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07-24-2018, 04:51 AM
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parts wanted 82 16.5
just finishing my 82 16.5 Sunline after a years worth of work . I am looking for the plastic backing for the exterior light /grab handle , mine is no useable . I learned a lot along the way and would be willing to help anyone with what i.ve learned . I replaced the roof assy. inc. the ceiling. the front and rear siding . I found a great source for siding , not easy to find . New interior led lights .new curtains and new cushions . thanks
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07-24-2018, 06:49 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mgebo
just finishing my 82 16.5 Sunline after a years worth of work . I am looking for the plastic backing for the exterior light /grab handle , mine is no useable.
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Unfortunately that part has not been produced for a very long time, and the last similar part on the market has now been discontinued too. Unless you can find a used one, which is pretty unlikely because they all weathered about the same, you'll need to make something to cover the space.
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2007 T-286SR Cherry/Granola, #6236, original owner, current mileage: 9473.8 (as of 6/18/21)
1997 T-2653 Blue Denim, #5471
1979 12 1/2' MC, Beige & Avocado, #4639
Past Sunlines: '97 T-2653 #5089, '94 T-2251, '86 T-1550, '94 T-2363, '98 T-270SR
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07-24-2018, 08:03 AM
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I was afraid of that , keeping my fingers crossed maybe a used one will turn up. Thanks
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07-24-2018, 11:12 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mgebo
I was afraid of that , keeping my fingers crossed maybe a used one will turn up. Thanks
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Do you have a picture of it?
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07-24-2018, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Thomascine
Do you have a picture of it?
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It's roughly the same design as yours, just a little wider and made of all plastic. See attached.
I wish I kept it.
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2007 T-286SR Cherry/Granola, #6236, original owner, current mileage: 9473.8 (as of 6/18/21)
1997 T-2653 Blue Denim, #5471
1979 12 1/2' MC, Beige & Avocado, #4639
Past Sunlines: '97 T-2653 #5089, '94 T-2251, '86 T-1550, '94 T-2363, '98 T-270SR
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07-24-2018, 01:46 PM
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Okay got it. I couldn't remember if it was the same as what I have. I wasn't able to find a replacement for mine but I did finally manage to find the lens. After I made one out of plexiglass of course! Didn't I see where someone made one with a 3-D printer or was that just the lens?
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07-25-2018, 05:07 AM
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mine is a 2piece design , black grab bar w/ a plastic backing
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07-25-2018, 07:58 AM
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parts wanted 82 16.5
Does it look anything like this?
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07-25-2018, 08:29 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mgebo
just finishing my 82 16.5 Sunline after a years worth of work .
. I learned a lot along the way and would be willing to help anyone with what i.ve learned . I replaced the roof assy. inc. the ceiling. the front and rear siding . I found a great source for siding , not easy to find . New interior led lights .new curtains and new cushions . thanks
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Hi mgebo,
That was a project.... It would be very helpful if you can create a picture post of some of your repairs to help others. Especially the roof seams and the way the older campers did the roof to siding seams, both side walls and end walls. The older metal roof campers where made a little different then the newer rubber roof campers and we do not have that good info on those joints. Those seams are a source of water infection and quite possibly the older campers did a better job at it then the new rubber roof campers.
And the siding place you found, yes that is very hard to get at a reasonable price. Would be very interested in the source you found.
Happy camping in your redone Sunny! You can sit by the campfire and look at all your hard work and now enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Thanks
John
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07-25-2018, 12:51 PM
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John , I replaced the original metal roof with 1/4" plywood and rubber. This should be much more water tight. I found a guy in Georgia as I was traveling this spring who makes canedham shells in his shop . He makes all the siding in house. He can make 3" 6"or diamond pattern , with the seam necessary to connect multiple panels. I was quoted $1500 for the same amount that I purchased for $280. The guy was very nice and accommodating , had it ready when I arrived. I'm also looking for a pair of fenders for my project , not sure if they can be found.
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07-25-2018, 02:19 PM
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canhamkits.com this is the web site for the siding.
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07-25-2018, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by mgebo
canhamkits.com this is the web site for the siding.
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Thanks! always looking for good leads. One keeps collecting them as ya never know when you will need it.
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