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Re: [VAC] Outer Skin Replacement



Biggest problem will be getting the skin panels made as they need to be
formed and sheared to just the right size to prevent gapping and
preload. Donors from a junker will have the holes in the wrong
locations, but they could be double-flushed and plugged.  Might want to
look into professional help on this.  Many Airstream dealers specialize
in skin repairs. Check out these guys for an estimate, too:
http://www.airmarktools.net/services/index.html#airstreamrepair
Belly skins and rivet replacements are about the limit for most
do-it-yourselfers unless they have prior experience in sheetmetal and
the tools.
RJ
'65 Caravel