Hi all,
I'm looking for an experienced AS craftsman to complete my project 1974 Soverign 31'. I've been a forum reader for the past 2 years while searching for my first airstream. Quickly I realized that the older, neqlected AS could possibly have serious hidden damages. My objective was to not renovate, but build a modern interior. So, the search was limited to a large AS with minimal body damage.
Well, we found the 1974 Soverign in IN that had been gutted and a family was using as a hard roofed tent for their camping adventures. Rear beadroom model. Getting it back to Knoxville, TN was no problem with my already-completed future tow vehicle - a 1995 2500 Suburban with 5.9 Cummins and Allison 5-spd auto transmission and disc brakes all around (ABS delete).
What has been completed over the past 2 years?
The interior panels were removed. Ratty insulation was removed. The body was lifted off and the frame was sand blasted, new metal was replaced as needed, and painted/epoxy primmered. The gray, black, and water tanks were cleaned and digital level indicators were added. The wheel well fenders were cracked, so custom aluminum replacements were made with line-x covering. New 3/4" plywood was epoxy primered and installed. New aluminum skins were added to the bottom. Lastly, the body was re-attached.
What needs to be done?
Design interior and install electrical. Insulation. Attach interior panels. Choose type of paint/spray finish for interior panels. Fix windows. Install flooring. Build out design.
What I want with the interior?
Uncluttered!! Fit and finish typical to a Newmar Mountain Aire motor home. 2 recliners up front. Corean counter tops. Rear bedroom twin beads. Quiet air conditioning solution.
One idea I have for a generator solution is to fabricate a steel plate and mount 2 honda 2000 generators. Then install a receiver hitch on the front of the Suburban and slide in the generators as needed. Any thought here?
Here are pictures of my progress. Thanks for any advice and/or help.
I'm looking for an experienced AS craftsman to complete my project 1974 Soverign 31'. I've been a forum reader for the past 2 years while searching for my first airstream. Quickly I realized that the older, neqlected AS could possibly have serious hidden damages. My objective was to not renovate, but build a modern interior. So, the search was limited to a large AS with minimal body damage.
Well, we found the 1974 Soverign in IN that had been gutted and a family was using as a hard roofed tent for their camping adventures. Rear beadroom model. Getting it back to Knoxville, TN was no problem with my already-completed future tow vehicle - a 1995 2500 Suburban with 5.9 Cummins and Allison 5-spd auto transmission and disc brakes all around (ABS delete).
What has been completed over the past 2 years?
The interior panels were removed. Ratty insulation was removed. The body was lifted off and the frame was sand blasted, new metal was replaced as needed, and painted/epoxy primmered. The gray, black, and water tanks were cleaned and digital level indicators were added. The wheel well fenders were cracked, so custom aluminum replacements were made with line-x covering. New 3/4" plywood was epoxy primered and installed. New aluminum skins were added to the bottom. Lastly, the body was re-attached.
What needs to be done?
Design interior and install electrical. Insulation. Attach interior panels. Choose type of paint/spray finish for interior panels. Fix windows. Install flooring. Build out design.
What I want with the interior?
Uncluttered!! Fit and finish typical to a Newmar Mountain Aire motor home. 2 recliners up front. Corean counter tops. Rear bedroom twin beads. Quiet air conditioning solution.
One idea I have for a generator solution is to fabricate a steel plate and mount 2 honda 2000 generators. Then install a receiver hitch on the front of the Suburban and slide in the generators as needed. Any thought here?
Here are pictures of my progress. Thanks for any advice and/or help.
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