Rub rail/Beltline insert..... sources?
Rub rail/Beltline insert..... sources?
I need to fill in some gaps in the black belt line/rub rail of our 1987 Avion. If it is not too expensive, I would consider replacing all of it.I need it for the center and the lower areas.
Any suggestions for good places to order it? Hopefully someone has some specific ordering and/or website information that can be documented here, like item numbers, measurements, etc.
I don't mind calling Mr. Cayo and paying whatever his costs, but does anyone know of any alternatives?
Any suggestions for good places to order it? Hopefully someone has some specific ordering and/or website information that can be documented here, like item numbers, measurements, etc.
I don't mind calling Mr. Cayo and paying whatever his costs, but does anyone know of any alternatives?
Razorback (Paul)
1987 Avion 34W
1995 Ford F-250 7.3L PowerStroke
I'm a "whosoever"... are you???
1987 Avion 34W
1995 Ford F-250 7.3L PowerStroke
I'm a "whosoever"... are you???
Re: Rub rail/Beltline insert..... sources?
I'm curious about this as well. Hopefully someone knows something.
KYAvion
1984 Avion 30R
1984 Avion 30R
Re: Rub rail/Beltline insert..... sources?
Yes.... over the years, this seems to be one of the most elusive bits of information that is regularly needed by Avion owners.
Razorback (Paul)
1987 Avion 34W
1995 Ford F-250 7.3L PowerStroke
I'm a "whosoever"... are you???
1987 Avion 34W
1995 Ford F-250 7.3L PowerStroke
I'm a "whosoever"... are you???
Re: Rub rail/Beltline insert..... sources?
Paul,
I found this info on Avion Facebook page. Thought I share it with you and others here, so it can be found later Its difficult to search Facebook groups (just like Yahoo group)
http://airstreamsupply.com/Hardware-Mol ... oll-201418
Apparently, this fits Avions as well. I'd buy a small quantity to test it first.
I found this info on Avion Facebook page. Thought I share it with you and others here, so it can be found later Its difficult to search Facebook groups (just like Yahoo group)
http://airstreamsupply.com/Hardware-Mol ... oll-201418
Apparently, this fits Avions as well. I'd buy a small quantity to test it first.
1978 Avion 26-H
2021 Toyota Tundra SR5
2021 Toyota Tundra SR5
Re: Rub rail/Beltline insert..... sources?
Another possible option as well...
http://odmrv.com/catalog/index.php?main ... cts_id=190
http://odmrv.com/catalog/index.php?main ... cts_id=190
KYAvion
1984 Avion 30R
1984 Avion 30R
Re: Rub rail/Beltline insert..... sources?
Thank you for the link, but I'm not too crazy about orange for my Avion. Also, the profile of that particular trim is nothing like the stuff on the trailer. "Maybe" if it was black and "maybe" if it would compress in the channel enough to bulge outward like it needs to, "maybe" it would work.
I found this while searching the web. I would need to make some measurements of the aluminum rail that is on the trailer, but something like this might fit in the gap and fill it properly:
https://i0.wp.com/www.lmpwdesigns.com/w ... -003-1.jpg
I found this while searching the web. I would need to make some measurements of the aluminum rail that is on the trailer, but something like this might fit in the gap and fill it properly:
https://i0.wp.com/www.lmpwdesigns.com/w ... -003-1.jpg
Razorback (Paul)
1987 Avion 34W
1995 Ford F-250 7.3L PowerStroke
I'm a "whosoever"... are you???
1987 Avion 34W
1995 Ford F-250 7.3L PowerStroke
I'm a "whosoever"... are you???
Re: Rub rail/Beltline insert..... sources?
Old post....but you have any luck with this?
KYAvion
1984 Avion 30R
1984 Avion 30R
Re: Rub rail/Beltline insert..... sources?
No, and I cannot make heads or tails out of that link, either.... good picture, but I cannot locate the insert.
I'll have to look into this again.
Razorback (Paul)
1987 Avion 34W
1995 Ford F-250 7.3L PowerStroke
I'm a "whosoever"... are you???
1987 Avion 34W
1995 Ford F-250 7.3L PowerStroke
I'm a "whosoever"... are you???
Re: Rub rail/Beltline insert..... sources?
Looking at this: https://tacomarine.com/rub-rail-vinyl-inserts-v12-9787
From the measurement I made of the beltline trim opening, I think this will work.
I have sent a note to Taco to see if they might provide a small sample to try.......
From the measurement I made of the beltline trim opening, I think this will work.
I have sent a note to Taco to see if they might provide a small sample to try.......
Razorback (Paul)
1987 Avion 34W
1995 Ford F-250 7.3L PowerStroke
I'm a "whosoever"... are you???
1987 Avion 34W
1995 Ford F-250 7.3L PowerStroke
I'm a "whosoever"... are you???
Re: Rub rail/Beltline insert..... sources?
I replaced all of the rub rail inserts on my 77 built 28M.
The middle, larger stuff I got from Cayo. Told him what I had and he suggested the amount then I upped that by 10%. Hence I have probably 15% left over.
The lower, 1” stuff I found at a chain auto parts store in 100’ rolls. Looks to be the same rubber and wasn’t very expensive.
When I replaced the inserts I also addressed any screwy screws and rivets, sealed and/or replaced those and also sealed the tops of the rub rails them selves (where the extrusion meets the skin) with trempro.
Ian
The middle, larger stuff I got from Cayo. Told him what I had and he suggested the amount then I upped that by 10%. Hence I have probably 15% left over.
The lower, 1” stuff I found at a chain auto parts store in 100’ rolls. Looks to be the same rubber and wasn’t very expensive.
When I replaced the inserts I also addressed any screwy screws and rivets, sealed and/or replaced those and also sealed the tops of the rub rails them selves (where the extrusion meets the skin) with trempro.
Ian
1978 26M
1964 SilverStreak Sabre
1977 Airstream Sovereign (in a million pieces)
1964 SilverStreak Sabre
1977 Airstream Sovereign (in a million pieces)