VACList-Digest Thursday, January 31, 2002 Issue 198
Today's Topics:
1. Avion Camper
2. Re: Harbor Freight and the post office
3. Re: Harbor Freight and the post office
4. Re: 67 CARAVEL
5. Re: Skin Rpair/Replacement
6. Re: Skin Rpair/Replacement
7. fixer upper
8. Re: Skin Rpair/Replacement
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Message Number: 1
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2002 19:38:46 EST
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Avion Camper
Message Number: 6
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2002 23:24:57 -0500
From: Daisy Welch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Dangerous Avion Camper
Oops, Massachusetts
Daisy,
It's a pretty cool looking camper. BUY it and tell us about the restore on it....but,
HELLO...this isn't an Airstream.....isn't this Vintage Airstream Club list?
Catch me off list, I know someone who'll move it for you.....Wendy
> Joe Insinga wrote:
>
> Daisy,
>
> Where would you need it delivered to?
>
> Joe
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Message Number: 2
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2002 16:29:15 -0800
From: j eric townsend <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Harbor Freight and the post office
>The post office will always be the "slow" method, until they start getting
>their pay checks, "in the mail". Sorry, but it does seem that way. Andy
I've had poor experience with Harbor Freight and the USPS every time
I've dealt with Harbor Freight. I suspect the problem is on their
end, not the USPS's end.
--
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: 3
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2002 20:25:31 -0500
From: Daisy Welch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Harbor Freight and the post office
Hey Karl, what is wrong with the Avion Camper in AR ?
Daisy
"Karl F. Larsen" wrote:
>
> My DeWalt polisher arrived at last after a month of back order and
> 15 days to get from Calif. to NM! The post office is mighty slow again!
> But later is better than not, so will get with the polish job in a month
> or so after the weather warms up.
>
> --
> Yours Truly,
>
> - Karl F. Larsen, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (505) 524-3303 -
> http://www.zianet.com/k5di/
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Message Number: 4
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2002 21:20:08 -0600
From: "gina terrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: 67 CARAVEL
THATS WHAT WE DO AS WELL. WE ALSO HAVE A STRAIGHT PILLOW THAT RUNNS ALONG
THE BIG FRONT WINDOW AS THE BACK OF THE COUCH AND THE CURVED ONE KINDA PULLS
THE 2 FRONT COUCHES TO GETHER WHEN MADE UP. FORTUNATELY MY 4 YR OLD SLEEPS
IN THAT BED SO WE DON'T HAVE TO SCLEP THE PILLOWS AROUND TOO MUCH. IN FACT
WE USE THE LONG ONE BETWEEN THE COUCH AND TABLE TO KEEP HIM FROM SLEEP
WALKING OUT OF THE BED. I GUESS WE WOULD JUST SHOVE IT UNDER THE OTHER BED
AS WELL IF WE HAD TO.
GINA
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>From: "gumking" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: 67 CARAVEL
>Could someone please tell me, what do you do with the curved wall =
>cushion while you have the front gaucho made into a bed?
>Thanks Paula 67 Caravel
>
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>I figured we'd be putting it in our tow vehicle. But my wife occupies that
>bed and she slides/pushes it beneath the slid-out side bed in which I
>sleep. Not too hard to maneuver, but it would probably be easier with the
>oeq. thickness of foam. Previous owner had the foam
>redone to 6"? <- makes putting the pad for the front bed difficult to push
>into the storage bin next to the door.
>Huff ('67 Caravel)
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Message Number: 5
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2002 00:19:10 -0500
From: "Jim White" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Skin Rpair/Replacement
Jason,
If I were in your position, I would be reluctant to pick up a unit with skin
damage that you are not prepared to live with. Panels with creases usually
have to be replaced. It is an expensive proposition, about $1500 / panel.
Minor dents and dings are not that unusual, but something that is creased,
crumpled, or large really detracts from the unit.
There are a lot of good used coaches out there in the $3000 - $7000 range.
There was a early 60's trade wind in Indiana a while back for around $1000.
I was tempted to take a look at, but I already have 2 I don't have room for,
it would be nutty to buy a third.
What part of Michigan are you in? I live in the Detroit area (Northern
suburbs). The Airstream factory service center is a little over 3 hours
drive. I've had both my coaches down there (my motorhome is there now,
done, waiting for me to pick it up). I take them there for Airstream
specific work done. Woodland Travel in Grand Rapids is another place I've
had work done. They would be an alternative if you were in Northern
Michigan. Be sure to make an appointment in advanced if you decide to go to
Airstream.
I have heard of (but not worked with) another place in OH, P&S Trailer
Service. They are on Rt 6 just west of Helena, Oh. about 17 mi. east of
Bowling Green. They are in the Airstream refinishing business and have been
doing it a long time. They also do metal replacement and other trailer
repairs. Some of the service folks have recommended them for clear coat
work.
Terry Tyler commented in his post about the TCT Florida rally that Forrest's
'48 was repaired at a place near Kingston, ON and that they did an excellent
job.
Jim
Original Message
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** Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2002 16:26:19 EST
** From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
** Subject: Skin Rpair/Replacement
**
** the rig I'm interested in
** has damage to the lower 3 sections on the rear corner and the panel below
the
** rear window. Some of the damage is creased and some is not. Is this
damage
** I could possibly repair myself (I have no aluminum experience, yet)
**
** anyone know of someone in the Michigan area (or vicinity) who could
repair
** it? Next, what would a ballpark figure ($$$) be on skin repairs?
**
** Jason
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Message Number: 6
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2002 06:07:19 -0800 (PST)
From: Doug Rowbottom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Skin Rpair/Replacement
>
> Terry Tyler commented in his post about the TCT
> Florida rally that Forrest's
> '48 was repaired at a place near Kingston, ON and
> that they did an excellent
> job.
>
> Jim
>
Jim;
>From the Detroit area you can get to Can Am in Lambeth
Ontario in less then 3 hours. They have been in
Airstream business more then 30 years and do all
matter of repairs and do them in Canadian dollars, a
real deal.Check them out at
"http://wwww.can-am-rv.com";
No conection, just a happy customer.
Doug
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Message Number: 7
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2002 11:05:04 -0600
From: John Schubert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: fixer upper
I saw this on Vintage Vacations message board if anyone is interested.
John
> My sister figures she has one of the first airstream trailors built.
> If you are interested in a fixer upper than give her a call.
> May @ 250-842-6205
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Message Number: 8
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2002 11:06:05 -0600
From: KEVIN D ALLEN <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Skin Rpair/Replacement
Greetings Jason!
> Jason,
>
> If I were in your position, I would be reluctant to pick up a unit with
skin
> damage that you are not prepared to live with. Panels with creases usually
> have to be replaced. It is an expensive proposition, about $1500 / panel.
> Minor dents and dings are not that unusual, but something that is creased,
> crumpled, or large really detracts from the unit.
I would echo Jim's advice. Panel replacement is costly, and if one of the
panels with compound curves is involved - - it can very quickly become cost
prohibitive. Before I purchased my current Overlander in 1995, I considered
another trailer that needed to have two panels replaced above the rear
window (in the dome) - - had an Airstream dealer estimate repairs and
learned how costly that would be (over $2,000) - - in addition the
technician discouraged the repair as it was his experience that getting a
weatherproof seal with new panels in that area could be VERY difficult. I
had a minor accident with my '64 Overlander with a gatepost scrape that
necessitated replacing a large, flat side panel - - the cost was $1,750 - -
and even with stated/agreed value insurance on my coach there was an
insurance battle over the cost and my carrier even had the nerve to suggest
repairing the creases with bondo and painting the panel.
>
> There are a lot of good used coaches out there in the $3000 - $7000 range.
> There was a early 60's trade wind in Indiana a while back for around
$1000.
> I was tempted to take a look at, but I already have 2 I don't have room
for,
> it would be nutty to buy a third.
>
Patience can pay big dividends. While some are fortunate enough to fall
into the perfect Airstream on the first try - - I think the more typical
instance is examining a dozen or more units before the "perfect" unit is
found.
> What part of Michigan are you in? I live in the Detroit area (Northern
> suburbs). The Airstream factory service center is a little over 3 hours
> drive. I've had both my coaches down there (my motorhome is there now,
> done, waiting for me to pick it up). I take them there for Airstream
> specific work done. Woodland Travel in Grand Rapids is another place I've
> had work done. They would be an alternative if you were in Northern
> Michigan. Be sure to make an appointment in advanced if you decide to go
to
> Airstream.
>
> I have heard of (but not worked with) another place in OH, P&S Trailer
> Service. They are on Rt 6 just west of Helena, Oh. about 17 mi. east of
> Bowling Green. They are in the Airstream refinishing business and have
been
> doing it a long time. They also do metal replacement and other trailer
> repairs. Some of the service folks have recommended them for clear coat
> work.
>
The folks at P&S (The Ruth's) are great to work with. My coach has been in
their shop for a little more than a month. They have been polishing it,
recoating it, as well as performing a few other repairs. While I haven't
had the opportunity to see the completed trailer first hand, I have seen the
photographs of the completed product and the results are absolutely
fabulous - - the coach looks like the first time I saw it when it was first
towe home by friend of my family in 1964. If the current wintery weather
clears in time, I will be towing my Overlander home in two weeks. The
Ruth's are very Vintage Coach friendly and from my experience, work to
insure that only quality work leaves their shop.
I have also had very good experience with another midwest Airstream dealer,
Ace Fogdall RV in Cedar Falls, IA. They have done all of my routine
maintenance as well as several larger jobs including the replacement of the
rear floor as well as replacing the side panel that was damaged in the
gaetpost encounter (they do not polish nor do they do any plasticoat
refinishing). Their entire organization is Vintage Coach friendly, and
thier parts person, Florence, is a real gem when it comes to finding those
seemingly impossible to find Airstream unique repair parts. They are
located on University Avenue just a few short miles North of US 20.
> Terry Tyler commented in his post about the TCT Florida rally that
Forrest's
> '48 was repaired at a place near Kingston, ON and that they did an
excellent
> job.
>
> Jim
>
> ** the rig I'm interested in
> ** has damage to the lower 3 sections on the rear corner and the panel
below
> the
> ** rear window. Some of the damage is creased and some is not. Is this
> damage
> ** I could possibly repair myself (I have no aluminum experience, yet)
> **
> ** anyone know of someone in the Michigan area (or vicinity) who could
> repair
> ** it? Next, what would a ballpark figure ($$$) be on skin repairs?
> **
> ** Jason
> **********************
Good luck with your search!
Kevin D. Allen
WBCCI/VAC #6359
1964 Overlander International/1999 GMC K2500 Suburban
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