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by Salty
Fri Nov 26, 2021 10:57 am
Forum: What did you DO to your Avion today?
Topic: Cooktop and SAM-1
Replies: 2
Views: 7939

Cooktop and SAM-1

Put in a cook top and a SAM-1 vent fan.
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by Salty
Thu Nov 25, 2021 9:50 am
Forum: This and That
Topic: T'giving
Replies: 2
Views: 8692

T'giving

HAPPY THANKSGIVING Y'ALL!!
by Salty
Fri Nov 19, 2021 8:11 pm
Forum: Exterior Restoration
Topic: Roof walking?
Replies: 3
Views: 8957

Re: Roof walking?

I walk on mine, all 280 lbs of me, and no issues.
by Salty
Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:24 pm
Forum: Interior Restoration
Topic: 9.7 Meter Triple Axle 1979 Avion Floor Rebuilding
Replies: 16
Views: 26183

Re: 9.7 Meter Triple Axle 1979 Avion Floor Rebuilding

looking closely at the photos you posted, you will want to address the rust issues on the frame before replacing the floor - it's easier that way.
by Salty
Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:19 pm
Forum: Interior Restoration
Topic: 9.7 Meter Triple Axle 1979 Avion Floor Rebuilding
Replies: 16
Views: 26183

Re: 9.7 Meter Triple Axle 1979 Avion Floor Rebuilding

you're making sense. If by lifting the shell you mean completely raising it off the frame, that is not necessary. If I were in your position, I would start at one end and work my way back. Select a 4 or 6 foot area to replace the floor and do half of the width at a time. so, as I recall, the width o...
by Salty
Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:22 am
Forum: Interior Restoration
Topic: 9.7 Meter Triple Axle 1979 Avion Floor Rebuilding
Replies: 16
Views: 26183

Re: 9.7 Meter Triple Axle 1979 Avion Floor Rebuilding

What is written below is a work in progress. It is incomplete, but it would seem that it may be of help to you now. I make no apologies for its in-completion - (no photos yet etc ... ) but this *might* help Please read the entire guide before attempting removal. There are many comments along the way...
by Salty
Wed Nov 03, 2021 8:49 am
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Stub axles - like new after sandblasting
Replies: 13
Views: 22739

Re: Stub axles - like new after sandblasting

WOW! Glad I let someone else press mine out/in. What you're going through seems like more fun than the law allows.
by Salty
Mon Nov 01, 2021 12:26 pm
Forum: Exterior Restoration
Topic: Wall depth anyone?
Replies: 2
Views: 1412

Re: Wall depth anyone?

UPDATE
on an 87 34V the depth between the outer and inner skin is 1.5".
by Salty
Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:23 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Another newbie
Replies: 3
Views: 6361

Re: Another newbie

Welcome, fogu! Glad to have you here! Congratulations on your Avion. No apologies needed....... it's your Avion to do as you please! Keep us posted on the project. X2 on all accounts. So how radical? 50 amp, dual AC + solar? Ethan Allen grade cabinetry? Subfloor: Two schools of thought. one says go...
by Salty
Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:08 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Broken L-400
Replies: 6
Views: 13050

Re: Broken L-400

That NIB L400 is a unicorn. Keep in mind, there were four flavors of the L400. two each of the short latch and long latch versions.