Excuse me! For some reason I only received the first paragraph of your
email....Judy
Judy White wrote:
> Welcome! Please introduce yourself and your A/S interest!
>
> Judy
> 72 27 International Ambassador
>
> Dave & Jessi Christensen wrote:
>
> > I have been lurking for a while now.I was originally on the airstream
> > discussion list when I didn�t know there was also a vintage list.I
> > think I understand why there are two lists and I have now switched to
> > the vintage discussion.
> >
> > We purchased our Airstream in May and I have replaced a few of the
> > tambour doors.I got the material from Charlie at American Way RV in
> > Boise ID (800) 345-6651.It was $243 delivered to Michigan (4�X8�
> > sheet).Apparently they changed the groove thickness in the
> > mid-seventies.The older variety is a little narrower.When working with
> > the older units, the backing must be removed for the doors to work
> > properly.There are also (2) flavors of brown � older and newer.
> >
> > I am very happy with the new doors, but a few of the metal handles are
> > missing.I was told they are unavailable.They are an aluminum extrusion
> > that spans the entire door in a dingy brass finish.
> >
> > Does anyone have a source for these??
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Dave & Jessi Christensen
> >
> > �71 Overlander International
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Don Hardman
> > Sent: Monday, July 24, 2000 3:55 PM
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: [VAC] Tambour Doors
> >
> > If you have ever tried to repair the Tambour doors or try to get them
> > to slide a little better you know how frustrating it can be. In most
> > cases what has happened over time is that the Tambour material has
> > just worn out and separated and there is very little that can be done
> > to repair it. I recently found a source for Tambour stock that I
> > believe provides a very good match to the Tambour doors in the mid
> > 70's trailers such as my 76. Although all of the overhead compartment
> > Tambour doors were in very good condition, the cabinet doors under the
> > sink and next to the fridge and under the TV table were pretty bad and
> > did not slide in the tracks very well. Winona Manufacturing, Inc. has
> > a wood grain vinyl that should work perfect. The stock numbers are 264
> > and 231EF This material is on 1/2" centers where the slats bend and
> > 5/32" thick and has 60 degree groves and is recommended by them for RV
> > and Marine vehicles. The stock come in a 48" X 96" sheet and they
> > quoted me 1pc at $64.08 plus shipping.
> >
> > Their web site is www.winonamanufacturing.comI
> >
> > The sales rep I have spoke to is , Judy Lycke at (800)-Tambour ext 120
> > and her e-mail is [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >
> > Hope this may be of help.
> >
> > Don Hardman
> >
> > 1976 Sovereign
> >
