SO42 birch panel fixing trims

[the.fordhams]

Looking through the Campmobile parts list am trying to figure out how they attached the birch long side panels on SO42.
Using the page below I see #20 - is this a J channel or a U channel?
Also I see #19 which I do not have nor have I seen one. Is this like #20? I guess #21 is also related.
Interesting fold down detail showing on the end of #21 - floor screw attachment maybe?

This is what I have for 19/20 from McMaster 8427A63
And as a comparison the upper rear quarter retaining trim

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[BarryL]

20 19 and 21 are the same profile.

Here's 20:

20 close:

19 and there's a vertical piece too not numbered in the diagram

Little tiny screws hold the wood. I'll try to post a piture tomorrow if no one else has.

[robin.richard]

The.fordhams,

Yes, #19, 20, and 21 are U channels used to secure the wall panels to the vehicle. Light grey in color. My 67 Westy has all three. Sorry, currently no photos, but I could take some photos once I return home this weekend. Hopefully someone has some photos in their gallery for quick ref. Both #20 and #21 have fold downs to screw the channel to the floor.

-Rich
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[robin.richard]

Wow that was quick BarryL. This is what makes the Samba.com such a great resource.

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[srfndoc]

Here's another shot of the short one (#21) installed in the closet:

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[Clara]

The colour of the channels for the lower wood panels is I think the same tan colour as the spice rack bracket.

The channels for the back corner panel tops are polished aluminium.

[crofty]

The brackets out of my '65so42 were pretty damn close to silver beige along with the hooks that hold the icebox and closet to the door jam.

The ones in my '62 flipseat looked a bit darker but they were dirty and had a lot of surface rust so...
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[BarryL]

The long side wall wood has little countersunk oval head slot screws I'm guessing size 6.

The metal strips have countersunk oval head phillips screws about size 8.

[Stocknazi]

You can use bay Westy ceiling panel retaining channel for your SO-42 long/short wall; they are the same profile.
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[Col_Forbin]

thanks for sharing this.. I didnt even realize there was a trim piece at the base! guess I will add it to the list
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[BarryL]

What is part 27?

[srfndoc]

[BarryL]

Oh, I thought it was something wood, thanks.

[Stocknazi]

[crofty]

[nlorntson]

Our 1966 SO44 has both bottom channels on the long and short walls

[the.fordhams]

This is how we did #21 on our SO42, screwed to the vertical piece on the left side, and then an exact width block of wood to hold the gap to the Armstrong vinyl on the right side.

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[kaferMadness]

On the same topic of attaching these interior panels, I have a question regarding a 1967 SO42 bench rear driver side panel.

Refer to items #8 and #10 from the campmobile illustration above.

Did the bench model panel stop at the cabinet? Therefore leaving the inside of the cabinet exposed to the painted corner?

Is this also why there are 2 versions of the molding that secures it?
Straight = Bench and Curved= Walkthru

Any photos from bench model SO42s would be great.

Thanks.

[crofty]

[kaferMadness]

Thanks Crofty.

If anyone can send a photo showing the inside of the cabinet, I would be very grateful.