLE CHECK the size of your jalousie grooves if buying seals and fuzzy strips. I bought the fuzzy strips and they don't fit my windows! So be sure. VTS is great about helping customers and exact measurements.
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Post by coloradoan on Aug 18, 2014 5:26:10 GMT -8
After a lot of cussing and straining, I got the fuzzy strips into my jalousie window (VERY difficult), but now the window won't close all the way. The pile is too thick, I think. Suggestions?
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Post by John Palmer on Aug 18, 2014 8:10:41 GMT -8
Fuzzy strips for all of the different kinds of Jailousie windows come in a ton of different widths and thicknesses. It has been my experience that it's very difficult to find replacements for every size. You need to actually measure the channel width for each window for a starter. I have inventory boxes of different size strips. I mark the part number, and size on the boxes, and do not mix up the seals. Then when I need a seal, I can go to my inventory boxes and try the exact "seal sample" in the window channel for fit, and "then order" the seals that from VTS. You can also find some sizes of the fuzzy seals in the sliding door section of any of the "good ole" local hardware store. The Lip seals are even worse to replicate because of sizes, and fewer replacements. VTS seems to be adding more sizes every time I need to look in their catalog.
I HATE WINDOWS! They are dirty (aluminum), nasty (crusty/pitted), and very boring to work on.
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The rubber gasket around the cargo door on my 61 Shasta Compact needs to be replaced. This is also the case with most of the seals and sweeps on the windows. So, is Vintage Trailer Supply the only source for this stuff? What I saw there some time ago was pretty expensive and I guess at the time I was thinking I would retrofit some off the shelf product to ease my pocket book. However, before I do that I thought I would see what others are or have done. Also, as some of you know, this is a complete reskin job. I had a new door frame fabricated and I built a complete new door. However, from my pictures and research I haven't found any evidence of a way to seal this door when closed? I am thinking I will build a special jam unless there are some idea's out there. Thanks in advance.
