VACList-Digest Friday, September 28, 2001 Issue 76
Today's Topics:
1. Re: Vulchem
2. Re: Custom Craft Vans or other Conversion Vans
3. Ha, I think I found my Truck, finally.
4. Re: tracking solar
5. Re: tracking solar
6. Re: E-Mail Address Change
7. Re: tracking solar
8. Re: [A/S] Motorhome vs Trailer thread and advise needed
9. Re: Vulkem
10. Re: Ha, I think I found my Truck, finally.
11. 1950 Cruiser
12. Lost Convenience Center Door
13. Re: Ha, I think I found my Truck, finally.
14. Re: Vulkem
15. Re: 1950 Cruiser
16. Re: Ha, I think I found my Truck, finally.
17. Re: Vulkem on house
18. Fw: Photos of Vintage AirStreams
19. Re: Ha, I think I found my Truck, finally.
20. Re: 1950 Cruiser
21. Re: Custom Craft Vans or other Conversion Vans
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Message Number: 1
Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 21:47:54 -0400
From: D Welch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Vulchem
Bill Worden wrote:
All of the Vulchem products suggest dry
> tooling and clean up with xylol or toluol. I have used lacquer thinner too.
If you are working with Vulkem on a trailer with clear coat, all of
these solvents are likely to eat the clear coat. Also they are toxic to
you to breathe or even to get on your skin for any length of time.
Mineral Spirits work just fine (Paint thinner) and it's cheeep. If you
made a wretched mess of caulking a seam last week, mineral spirits will
remove even dried up vulkem if you leave it on there for a while.
It does a good job on tree sap, and grunge too.
Daisy ( Shall we Walbernize tonight, my darling ?)Sorry, time to go to
sleep.
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Message Number: 2
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 00:10:46 -0400
From: Terry Tyler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Custom Craft Vans or other Conversion Vans
on 09/25/01 1:26 PM, Karen Waldo at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Hi List,
> My husband and I are considering the purchase of a new
> van. We are pretty set on a Custom Craft.
> My request to the list is that if you have a Custom
> Craft or any fullsize conversion van to please respond
> to me, off list at [EMAIL PROTECTED],
> with a "wish list" of features you have or wished you
> had gotten.
> Thanks in advance for the response. I just figure if
> we are going to take such a big leap that I should
> find out ahead of time what we might miss.
> Thanks again,
> Karen
> WDCU #8440
============
Karen,
Check the weight you can tow. Often custom vans use up all their capacity
with the conversion.
Terry
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Message Number: 3
Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 23:01:19 -0500
From: Bob Basques <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Ha, I think I found my Truck, finally.
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'Streamer's,
I think I've finally located my Tow vehicle of choice.
A 1999 F350 XLT Crew Cab PSD 4x4. It's a couple of hours away from here so I'm going
to head out this weekend to take a
look at it. Wish me luck.
This isn't the actual truck, but from the seller's description, this is what it looks
like, right down to the stainless
steel running boards, same color even.
http://www.gibsontruckworld.com/Gibson%20Truck/9090.html
bobb
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'Streamer's,
<p>I think I've finally located my Tow vehicle of choice.
<p>A 1999 F350 XLT Crew Cab PSD 4x4. It's a couple of hours away
from here so I'm going to head out this weekend to take a look at it.
Wish me luck.
<p>This isn't the actual truck, but from the seller's description, this
is what it looks like, right down to the stainless steel running boards,
same color even.
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Message Number: 4
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 01:12:09 -0400
From: Terry Tyler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: tracking solar
on 09/21/01 12:44 PM, jet at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> It's not enough to power much more than a small light bulb, but it's
> enough to keep the battery from going dead.
======
Hi Jet,
I use small panels to keep the batteries in my other tow vehicles fully
charged over the winter. Laying each panel on the dash (south facing) is the
only special consideration. The solar panels on the roof of my other
Airstreams take care of those batteries. Cat's meow.
Terry
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Message Number: 5
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 01:17:00 -0400
From: Terry Tyler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: tracking solar
on 09/21/01 9:35 AM, Jack Honeycutt at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> If you live, camp or store your trailer in an area that snows, does one
> worry about hail stones breaking your solar panels?
>
> jack in Oregon
===========
No, not at all - and my panels are 30 years old. There are dents on my
Airstream from hail, but the panels couldn't have cared less about the hail
stones. They kept charging during the full brunt of the storm.
As for snow, I've had three feet on the roof of my Airstream on a sunny day
and the panels were charging my batteries. It isn't as strong a charge as
with direct sunlight in the desert, but every little bit helps.
Terry
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Message Number: 6
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 01:19:25 -0400
From: Terry Tyler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: E-Mail Address Change
on 09/20/01 11:21 PM, Richard P. Kenan at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> At 06:00 PM 9/20/2001 -0400, you wrote:
>
>> The customer support on Mindspring has gotten so bad that we were forced
>> to change Internet Service Providers. Please update your address book with
>> the new address information.
========
Sorry to hear that. They have been extremely helpful to us.
Terry
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Message Number: 7
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 09:17:21 -0400
From: "Ralph Shumaker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: tracking solar
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Reference battery maintaince, I had a 34 foot AS. I was experimenting wi=
th battery charge to keep batterys charged during the winter. I installe=
d a small Schumacher charger. It was installed so I could turn the univo=
lt off and use just the small charger. The next spring we started using =
the trailer, forgetting the changer. We used the trailer all year long an=
d never used the univolt. It maintained the batteries in perfect conditi=
on for the next 4 years. We wintered four months in Texas, living in the=
trailer and never turned on the univolt. It was charging all the time a=
nd would always keep the batteries charged. The batteries were still in g=
reat shape four years later when I sold the trailer.
It goes without saying that one is now in my 69 Overlander.
Ralph Shumaker 1005 69 OL
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y charge to keep batterys charged during the winter. I installed a =
small Schumacher charger. It was installed so I could turn the univ=
olt off and use just the small charger. The next spring we started =
using the trailer, forgetting the changer. We used the trailer all year l=
ong and never used the univolt. It maintained the batteries in perf=
ect condition for the next 4 years. We wintered four months in Texa=
s, living in the trailer and never turned on the univolt. It was ch=
arging all the time and would always keep the batteries charged. The batt=
eries were still in great shape four years later when I sold the trailer.=
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Message Number: 8
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 11:04:25 -0400
From: "James Greene" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [A/S] Motorhome vs Trailer thread and advise needed
Terry, I made a side trip to Billy Pollards' back in August specifically for
the purpose of looking through the Quonset hut to look for parts and I was
told by the parts manager there was no such facility -- at least no building
with old parts lying around. Needless to say I was very disappointed. The
parts manager (who had been there a relatively short time -- 1-2 years, I
think) did help me with the parts they did have and seemed interested and
helpful. I wonder when the parts supply changed.
Jim Greene
' 68 Tradewind
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From: "Terry Tyler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2001 10:52
Subject: Re: [A/S] Motorhome vs Trailer thread and advise needed
> on 09/28/01 8:49 AM, Ebert Steele at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> > After much research about the safety of spraying isocyonates, I have
> > decided to have my 30' stripped and recoated by a dealer. At the
> > moment Billy Pollard in Jackson, MS. is the closest dealer who does
> > this. I searched the archives and could not find mention of his
> > dealership. Any one care to communicate with me off list regarding
> > this dealership?
> >
> > Thank you,
> >
> > Steele
> =========
> Hi Steele,
>
> My experience with Billy Pollard was a few years ago when I wanted to
change
> my permanent center bed for a couch that opened to a bed. Billy had the
> exact hardware assembly for our old trailer.
>
> One of his workers took me out to the quonset hut type building with all
the
> vintage parts. We found the entire module for a couch/bed and brought it
out
> to our trailer, where I exchanged it with my permanent bed module.
>
> The helper and I took my old module to the Quonset Hut where it would be
> available to the next buyer. When I went to pay (with $100 in my hand),
> Billy told me there would be no charge because he still had a complete bed
> assembly.
>
> Not too shabby. I'll gladly buy from Billy Pollard in the future and won't
> bat an eyelash even if the price is $100 more than I anticipated.
>
> Terry
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Message Number: 9
Date: 27 Sep 01 07:25:09 -0700
From: RJ Dial <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Vulkem
Reply to: RE: [VAC] Re: Vulkem
I feel your pain. This is a case where "a little do a little good, a lot will do a
lot a good" doesn't apply. It only takes a real small fillet of sealant at the seam -
no higher than the top skin, no wider than 3/32", 1/8" at the very most. You're, rig
You are again correct in that the excess sealant has to removed before polishing, as
the polishing process will turn it black.
I've always felt that a a good sealant job is one you can't see or notice.
RJ
'65 Caravel
'57 Flying Cloud
Jim Stewart wrote:
>I've been looking at alot of trailers lately and the one thing that really
>hurts the appearance, is excessive caulking along the seams. IMHO
>I also understand that it has to be removed before the trailer can be
>professially polished.
>Jim
>'61 Bambi
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Message Number: 10
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 11:11:58 -0400
From: "Mr. Joy H. Hansen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Ha, I think I found my Truck, finally.
Hi Bob,
>I think I've finally located my Tow vehicle of choice.
>A 1999 F350 XLT Crew Cab PSD 4x4. It's a couple of hours away from here so
I'm going to head >out this weekend to take a look at it.
I've looked at a '99 F350 crewcab psd 2X4, 6speed, 40K miles, with standard
mirrors, a fifth wheel setup, and the towing package. The dealer wanted
$26500 and wouldn't budge from the sticker price. I realize that the 4X4
would be a bit higher and the auto tranny more.
Recently, due to posts indicating that it's nearly impossible to turn a
vehicle with a 171 inch wheel base, I've thought to change and work with a
F250 PSD Extended cab 2X2. Also, personal contacts are trying to persuade
me to go with the automatic tranny. The optional towing mirrors are a must
in my situation - got to see around the Safari!
Seems that in the current economic situation where I've seen 0% interest for
60 months for '01s and minimal interest for '02s. With several thousand off
the list price, I'm thinking to check out newer tows.
If you don't mind, could you let me know the price you expect to pay for
the tow vehicle? You can reply directly to my e-mail address.
Regards,
'69 Safari, Joy
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Message Number: 11
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 08:22:37 -0700
From: Chuck & Elaine Kemming <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: 1950 Cruiser
Thanks for the information about our Cruiser. We will be looking for
the light cover to the outside light, and some information about the
propane regulator. Seems it does not work. Is there any liturature
available on the propane system? Electrical is fine and we have not
tested the water yet. We will be thinking about the front lower pannel
as what to do. The inside is comming together using original wood
work. More later. Chuck and Elaine
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Message Number: 12
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 11:26:08 -0700
From: Blair Prestin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Lost Convenience Center Door
Well the worst (so far) has happened.
Last weekend on a business trip to Cleveland, OH
I lost the rear door to my 64 Tradewind on I-77.
I can't believe that I must not have locked it properly
but that must the case coupled with very bad roads
under construction.
If anyone knows where I might start looking for a
replacement, please let me know.
I've contacted my local sheet metal shop, but that
only produced lots of conversation and head scratching.
Seems aluminum is out of their league?
Any body got an original door for sale?
Thanks
Blair
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Message Number: 13
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 09:43:32 -0500
From: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Ha, I think I found my Truck, finally.
A neighbor of mine bought a new superduty supercab 4X4 diesel F250 to
pull his SOB fifth wheel. He'd tried a V10 gas and found it was a gas
hog. This new school bus does the towing decently and comfortably, but
you don't turn it around (without the trailer) without stopping and
backing on most streets or parking lots. You need the running boards to
climb in. Since he just retired from being elementary principal and has
a CDL for school busses, the length is appropriate. Its several feet
longer than my garage.
Gerald J.
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Message Number: 14
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 09:50:37 -0500
From: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Vulkem
I disagree. A better sealant job is one that keeps ALL the water out
even when driving in a pouring rain, even if the sealants do show a
little.
Gerald J.
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Message Number: 15
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 09:51:53 -0500
From: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: 1950 Cruiser
Propane regulators should be replaced when they are old. The flexible
diaphragm will have rotted and they will be spraying propane to the
world and not regulating properly. Propane regulators are readily
available at RV suppliers and propane suppliers. All the propane
plumbing needs to be checked with soapy water while under operating
pressure. All propane appliances need to be checked by qualified propane
technicians. Leaks and failures can be deadly.
Gerald J.
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Message Number: 16
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 15:58:02 +0000
From: "Todd Matthews" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Ha, I think I found my Truck, finally.
If you are thinking about a new tow vehicle, don't forget that General
Motors is currently offering 0.0% financing on ALL GM vehicles bought before
October 31st. The deal is for 3 years or less. This rate applies to 01' and
02' cars and trucks.
I am going to finally be rid of the Land Rover during the last week of
October. Because I am towing a little 21' Globetrotter, I am going to buy a
Chevrolet 3/4 ton ext. cab 2x2 with 6.0 liter, allison transmission and 4.10
gears. Current prices for that truck seem to run at about $30,000.
Hope this helps.
Todd
>From: "Mr. Joy H. Hansen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: Multiple recipients of VACList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: [VAC] Re: Ha, I think I found my Truck, finally.
>Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 11:11:58 -0400
>
>Hi Bob,
>
> >I think I've finally located my Tow vehicle of choice.
> >A 1999 F350 XLT Crew Cab PSD 4x4. It's a couple of hours away from here
>so
>I'm going to head >out this weekend to take a look at it.
>
>I've looked at a '99 F350 crewcab psd 2X4, 6speed, 40K miles, with standard
>mirrors, a fifth wheel setup, and the towing package. The dealer wanted
>$26500 and wouldn't budge from the sticker price. I realize that the 4X4
>would be a bit higher and the auto tranny more.
>
>Recently, due to posts indicating that it's nearly impossible to turn a
>vehicle with a 171 inch wheel base, I've thought to change and work with a
>F250 PSD Extended cab 2X2. Also, personal contacts are trying to persuade
>me to go with the automatic tranny. The optional towing mirrors are a must
>in my situation - got to see around the Safari!
>
>Seems that in the current economic situation where I've seen 0% interest
>for
>60 months for '01s and minimal interest for '02s. With several thousand
>off
>the list price, I'm thinking to check out newer tows.
>
>If you don't mind, could you let me know the price you expect to pay for
>the tow vehicle? You can reply directly to my e-mail address.
>
>Regards,
>
> '69 Safari, Joy
>
>
>
>
>
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Message Number: 17
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 09:19:42 -0700
From: Sarah Calhoun <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Vulkem on house
Okay, so what happens (on either house or trailer) when the seal fails and you
have to dig the old Vulkem out of the seam in order to re-caulk? Does it come out
readily at that point or is it really hard to dig out? I presume on the trailer
it's possible to damage the skin while digging out old caulk -- are there
alternative methods (e.g. paint thinner)?
--Sarah
Dan Weeks wrote:
> Yep, it's great for that. The best. Bonds to wood, paint, concrete, stucco,
> pretty much anything. My siding-to-trim joints are caulked with Vulkem and
> I'm in a climate with a temp range from -20 to +100, and all joints are
> great.
>
> Dan
> 75 Argosy 26
> Des Moines
>
> > From: VACList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> > Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2001 16:36:07 -0700
> > To: Multiple recipients of VACList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Subject: [VAC]
> >
> > Does anyone think Vulkem would also be good for the stucco-to-wood joints on
> > my house? Or is it only for metal?
>
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Message Number: 18
Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2001 01:09:52 +0800
From: "randy unter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Fw: Photos of Vintage AirStreams
Attached is a request for photo opportunities for Californians/others to have their
a/s appear in a new magazine. I offered to assist these folks through this posting.
PLease feel free to contact them directly if you would like to participate.
Randy Unter
'66 Overlander
Denver
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wed, 26 Sep 2001 15:27:50 EDT
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Photos of Vintage AirStreams
Ray , Thanks for considering working with us on this photo shoot. We are
looking to shoot classic vintage Air Streams out in some beautiful
landscapes, like 29 Palms area in California, Drive in Theater and possibly
near Bakersfield, Ca. We will be shooting a 14 page story about men in
classic fashion suits modeling near the Air Stream campers out in some open
landscapes. We want to model the pictures after classic Air Stream
advertisements from the fifties and sixties. So we will want to use your
campers in the shoots, possibly some that look like the classic Bambi, and
the Caravans.
The dates that we want to shoot are the 12th and 13th of October. The
magazine that the pictures will be published in Lemonade magazine, the launch
issue will be 150,000 nationwide. The magazine is going to feature actors and
celebrities, as well as fashion and culture.
Please contact us at 1.718.222.1602. Our associate Les Meyers,
1-347-432-4308 will be in LA on the 3rd of October. Please call and let us
know if this cooperation is possible, ask for Les or David at 1-718-222-1602.
Thanks.
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Message Number: 19
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 13:22:20 EDT
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Ha, I think I found my Truck, finally.
In a message dated 9/28/01 12:03:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< Because I am towing a little 21' Globetrotter, I am going to buy a
Chevrolet 3/4 ton ext. cab 2x2 with 6.0 liter, allison transmission and 4.10
gears. Current prices for that truck seem to run at about $30,000.
Hope this helps.
Todd >>
Todd,
I don't want to alarm anyone, however I have heard that the bugs have not
been worked out of the new allison. Last weekend at the PA Rally a fellow
pulled up to the dump station with a new chevy 2500 HD. Beautiful looking
truck, new diesel with allison tranny. I inquired about his experience with
it. He replied it will pull anything you hook up to it but has problems with
the shift patterns. He said going uphill it will drop 2 gears and then jump
up one. Also said chevy is trying to correct the situation but at this time
they do not have the solution. He is hoping that the abrupt down shifting
doesn't damage it before it gets worked out. This is in line with what the
service manager of our local dealer said earlier this year. Maybe it is a
coincidence I haven't seen any major recalls on this. But I thought it is
worth the heads up.
J.L.Dietz #4361
97 2500 Chevy Express
75 Overlander
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Message Number: 20
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 14:29:53 -0600
From: "Fred Coldwell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: 1950 Cruiser
Chuck & Elaine Kemming wrote:
>
> Thanks for the information about our Cruiser. We will be looking for
> the light cover to the outside light, and some information about the
> propane regulator. Seems it does not work. Is there any liturature
> available on the propane system? Electrical is fine and we have not
> tested the water yet. We will be thinking about the front lower pannel
> as what to do. The inside is comming together using original wood
> work. More later. Chuck and Elaine
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Chuck & Elaine:
For safety's safe, just buy a new outdoor propane tank
regulator at any RV store. Some regulators handle two tanks
and switch automatically from the empty to full tank.
That's the kind I would buy. If you mean the gas (propane)
oven regulator instead, we do have some information on the
"Willcolator" brand oven temperature regulator that may be
built into your oven. We do not have any information on
propane systems per se, nor any layout diagrams.
Propane gas is heavier than air and sinks into and
collects in low spots, so to minimize danger from leaks,
hard propane lines are run underneath the trailer and enter
vertically upward only near an appliance.
Fred C.
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Message Number: 21
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 17:08:32 -0400
From: "Lewis A. Lindner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Custom Craft Vans or other Conversion Vans
9/27/01 21:10:46, Terry Tyler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>Check the weight you can tow. Often custom vans use up all their capacity
>with the conversion.
Not to worry. That Custom Craft is specifically made for towing, has the 7.4 liter
engine, will pull houses, trees, etc. I find
it all too easy to forget the a/s is behind me.
-- Lew #4239
'72 Safari
bicycle
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