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by SubAvion
Wed Jun 02, 2021 10:52 pm
Forum: Interior Restoration
Topic: Door Info Needed
Replies: 0
Views: 10000

Door Info Needed

Can someone please share with me how the doors should look like? Mainly around the handle area. Thanks!
by SubAvion
Sun Mar 21, 2021 9:22 pm
Forum: Exterior Restoration
Topic: Aftermarket Parts for Zip Dee Awnings
Replies: 0
Views: 8595

Aftermarket Parts for Zip Dee Awnings

Anyone know any aftermarket parts/accessories for Zip Dee Awnings? Such as fabric. Thanks!
by SubAvion
Sun Mar 21, 2021 9:12 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: 1983 34' Avion for sale
Replies: 8
Views: 8471

Re: 1983 34' Avion for sale

Wow, seems a GREAT deal!
by SubAvion
Fri Oct 02, 2020 7:46 pm
Forum: Exterior Restoration
Topic: Isolate Belly Pan from Frame
Replies: 6
Views: 1459

Re: Isolate Belly Pan from Frame

Thanks for your reply Razorback!

However, seems rubber-based paint is bad for the rust situation, as it will hide the corrosion inside. YouTube has several videos on this issue.

I think some rubber band or plastic band will help better.
by SubAvion
Sun Sep 27, 2020 7:41 pm
Forum: Exterior Restoration
Topic: Isolate Belly Pan from Frame
Replies: 6
Views: 1459

Isolate Belly Pan from Frame

I noticed that my Avion’s main frame is relatively good, except that the very bottom of the frame is rusty. I think this is mainly due to trapped water in between, and iron / aluminum / oxygen, which create a perfect area for corrosion and rust. Anyone has tried inserting something in between the be...
by SubAvion
Sun Sep 13, 2020 3:28 pm
Forum: 12 volt System.
Topic: What meter or gauge am I missing please
Replies: 1
Views: 4472

What meter or gauge am I missing please

See pictures please.
by SubAvion
Sun Sep 13, 2020 3:27 pm
Forum: 12 volt System.
Topic: What are the wires for please?
Replies: 4
Views: 5032

Re: What are the wires for please?

Yes, Paul, mine doesn’t work and I’m not sure how the sensors should be, but from the panel, it differentiate tank 1 and 2. There’s also a switch near the propane regulator to let us select propane from either tank.
by SubAvion
Sun Sep 13, 2020 8:02 am
Forum: Interior Restoration
Topic: 1976 Avion Legrande Restoration
Replies: 20
Views: 8544

Re: 1976 Avion Legrande Restoration

AWSOME renovation!

Could I know the brand of plywood and the band you use? So the band is to prevent chemicals from plywood to eat the frame metal? Thanks
by SubAvion
Sat Sep 12, 2020 11:49 am
Forum: Interior Restoration
Topic: Floor construction
Replies: 21
Views: 5710

Re: Floor construction

Thanks Paul!

I see some tiny nails to fix the shell to the floor plywood; outside the nail heads are sealed/covered by the black rubber band. I think these nails are of little use; the shell should Mainly be supported by aluminum studs.
by SubAvion
Sat Sep 12, 2020 7:55 am
Forum: Interior Restoration
Topic: Floor construction
Replies: 21
Views: 5710

Re: Floor construction

A basic question: can we put a layer of waterproof material (like vinyl) underneath the bottom layer of plywood, I.e., between the steel frame and the bottom layer plywood, to prevent moisture that rot the floor? Thanks