In need of some advice.
My wife and I are in the process of restoring a 1956 Caravanner. We have gutted the
unit. Removed the belly pan. Removed the inner lower skin, cut the bolts and removed
the shell. We have some marine grade plywood on order (11ply). Now the QUESTIONS :o)
Q: The existing plywood is in such poor condition in the front and rear I will not
be able to use is as a template for the new floor. If I remove the body, would it
be best to use the C channel as my template for the new floor, or is there a better
way?
Q; I am planning to put a new belly pan on. I would assume I would use the old
pan as a template? How difficult is it to put on a NEW pan? Should it be "pre-
bent" or ..... is it best to have Airstream do it?
Q; What should I put between the frame and the new plywood floor? Fiberglass? or
is there a better material?
Q: I would like to replace one lower outer skin panel of the 1956 Caravaneer (very
front lower panel). What is my best bet? Can I find a panel of this aluminum make
up? Would Airstream have anything without plastic-coat?
Thanks
Kevin & Valerie Chop
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