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November 11, 2018

Replacing the Streetside Lower Rear Aluminum Exterior Panel

November 11, 2018/ Kyle Acker

Well, we finally got our story straight on getting our aluminum in so it was time to cut and place the new panel in the rear of Wally the Airstream.

I’ll go into further detail tomorrow as to how we got it all together, but I wanted to get this posted tonight! Enjoy!

November 11, 2018/ Kyle Acker/ Comment
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Wally the Airstream

Here we detail and blog the progress of the Airstream remodel of Wally the Airstream. Wally is a 1959 28’ Airstream Overlander.

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View fullsize Getting the new curbside panel all cut and fit into place last night! Fits like a glove. 😉
On to drilling, sealing and riveting! .
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View fullsize Love this progression. We can’t wait to get the tail lights and the @airstream_inc badge back on the back. 😍😍😍 .
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View fullsize So glad to finally have the rear panel back on @wallytheairstream! It’s amazing to me how much stiffer the entire shell is by getting this panel tied in. The shell on an Airstream is like a shell on an egg. It’s very strong from the top!
View fullsize Getting the last few panels riveted in. Got the @sikaflexstore 221 in there and cleaned with mineral spirits. The shell is almost sealed up. All that’s left is the curbside panel replacement, roof fans, air conditioner, hot water heater, and pa
View fullsize Vintage @airstream sconces! They came with a cellulose cover as well. We still have them but they’re really yellowed. I’m thinking of rehabbing these old girls and putting them back into use. Any creative ideas?
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