I've heard this from someone else, too, about shops specializing in cargo, utility and stock trailers. Not only for parts, but for service as well... Big savings on brake service and parts over RV shops. Regarding weights, I've heard from a few people (one of them being Airstream Cust. Service) that the 1950's model, even the later years were significantly lighter than the 60's. When I look inside 60's models (especially later models, like '66 and later), it makes sense because the interiors are much more loaded with cabinetry, heavier looking built-in's and doo-dads than my '59, which is quite sparse by comparison. I'm guessing this is true about the frame weights, too, to my shagrin, from the recent discussion regarding no AC units on the older roofs :( I think I may have stated my Ambass. weight incorrectly, it is 3900# as it came from the factory. So that's before I load it down with stuff. I called it 3900# gross, but maybe that's not the GROSS weight? Jill 1959 28 foot Ambassador Bend, Oregon --- Harvey Barlow > Richard, > I walked into a local shop that specializes in > cargo, utility, and stock trailers with the > bearings from my '66 Safari in hand and > was astonished how easy finding > replacements was. Not only were they in > stock but the price was a fraction of RV > dealer prices. > Unless '59s are significantly lighter than > '60s era trailers, I would estimate you need > the 3500# axle assembly as a minimum. A > 5000# might be a wise choice. Maybe > someone on the list has the actual specs > and can tell both of us. > Harvey Barlow > Lubbock, TX > WBCCI # 1171, WDCU, VAC ===== "The one who wishes to escape from doubt Should be attentive and alert; Looking at mind and body both, He should see the causes and the origins." -- Patisambbida Magga. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/ To unsubscribe or to change to a daily Digest, please go to http://www.airstream.net/vaclist/listoffice.html If replying back to this message, please delete all the unnecessary original text from your reply.
