Airstream Exterior Panel(s) Replacement ( Part 2/2 )

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3 жыл бұрын

In this episode you will see how to replace exterior panels which is the 2nd part of a two part series.in the 2nd part you will see the rear panel replaced as well as driver side, side panel that was 15 foot long. First song credit goes to John Holmes Music.
Parts List:
Exterior panels - www.airpartsinc.com/032_2024T...
Rivets - www.airpartsinc.com/189_MS204...
Butyl tape - highskyrvparts.com/rv-parts/s...
Sikoflex - highskyrvparts.com/rv-parts/s...
Tool List:
Clecos fasteners - www.airpartsinc.com/729_CLECO...
Cleco pliers - www.airpartsinc.com/734_CLECO...
Rivet spacing tool - www.airpartsinc.com/1953_SAVE...
Rivet set - www.airpartsinc.com/1757_RIVE...
Rivet gun - www.eastwood.com/pneumatic-ri...
Air hose - www.eastwood.com/air-hose-goo...
Rivet bucking bar - www.eastwood.com/rivet-buckin...
Air compressor - www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-6-G...
NIBBLER - www.harborfreight.com/search?...
Drill bits - www.airpartsinc.com/DRILL_BIT...
Hammer
Small flat chisel
Punch set

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@markwarner136 Жыл бұрын

Airparts Inc says HI!!! Great work brother.

@dcdvs1583 Жыл бұрын

A BIG SHOUT OUT to Airparts Inc and their entire staff! You guys are the best!!!!

@markwarner136 Жыл бұрын

@@dcdvs1583 your order is in its way! FYI you know those hundreds of clecos your buying are reusable right? Lol. Can't have enough. I'm sending you something you can wear and get dirty in the videos.. enjoy.

@dcdvs1583 Жыл бұрын

@@markwarner136 much appreciated I can’t wait! And yes I have a bunch right now from you, but definitely was not enough when I got to the end caps this last weekend. Only had enough to cleco 3 1/2 panels in place so wanted to grab more. I have a another video coming out on your rivet alignment tool soon! Should be another good one like rivet removal tool video!

@DD-ic1bd 3 жыл бұрын

We LOVE your channel!!, we're renovating a 1973 International Sovereign Land Yacht Airstream... You should have WAY more views!! I don't think your marketing your channel... and for ALL the work you do for each video you should be, and making some income from KZfaq. Hopefully you can learn how to do this to optimize.. everytime we watch your videos and see your view #'s we shake our heads. Your channel is a "hidden gem"... it shouldn't be.. MANY in Airstream world would love to watch!!!! Thank you for your helpful content!!:)))

@dcdvs1583 3 жыл бұрын

DD thank you for commenting and I am happy to hear my videos are helping. You are correct I think marketing is the key and where I’m being blocked a little. This channel currently has only KZfaq and Instagram. For some reason Facebook won’t let me sign up without a personnel account which I don’t have or want one. I would like to have the business page itself but they won’t let me. To make it worse, Instagram won’t let me promote the page for marketing unless I have a Facebook account…catch 22 I guess. I’m working on that end to get fixed hopefully soon. In the meantime I’ll keep making the videos and let the channel grow organically. Appreciate all the feedback and help. Last few days of comments has made me realize I will continue to make these videos for many more to see. Thanks D D

@DD-ic1bd 3 жыл бұрын

@@dcdvs1583 great to hear your working on growing, keep it up!!.. and I understand the FB hold.. I dont have or want FB either, I only have personal Instagram... I will look for you there and give you shout out next time I post!.. :))) #AirstreamVintageReno

@raymondw7875 3 жыл бұрын

I found your channel recently and am glad I did. I'm working on a '78 Airstream very similar. The more I dig into it I find it is easier than I expected. But your work is amazing! Thank you for the inspiration.

@dcdvs1583 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Raymond for your words, they are very appreciated. Sometimes I ask myself is it worth continually spending more time making the video than the actual work and when I see comments like this I know it is. I truly hope my videos help you in making a good decision when repairing, restoring, renovating your Airstream. If you ever have questions on any of my videos past or future dont hesitate to ask or even comment I really do appreciate it. For my background I would agree the work is fairly simple and more of a Jack of all traits type work. Patience also helps especially not trying to rush and jump ahead on things during the renovation process. Best of luck on your 78 Airstream

@myfairladyj325 2 жыл бұрын

I’m restoring a 71 sovereign. Really enjoying your videos! I’m not far behind you. Pulling the trigger on the subfloor really soon. Just finished gutting it. I’ve done KZfaq monetizing and it’s all a huge pain in the butt. Not to mention the time it takes to create the content. I hope the best for you. I’m just going get my Airstream done. No videos here, just photos for our own memories.

@myfairladyj325 2 жыл бұрын

Just realized you posted this a year ago. I’m a ways behind you. 😂

@dcdvs1583 2 жыл бұрын

Thanking you for replying and stopping by. Hope my videos are helping you along the way. I have a ton still to make and edit. I have moved my focus on filming and finishing than will edit and upload which will be soon. I’m about 10 weeks left in my project with my time frame of work travel. Appreciate your feedback and commenting. Please feel free to comment or even ask for questions or help in your project anytime you need. I usually respond here with in 24 hours or less so if your ever have a question, need help or point in right direction I’m always here. I wish you the best of luck in yours and send me your updates or where you post so I can keep up to date. Thanks again!!! 😁

@deanstanden6636 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work!

@dcdvs1583 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated for watching and commenting!

@toddschmidt9356 3 жыл бұрын

awesome

@dcdvs1583 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jeffrey

@patrickmgordon 2 жыл бұрын

I’d suggest using Clecos to hold those sheets together. Drill a corner, put in cleco etc

@Poker_Pirate Жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEO! This work you did was exactly what I wanted to see. I do have a couple of questions though. I saw on the front panel you used tape, it’s two sided tape I’m assuming but aren’t you supposed to use some kind of sealant also on each rivet to keep moisture and wetness out?

@dcdvs1583 Жыл бұрын

It’s actually Butyl Repair Putty Tape Grey that I picked up from high sky rv parts dot com. It’s actually exactly what you need when over lapping metal panels for the perfect seal to keep moisture out etc. the Butyl Repair Putty Tape has adhesive tape on both side to keep from the roll molding into itself. You can peel one side off and put to metal panel and once lined up you take the second adhesive parts off before over lapping the second panel on top of the first one.

@nobodyd7308 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job on the vids! What size fridge did you get?

@dcdvs1583 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! It’s the Galanz 10.0 cu ft retro fridge

@nobodyd7308 2 жыл бұрын

Morning sir, Which rivets did you use for the end panels size/depth? I had seen you used both 1/8 & 5/32 but wasn't 100% sure on exactly the right ones. This Channel has helped so much, thank you for taking the time to video everything.

@dcdvs1583 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment and a good morning to you as well. I actually used 5/32 rivets for those panels and the most average length was 1/4” however there was some spots where the lengths were 3/8 because of panels netting or brackets in between. If I found myself in between sizes I would go with the longer rivet and back it up internally with a washer which worked really well in a few of those spots. I have a ton more content getting ready to be released soon.

@nobodyd7308 2 жыл бұрын

@@dcdvs1583 Thank you so much! Looking forward to all your upcoming videos. Working on a 1976, 31ft sovereign. Your videos have helped so much, thanks again.