VACList-Digest Monday, November 19, 2001 Issue 128
Today's Topics:
1. Toilet rot
2. Re: 1990 Airstream
3. Re: Toilet rot
4. Re: I Found Bolts!
5. Argosy end caps
6. Re: Land Yacht ?
7. Fw: [AirstreamBoomers] Land Yacht ?
8. Black Water Tanks and Showers
9. Re:
10. Re: Black Water Tanks and Showers
11. Re: A/C fantastic vent
12. Re: Argosy end caps
13. Re: Trailer Transportation from IN to CA
14. Bambi window repair
15. Re: Furnace & refrigerator manuals
16. Re: Bambi window repair
17. Re: Bambi window repair
18. Re: Bambi window repair
19. On the Road again...sort of
20. Re: Bambi window repair
21. Re: Bambi window repair
22. Re: On the Road again...sort of
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Message Number: 1
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2001 18:28:12 -0600
From: "Raymond Pillar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Toilet rot
Hello Everyone,
The refurb of my 66 Safari is not going well today. Discovered lots of floor
rot near the toilet and the black holding tank has a crack in it. I will
probably drop the tank to examine and see if its repairable. Does anyone
have experience with this?
Thanks
Ray
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Message Number: 2
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2001 19:33:29 -0500
From: "Robert Gill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: 1990 Airstream
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Daisy
Don't worry, I will. I thought about getting that 1990 because it's newer=
.
But it's to square, the blue strip is vinyl tape that looks tacky, just t=
o many things about it that just turns me away.
I'll stick to the old round ended ones, they look so much better, heck wi=
th the age.
Bobby =20
=20
----- Original Message -----
From: Daisy Welch
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2001 10:30 PM
To: Multiple recipients of VACList
Subject: [VAC] Re: 1990 Airstream
=20
Hey Bobby,
For heaven's sake keep the 73 Ambassador !
Daisy (73 Ambassador)
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IV>Don't worry, I will. I thought about getting that 1990 because it's ne=
wer.</DIV> <DIV>But it's to square, the blue strip is vinyl tape that loo=
ks tacky, just to many things about it that just turns me away.</DIV> <DI=
V>I'll stick to the old round ended ones, they look so much better, heck =
with the age.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Bobby </DIV> <DIV>&=
nbsp;</DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE style=3D"PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; M=
ARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 2px solid; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"> <DIV=
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=3D"BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt Arial; COLOR: black"><B>From:</B> Dai=
sy Welch</DIV> <DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt Arial"><B>Sent:</B> Friday, Novem=
ber 16, 2001 10:30 PM</DIV> <DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt Arial"><B>To:</B> Mu=
ltiple recipients of VACList</DIV> <DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt Arial"><B>Sub=
ject:</B> [VAC] Re: 1990 Airstream</DIV> <DIV> </DIV>Hey Bobby,<BR><=
BR>For heaven's sake keep the 73 Ambassador !<BR><BR>Daisy (73 Ambassador=
)<BR><BR><BR><BR>To unsubscribe or change to a daily Digest format, pleas=
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Message Number: 3
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2001 19:54:26 -0500
From: "Robert Gill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Toilet rot
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Ray
Is it a rear bath? If so, you should talk with Mr. Joy Hansen. He has inf=
o and photos that I used in replacing the floor in my '66 Ambassador with=
a rear bath. I saved all the info he gave me to a disk so I guess I can =
dig it out and send it to you, he didn't copy right it but I will e-mail =
to ask permission first.
Bobby =20
=20
----- Original Message -----
From: Raymond Pillar
Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2001 7:45 PM
To: Multiple recipients of VACList
Subject: [VAC] Toilet rot
=20
Hello Everyone,
The refurb of my 66 Safari is not going well today. Discovered lots of fl=
oor
rot near the toilet and the black holding tank has a crack in it. I will
probably drop the tank to examine and see if its repairable. Does anyone
have experience with this?
Thanks
Ray
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<HTML><BODY STYLE=3D"font:10pt verdana; border:none;"><DIV>Ray</DIV> <DIV=
>Is it a rear bath? If so, you should talk with Mr. Joy Hansen. He has&nb=
sp;info and photos that I used in replacing the floor in my '66 Ambassado=
r with a rear bath. I saved all the info he gave me to a disk so I guess =
I can dig it out and send it to you, he didn't copy right it but I will e=
-mail to ask permission first.</DIV> <DIV>Bobby </DIV> <DIV>&n=
bsp;</DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE style=3D"PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MA=
RGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 2px solid; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"> <DIV =
style=3D"FONT: 10pt Arial">----- Original Message -----</DIV> <DIV style=3D=
"BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt Arial; COLOR: black"><B>From:</B> Raymon=
d Pillar</DIV> <DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt Arial"><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, Novem=
ber 18, 2001 7:45 PM</DIV> <DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt Arial"><B>To:</B> Mul=
tiple recipients of VACList</DIV> <DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt Arial"><B>Subj=
ect:</B> [VAC] Toilet rot</DIV> <DIV> </DIV>Hello Everyone,<BR>The r=
efurb of my 66 Safari is not going well today. Discovered lots of floor<B=
R>rot near the toilet and the black holding tank has a crack in it. I wil=
l<BR>probably drop the tank to examine and see if its repairable. Does an=
yone<BR>have experience with this?<BR>Thanks<BR>Ray<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>To=
unsubscribe or change to a daily Digest format, please go to<BR>http://a=
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Message Number: 4
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2001 18:12:40 -0700
From: Gerald or Donna Shippen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: I Found Bolts!
Jim, I agree totally, I have a Dotco 100,000 RPM turbine grinder with 1/8"
collet, I acquired the thing in 1978, and believe it or not its the "NO OIL"
type. While I have not used it every day since then it has performed
flawlessly and ground down hundreds of welds on bronze and aluminum
castings. I am just now ordering the parts to rebuild it! We tried the
electric type grinders which quickly got too hot and then burned themselves
up! The flexible shaft type did the same and turned too slowly. However
one has to be carful with the composite stones and wheels as they may spin
apart at 100,000 RPMs. Cheers, GAS
At 03:11 PM 11/18/01 -0500, you wrote:
>Gerald,
> You're right about power efficiency, but air tools are very efficient
>from the aspect of size/weight, plus they stay cool under hard use. And
>if you squirt a bit of oil into the air inlet every time you use them,
>they'll last a long, long time, with lots of abuse that electric tools
>won't handle.
........
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Message Number: 5
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2001 19:40:54 -0600
From: Dan Weeks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Argosy end caps
Richard:
I have a 75 Argosy 26 and love it. Mine has fiberglass end caps, not steel
ones, and thus I have had no problems with dissimilar metals or paint
sticking. Doesn't sound like you have, either. Charlie Burke is The Man when
it comes to Argosy trailers. He's too modest to mention this, but has one of
the most beautiful Argosys I've seen. Pix of his restoration job are up on
his website, and I'm sure he'd give you the url if you asked.
Dan
> From: VACList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2001 16:30:11 -0800
> To: Multiple recipients of VACList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: [VAC]
>
> Hello Group:
>
> I'm new to the group (about two weeks) and have greatly enjoyed
> reading the "threads" that go through the group. This is my first inquiry.
> We own a 1974 20 Ft Argosy that it's great shape. It turns heads
> everywhere we go and many other campers stop by to ask about. My wife and I
> love it.
> Charley Burke recently made a comment about the Argosy campers having
> some negative features about it. I'm just curious, what are some of the
> negatives that don't also affect the Airstream product line?
>
> Thanks,
> Richard Pittenger
> Troy, Ohio
> 74 20' Argosy
> 83 3/4 ton Surburban
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Message Number: 6
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2001 22:11:41 -0500
From: "Robert Gill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Land Yacht ?
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The inside is real nice. The Outside looks like a shiny box. It is not ro=
unded at the ends like the older models or even the new ones. From what I=
understand in my research of this style the square ones were made from a=
round 1989 to 1991 or 1992 as an attempt to get more inline with other tr=
ailers. Did not go over well with the Airstream fanatics/purist nor did i=
t do well towing. They say it was ok because the top edges are angled sli=
ghtly to reduce drag but it's not as good as the vintage style. Price is =
a bargain but they really hold no value to other A/S's manly due to lack =
of shape.
Bobby =20
----- Original Message -----
From: Jim Stewart
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2001 9:43 PM
To: Multiple recipients of VACList
Subject: [VAC] Re: Land Yacht ?
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What did the model look like? =20
Jim =20
'61 Bambi =20
Robert Gill wrote: =20
Thanks Charlie Bobby =20
----- Original Message -----
From: Charlie/Betty Burke
Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 11:58 PM
To: Multiple recipients of VACList
Subject: [VAC] Re: Land Yacht ?
Robert Gill wrote: =20
> I have a question about the different names for Airstreams. I know =20
> there are Clippers, Bambi's, Ambassador, TradeWind etc... But what I =20
> want to know is are they all called Land Yacht?ThanksBobby'66 =20
> Ambassador'73 Ambassador =20
The Landyacht is one of the more overworked names in the Airstream =20
corral. Over the years it has been a model, a trim level, and since 1990 =20
the chosen designator for most of their flat sided motorhomes. So it =20
depends were you've seen it and how old it is. =20
Charlie =20
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<HTML><BODY STYLE=3D"font:10pt verdana; border:none;"><DIV>The inside is =
real nice. The Outside looks like a shiny box. It is not rounded at the e=
nds like the older models or even the new ones. From what I understand in=
my research of this style the square ones were made from around 1989 to =
1991 or 1992 as an attempt to get more inline with other trailers. Did no=
t go over well with the Airstream fanatics/purist nor did it do=
well towing. They say it was ok because the top edges are angled slightl=
y to reduce drag but it's not as good as the vintage style. Price is=
a bargain but they really hold no value to other A/S's manly due to=
lack of shape.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Bobby </DIV> <BLOCKQUOT=
E style=3D"PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDE=
R-LEFT: #000000 2px solid; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"> <DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt A=
rial">----- Original Message -----</DIV> <DIV style=3D"BACKGROUND: #e4e4e=
4; FONT: 10pt Arial; COLOR: black"><B>From:</B> Jim Stewart</DIV> <DIV st=
yle=3D"FONT: 10pt Arial"><B>Sent:</B> Friday, November 16, 2001 9:43 PM</=
DIV> <DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt Arial"><B>To:</B> Multiple recipients of VA=
CList</DIV> <DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt Arial"><B>Subject:</B> [VAC] Re: Lan=
d Yacht ?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV>What did the model look like? <BR>Jim <B=
R>'61 Bambi <P>Robert Gill wrote: <BLOCKQUOTE TYPE=3D"CITE">Thanks Char=
lie Bobby <BLOCKQUOTE style=3D"PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LE=
FT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 2px solid; MARGIN-RIGHT: =
0px"> <DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt Arial">----- Original Message -----</DIV> =
<DIV style=3D"BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt Arial; COLOR: black"><B>Fro=
m:</B> Charlie/Betty Burke</DIV> <DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt Arial"><B>Sent:=
</B> Thursday, November 15, 2001 11:58 PM</DIV> <DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt =
Arial"><B>To:</B> Multiple recipients of VACList</DIV> <DIV style=3D"FONT=
: 10pt Arial"><B>Subject:</B> [VAC] Re: Land Yacht ?</DIV> Robert Gi=
ll wrote: <P>> I have a question about the different names for Airstr=
eams. I know <BR>> there are Clippers, Bambi's, Ambassador, TradeWind =
etc... But what I <BR>> want to know is are they all called Land Yacht=
?ThanksBobby'66 <BR>> Ambassador'73 Ambassador <P>The Landyacht is on=
e of the more overworked names in the Airstream <BR>corral. Over the year=
s it has been a model, a trim level, and since 1990 <BR>the chosen design=
ator for most of their flat sided motorhomes. So it <BR>depends were you'=
ve seen it and how old it is. <P>Charlie <BR> <BR> <BR> =
; <BR> <P>To unsubscribe or change to a daily Digest format, pleas=
e go to <BR><A href=3D"http://airstream.net/vaclist/listoffice.html";>http=
://airstream.net/vaclist/listoffice.html</A> <P>When replying to a messa=
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Message Number: 7
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2001 22:15:06 -0500
From: "Robert Gill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Fw: [AirstreamBoomers] Land Yacht ?
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When I asked about the Land Yacht name usage, I received several response=
s which were informative and helpful.
This is one I received from someone on the Airstream Boomers mail list a=
nd wanted to share with the VAC.
Bobby
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----- Original Message -----
From: Ann Marie
Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 11:13 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [AirstreamBoomers] Land Yacht ?
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----- Original Message -----
From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 8:04 PM
Subject: Re: [AirstreamBoomers] Land Yacht ?
> When Wally Byam first built Airstream he wanted the owners to feel as i=
f
they were in a boat on the land, thus he said to refer to Airstreams as L=
and
Yacht and not trailers. Then as the Land Yachts progressed, there were 3
models made, Standard, non-self contained, today would be called a Park
Model, then the Land Yacht Model, a self contained unit, and the
International Land Yacht which had all the bells and whistels available a=
t
that time. I think since about the early 80's the terms have changed, bu=
t
the last one I owned as a 26ft Overland, Land Yacht.
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bout the Land Yacht name usage, I received several responses which were i=
nformative and helpful.</DIV> <DIV>This is one I received from someone&nb=
sp; on the Airstream Boomers mail list and wanted to share with the =
VAC.</DIV> <DIV>Bobby</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE style=3D"PADDIN=
G-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 2=
px solid; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"> <DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt Arial">----- Origi=
nal Message -----</DIV> <DIV style=3D"BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt Ari=
al; COLOR: black"><B>From:</B> Ann Marie</DIV> <DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt A=
rial"><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, November 15, 2001 11:13 PM</DIV> <DIV style=3D=
"FONT: 10pt Arial"><B>To:</B> [EMAIL PROTECTED]</DIV>=
<DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt Arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [AirstreamBoomers] L=
and Yacht ?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV><BR>----- Original Message -----<BR>Fr=
om: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]><BR>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]=
om><BR>Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 8:04 PM<BR>Subject: Re: [Airs=
treamBoomers] Land Yacht ?<BR><BR><BR>> When Wally Byam first built Ai=
rstream he wanted the owners to feel as if<BR>they were in a boat on the =
land, thus he said to refer to Airstreams as Land<BR>Yacht and not traile=
rs. Then as the Land Yachts progressed, there were 3<BR>models made=
, Standard, non-self contained, today would be called a Park<BR>Mod=
el, then the Land Yacht Model, a self contained unit, and the<BR>Internat=
ional Land Yacht which had all the bells and whistels available at<BR>tha=
t time. I think since about the early 80's the terms have changed, =
but<BR>the last one I owned as a 26ft Overland, Land Yacht.<BR>> -----=
---------------------------------------------------------<BR>> This is=
the AirstreamBoomers Mailing List<BR>> To subscribe or unsubscribe go=
to:<BR>><BR>http://www.airstreamboomers.com/subscribe.htm<BR><BR>Than=
k you!<BR><BR>-----------------------------------------------------------=
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Message Number: 8
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2001 22:24:16 EST
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Black Water Tanks and Showers
Hello All,
I'm in the process of determining how I am going to add a black water tank
and a shower to my 59 Traveler.
I remember postings from a number of folks that said they had photos on their
websites of a blackwater tank installation but can't remember who. I looked
over Tom Patterson's site but didn't find what I was looking for or just
missed it.
Also, does anyone have a resource for a shower stall that will fit in the
rear corner of the coach? I'm thinking of having a base fabricated in either
fiberglass or stainless that would curve with the rear panels. I could also
move it forward towards the wheel well, and thought that I might be able to
locate a prefab from a boat builder. The best I have seen is the single piece
shower stall in fiberglass in the new Bambi, I wonder if AS would sell that?
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Ed
WBCCI/VAC 4425
68 Sovereign
59 Traveler
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Message Number: 9
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2001 23:07:15 EST
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re:
In a message dated 11/17/01 4:36:22 PM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< I'm being picky but the Foster's unit is a '65 Caravel. In any case it
is a nice pic. and I am looking forward to getting my copy of T.Life. >>
The Foster's are as nice as their Rig is beautifully cared for!!
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Message Number: 10
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2001 22:05:25 -0700
From: Brad Norgaard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Black Water Tanks and Showers
Hi Ed,
What is your floor plan like? A friend of mine has a tub from a '60 Traveler
that I don't think he'll be using. It came from the curbside rear. Should
fit your contour as well. It needs some fiberglas work done as it has
surface cracks in it. I can't remember the color. Let me know off list if
you're interested, I'll contact him.
Brad Norgaard
'59 Trade Wind
Phoenix
WBCCI #2699, VAC
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2001 22:24:16 EST
> To: "Multiple recipients of VACList" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: [VAC] Black Water Tanks and Showers
>
> Hello All,
> I'm in the process of determining how I am going to add a black water tank
> and a shower to my 59 Traveler.
>
> I remember postings from a number of folks that said they had photos on their
> websites of a blackwater tank installation but can't remember who. I looked
> over Tom Patterson's site but didn't find what I was looking for or just
> missed it.
>
> Also, does anyone have a resource for a shower stall that will fit in the
> rear corner of the coach? I'm thinking of having a base fabricated in either
> fiberglass or stainless that would curve with the rear panels. I could also
> move it forward towards the wheel well, and thought that I might be able to
> locate a prefab from a boat builder. The best I have seen is the single piece
> shower stall in fiberglass in the new Bambi, I wonder if AS would sell that?
>
> Any information would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Ed
> WBCCI/VAC 4425
> 68 Sovereign
> 59 Traveler
>
>
>
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Message Number: 11
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 09:29:46 -0500
From: "Scott Scheuermann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: A/C fantastic vent
Jerry
I highly doubt that your '58 would of been prewired/reinforced for rooftop
A/C. When our '60 Overlander had A/C installed back in the 70's the factory
installed a partial rib or something to support the weight. Charlie Burke
would know for sure how early the prewiring was done.
As for your fantastic vent, remember that it runs on 12V DC.
Scott
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jerry Jarrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of VACList" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2001 9:07 AM
Subject: [VAC] Re:
> >
> > Message Number: 12
> > Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2001 07:45:59 -0800
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: Re: Vent Covers
> >
> > Roughly 1951 to 1968, the 14x14 size. A.K.A. "the Baking Dish"
> > RJ
> >
>
> Hey R.J.
> I've been off the list for a while but back reading and learning and
working
> on the "58" Overlander. Question? I am installing a Fantastic Fan in the
rear
> vent. I found a 110 AC wire run to it. Did they anticipate the
installation of an
> air conditioner in that early model? There is a fan in the rear bath that
is 110
> ac but does not draw much air. I think I read somewhere that the early
models were
> not structurally sound enough for a overhead air conditioner. Any info
from anyone
> will be appreciated.
> Jerry (In Middle GA)
> "58" Overlander
> WBCCI 4899
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Message Number: 12
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 10:36:30 -0500
From: "Elisa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Argosy end caps
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PLEASE let us get that URL!!!
Elisa
77 Argosy Dream Trailer
Charlie Burke is The Man when
it comes to Argosy trailers. He's too modest to mention this, but has =
one of
the most beautiful Argosys I've seen. Pix of his restoration job are up =
on
his website, and I'm sure he'd give you the url if you asked.
Dan
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Message Number: 13
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 08:16:16 -0800
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Trailer Transportation from IN to CA
If Joy is unable to do the move for you, check out:
http://vintageairstream.com/rr_topics_transportation.html
Best of luck,
RJ
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Friday, November 16, 2001 10:49 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: [VAC] Trailer Transportation from IN to CA
>
> I am looking for as cost efficient way as possible to get a 1956
> Airstream Caravanner in good working and towing condition transported
> from Peru, IN to Santa Cruz, CA (2,300 miles) or as
> geographically close
> as possible. Transportation can take place any time in the next 180
> days.
> Does anyone know of a service or individuals who might be
> interested in
> towing and or vacationing in the trailer out to CA. I have a budget of
> around $1,500 to $2K to get it out here.
> If necessary I can meet someone in route within a 1,000 miles of Santa
> Cruz.
> Thanks,
> Charles
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Message Number: 14
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 08:39:48 -0800
From: Brian Kelly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Bambi window repair
The grey glass retaining strips in the windows of our '61 Bambi have
shrunk by an inch or more, so we want to replace them before they
start leaking in earnest. I bought the new strip from Airstream
Dreams, a perfect match for the original. I checked RJ's site for
tips on window repair and it all looks quite doable but...
On the older (I think pre-63 or thereabouts) models the little
eyebrow rain gutter above the window curves down at the end such that
it is not possible to slide the window out of the frame. Has anyone
worked out a way to do this?
I'd rather avoid bending or removing the gutter. Or has anyone tried
the repair with the window in place?
Any ideas gratefully received.
Thanks,
Brian
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Message Number: 15
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 12:46:00 -0500
From: "Phil Renner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Furnace & refrigerator manuals
Jere
If you don't want to re-scan, send them to me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] and
I'll compress the file even further, and return it to you. I don't mind the
large file size (if your ISP doesn't).
Phil
63' Overlander
----- Original Message -----
From: "jere potter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of VACList" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2001 11:57 PM
Subject: [VAC] Re: Furnace & refrigerator manuals
> RJ-
> This being my first attempt at creating a PDF file, I scanned 13 pages of
> the suburban furnace manual. But before I send it on to you, you should
> know that the file size is huge, so maybe I did something wrong. It's 79
> Megs! how do I get it smaller than that? Should I rescan at a lower
> resolution? This was done at 300 dpi. Advice?
> Jere Potter
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Message Number: 16
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 13:31:44 -0500
From: "Scott Scheuermann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Bambi window repair
Brian,
There is no need to remove the window frame from the trailer if all you are
going to do is to replace the retainer strips.
Scott
1960 Overlander
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Kelly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of VACList" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, November 19, 2001 11:39 AM
Subject: [VAC] Bambi window repair
> The grey glass retaining strips in the windows of our '61 Bambi have
> shrunk by an inch or more, so we want to replace them before they
> start leaking in earnest.
SNIP----
> I'd rather avoid bending or removing the gutter. Or has anyone tried
> the repair with the window in place?
>
> Any ideas gratefully received.
>
> Thanks,
> Brian
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Message Number: 17
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 11:12:54 -0800
From: Brian Kelly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Bambi window repair
Scott,
I should have been more specific: Since the butyl packing behind the
glass seems pretty dried out, I wanted to replace that too.
Maybe I'll just buy/beg/borrow/rent a big suction cup and do it all
from outside.
Thanks,
Brian
>
>There is no need to remove the window frame from the trailer if all you are
>going to do is to replace the retainer strips.
>
>Scott
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Message Number: 18
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 11:33:10 -0800
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Bambi window repair
Not all the windows are hunkered up under the drip caps, but some are.
I've got around those by removing the 3 end rivets on one end of the
cap and flexing the end return out of the way to remove the window. The
replacing the 3 rivets with Olympic rivits and shaving them.
This is also a good time to replace damaged drip caps, too. They are
available in aluminum in all the sizes Airstream used. Some carry them
in stock, others have to order them in. I know DeLuxe RV in Paramount
has them. They are real cheap, only $2.50 to $5.50 each.
RJ
'57 Flying Cloud
'65 Caravel
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Monday, November 19, 2001 8:40 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: [VAC] Bambi window repair
>
> The grey glass retaining strips in the windows of our '61 Bambi have
> shrunk by an inch or more, so we want to replace them before they
> start leaking in earnest. I bought the new strip from Airstream
> Dreams, a perfect match for the original. I checked RJ's site for
> tips on window repair and it all looks quite doable but...
> On the older (I think pre-63 or thereabouts) models the little
> eyebrow rain gutter above the window curves down at the end such that
> it is not possible to slide the window out of the frame. Has anyone
> worked out a way to do this?
> I'd rather avoid bending or removing the gutter. Or has anyone tried
> the repair with the window in place?
> Any ideas gratefully received.
> Thanks,
> Brian
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Message Number: 19
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 12:30:10 -0700
From: "Bob Hightower" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: On the Road again...sort of
Just returned from getting the '76 31' Sov out of hock with Oasis RV. It
developed the dread frame separation :^(. Picked it up Sat a.m. and spend
the weekend in a State campground enjoying it, and the meteor shower.
Anyhoo, they fixed that, and replaced the shocks. Also fixed a bunch of
small things (dents, dings, electrical shorts, etc.) at no charge, which was
very nice. Sad to say that Cliff the parts guy is no longer there, but Jay,
the service guy still is. Very nice bunch of folks to deal with.
The A/S had an 'add-on' grey water tank that turned out to be steel, and
that was removed and trashed, so we lost a couple of hundred pounds there.
I had earlier mentioned that I installed a satellite dish, but unfortunately
took no pics. Will take some of the completed installation with annotations
on how I did it for those interested, and will post to the archives (when I
figure out how to do it).
Bob Hightower WBCCI 11365
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Message Number: 20
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 13:54:18 -0600
From: lefty frizzell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Bambi window repair
Just toddle on down to Kmart...and buy a plumbers helper for $3.00.
Works like a charm.
Lefty Frizzell
http://home.earthlink.net/~leftyfrizzell
****
I can only please one person per day.
Today is not your day.
Tomorrow is not looking good either.
****
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Message Number: 21
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 14:43:54 -0500
From: "Scott Scheuermann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Bambi window repair
When I replaced the glass in one of my windows I just opened the window
enought that I did not have to worry about loosing the glass. Otherwise the
water drip "eyebrow" must be bent up to allow clearance to remove the frame.
Scott
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Kelly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of VACList" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, November 19, 2001 2:12 PM
Subject: [VAC] Re: Bambi window repair
> Scott,
>
> I should have been more specific: Since the butyl packing behind the
> glass seems pretty dried out, I wanted to replace that too.
>
> Maybe I'll just buy/beg/borrow/rent a big suction cup and do it all
> from outside.
>
> Thanks,
> Brian
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Message Number: 22
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 16:25:26 -0500
From: "James Greene" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: On the Road again...sort of
Bob, what happened to Cliff? He's been a big help to me. Is he with another
Airstream dealer because I will follow him there if he is.
Jim Greene
' 68 Tradewind
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Hightower" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of VACList" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, November 19, 2001 14:30
Subject: [VAC] On the Road again...sort of
> Just returned from getting the '76 31' Sov out of hock with Oasis RV.
It
> developed the dread frame separation :^(. Picked it up Sat a.m. and spend
> the weekend in a State campground enjoying it, and the meteor shower.
>
> Anyhoo, they fixed that, and replaced the shocks. Also fixed a bunch of
> small things (dents, dings, electrical shorts, etc.) at no charge, which
was
> very nice. Sad to say that Cliff the parts guy is no longer there, but
Jay,
> the service guy still is. Very nice bunch of folks to deal with.
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