RE: [VAL] Airstream Quest Continued . . .

["Jim Combs" <jimcombs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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>Second, the bathroom floor is missing in the '73 and I have considerable
>experience with my '69 Safari floor replacement.  However, my '74 Argosy
has
>a different means of attachment of the shell to the frame than the '69
>Safari.  The Safari has the floor pinched between the cross frame and the
>monocoque along with the bumper hatch shelf that directs water into the
>floor and .  .  . disaster.  

If I follow your description correctly, expect the '73 to 
be like your Safari.  My '76 rear bath is that way.

>Third,  the holding tanks seem to be running parallel to the main frame
>rails.  I seem to recall seeing pictures of floor restoration with this
>arrangement.  Are the holding tank shrouds subject to the same
deterioration
>as in my Safari?
>
>Fourth,  With the floor completely rotted out across the rear and under the
>commode, what is the list's opinion of frame/cross member deterioration?
>Seems that the floor may have been saturated from a leaking commode
>valve/plumbing.  Seems probable that there was freeze damage that I'll have
>to inspect.

My bathroom floor was severely rotted.  I removed all the fixtures, 
and the entire bathroom floor (~ 4'x8' sheet).  Also removed the 
holding tanks and repaired a minor area of the framework that had 
rusted away.  Pulled and banged out the dents in the 'banana' 
panels too.

I replaced the floor in 3 pieces as it had to be slipped into the 
perimeter channel that connects the shell, frame, and floor.  The 
two seems sit on top of the main rails of the ladder frame.

I've got pictures taken throughout the teardown all the way to 
where looking down you see nothing but dirt and grass.  The pics 
aren't up on any web page tho.  I could email 'em to you if 
you'd like.  Let me know.  

Jimbo / '76 Sovereign