VACList-Digest Saturday, April 13, 2002 Issue 272
Today's Topics:
1. Re: Awnings
2. Cracks in Fiberglas or plastic end caps help
3. Re: Cracks in Fiberglas or plastic end caps help
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Message Number: 1
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2002 21:21:14 -0400
From: "Scott Scheuermann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Awnings
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Steve
Another option for awnings, since you don't like the price (I didn't =
either) is to make (or have made) an old fashioned awning that you slide =
in and out of the existing awning rail, held up with tent poles and guy =
wires. Works for me. Takes two people to put it up, but stays up well in =
inclimate weather, and is only a fraction of the cost.
Scott
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From: Steve Cook=20
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Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 11:51 AM
Subject: [VAC] Awnings
Hello all-
I have Been shopping for an awning and I was not prepared for the =
results and prices!
Does anyone have a good source for an awning supplier new or used? =
Priced reasonably? or does anyone have an awning , (in any condition) =
to fit a '68 Caravel?
There was an airstream junk yard listing at one point, but I can't =
remember the name.
Thanks-
Steve C.
'68 Caravel in TC, Mich.
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Another option for awnings, since you =
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that you slide in and out of the existing awning rail, held up with tent =
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and guy wires. Works for me. Takes two people to put it up, but stays up =
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inclimate weather, and is only a fraction of the cost.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Scott</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Hello all-</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>I have Been shopping for an awning =
and I was not=20
prepared for the results and prices!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Does anyone have a good source for an =
awning=20
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size=3D2>or does anyone have an awning , (in any condition) to fit a =
'68=20
Caravel?</FONT></DIV>
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listing at one=20
point, but I can't remember the name.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Thanks-</FONT></DIV>
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Message Number: 2
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2002 22:47:36 -0400
From: Blair <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Cracks in Fiberglas or plastic end caps help
My end caps are experiencing some cracks so far not to bad but two have
started and are about 3-4 inches long.
Is there a fix? to stop the crack? To fill the crack after it's fixed?
?????
Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.
Blair
5395
64 25' Tradewind Twin
91 34' Limited
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Message Number: 3
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2002 05:26:56 GMT
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Cracks in Fiberglas or plastic end caps help
> My end caps are experiencing some cracks so far not to
bad but two have
> started and are about 3-4 inches long.
>
> Is there a fix? to stop the crack? To fill the crack
after it's fixed?
> Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Blair
> 5395
> 64 25' Tradewind Twin
> 91 34' Limited
Blair,
Use a small drill bit to drill a hole at the end of each
crack. By small I mean about 1/16" drill bit size or
larger. This procedure is called drilling a "stop drill
hole" as it effectively *stops* this particular crack from
spreading.
A temporary *fix* I think would be to apply a small amount
of silicone sealant to the crack to stop any water leaks.
A permanent fix needs to be discussed with a trailer repair
facility, that is if you wanted to keep the
trailers "original" look and appeal. If you are just
interested in covering the damaged area you could use what
is called a "scab patch". If you can't do this yourself
you'd need to consult with a good sheetmetal mechanic that
is familiar with working on aluminum airplanes, etc.
Tom
WBCCI 5303
1969 29' International
Ambassador
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