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Dee's Vision for her Caravelle was to transform it into a Calm Space keeping everything neutral and simple. This is Dee just before picking up the trailer and taking her to the Upholstery Shop. Below we show you the process: |
Caravel Passenger Side |
Caravel Driver Side |
Clear Coat will need to be removed before polishing. |
Close Up on the Rear Cap Dent |
Caravel Rear |
Driver Side Boo Boo |
We'll do the Outside First. This is how it came into Sierra Trailer. Red Arrows show Body Work that Needs to be done prior to clear coat removal and polishing. |
Rear Dent Removed - Anything you see here will Polish Out |
In this section we show Removing the Dents & Prep Work for Polishing |
Side Panel Removed |
Side Panel Replacement Process |
New Side ~ Looking Good! |
Here we go on the Two Rear Dented Panels |
Two Rear Dented Panels Removed |
Replacement Panels for a 1965 Caravel are no longer available for purchase so we are removing the Dents. |
Working on the Scratches |
Dents Repaired |
Old Step |
New Step |
More Polish Prep Work |
Ready for Clear Coat Removal & Polishing |
Passenger Side Polished |
Driver Side Polished |
Side by Side Comparison |
And ... Here's the Polishing Champs out of San Diego, CA Tony & AJ |
Up Next - The Interior |
Entrance |
Floor |
Front View |
Rear View |
Passenger Side - View # 1 |
Passenger Side - View # 2 |
Driver Side |
Ceiling |
The Bathroom |
Before We Get Started we'll answer your Questions on the Integrity of the Trailer: |
Under the Rubber Mat the Sub Floor was in Tact with no Water Damage but felt Weak. We will add another Layer of Sub Floor to make it Sturdy. |
Additional Sub Floor Shown. So we could keep the Sub Floor Flush into the Bathroom, Walls and Cabinets were taken down for Access. Also shown is the Heater Removed with a Patch in it's place on the Interior and Exterior. |
Ready for Paint & Flooring! |
The main body of the Trailer had been painted White but as we scrubbed it down with TSP a Beige was exposed that matched the Upper Part of the Bathroom. We think we are bringing it back to the original paint configuration. |
Two Coats of Primer |
Painted & New Marmoleum Flooring |
Comparison |
Windows Overhauled ~ Comparison Shown |
Birch Walls Up |
TRhe Way It Was! |
Bathroom Side of Wall is Melamine to Match Cabinets |
Comparison |
Dinette that makes into a Bed / Storage under Seats |
Couch / Bed (Shown in Extended Bed Position) |
Couch / Bed ~ Driver Side (Shown in Couch Position) |
Dining Area Seat Backs Angled for Comfort |
Front Storage Access Door ~ Passenger Side |
Passenger Side |
Bathroom Door Installation Coming Soon |
Kitchen Light |
Ceiling Light Removed & Puck Lights Installed (Touch Up Painting Coming Soon) |
Kitchen / Fridge |
Bathroom Cabinets (Photo on Left is Under Developed - Sorry) |
Hitch Work |
Dee's Bathroom Door Solution Worked Out Great |
Dining Table / Bed Platform (Once Mounted will be Straight!) |
Cute Litte Cutting Board |
Access to Stoage |
TV & Receiver Installed |
Big Time Refurbishing on the Entry Door |
Here comes the Custom Built Gray Water Tank Installation & Re-Configuration of the Belly Pan |
Aluminum Work on the Gray Water Tank / Belly Pan & Rear Stabilizers Shown |
Front Stabilizers Shown |
Towel Rack & Paper Towel Holder |
Curved Shower Rod |
Sporting New Airstream Signs |
Pretty in White |
Spectacular in Silver |
Here Comes the Window Treatment |
Nice Clean Look! |
Alan & Dee Headed to the Upholstery Shop |
There They Go! |
Upholstered & Ready to Play Cards |
She's a Beauty |
In for a Complete Restoration This One Needs "A Whole Lot of Love!" |