Axles On & Hanger Built

Hello all,

Still plugging away. A few weeks ago I began the process of installing the new axles. This including cutting the frame as the new Dexter axles are a tad larger than the original. I sweated bullets but in hindsight for no reason. I am discovering that my woodworking skills are coming in handy with metal work, particularly when you need accuracy and cutting the frame required that. All-in-all, the axles went in without too much fuss.

A few tools to insure accuracy.

Fit just fine.

Voila! Two new axles ready to roll.

All the windows now have new seals. They're ready for installation. They look great! I put together the wing windows—they'll be the only ones with two panes of glass. In '74 the 'double pane' was just a piece of plastic in an aluminum frame. Didn't make much sense to re-install them, so I chucked the plastic and reused the frame (helps to finish off the interior look).

Wing window: Installing the gasket with dessicant

After desiccant, CLR goop that dries solid but remains flexible.

Both wing windows complete and ready to be placed into their respective aluminum sashes.

And the  pièce de résistance! I'm not sure what y'all store your Airstreams in for the winter, but up here in the interior of British Columbia, we go big. Behold "The Hanger!"

The Hanger—aka The Parthenon or Long House or Something Vikingish

About a month ago, SNP offered to help me put up a structure to house the Airstream. Well, here it is! My son Ethan helped put on the roof; Noel was the official cheer-leader. Marlene supplied libations when we were off the roof for the day. 

Next up for the AS is insulation, plywood floor and then SNP is going to help me put the frame and chassis back together. I believe there may be choice language and even a few expletive deleted before that job is through. Once the body/frame are reunited, interior work can begin.

Are we having fun yet?!