Re: [SilverStreak] Rear floor replacement

[<thetansedan@xxxxxxx>]

The flooring removed was carpet (which hid the problem of the leaking toilet
for some years), and we replaced it with cork tile. B Yes, there is some
evidence throughout trailer of seams. B But we don't find it at all
objectionable, as:



1] No more dust (the carpeting was impossible to clean

2] Noise. B The cork is just as quiet, surprisingly.

3] Comfort. As promised, the cork is warm in winter and cool in summer. B Love
it!

4] Clean-up is quick and easy.

Any "hard" floor is going to show subfloor seams. It is vital to get the
floor as smooth as possible (painstakingly) as even small imperfections
"telegraph" through.

I used fairly ordinary wood. I just took the time to sort through every
sheet in stock to get the best (least warp; fewest knots).

We had to use SawzAll to cut a few fasteners in the removal process. Good
luck!

Ross


-----Original Message-----
From: Jason Parks <jjparks@shaw.ca>
To: sslist@tompatterson.com
Sent: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 9:01 pm
Subject: [SilverStreak] Rear floor replacement

Hi, thanks for link -- found your posting, really interesting. Nice that
most of the screws weren't rusted into the frame. all mine are rusted beyond
use and will have to cut them off and redrill the holes. I like the idea of
replacing a single 4x8 sheet in 3 sheets. any problem with the seams showing
though the floor? I can see the 3 peices make replacing the floor without
removing the body a reality!

I'm thinking of using good one side 5/8 or 1/2 inch marine plywood. I'll
measure the 5/8, maybe the actual measurement is 19/32"? Is this the factory
specification?

Jason

l Message -----
From: <thetansedan@aol.com>
To: <sslist@tompatterson.com>
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 6:30 AM
Subject: Re: [SilverStreak] i'm a new Owner of a 1966 Silver Streak Sabre

>I replaced the bathroom/trunk flooring in our '83. Wrote it up on
>airforums
> in Vintage Kin section.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jason Parks <jjparks@shaw.ca>
> To: sslist@tompatterson.com
> Sent: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 9:37 am
> Subject: Re: [SilverStreak] i'm a new Owner of a 1966 Silver Streak
Sabre
>
>
> Thanks Ralph for replying, I've noticed they built the walls right on top
> of
> the deck. Good construction! but I can see the effort it's going to take
> to
> replace it. I definitely have to replace it at the rear of the trailer as
> the floor basically fell apart from rot. i believe the blackwater tank is
> gone -- if it's there it would've been at the back of the trailer below
> the
> bathroom?
>
> Jason
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ralph Cooke" <rcooke@bak.rr.com>
> To: <sslist@tompatterson.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 12:59 AM
> Subject: RE: [SilverStreak] i'm a new Owner of a 1966 Silver Streak
Sabre
>
>> Jason,
>> Welcome to the growing number of people who have re-discovered Silver
>> Streaks.  There are a number of suppliers for old trailers, though
>> they don't seem to have much for "Silver Streaks".  You mentioned
>> replacing the floor, that will be quite a problem.  Are you sure it
>> needs replacement?  Do you still have the "Black Water" tank that was
>> installed in the bathroom?  If you still have the tank and dump
>> fittings, a new RV toilet should not be too much of a problem.
>> Good luck with your restoration, I'm sure you will enjoy your SS.
>>
>> Ralph
>> 1972, 26' SS & everything works.

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: sslist-admin@tompatterson.com
>> [mailto:sslist-admin@tompatterson.com] On Behalf Of Jason Parks
>> Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 9:47 PM
>> To: Silver Streak
>> Subject: [SilverStreak] i'm a new Owner of a 1966 Silver Streak Sabre
>>
>> Jason Parks
>>