12/23/2023 0 Comments Airstream rivet removal tool![]() ![]() The floor will be insulated with 4 inches of spray foam that will give an R value of 24. A few spots had to be sandblasted and re-welded and then everything epoxied to prevent future rust. Surprisingly the chassis was not too bad. You can see the obviously poor condition of the 42 year old insulation underneath the plywood floor. Here are some photos of the shell suspended, the chassis and all the interesting things we found in thereā¦ From there, have your tow vehicle pull the base and chassis leaving the shell suspended and easy to work on. When you have removed all of the rivets around the perimeter of the base and the rivets from the front metal place, hoist the shell up and it should lift up fairly easily. Use a towel to pad around the window frames as they can bend easily when lifting the shell off. Once the windows are removed, you can place a 2x4 or in our case steel cylinders through the windows and secure them to your suspension harness. ![]() Handle these carefully, they are fairly durable but extremely expensive to replace if dropped. From this position gently pull out and the entire window should just slide right out from its position. From outside the trailer (you will need a step ladder) open the windows and lift them up on a 45 degree angle. They are riveted in so removal can be done with the 1/8 drill bit. Its a good idea to remove the interior window frames too if you plan on cleaning or painting them. Un-attach the locking mechanisms from inside and remove the window arms. There is a metal plate at the front behind the propane tanks that will need to have all of the rivets removed to release the shell. You will also need to remove the decorative strip around the base where the shell meets the chassis and then remove all the exterior rivets. Its also a good idea to stabilize it with some cinder blocks or lumber so the entire shell does not sway while suspended. Fortunately we had a pre-existing shelter to hang from, however I have seen some other people have created a frame out of 2x4's. Removing the shell requires some preliminary work: You will first need to remove the windows and you will need somewhere to suspend the entire structure. ![]()
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