Others should comment, but isn't this vulcun (sp) used throughout a/s for
sealing? That's what I've used after stripping my Overlander.
Randy
Steve Pegg wrote:
> Hi Randy
> The seams where the aluminum panels are riveted together should be caulked
> with �aluminum chalk�. I have a leak over the front window. I have seen
> this type of chalk before, appears to have aluminum particles in it?
>
> green rock guards - Front one is corrugated fiberglass in a metal frame;
> rear is molded plastic in a metal frame.
>
> ------Original Message------
> From: Randy Unter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: June 8, 2000 9:30:59 PM GMT
> Subject: Re: [VAC] Hi!
>
> Steve, your '66 Ambassador looks a lot like my '66 Overlander (26'),
> including
> the green rock guard over the front window. I've had people ask if mine was
> a
> modification..must be factory. I'm not sure what you mean by "aluminum
> chalk/panel sealer". Do you mean the exterior panels needing refinishing?
> Randy Unter
> '66 Overlander
> Denver, Colorado
>
> Steve Peg wrote:
>
> > Hello!
> > I have a 1966 28=92 ambassador. I live in Raleigh NC and keep my
> Airstream=
> > at
> > my Mother=92s farm in Seven Springs NC. I use it often, usually take it
> to
> > the beach. It=92s in great shape! Needs AC and an awning.
> >
> > I=92ve had problems with the toilet valve leaking (the one that opens in
> th=
> > e
> > bottom of the bowel when you flush). Rebuilt it after I bought the
> > camper =
> > 3
> > years ago but noticed it leaking last time I used it. I think it may have
> > frozen over the winter?
> >
> > I would like to re-varnish the walnut interior and repaint the frame but I
> > don=92t have a good place near Raleigh to work on it.
> >
> > Can anyone recommend a source for aluminum chalk/panel sealer?
> >
> > I have most of the original owner=92s manuals and paper work for the
> camper
> > and appliances.
> >
> > I have several pictures posted here -=20
> > http://home.earthlink.net/~tiedown/index.html
> >
> > Steve
