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Post by kamhawk on Aug 3, 2017 6:12:23 GMT -8
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Post by pathfinder3081 on Aug 3, 2017 12:09:50 GMT -8
Yeah, I was in the same position one time.. I think the side ditches thru-out America became a grave yard for those things. My 71 Loflyte was missing hers. You have to find one in a salvage yard or scrap bin. I had a good fellow on this site sell me one that he had scrapped. The same type molding runs on three sides of the doors and you can cut them to fit.. There are no "Extrusion" rolled to that shape to my knowledge and research..
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Post by kamhawk on Aug 3, 2017 14:05:21 GMT -8
Is the bottom piece the same as the other sides? or is it flat on the bottom?
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Post by pathfinder3081 on Aug 4, 2017 6:53:31 GMT -8
It was on the loflyte Kamhawk. That stuff is hard to find. I was going to scratch build a match or at least something that would blend in but got lucky. My "Refurbish Door" thread is still on here but all of the pics are held hostage..
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Post by kamhawk on Aug 4, 2017 14:17:47 GMT -8
Thanks for the response pathfinder. I have a door off an 80's motorhome that is missing the bottom as well. I might try to take the top piece off and make it work. My trailer is a 70's Scotty
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Post by ckz72reddale on Aug 30, 2017 15:18:25 GMT -8
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Post by pathfinder3081 on Aug 31, 2017 4:11:58 GMT -8
That stuff has a very "acceptable" profile. One could just replace the whole lot with that stuff.. Good link redale! I'll put that link in the file..
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Post by CorvettCrzy on Sept 1, 2017 7:08:36 GMT -8
Great site, thanks!! Any site that has a specific "Retro" heading gets a bookmark from me!
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Post by ckz72reddale on Sept 6, 2017 5:59:21 GMT -8
So I am thinking of replacing our door, which seems a little spongy at the bottom, with a wood door. Marine Grade plywood, with marine finish varnish, keeping it wood grain and using the original window and lock set. My question is, how would I create the metal flange that is now the folded metal of the exterior of the door that seals the outside of the door to the body of the camper (seal is a loose term with door I have currently . Is my only option to use a trim like this? Anyone have any other ideas?
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Post by vikx on Sept 6, 2017 20:03:13 GMT -8
I would consider a replacement door or rebuild the one you have. Doors are fairly easy. If it's framed the way I think it is, difficulties may arise if you try to marry a new plywood door to the old style frame. Also, a ply door will definitely lower the value in case of resale.
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Post by ckz72reddale on Sept 8, 2017 12:15:05 GMT -8
Thanks vikx! What about if I clad the exterior in the existing metal, or similar, keeping the interior finished wood. Does anyone have any experience with trying to create that combo? Resale isn't a huge concern, because we plan to keep her for a good long while, but you never know, right?!
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Post by vikx on Sept 9, 2017 21:42:34 GMT -8
Cladding with metal would definitely look better. I'd frame the door rather than use plywood, tho. Lighter weight puts less stress on the framing, hinge, etc.
Frame it, insulate and cover it in metal.
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