VACList Digest Thursday, January 30 2003 Volume 03 : Number 089
When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary Digest text To unsubscribe or change to an e-mail format, please go to http://airstream.net/vaclist/listoffice.html Topics in Today's Digest: Re: [VACList] Last Fall's Santa Maria Rally Re: [VACList] past owners; "Airstream geneology" [VACList] RE: VACList Digest V3 #88 Re: [VACList] Tires Re: [VACList] Tires Re: [VACList] how to get a airstream from Cal to Fla? Re: [VACList] Tires Re: [VACList] Last Fall's Santa Maria Rally Re: [VACList] Last Fall's Santa Maria Rally Re: [VACList] Tires [VACList] VACList administration. *important* Re: [VACList] VACList administration. *important* Re: [VACList] RE: VACList Digest V3 #88 Re: [VACList] VACList administration. note about mailbox quota ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 06:34:59 -0700 From: Brad Norgaard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [VACList] Last Fall's Santa Maria Rally We really enjoyed ourselves as well. As this was our first vintage rally, we didn't know what to expect. Met the greatest people and looking forward to more vintage get togethers. Thanks Amanda for putting this report together...great job! Brad Norgaard Phoenix '59 Trade Wind Twin VAC #2699, TCT > RJ, > > Good work to you and Amanda Meeker. The event was fun. > > Bill Kerfoot > 1979 23' Safari > WBCCI 5223 > Orange, CA > > Webmaster wrote: > >> Hi gang, >> >> Our new Rally Reporter (Amanda Meeker) completed a great little photo essay >> on the VAC California rally held in October in Santa Maria California. >> >> It took a little while to get the digital images from the group - but better >> late than never. >> >> You can see it at: >> http://www.airstream.org/rallies/02-SantaMaria/santamaria.htm >> > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original text > > To unsubscribe or change to an digest format, please go to > http://airstream.net/vaclist/listoffice.html > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 09:07:12 -0700 From: "Kenneth E. Johansen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [VACList] past owners; "Airstream geneology" If you ever visit Airstream in Jackson center, it is my understanding that they have all the old directories. You may want to try to call and see if they can give you that over the phone. I've got one from 1962 if that helps Ken Johansen 5358 59 Traveler 75 Tradewind At 08:30 PM 1/28/2003 -0700, you wrote: >Jerry and Members, > >The idea of Airstream genealogy has occupied my mind while pondering those >red numbers. Where would one find the (WBCC A) directories? And can one >reregister and old number? > >Gerald Shippen > > > >---------------------------------------------------------------------- >When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original text > >To unsubscribe or change to an digest format, please go to >http://airstream.net/vaclist/listoffice.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 14:14:29 -0500 From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [VACList] RE: VACList Digest V3 #88 Gerald: It has fascinated me also since acquiring my '74 Tradewind about four years ago. The numbers were still on the trailer from the second previous owner as we bought it from someone who was not a member of WBCCI. I called Kathy Adams at WBCCI and gave her the number. I was told that since the numbers had been inactive for over two years that they were once again available, so I chose to keep them. Also, regarding the past WBCCI directories, the only place I'm aware of that has the complete set is WBCCI headquarters. When going through Jackson Center on the way to International in Rapid City last June I stopped and paid a visit to the staff there and was able to check the past issues to get an idea of just who had had the numbers. Through that resource and the few pieces of memorabilia discovered in the trailer I have a fairly accurate history of the trailer and have even been able to correspond with the son of the second previous owner over in England. Good luck on your search. Harley C. Muse/John D. Gilliland WBCCI #7566 Washington DC Unit '74 Tradewind ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 14:33:35 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [VACList] Tires Charlie: thanks for the information. I am checking around for the best price for ST 225 75R 15s load range D. I have found some at Big-0 for $66.00 called Towmasters. I will check the Marathons by Goodyear. Tom Fairbank 1969 25ft Tradewind 1998 Expedition ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 13:35:34 -0600 From: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [VACList] Tires Be AWARE that even if the tires claim to be exactly that size, some won't fit the wheel well. Take the trailer, not just the wheels, to have them installed. When the tires are a little fatter or taller than the originals they won't go in and can't be used. Bargains then are no bargain. Gerald J. - -- Entire content copyright Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer. Reproduction by permission only. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 14:53:03 -0500 From: Terry Tyler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [VACList] how to get a airstream from Cal to Fla? on 01/26/03 7:40 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I've found a trailer, but just a little problem, it's in California and I'm in > Florida. Anyone with experience with shipping companies and their prices? How > about alternative methods? John, Why don't you ask Rick Davis ([EMAIL PROTECTED])? He's an Officer in VAC so he knows Vintage. His business is towing travel trailers for manufacturers. You might touch base with him. Even if he's not available during your window of time, he'd share his knowledge of options with you. Terry '67 22' Safari '75 Mercury Wagon ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 14:53:55 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [VACList] Tires Joy: That helps, thanks. Tom ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 16:19:44 -0500 From: "James Greene" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [VACList] Last Fall's Santa Maria Rally Great job Amanda and RJ. Looks like a fun time was had by all. Jim Greene ' 68 Tradewind - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Webmaster" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "VACList" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 23:04 Subject: [VACList] Last Fall's Santa Maria Rally > Hi gang, > > Our new Rally Reporter (Amanda Meeker) completed a great little photo essay > on the VAC California rally held in October in Santa Maria California. > > It took a little while to get the digital images from the group - but better > late than never. > > You can see it at: > http://www.airstream.org/rallies/02-SantaMaria/santamaria.htm > > -- > RJ > VAC Webmaster ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 14:28:20 -0800 From: "My Airstream" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [VACList] Last Fall's Santa Maria Rally On the Santa Maria rally page I could not help but notice a fellow pouring a 5 liter box of Franzia wine into a mix which would eventually become "Sangria". Could I get the recipe :) Bob Kiger http://cruiserbob.com 66 Airstream Safari 73 Ford Econoline Hi-Top Mira Mar Mobile Park, Oceanside, CA - ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Greene" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 1:19 PM Subject: Re: [VACList] Last Fall's Santa Maria Rally > Great job Amanda and RJ. Looks like a fun time was had by all. > > Jim Greene > ' 68 Tradewind > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Webmaster" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "VACList" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 23:04 > Subject: [VACList] Last Fall's Santa Maria Rally > > > > Hi gang, > > > > Our new Rally Reporter (Amanda Meeker) completed a great little photo > essay > > on the VAC California rally held in October in Santa Maria California. > > > > It took a little while to get the digital images from the group - but > better > > late than never. > > > > You can see it at: > > http://www.airstream.org/rallies/02-SantaMaria/santamaria.htm > > > > -- > > RJ > > VAC Webmaster > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original text > > To unsubscribe or change to an digest format, please go to > http://airstream.net/vaclist/listoffice.html > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 17:49:13 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [VACList] Tires Tom Fairbank. price won't even be close. The Marathons have a much longer lasting rubber composition. Will outlast the others in the sun. Also they have greater sidewall strength. Andy inlandrv.com airstreamparts.com airstreamcandy.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 15:06:12 -0800 (PST) From: Toby Folwick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [VACList] VACList administration. *important* Hello all - just wanted to let everyone know that I have taken over the most basic of the duties of administering this list as well as continuing to be a list moderator. I want to make you aware of an issue that I hope that we can at least curb: Your mailbox quota. Please, tend to your mailbox - delete old messages, and expect to receive MANY messages from the VACList. As Spring comes, we'll be getting more and more messages, and if your email account goes over quota, you may risk being bounced from the VACList until you've resolved the issue. Being bounced is a manual effort on my part, and it just isn't a fun task. IF you're bounced from the list, and you'd like to re-subscribe, you'll have to email ME directly. You won't be able to sign up again without my approval. If it happens often, you may have to lavish me with expensive gifts or free tickets to sporting events in order to get back on the list. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TENACITY. Toby Folwick VACList admin. __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 22:26:33 -0700 From: "gshippen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [VACList] VACList administration. *important* Toby, Thank you for the information, however you need to explain the "mailbox quota" thing to me. I don't understand how not picking up messages from my net provider affects you? Cheers, Gerald Shippen ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 22:36:03 -0700 From: "gshippen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [VACList] RE: VACList Digest V3 #88 Harley, Thank you for the info on the WBBCI numbers. We have come to be quite fond of our old numbers and actually direct visitors to our trailer while camping by the numbers on the end of the trailer. Fortunately we know who the previous owner was and that they were his numbers. However I am now polishing the Overlander and had to remove the front set so will try to have them reinstated. As well they serve as a source of great curiosity to many people who do not know the WBBCI numerical system of identification. Cheers, and thanks for the info. GAS - ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:14 PM Subject: [VACList] RE: VACList Digest V3 #88 > Gerald: > > It has fascinated me also since acquiring my '74 Tradewind about four > years ago. The numbers were still on the trailer from the second > previous owner as we bought it from someone who was not a member of > WBCCI. I called Kathy Adams at WBCCI and gave her the number. I was > told that since the numbers had been inactive for over two years that > they were once again available, so I chose to keep them. > > Also, regarding the past WBCCI directories, the only place I'm aware of > that has the complete set is WBCCI headquarters. When going through > Jackson Center on the way to International in Rapid City last June I > stopped and paid a visit to the staff there and was able to check the > past issues to get an idea of just who had had the numbers. Through > that resource and the few pieces of memorabilia discovered in the > trailer I have a fairly accurate history of the trailer and have even > been able to correspond with the son of the second previous owner over > in England. > > Good luck on your search. > > Harley C. Muse/John D. Gilliland > WBCCI #7566 > Washington DC Unit > '74 Tradewind > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original text > > To unsubscribe or change to an digest format, please go to > http://airstream.net/vaclist/listoffice.html > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 03:22:49 -0800 (PST) From: Toby Folwick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [VACList] VACList administration. note about mailbox quota a fine question: After distributing a VACList posting to the all the subscribers, majordomo (our list management program) "listens" to make sure your provider doesn't reject the email. If your provider *does* reject the email, then majordomo sends *me an email. this is how it affects me. For every message that gets distributed to an address that *rejects that message, I get an email. if one persons account goes over quota for 1 day, I may get an additional 30-100 emails from majordomo. 2 people over quota = 60-200 emails (in addition to regular list postings.) you get the drift. and that's not much of an exaggeration. does that help? Toby Folwick VACList admin. - --- gshippen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Toby, > > Thank you for the information, however you need to > explain the "mailbox > quota" thing to me. I don't understand how not > picking up messages from my > net provider affects you? > > Cheers, Gerald Shippen > __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. 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