Airstream restoration and other shop projects

[AtomicHoe094]

Figured id make a thread for all the shit that comes through my shop. Ill start off with an airstream. I recently bought this thing from Minnesota and brought it to ohio.
1986 Excella 34foot airstream Triaxle as you can see. Needs some metal finishing and maybe a panel replaced on the rear left of the airstream.











Heres an excavator seat that a customer brought in. pretty wasted to say the least. New better foam shaped and contoured a little bit for your back.






Customers 30something foot Crownline boat. He had a cockpit cover which is from the top of the windshield to the back of the boat, he requested an over the windshield cover. So drilling all new studs in the front of the windshield was all custom and done by me. I do everything from scratch, i dont use patterns or anything. Its all custom made to every persons boat. Use a lifetime warranty thread that will never break, rip, deteriorate, or anyttthing! Costs about 200 bucks for a 1/2 spool of thread. Go figure. Custom made flaps so no water/birds or other critters can get in.
The bimini cover (the cover over the other cover lol) is not my work. thats factory stuff. Its wrinkly since its not hooked on the front. FYI

 

[AtomicHoe094]

Getting rid of couch

Found rotted spots under carpet

all cut out

installed new insulation



one patch done

ripped up all the laminate


Custom made this deadbolt lock for more security

 

[AtomicHoe094]

well you guys are boring as ****..


haha

 

[07Burb]

What is up with the plastic

 

[ghoster]

well you guys are boring as ****..


haha

I am waiting on more pics! I love airstreams. My grandparents bought one in the 70's. They used it through the 80's. I think they traded it in on a Prowler. I always loved that Airstream. If I had the space I would buy and restore one.

 

[07Burb]

Will you update the Airstream at all with up to date goodies on the inside?

 

[AtomicHoe094]

plastic bag? idk why that was on there. but you get the point haha.

As for up-to-date goodies. Fridge is in great condition and is new, stove is the same way. But the only thing left i need is a microwave and a few small things. Im going with granite counter tops and a nice sandstone material for the flooring. Im redoing all the upholstery and making 2 twin beds in the back instead of the 1full it had in it. This way you can fit more people in the camper and sleep comfortably. Also making a custom U-shaped couch for the front and a table and what not. I threw that other one away.

Today and yesterday i bought Luann wood (about 1/4" plywood thats smooth) and covered the whole airstream flooring. This way itll even everything out, have a nice smooth surface for the sandstone and such.

 

[07Burb]

plastic bag? idk why that was on there. but you get the point haha.

What do YOU do in your spare time???

As for up-to-date goodies. Fridge is in great condition and is new, stove is the same way. But the only thing left i need is a microwave and a few small things. Im going with granite counter tops and a nice sandstone material for the flooring. Im redoing all the upholstery and making 2 twin beds in the back instead of the 1full it had in it. This way you can fit more people in the camper and sleep comfortably. Also making a custom U-shaped couch for the front and a table and what not. I threw that other one away.

Today and yesterday i bought Luann wood (about 1/4" plywood thats smooth) and covered the whole airstream flooring. This way itll even everything out, have a nice smooth surface for the sandstone and such.

The reason I asked is there's another guy on another forum who fixed up a trailer (much smaller and not as nice) but upgraded all the stereo stuff inside including putting in an aux input for and iPod and stuff. For what it was it turned out really nice

 

[AtomicHoe094]

no idea what your talking about. lol


Previous owner put in this sony cassette player (factory had a regular fm am radio) but all the speakers inside work and the radios pretty badass. Im on a budget build with it. Im flipping it in other words. Pictures number is 6 on post 2, that black flip down lid, the radios inside there hiding.

I want it to be retro outside, but have very modern and luxury on the inside. So a flat panel TV, the granite like i said, all new curtains and maybe blinds, flooring etc etc. The granite i think is going to set this thing off

 

[07Burb]

Yeah, that granite will set it off nicely If you're just flipping it you're smart to leave the radio how it is, then. The buyer can then upgrade as they see fit after they've bought it

 

[AtomicHoe094]

If it was mine, id deck the shit out of it and pull it with the hoe. But since my biz needs money, its gotta go lol. out of curiosity, how much would you pay for it after im done (in-vision granite and everything) vury nicee! haha

 

[07Burb]

ha!! to be honest I have NO idea what stuff like this goes for since I've never been in the market and never priced one. If I was just to walk up to it and take a look at it with the granite and the new floors and twin beds in the back. I'd probably throw out and offer of $8k or so. But I also can't get a feel for the true size of it either just from the pics so that offer may be low Like I said, I've never been in the market for one before

 

[AtomicHoe094]

well start! You need something badass to pull with that burban. This would set it off! maybe color match the outside stripes to the truck? haha

 

[07Burb]

You're just trying to sell you're trailer!!

 

[AtomicHoe094]

no shit! lol your wife would love this thing!! takes yall back to the 80s

 

[ghoster]

Did you figure out what caused the rotten spots on the floor?

 

[07Burb]

no shit! lol your wife would love this thing!! takes yall back to the 80s

was that an old person joke? you youngsters and lack of respect for your elders....

 

[AtomicHoe094]

Did you figure out what caused the rotten spots on the floor?

No caulk around the outside windows. go figure.

was that an old person joke? you youngsters and lack of respect for your elders....

haha noppe. dont worry i dont consider 33 old, only 34 and up

 

[ghoster]

haha noppe. dont worry i dont consider 33 old, only 34 and up

Well i'm screwed!!

 

[07Burb]

No caulk around the outside windows. go figure.




haha noppe. dont worry i dont consider 33 old, only 34 and up

I tell ya, if my hovaround wasn't in the shop ghoster and I would come over there!