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by Rostam
Tue Oct 18, 2016 6:17 pm
Forum: Exterior Restoration
Topic: Entry door and storage compartment gaskets
Replies: 7
Views: 6836

Re: Entry door and storage compartment gaskets

This is on my to-do list. A couple of Q's: After you remove the gasket, do you clean the area and if so with what? Also, what do you use to attach the new Gasket?
Thanks!
by Rostam
Mon Oct 17, 2016 1:08 pm
Forum: Exterior Restoration
Topic: MaxxAir Deluxe Vent Fan Installation
Replies: 11
Views: 2999

Re: MaxxAir Deluxe Vent Fan Installation

Sure, will do!
by Rostam
Mon Oct 17, 2016 12:33 pm
Forum: Exterior Restoration
Topic: MaxxAir Deluxe Vent Fan Installation
Replies: 11
Views: 2999

Re: MaxxAir Deluxe Vent Fan Installation

I think I found my answer on Facebook forum. Cayo sells inserts that go into the 18" X 18" opening and allow a 14" X 14" fan to be installed.
by Rostam
Mon Oct 17, 2016 12:31 pm
Forum: Exterior Restoration
Topic: Entry Door Window
Replies: 4
Views: 2198

Re: Entry Door Window

The door window on my 1978 Avion is also not glass. I though that was factory, but now I'm not sure!
by Rostam
Sat Oct 15, 2016 9:22 pm
Forum: Exterior Restoration
Topic: MaxxAir Deluxe Vent Fan Installation
Replies: 11
Views: 2999

Re: MaxxAir Deluxe Vent Fan Installation

Anyone knows whether MaxxAir makes similar fans fitting the 18" X 18" opening of the pre-1982 Avions? Thanks!
by Rostam
Fri Oct 14, 2016 11:00 pm
Forum: Exterior Restoration
Topic: Removing stickers
Replies: 2
Views: 1082

Re: Removing stickers

Thanks a lot Becky! I'll buy the parts tomorrow.
by Rostam
Fri Oct 14, 2016 2:51 pm
Forum: Exterior Restoration
Topic: Removing stickers
Replies: 2
Views: 1082

Removing stickers

Hi folks, I am trying to remove the Travelcade stickers and numbers from the shell (they were in really bad shape). I used a heat gun and a flexible putty knife and got the plastic off. But there is a residue left. I used acetone and it helped get the residue off, but it takes a LOT of effort. I was...
by Rostam
Fri Oct 14, 2016 2:16 pm
Forum: What did you DO to your Avion today?
Topic: 1987 34W - Resealing the upper edge of the beltline
Replies: 8
Views: 3234

Re: 1987 34W - Resealing the upper edge of the beltline

$200-$300 seems pretty reasonable. Please posts photos when you are done as your photos are very helpful and I usually refer to them! BTW, I also changes the AC gasket per your post on Yahoo forum :)
by Rostam
Fri Oct 14, 2016 12:23 pm
Forum: What did you DO to your Avion today?
Topic: 1987 34W - Resealing the upper edge of the beltline
Replies: 8
Views: 3234

Re: 1987 34W - Resealing the upper edge of the beltline

I did the exact same thing in the summer! I covered all seams (horizontal/vertical) with parbond sealer. The roof seams were already covered with Eternabond tape. I think next spring, I'll focus my attention on belly pan.
by Rostam
Wed Oct 12, 2016 9:29 am
Forum: Tow Vehicles and Hitches
Topic: Tow vehicles
Replies: 66
Views: 2721450

Re: Tow vehicles

2012 Mercedes Benz GL 350 Bluetec