VACList-Digest Saturday, October 13, 2001 Issue 91
Today's Topics:
1. Re: Fwd: Introduction
2. Re: Introduction
3. Re: Trouble lighting water heater pilot
4. Re: tow vehicles
5. Re: Trouble lighting water heater pilot
6. FW: Plugged into 220 by mistake
7. Re: Project Photos
8. Filtered 12 volts???
9. Re:
10. Re: [VAC Birch Tambbour(looking for supplier of)
11. Re: Project Photos
12. Re: Trouble lighting water heater pilot
13. VAC Web site still down?
14. Re: [VAC Birch Tambbour(looking for supplier of)
15. Re: [VAC Birch Tambbour(looking for supplier of)
16. Re: VAC Web site still down?
17. Re: [VAC Birch Tambbour(looking for supplier of)
18. Re: [VAC Birch Tambbour(looking for supplier of)
19. Re: Filtered 12 volts???
20. Re: Introduction
21. Argosy for sale
22. Re: 60's teardrop running lights
23. Re: Brake Damage
24. FAQ's
25. Tour Buddy Tanks?
26. Re: 60's teardrop running lights
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Message Number: 1
Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2001 19:37:48 -0400
From: Bob Patterson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Fwd: Introduction
>Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2001 19:37:11 -0400
>To: Jon Fitz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>From: Bob Patterson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: [VAC] Introduction
>
>I Jon, welcome to the VAC list. I was browsing Ebay and saw an Airstream
>that might work well for you. I'd buy it myself but I have already have
>two. Check out this one:
>http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1474007241
>
>Bob Patterson
>66 Overlander
>53 Flying Cloud
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Message Number: 2
Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2001 19:04:50 -0500
From: "Don Hardman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Introduction
Welcome aboard Jon and Jennifer. You have come to the right place and you
will get answers to most if not all of your questions. One of the best
resources is the VAC archives on Tom Patterson web page
http://www.tompatterson.com/. Look under trailers. You can also get a pretty
good idea as to what is available in older Airstream trailers at the VAC
classifies and www.rvtrader.com. Just search for Airstreams. As I said you
will get answers to your quest from some real experts on the VAC list. Good
Luck.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jon Fitz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of VACList" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, October 12, 2001 5:04 PM
Subject: [VAC] Introduction
> I thought I should introduce myself as a new VACList member.
>
> My name is Jon and I live in SC. My wife, Jennifer, and I are long-time
> campers who began our married life by touring the Colorado plateau for 7
> weeks in a home-made camper. Although it didn't look like much (it began
> life as a plumbing van) it really worked. Of course, our honeymoon was
> incomprehensible to most of our relatives, but probably is no surprise to
> many here.
>
> We have since built another unit from a nicer, newer van. This was as
much
> hobby as necessity, since I'm an engineer and love woodwork. The newer
van
> was also done in anticipation of having kids.
>
> My wife and I always thought Airstreams were cool, but never had a
> compelling reason to expand beyond our van. Our compelling reason is now
17
> months old, and will be joined by another in February.
>
> So, Jen and I are now looking for an Airstream to support our habit. I
have
> looked extensively at other brands but we have concluded that: a) most of
> them are poorly built, b) VA's were built with a design philosophy much
like
> my own and c) you simply cannot beat an Airstream for style and
cool-factor.
>
> I am leaning towards a 60s or 70s model. I think that 25' is the minimum
> length for our longer-range plans. However, I would like to limit weight,
> as well. Although we have an E-250 rated for 7400 lbs. I am hesitant to
> reach that limit since we mostly camp in the mountains. We really want a
> rear bedroom. For budgetary reasons, we expect to get a fixer-upper.
> Budget aside, my wife looks forward to my next "European hotel" style
> interior job, so it's a good excuse for me to have some fun. I'm trying
to
> learn a lot so that I can select the right foundation for a considerable
> investment of sweat equity.
>
> So, that's who we are and why I'm here. I'm applying for a "friends"
> membership, but of course can't be a full member until my quest is
complete.
> I will probably just lurk most of the time and learn. However, if anyone
is
> interested and talkative, here are some topics I'm trying to learn about.
> Please do not be offended by the number of questions. I don't actually
> expect answers to them, but you never know.
>
> -How does one spot leaks in a unit for sale?
> -How does one spot tail sag?
> -Are there any other major issues to look for in a unit for sale?
> -Did the weight per foot of AS change considerably in the 60s & 70s?
> -Does anyone have recommendations about weight & length based on towing
with
> a similar van?
> -Where are all the rear bedroom units--or are there very few?
> -Is it difficult or expensive to renovate showers and toilets?
> -Is the plumbing likely to need replacement if not burst from freezing?
> -What about gray water tanks? Are they really that useful? How hard is
it
> to add one? When did they become standard?
> -What's the best way to find a unit fairly close to home? Most of the
> listings are too far away to reasonably evaluate before a purchase.
> -Are all the old parts pretty much available and if so are they reasonably
> priced?
> -Is there a reference on the evolution of construction and interior design
> of AS's?
>
> Thanks for any assistance. Hope this wasn't too long an email. Looking
> forward to being on the road.
>
> Jon [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>
>
>
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Message Number: 3
Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2001 17:53:26 -0700 (PDT)
From: jerry catlin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Trouble lighting water heater pilot
Jim
I finally got a chance to start poking around under my
trailer, and I didn't see a shutoff valve for the
water heater (or any other appliance for that matter).
I took your advice and loosened the connection to
check if gas was making it to the furnance, and I did
not smell any gas escaping. The gas line for the
range top is right next to the gas line for the water
heater, and the range top works fine.
I'm baffled why gas doesn't seem to be making it to
the water heater. There is a bunch of insulation
stuffed around the heater, so I can't follow the gas
line all the way in from under the trailer to where
the temperature control is. Is it possible that a
shutoff valve would be located in the water heater
compartment and not underneath the trailer?
Very weird.
Jerry
--- Jim Dunmyer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Jerry,
> Look underneath your trailer and you'll see the gas
> lines. If there's a
> shutoff valve, it'll be quite near the water heater.
> Most gas shutoff
> cocks have a handle that must be in line with the
> tubing to be 'open',
> if it's cross-ways, it's 'off'. There may or may not
> be stops to prevent
> its being moved too far, so you may have to look at
> it to be certain
> that it's where you want it.
>
> I'm assuming that you're holding the Red button in,
> twisting the knob to
> "Pilot" against the spring, or whatever you have to
> do to bypass the
> safety stuff during lighting...
>
>
> <<Jim>>
>
> jerry catlin wrote:
> >
> > Jim,
> >
> > The pilot doesn't light at all. I haven't had a
> > chance to check if gas is getting to the valve.
> > Where exactly is the shutoff valve located?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Jerry
> > --- Jim Dunmyer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > Jerry,
> > > More information!
> > >
> > > Does it attempt to light at all? Are you SURE
> > > there's gas to the valve?
> > > You can loosen the pipe connection right at the
> > > valve and see if gas
> > > escapes (you'll smell it).
> > >
> > > My '68 had a shutoff valve down under the
> trailer
> > > that was closed when I
> > > first got it. Had a heckuva time getting that
> pilot
> > > lit.....
> > >
> > > Or is the problem that you can light it but it
> won't
> > > stay lit?
> > >
> > > <<Jim>>
> >
> --
>
>
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Message Number: 4
Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2001 18:20:21 -0700
From: j eric townsend <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: tow vehicles
>If economy is a factor, you will do better to go
>newer. My 78 Chrysler gets 6 mpg towing the 31' Excella, while my new
>Suburban 1/2 ton gets 12 mpg.
For milage comparison purposes, I recently rented a 1998 31' RV based
on a E400 frame with a V10 gas engine.
It got a whopping 8mpg during our week long trip. I could have
probably gotten better milage if I hadn't tried to maintain 65mph on
the freeways and over the Sierra Nevadas.
--
J. Eric Townsend -- http://www.spies.com/jet
Were you in USASSG/ACSI/MACV in Vietnam, 1967-1970? Drop me a line if so...
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Message Number: 5
Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2001 19:01:55 -0700
From: j eric townsend <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Trouble lighting water heater pilot
Advice to file under "I know you're not stupid, but this happened to me..."
I had similar problems on an RV stove recently -- couldn't get the
pilot light going, even tho the tank read "3/4" full, all the valves
were open, etc etc.
Turns out some idiot (not me, for a change) put the gauge on wrong --
the tank was actually empty.
--
J. Eric Townsend -- http://www.spies.com/jet
Were you in USASSG/ACSI/MACV in Vietnam, 1967-1970? Drop me a line if so...
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Message Number: 6
Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2001 21:45:17 -0500
From: Dan Weeks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: FW: Plugged into 220 by mistake
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From: Dan Weeks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Sun, 07 Oct 2001 21:00:59 -0500
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Plugged into 220 by mistake
made quite a tactical error today, and wired the airstream into the 30 amp
clothes dryer circuit at my new digs, forgetting, until I got back into the
trailer and saw my plug-in voltmeter bouncing off the peg at the top of the
scale, that dryers are 220. Ooops. Fortunately, the computer and fax were
unplugged. My little desktop radio was smoke, as is my printer, though I
have an identical spare. I think I also fried the motherboard on the 1997
Dometic refrigerator, as that now longer works, and my 40amp 120-to12v
magnatek ferroresonant converter, as all my 12v DC stuff doesn't work.
Oddly, none of the 12v fuses on the inverter are blown, none of the 120
breakers tripped, my computer spike protector didn't seem to protect
anything, as a bunch of little transformers used for speaker systems and
such seem dead, and the 12v light filiments are all OK. Can I assume the
inverter took the hit? Is it fixable? Is the Dometic? Dr. J?
This is what I get for being my own electrician.
Dan
75 Argosy 26
no music, no printouts, and it's pretty dark in here, too.
> From: VACList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> Date: Sun, 7 Oct 2001 16:38:16 -0700
> To: Multiple recipients of VACList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: [VAC]
>
> VACList-Digest Sunday, October 7, 2001 Issue 85
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Message Number: 7
Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2001 22:58:07 -0400
From: soule <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Project Photos
Thanks for the comments. I probably should have mentioned (if it isn't
obvious) that photos 5-15 are the "before" photos.
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=1621998&a=13860256
Answers to questions:
Woodworking is a life-long hobby and I am fortunate enough to have a
small shop with a nice assortment of tools that I have accumulated over
the years. For durability and ease of maintenance, I used 3-5 coast of
water-based polyurethane on the wood. The pieces were mostly scribed
and cut and the finish applied before they were installed. My father
was a part time boat builder and I learned a lot about the efficient use
of space from him. I noticed right away that building the interior of
an Airstream is a lot like doing the interior of a boat, so I felt right
at home.
We decided to keep the overhead compartments (at least during phase
one), but the tambours were too dark for the rest of the new interior.
Gwen was determined to paint them to match the walls. I was skeptical
about how they would look, but she did a great job and they came out
well. The interior is really light and bright. Our goal was to create
a beach house feel.
We were inspired to use sliding wire and plastic baskets after we
installed them in our closet at home. They are very light weight,
strong, extremely flexible and can be purchased quite economically at
Home Depot. I decided to mill the basket guides from solid birch to
save weight and simplify construction (plus they look great).
We would love to go to the rally at Rehoboth Beach, but we can't do it
this year...maybe next year.
Thanks again for your encouragement and inspiration.
Lincoln Soule
1977 Tradewind
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Message Number: 8
Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2001 23:51:15 -0400
From: Blair Prestin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Filtered 12 volts???
OK all you 12 volt hi techies. I have a univolt question.
I'm installing a new American Standard RV super high recovery
6 gallon gas, electric, direct spark ignition water heater
in my 64 Tradewind..
The 120v part is straight forward.
The 12 volt part in the book says " connect to the battery
directly or to "filtered" 12VDC from the converter."
My question is - Is the 12 volts from the univolt
(which runs super quiet and dependably)
filtered? If not can it be and what needs to be done?
Thanks in advance for the help.
Blair
PS install is so easy. Only stumbling block is this "filtered" question???
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Message Number: 9
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2001 00:26:47 -0400
From: Patricia Raimondo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re:
John,
On recommendation from a fellow camper at Lake George I stayed at the
Old Mill Stream Campground in the heart of Lancaster. It was a very nice
place, full hook-ups available with cable TV. It is right in the center
of the store outlets and the Amish Country. You're driving along route
30, pass a huge tourist attraction called Dutch Wonderland and you see a
sign for the camp. You pull into the HUGE parking lot and wonder where
could this place be and right down a hill appears a beautiful campground
with a stream, cow pastures and open spaces! While there you forget just
how close by all the attractions are!
Patti
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Message Number: 10
Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2001 22:35:59 -0700
From: "Denise Mendoza" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [VAC Birch Tambbour(looking for supplier of)
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need to be replaced.We think that they are
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<DIV><FONT face="Times New Roman">I also need to replace the Tambour door
under the sink in the kitchen of my 71 Safari.(if I were to guess maybe
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Message Number: 11
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2001 08:20:09 -0400
From: "Peter Huke" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Project Photos
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Wonderful Job! All it takes is money and alot of time but well w=
orth it. I am very interested in what and how Gwen painted the tambour do=
ors? I would love to lighten up the interior of our 73 excella. Thanks fo=
r the great pic. I've looked at them several times.
Ann & Peter Huke
73 31 Excella
Yarmouth, ME. =20
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----- Original Message -----
From: soule
Sent: Friday, October 12, 2001 11:07 PM
To: Multiple recipients of VACList
Subject: [VAC] Re: Project Photos
=20
Thanks for the comments. I probably should have mentioned (if it isn't
obvious) that photos 5-15 are the "before" photos.
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=3D1621998&a=3D13860256
Answers to questions:
Woodworking is a life-long hobby and I am fortunate enough to have a
small shop with a nice assortment of tools that I have accumulated over
the years. For durability and ease of maintenance, I used 3-5 coast of
water-based polyurethane on the wood. The pieces were mostly scribed
and cut and the finish applied before they were installed. My father
was a part time boat builder and I learned a lot about the efficient use
of space from him. I noticed right away that building the interior of
an Airstream is a lot like doing the interior of a boat, so I felt right
at home.
We decided to keep the overhead compartments (at least during phase
one), but the tambours were too dark for the rest of the new interior.
Gwen was determined to paint them to match the walls. I was skeptical
about how they would look, but she did a great job and they came out
well. The interior is really light and bright. Our goal was to create
a beach house feel.
We were inspired to use sliding wire and plastic baskets after we
installed them in our closet at home. They are very light weight,
strong, extremely flexible and can be purchased quite economically at
Home Depot. I decided to mill the basket guides from solid birch to
save weight and simplify construction (plus they look great).
We would love to go to the rally at Rehoboth Beach, but we can't do it
this year...maybe next year.
Thanks again for your encouragement and inspiration.
Lincoln Soule
1977 Tradewind
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ntioned (if it isn't<BR>obvious) that photos 5-15 are the "before" photos=
.<BR><BR>http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=3D1621998&a=3D13=
860256<BR><BR>Answers to questions:<BR><BR>Woodworking is a life-long hob=
by and I am fortunate enough to have a<BR>small shop with a nice assortme=
nt of tools that I have accumulated over<BR>the years. For durabili=
ty and ease of maintenance, I used 3-5 coast of<BR>water-based polyuretha=
ne on the wood. The pieces were mostly scribed<BR>and cut and the f=
inish applied before they were installed. My father<BR>was a part t=
ime boat builder and I learned a lot about the efficient use<BR>of space =
from him. I noticed right away that building the interior of<BR>an =
Airstream is a lot like doing the interior of a boat, so I felt right<BR>=
at home.<BR><BR>We decided to keep the overhead compartments (at least du=
ring phase<BR>one), but the tambours were too dark for the rest of the ne=
w interior.<BR>Gwen was determined to paint them to match the walls. =
; I was skeptical<BR>about how they would look, but she did a great job a=
nd they came out<BR>well. The interior is really light and bright.&=
nbsp; Our goal was to create<BR>a beach house feel.<BR><BR>We were inspir=
ed to use sliding wire and plastic baskets after we<BR>installed them in =
our closet at home. They are very light weight,<BR>strong, extremel=
y flexible and can be purchased quite economically at<BR>Home Depot. =
; I decided to mill the basket guides from solid birch to<BR>save weight =
and simplify construction (plus they look great).<BR><BR>We would love to=
go to the rally at Rehoboth Beach, but we can't do it<BR>this year...may=
be next year.<BR><BR>Thanks again for your encouragement and inspiration.=
<BR><BR>Lincoln Soule<BR>1977 Tradewind<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>To uns=
ubscribe or change to a daily Digest format, please go to<BR>http://airst=
ream.net/vaclist/listoffice.html<BR><BR>When replying to a message, pleas=
e delete all unnecessary original text<BR><BR><BR></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></H=
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Message Number: 12
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2001 08:49:30 -0400
From: "Scott Scheuermann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Trouble lighting water heater pilot
Jerry,
The original water heater on my '60 had a gas cutoff in the hot water heater
compartment immediately before the gas control at the hot water heater.
Scott
----- Original Message -----
From: "jerry catlin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of VACList" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, October 12, 2001 8:53 PM
Subject: [VAC] Re: Trouble lighting water heater pilot
SNIP-----
> I'm baffled why gas doesn't seem to be making it to
> the water heater. There is a bunch of insulation
> stuffed around the heater, so I can't follow the gas
> line all the way in from under the trailer to where
> the temperature control is. Is it possible that a
> shutoff valve would be located in the water heater
> compartment and not underneath the trailer?
>
> Very weird.
>
> Jerry
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Message Number: 13
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2001 06:30:17 -0700
From: Jack Honeycutt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: VAC Web site still down?
Anyone else having the same problem? Is it day two or three that the VAC
web site is still down?
Darn Internet anyway. I had to go outside and read a book in the
backyard. Forgot how lovely it was... <g>
jack in Portland Oregon
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Message Number: 14
Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2001 09:17:19 -0500
From: Neil Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [VAC Birch Tambbour(looking for supplier of)
Denise Mendoza wrote:
> Tambour doors in the kitchen need to be replaced.We think that
Try http://www.winonamanufacturing.com/
Neil
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Message Number: 15
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2001 09:49:57 -0500
From: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [VAC Birch Tambbour(looking for supplier of)
Many high end wood working supply stores carry tambour blanks.
Its made by gluing half round wood pieces to canvas. Norm Abrams did a
roll top desk and made the tambour top that way. I'm sure there's a
video tape available from WGBH of that project including how to make the
tambour.
Gerald J.
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Message Number: 16
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2001 09:06:18 -0700
From: RJ & Krista <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: VAC Web site still down?
There seems to be a problem with the Internet Domain Name Servers
resolving the text "airstream.net" or airstream.org" to the IP address
of the servers where the content resides. I'm working on it. I agree,
#$#%&^# Internet! It's keeping me from working on the Flying Cloud :>)
RJ
VAC Webmaster
Jack Honeycutt wrote:
>
> Anyone else having the same problem? Is it day two or three that the VAC
> web site is still down?
>
> Darn Internet anyway. I had to go outside and read a book in the
> backyard. Forgot how lovely it was... <g>
>
> jack in Portland Oregon
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Message Number: 17
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2001 12:15:53 EDT
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [VAC Birch Tambbour(looking for supplier of)
If it is the real thing you seek. As opposed to laminate, It can be purchased
from cabinet shops, plywood suppliers of cabinet grade quality, cabinet
hardware suppliers. A trip to the yellow pages should give you names in your
area. It can be purchased in many thickness, and slat profiles. Be careful to
use tambour that uses cloth backing. It cost more but will out live the paper
backing many times over. If you get stuck e-mail me off list and I'll see
what I can do.
J.L.Dietz #4361
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Message Number: 18
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2001 13:12:20 -0400
From: "David W. Lowrey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [VAC Birch Tambbour(looking for supplier of)
Dave, of "Dave and Karla's Airstream" fame, also manufactured his own
tambour doors.
You can check it out here: http://www.glasss.com/photos/Airstream.htm
If you havnt seen this site, you should check it out! Talk about a "Handy
Man's Special"... :-)
Dave (NOT of "Dave and Karla's Airstream" fame :-)
At 09:49 AM 10/13/01 -0500, you wrote:
>Many high end wood working supply stores carry tambour blanks.
>
>Its made by gluing half round wood pieces to canvas. Norm Abrams did a
>roll top desk and made the tambour top that way. I'm sure there's a
>video tape available from WGBH of that project including how to make the
>tambour.
>
>Gerald J.
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Message Number: 19
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2001 16:00:04 -0400
From: Chris Bryant <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Filtered 12 volts???
At 11:51 PM 10/12/01 -0400, Blair Prestin wrote:
>OK all you 12 volt hi techies. I have a univolt question.
>
>I'm installing a new American Standard RV super high recovery
>6 gallon gas, electric, direct spark ignition water heater
>in my 64 Tradewind..
>
>The 120v part is straight forward.
>
>The 12 volt part in the book says " connect to the battery
>directly or to "filtered" 12VDC from the converter."
>
>My question is - Is the 12 volts from the univolt
>(which runs super quiet and dependably)
>filtered? If not can it be and what needs to be done?
As long as you have a battery installed, you will be fine- the
battery filters the 12 volt power. Running a Univolt without a battery is a
bad idea in any case.
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Chris Bryant
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Message Number: 20
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2001 13:16:15 -0700
From: RJ & Krista <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Introduction
Hello Jon,
Welcome to the VACList. There is a FAQ section on the VAC website that
will answer many of your questions, and then some. It's all
overwhelming at first, but it gets easier.
http://www.airstream.org/faqs.html
RJ
VAC Webmaster
>
> So, that's who we are and why I'm here. I'm applying for a "friends"
> membership, but of course can't be a full member until my quest is complete.
> I will probably just lurk most of the time and learn. However, if anyone is
> interested and talkative, here are some topics I'm trying to learn about.
> Please do not be offended by the number of questions. I don't actually
> expect answers to them, but you never know.
> Jon [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Message Number: 21
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2001 16:17:22 -0400
From: "Russ Welch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Argosy for sale
I just want to mention that if anyone is interested in a 1974 Argosy 26' in
excellent, original condition please contact me OFF LIST or see our ad on
the Vintage Airstream site for more info. This is a perfect trailer to
restore to original, as there is next to nothing to do to it, it is so
well-maintained and has a beautiful new vintage paint job.
Carrie Welch
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Message Number: 22
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2001 13:22:37 -0700
From: RJ & Krista <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: 60's teardrop running lights
There is no gasket between the back of of the metal plate and the skin,
but there is a cork or foam gasket between the glass lens and the plate.
The ground is through both, but primarily the screws. I just sent our
plates off to be rechromed.
These ex Bargman, ex Signal-Stat lights are now made in a cheapy form by
Pathfinder in Taiwan (doesn't the US make anything anymore?), and are
good in a pinch as a replacement or to use the gasket and throw the rest away.
RJ
'57 Flying Cloud
Jim Stewart wrote:
>
> What type of gasket is used for the metal backed teardrop running
> lights, or are they attached directly to the aluminium skin? Is the
> ground through the screws, or the backing? Thankyou
> Jim
> 61 Bambi
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Message Number: 23
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2001 13:26:15 -0700
From: RJ & Krista <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Brake Damage
There is an intentional bow in the middle of the axles, make sure that
is not what you are observing.
RJ
'65 Caravel
'57 Flying Cloud
> I have spent the last two days updating my brakes to a more modern design. The old
>round magnets in my '72
> seem to be getting hard to get so I went with larger oval magnets of a more recent
>vintage.
> I noticed a slight bow in the rear axle tube when I got the wheels off.
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Message Number: 24
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2001 13:33:21 -0700
From: RJ & Krista <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: FAQ's
While I was fixing the website problem, I uploaded the new in-depth
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) section to the website:
http://www.airstream.org/faqs.html
Please check them out when you can, but most importantly, start thinking
of additional items and use the on-page contact link to let me know of
them. Half the fun of restoring or fixing your Airstream is sharing the knowledge.
Thanks,
RJ
VAC Webmaster
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Message Number: 25
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2001 17:22:06 -0400
From: "David W. Lowrey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Tour Buddy Tanks?
I have been looking at Auxiliary fuel tanks for my '97 F250. The 30 gallon
primary tank is just too small.
What I have found, so far, definitely exceeds my meagre budget.
Today I found an interesting product, called "Tour Buddy". Their web site
is: http://www.tourbuddy.com/index.htm
Does anyone have any experience with this product?
Any other suggestions as to what I can use? I would like to spend less than
$1000, installed.
Dave
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Message Number: 26
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 01 17:34:35 -0600
From: Roy Lashway <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: 60's teardrop running lights
>What type of gasket is used for the metal backed teardrop running
>lights, or are they attached directly to the aluminium skin? Is the
>ground through the screws, or the backing? Thankyou
>Jim
>61 Bambi
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On my '56 there was no gasket on the tear drop running lights. Yes they
ground thru the screws. I thought it necessary to work a little chalk in
at the top of the lights just to keep out water. A hit. The lights are
not overly bright as you might note. If you wrinkle up some foil, smooth
out, then cut/glue inside the light. It increasing reflection a lot.
Roy Lashway
'78 Argosy,'56 Bubble
WBCCI 1610 VAC
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web site: www.zianet.com/rlashway
(polishing report included)
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