i want to replace the floor

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jeighsun@gmail.com - 09 Aug 2006 07:30 GMT

I recently bought a 1957 Avion Camper and have since discovered many
spots in the flooring which have fully rotted out or soon will. i have
a strong carpentry background, unfortunately none of it has been linked
to camper repair.

My question is how is the floor fastened to the frame. i know i must
tear out the entire interior to get to it. My only hesitation this far
is i want to ensure i do this right. it appears there are some 3" plugs
holding the floor in place??? i do see where the floor was repaired
before and that section is screwed down with tec screws where it meets
the frame. but no screws on the origional flooring?

as well, if i do intend on ripping out the floor, and i have a silver
bullet. would it benefit me to remove the shell and underbelly first?

so much to contemplate. any advice or links will be greatly appreciated.

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William Boyd - 09 Aug 2006 14:38 GMT

>I recently bought a 1957 Avion Camper and have since discovered many
>spots in the flooring which have fully rotted out or soon will. i have
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I am not real familiar with the 57 Avion, however I have replaced a
floor before. I had a 60s Terry, about 18',
all the cabinets that was attached to the floor was also attached to the
walls. The shell was attached out side at the
bottom of the walls. I literally disconnected the cab part, cabinets and
all from the floor and jacked it up off of the floor.
I was able to pull the under carrage out and completely rebuild every
thing. I used saw horses and long 2x6s to hold the cab up while the
chassis was being rebuilt. I was able to modifi the chassis also by
making it thicker and adding more insulation and hot pads on the tanks.

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