VACList-Digest Tuesday, February 5, 2002 Issue 203
Today's Topics:
1. Polishing
2. 67 Caravel cushions
3. Re: '58 Overlander Electric Brake Wiring
4. suspension on Caravel
5. Re: PJM-> '67 Caravel Cushions
6. Re: 1965 Shocks
7. Simple (?) how-to questions
8. Re: Polishing
9. Re: Simple (?) how-to questions
10. Re: amping chairs
11. New
12. Re: suspension on Caravel
13. Re:
14. Re: New
15. Re: New
16. 12 volt in 58
17. Re: amping chairs
18. Re: 12 volt in 58
19. Re: amping chairs
20. Re: ark model and alterations thereof
21. Re: New
22. Shared Resources
23. Re: Shared Resources
24. Re: New
25. Re: Cooking batteries
26. One in a your dozen
27. Deadbolt made of wood
28. Fisherman's Seafood Festival 02/01/02 Friday
29. Fisherman's Seafood Festival 02/02/02 Saturday
30. Fluorescent light conversion
31. Re: One in a your dozen
32. Re: Shared Resources
33. Intellipower Installation Question
34. Ford diesel puller cavitation?
35. Re: Intellipower Installation Question
36. Re: Intellipower Installation Question
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Message Number: 1
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2002 18:07:59 -0800 (PST)
From: chip rees <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Polishing
Hi everyone! I am a first-timer on this site and
hopefully a first-time Airstream owner in the near
future - reaching out to you all from San Francisco.
My questions are regarding the polishing of Airstream
shells. Whatever we get, I'd really love to have that
stellar shine. I plan to outsource the job and before
making any purchase seek any ideas on:
-how much to expect to spend on professional
polishing?
-how long to expect it will take?
-recommendations where to find professionals for the
job (California preferred, but not limited to)?
Ideally this would be for about a 25 footer.
Any insight on this process would be greatly
appreciated, I just want to have some idea what to
anticipate.
I'm happy to be here and thank you in advance for your
thoughts.
-Chip Rees
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Message Number: 2
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2002 18:13:55 -0800
From: "Alec Fisken" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: 67 Caravel cushions
My 66 Caravel has the round-the-corner cushion Brad asked about. It is a
single piece, 112" long, 12" high, and about 3.5" thick. It just follows the
path along the wall, from the little ledge on curbside and around the "J"
shape to the end of the couch. I had to buy foam to fill in the space on the
inside of the J; my trailer came with the pullout wood structure, but no
cushions to put on it.
Kathy Fisken
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Message Number: 3
Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2002 18:13:36 -0800
From: Webmaster <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: '58 Overlander Electric Brake Wiring
Unless someone has really messed it up, the standard practice is to keep it,
along with a few spare fuses - but they are rarely if ever needed unless
something is dreadfully wrong - and needs to be corrected. Our '57 flying
cloud still has a pair in the original pack - and a price of 49cents for the
two on it.
If you add AC, then another separate panel can added along with new primary
wiring, and the old panel can be used then as a sub panel downstream of the
new panel. Adding a converter and batt charger, you'll probably use the
circuit that went to the 110V Hot Water heater.
I recommend the book 'Managing 12volts' by Harold Barre:
http://www.airstream.org/reading.html
Best of luck,
RJ
> From: "T. Byrd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2002 00:45:43 -0700
> To: Multiple recipients of VACList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: [VAC] Re: '58 Overlander Electric Brake Wiring
>
> Hey RJ,
>
> I was also mistaken in an earlier post when I stated we have a fuse box.
> More appropriately, it's a ceramic fuse block, with a Zolatone finished
> cover. Does anyone have any advice on whether or not this is safe? The
> wiring looks okay, and it's obviously worked for the past 44 years, but
> I'm wondering if we should replace it with a modern fuse panel.
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Message Number: 4
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2002 21:22:30 -0500
From: "Whitlow Wyatt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: suspension on Caravel
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I recently purchased a 1965, 17' Caravel. The suspension seems very =
stiff. The trailer has been parked outside for the past 20 years.
I disconnected the shocks and tested the axle suspension by bouncing on =
the rear bumper. The axle will only give about 1/2 inch up or down. Is =
there a problem inside the Dura-Torque axle or is this common with this =
trailer? I have not loaded the trailer for travel, but it seems to be =
riding rough while pulling empty.
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Message Number: 5
Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2002 21:20:12 +0000
From: Chris Elliott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: PJM-> '67 Caravel Cushions
I`ll try and measure mine and mail you off list ,but it may take awhile
. .....-Chris -67 caravel
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Brad Adams wrote:
> Regarding the curved cushions in the '67 Caravel -- I would appreciate
> dimensions and/or photos of these as mine are missing.
>
> As always, thanks for your help.
>
> Brad & Shirley Adams
>
> '67 Caravel
> '67 Overlander
> '61 Safari
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Message Number: 6
Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2002 18:20:46 -0800
From: Webmaster <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: 1965 Shocks
Maybe. If the the attach points are in the same locations as the Caravel,
and Ohio put them in the same place as California, and...
You get the idea. The best bet is to take an old one into the parts place to
make sure the length is the same, and that the shock end holes are the
correct diameter and type.
RJ
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Date: Sun, 03 Feb 2002 21:09:39 -0800
> To: Multiple recipients of VACList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: [VAC] Re: 1965 17' Caravel
>
> RJ,
> Would a 65 Globetrotter use the same?
> Thank you, Paul 65GT
>
>>
>> Monroe 94005's. Almost any tire or auto parts dealer can get them.
>>
>> For other models/years take a shock in and they will measure it and call a
>> tech hotline, who will in turn tell the store what part to sell. Seems the
>> Mfg's took away all the cross reference books from the parts guys for
>> liability reasons.
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Message Number: 7
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2002 18:22:27 -0800
From: "Alec Fisken" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Simple (?) how-to questions
My 66 Caravel toilet apparently hasn't been used in years, and the Thetford
Slide-EZ valve is stuck open (it's also missing a part of the handle, the
part that goes through a small hole into the back access compartment).
Should I try to force the valve shut, or is there some tried and true way of
coaxing it shut and still being able to open it again? Product suggestions?
Question 2: Is drilling the safest way to get rivets out? I need to replace
a broken-off overhead bin latch, but those darn rivets are stuck in there,
right in the way! (I'm hoping I don't have to buy a special tool because I
don't plan to do a lot of rivet work.)
Thanks for all the advice I enjoy on a daily basis. - Kathy Fisken
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Message Number: 8
Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2002 22:23:05 -0600
From: KEVIN D ALLEN <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Polishing
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Greetings Chip!
Welcome to the world of Vintage Airstreaming!
> Hi everyone! I am a first-timer on this site and
> hopefully a first-time Airstream owner in the near
> future - reaching out to you all from San Francisco.
>
>
> My questions are regarding the polishing of Airstream
> shells. Whatever we get, I'd really love to have that
> stellar shine. I plan to outsource the job and before
> making any purchase seek any ideas on:
>
> -how much to expect to spend on professional
> polishing?
I just received the final bill on having my '64 Overlander (26' 8") polished
and platicoated. The base charge was $170.00 per foot with an additional
upcharge for some extra-heavy duty polishing that was required on the
curbside panels that the previous owner had badly scuffed with steel wool
working against the aluminum's grain. The base charge included the basic
polishing, painting the hitch, bumper, and step as well as plasticoating.
Not included in the price was polishing the aluminum propane tanks.
> -how long to expect it will take?
> -recommendations where to find professionals for the
> job (California preferred, but not limited to)?
>
P & S Trailer Service in Helena, OH handled my trailer. It is my
understanding that they are one of the few shops that are willing to perfrom
the entire polish/clearcoat operation. They have had my rig for a little
more than a month, but since I wasn't in any particular hurry to have the
job done I am not sure the precise amount of time the job took from
beginning to end. The photos that I have seen of the finished product are
fantastic, and I am hoping for good weather this coming weekend so that I
may go to Ohio to get the unit.
> Ideally this would be for about a 25 footer.
>
> Any insight on this process would be greatly
> appreciated, I just want to have some idea what to
> anticipate.
>
The guidelines for selecting a rig that will polish do not vary greatly
whether for do-it-yourself or for professional polishing. The better the
condition of the skin to begin with, the less time/money will be required to
achieve a satisfactory polish job. I wasn't even thinking of polishing when
I purchased my Overlander six years ago so didn't really worry about much
other than present of dents or creases. I had never dreamed that what
appeared to be "surface hazing/crazing" (turned out to be cross-grain
scratching caused by improper use of steel wool in an earlier polishing
attempt) would cause problems when I decided to have the trailer polished.
This overlooked problem ended up adding around $350.00 to the cost of the
polishing job.
You can see a before picture of my Overlander at:
http://personalpages.tds.net/~kallen/
This photo was taken during the 1999 Wagon Wheel Caravan in Ohio.
A small digital photo of the after is attached to this e-mail
> I'm happy to be here and thank you in advance for your
> thoughts.
>
> -Chip Rees
Good luck with your search!
Kevin D. Allen
WBCCI/VAC #6359
1964 Overlander International/1999 GMC K2500 Suburban
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Message Number: 9
Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2002 23:54:31 -0500
From: Daisy Welch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Simple (?) how-to questions
I sprayed my stuck valve with silicone and wiggled and waited and
sprayed and wiggled and so on. Eventually it worked.
Get yourself a couple of 1/8 drills and go at it. It's a little scary
the first few times, but you'll see it's OK.
Daisy
Alec Fisken wrote:
>
> My 66 Caravel toilet apparently hasn't been used in years, and the Thetford
> Slide-EZ valve is stuck open (it's also missing a part of the handle, the
> part that goes through a small hole into the back access compartment).
> Should I try to force the valve shut, or is there some tried and true way of
> coaxing it shut and still being able to open it again? Product suggestions?
>
> Question 2: Is drilling the safest way to get rivets out? I need to replace
> a broken-off overhead bin latch, but those darn rivets are stuck in there,
> right in the way! (I'm hoping I don't have to buy a special tool because I
> don't plan to do a lot of rivet work.)
>
> Thanks for all the advice I enjoy on a daily basis. - Kathy Fisken
>
> To unsubscribe or change to a daily Digest format, please go to
> http://airstream.net/vaclist/listoffice.html
>
> When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original text
>
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Message Number: 10
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2002 01:21:13 EST
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: amping chairs
Hello,
Bonnie and I are looking for some unique old time looking wood folding chairs
for our Airstream. Got any ideas or suggestions?
Thanks S&B.
* STUART MACARTHUR RESOR * ARCHITECT * 1268 BLUE SKY DRIVE * CARDIFF BY THE
SEA * CALIFORNIA * 92007-1005 * 760-753-8022 * FAX: 760-753-8058 *
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Message Number: 11
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2002 09:56:47 -0500
From: "Thomas LaVergne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: New
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This is two fold.
First, as a new listee I want to introduce myself, I am Thomas LaVergne from
Ohio. I grew up in an A/S family but am in the process of buying my first
one this spring.
Second, I want to make sure I entered the address in my address book
correctly, so this is a test of the connection as well.
Thanks!
Thomas
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Message Number: 12
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2002 10:28:43 EST
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: suspension on Caravel
Go to inlandrv.com Click on articles. You will find an article on the
Dura-torque axle. It gives you instructions and criteria, on "how to" check
the axle on your Caravel. Andy
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Message Number: 13
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2002 10:36:32 -0500
From: Jerry Jarrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re:
> Message Number: 6
> Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2002 01:00:04 -0700
> From: "T. Byrd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: "Park" model misnomer
>
> I have a questions though. Do you mean 1950's coaches didn't have black
> water tanks as options, or at all? I'm pretty sure mine does. Inside the
> shower, against the back wall, there is a raised platform about
> 24"x26"x4" that the toidee sits on. I suppose this could have been added
> at a later date, as the original toilet was replaced with an Aqua Magic,
> but I also found this technical note dated 2-28-58 that describes our
> setup exactly:
>
> http://www.airstreamclassics.com/DetailPages/Docs/Water/SepticTips58.html
>
> It also implies that earlier coaches were fitted with multi-part,
> probably metallic, black water tanks.
>
> --
> Ted Byrd
> 1958 Overlander
>
Hey T-Bird,
Thanks for the info on the black water tank in the older "Streams." I have a "57"
Overlander and it has a commode that sits atop a tank as is described in the info you
furnished. The "throne" dumps into its tank which is sealed by the dump valve
underneath the tank. The grey water drain (sink and shower) ties into the system under
the valve and any water that goes into the sink/shower goes on the ground!! I will
probably buy one of the portable tanks that you hook up once you are at the campsite
to take care of the grey water.
Lots of luck with your project.
Jerry (freezing in GA again!)
WBBCI -VAC
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Message Number: 14
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2002 07:36:12 -0800 (PST)
From: Karen Waldo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: New
Hi Thomas,
Welcome! What part of Ohio?
Karen Waldo
WDCU WBCCI #8440
--- Thomas LaVergne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> This is two fold.
> First, as a new listee I want to introduce myself, I
> am Thomas LaVergne from
> Ohio. I grew up in an A/S family but am in the
> process of buying my first
> one this spring.
> Second, I want to make sure I entered the address in
> my address book
> correctly, so this is a test of the connection as
> well.
> Thanks!
> Thomas
>
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Message Number: 15
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2002 10:49:49 -0500
From: Daisy Welch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: New
Hooray ! Welcome Thomas, you are in the right place and we look forward
to your adventure. We especially like Pictures.
Daisy '73 Ambassador Center Bath
http://www.tiac.net/users/jtdjtd/aspix/airstream3.html
> Thomas LaVergne wrote:
>
> This is two fold.
> First, as a new listee I want to introduce myself, I am Thomas
> LaVergne from Ohio. I grew up in an A/S family but am in the process
> of buying my first one this spring.
> Second, I want to make sure I entered the address in my address book
> correctly, so this is a test of the connection as well.
> Thanks!
> Thomas
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Message Number: 16
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2002 11:01:59 -0500
From: "michael" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: 12 volt in 58
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Hi Everyone!
This is Michael from Michigan. I have been quietly reading and =
keeping up with the list. I am three years into a restoration of a 1958 =
Overlander. Everyone should know that after painstakingly reglueing and =
replacing the floor underneath the front couch, it has been =
reupholstered. All of the wood in the kitchen, the couch area and back =
bedroom has been completely refinished. I have fiberglass endcaps and =
the interior is original Zoltone gray-green. After lots of hard work, I =
now have a beautiful, vintage coach, that I find I can't be too far away =
from. So I park it at the back door and use it as a get-away quiet place =
to read and study. The refrigerator and furnace had been replaced in the =
mid '70's by the previous owners. This trailer made regular trips to =
Florida every winter until its original owner passed away. It was found =
in a field behind a barn in Everett, Michigan, with broken windows. I =
still have the back bathroom floor and water heater to finish. Wherever =
I have opened up the floor, the frame still has paint on it.=20
This trailer has two twelve-volt lights in the dome fixtures over =
the kitchen and back bathroom.=20
I thought it would be nice for everyone to know that there is =
another vintage trailer out there that is being preserved with love.=20
Michael=20
1958 Overlander
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restoration of a 1958 Overlander. Everyone should know that after =
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bedroom=20
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a=20
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So I=20
park it at the back door and use it as a get-away quiet place to read =
and study.=20
The refrigerator and furnace had been replaced in the mid '70's by the =
previous=20
owners. This trailer made regular trips to Florida every winter until =
its=20
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Message Number: 17
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2002 09:01:53 -0700
From: "Roger Hightower" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: amping chairs
There were some folding wood chairs at the Wally Byam Store in Jackson
Center, OH when I was there last year. The same kind I have for use with
the dining table in my A/S. I think they were about $70.00 each.
You could call Airstream and talk to someone in the store.
Roger
Roger Hightower
WBCCI 4165, VAC, TCT
1975 31' Sovereign, '02 F-250 PSD
Mesa, AZ
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Message Number: 18
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2002 11:38:29 -0500
From: "James Greene" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: 12 volt in 58
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Michael, you are the man! Pleased to hear of your project, your progress =
and your successes.
Regards,
Jim Greene
' 68 Tradewind
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al Message -----=20
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To: Multiple recipients of VACList=20
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2002 11:01
Subject: [VAC] 12 volt in 58
Hi Everyone!
This is Michael from Michigan. I have been quietly reading and =
keeping up with the list. I am three years into a restoration of a 1958 =
Overlander. Everyone should know that after painstakingly reglueing and =
replacing the floor underneath the front couch, it has been =
reupholstered. All of the wood in the kitchen, the couch area and back =
bedroom has been completely refinished. I have fiberglass endcaps and =
the interior is original Zoltone gray-green. After lots of hard work, I =
now have a beautiful, vintage coach, that I find I can't be too far away =
from. So I park it at the back door and use it as a get-away quiet place =
to read and study. The refrigerator and furnace had been replaced in the =
mid '70's by the previous owners. This trailer made regular trips to =
Florida every winter until its original owner passed away. It was found =
in a field behind a barn in Everett, Michigan, with broken windows. I =
still have the back bathroom floor and water heater to finish. Wherever =
I have opened up the floor, the frame still has paint on it.=20
This trailer has two twelve-volt lights in the dome fixtures over =
the kitchen and back bathroom.=20
I thought it would be nice for everyone to know that there is =
another vintage trailer out there that is being preserved with love.=20
Michael=20
1958 Overlander
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>' 68 Tradewind</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A =
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<DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, February 05, =
2002=20
11:01</DIV>
<DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [VAC] 12 volt in =
58</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Hi Everyone!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2> This is Michael =
from Michigan.=20
I have been quietly reading and keeping up with the list. I am three =
years=20
into a restoration of a 1958 Overlander. Everyone should know that =
after=20
painstakingly reglueing and replacing the floor underneath the front =
couch, it=20
has been reupholstered. All of the wood in the kitchen, the couch area =
and=20
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endcaps and the interior is original Zoltone gray-green. After =
lots of=20
hard work, I now have a beautiful, vintage coach, that I =
find I=20
can't be too far away from. So I park it at the back door and use it =
as a=20
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had been=20
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regular=20
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was=20
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bathroom.=20
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is being=20
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Message Number: 19
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2002 11:41:53 -0500
From: "James Greene" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: amping chairs
I found some nice wooden folding chairs at Service Merchandise back in
September. I think they were about $15. I saw in the paper Sunday the stores
in the Atlanta area are going out of business and offering significant
discounts. If there are stores in you area you might want to check them out.
Jim Greene
' 68 Tradewind
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From: "Roger Hightower" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of VACList" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2002 11:01
Subject: [VAC] Re: amping chairs
> There were some folding wood chairs at the Wally Byam Store in Jackson
> Center, OH when I was there last year. The same kind I have for use with
> the dining table in my A/S. I think they were about $70.00 each.
>
> You could call Airstream and talk to someone in the store.
>
> Roger
>
> Roger Hightower
> WBCCI 4165, VAC, TCT
> 1975 31' Sovereign, '02 F-250 PSD
> Mesa, AZ
> mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Message Number: 20
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2002 09:46:43 -0700
From: "phil patterson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: ark model and alterations thereof
I have a 61 Tradewind that was originally purchased by my aunt and uncle.
Originally it only had a 12v light bulb which shared the overhead fixture
in the kitchen with a 110v bulb. There are separate switchs for the 12v and
110v bulbs mounted on the fixture. There was also a flush mounted light in
the ceiling in the bed area that was 12v. It had a push switch mounted in
the edge of the the lens. The fixture and lens looks similar to the outside
porch light mounted in the side on later A/S trailers. These lights were
originally hooked to the tow vehicle battery. As best as I can tell that was
the entire 12v system unless there had been an air pump in the water system.
As I remember my uncle talking about it there was a toilet in the rear curb
side corner sitting on a pedistalthat hid the black water tank. My uncle
redid the bathroom to increase b/w capacity, make it easier to dump with a
street side valve and outlet. He did this by making a new tank of
fiberglass. The tank was similar except it was elongated across the back
with the outlet pointing downward just outside of the street side frame
rail. The tank went under the rebuilt sink vanity and ended up at the bottom
of the closet. He also mounted a grey tank in the bottom of the closet
hooked to the sinks that exited through the floor. Outside he put two elbows
and then valves to feed a common T to the outlet. It made a really slick
installation. Phil
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Message Number: 21
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2002 12:13:15 -0500
From: "Thomas LaVergne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: New
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>Hi Thomas,
Welcome! What part of Ohio?
Karen Waldo
WDCU WBCCI #8440<
I grew up in Sidney but now live in Kenton. Both towns are only about 25
miles from the factory in Jackson Center. Talk about a great location!
Thomas
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Message Number: 22
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2002 10:42:27 -0700
From: "Dan Burke" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Shared Resources
Hello everybody.
I have been restoring my 1957 Caravanner for the past 6 months and man has
it been a challenge! I think the hardest part has been to find solid
resources for restoration materials. You folks have directed me to some
great sites where I found flooring, polishing, paint supplies and more. Your
help has made a big difference in my restoration, and I want to pay you back
for your support.
My day job is in the Internet business, so I took advantage of some server
space and bandwidth to create a site dedicated to Airstream resources. I'm
hoping this site will make it easier for us all to find Airstream-related
sites and vendors. The web address is:
http://www.airstreamtrailers.com
Please take a moment to check it out. If you see any links that should be
added or omitted, please don't hesitate to email me directly.
Thank you for your help. Enjoy.
Dan Burke
1957 Caravanner
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Message Number: 23
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2002 13:01:37 -0500
From: "Phil Renner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Shared Resources
Dan
Thanks, absolutely fantastic!
Phil
63 Overlander
> My day job is in the Internet business, so I took advantage of some server
> space and bandwidth to create a site dedicated to Airstream resources. I'm
> hoping this site will make it easier for us all to find Airstream-related
> sites and vendors. The web address is:
>
> http://www.airstreamtrailers.com
>
> Please take a moment to check it out. If you see any links that should be
> added or omitted, please don't hesitate to email me directly.
>
> Thank you for your help. Enjoy.
>
> Dan Burke
> 1957 Caravanner
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Message Number: 24
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2002 13:07:14 -0500
From: "Thomas LaVergne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: New
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Daisy Welch wrote:
>Hooray ! Welcome Thomas, you are in the right place and we look forward
to your adventure. We especially like Pictures.<
Thanks for the welcome Daisy. I am so excited to be on the list! When I
get my A/S I will post pictures. My Grandparents bought their first A/S in
1960 and had a bunch of them before we had to sell their last one after
Grandma died in 1991. My family has been kicking themselves ever since for
selling it. I wish I had some of their old trailers. My favorite was a
mid-bath, rear twin unit. My Grandfather died at the age of 80 from a heart
attack. They were in Florida (Enchanting Acres near Naples) when he died
from a heart attack while eating lunch in the trailer. He had just finished
washing it. Died in the Airstream...he would have liked that twist.
Grandma stayed there quite a while before the trailer got to be too much and
she moved into a retirement community. They loved those trailers and the
A/S way of life. They took 'em from Alaska to South America and even went
on a caravan in Africa. After my Dad died in '67 they took my mom, brother,
sister and I on a WBCCI caravan to Western Canada for 2 months. From then
on we were ALL Airstreamers and many trips awaited us. I have been waiting
for the day when I can have my very own and this spring will be the time.
The tradition lives on...
Thomas
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Message Number: 25
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2002 14:35:06 -0500
From: Terry Tyler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Cooking batteries
on 02/02/02 9:18 PM, Ralph Shumaker at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Hello all. I often see some of our people have trouble with overcharging
> their batteries. I had a 34 ft. for many years. It started out cooking the
> batteries. I did an experiment that worked great.
> I bought a small Schumacher motorcycle charger, and hooked it to my batteries.
> During the last several years the univolt was not on more than a dozen times.
Hi Ralph,
Another use is to hook the charger to the battery of the extra car you left
in the garage all winter while you were playing Snowbird.
Thanks for reminding me of the motorcycle charger trick. In my enthusiasm
for high tech toys I had forgotton about this low tech common sense option.
Terry
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Message Number: 26
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2002 14:35:06 -0500
From: Terry Tyler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: One in a your dozen
Right back to you Jason,
If you haven't seen Forrest Bone's notice of an Airstream Argosy for sale in
Florida, it might be worth a look - if for no other reason than adding it to
your collection of a dozen Airstreams to view before getting serious about
buying your first one.
While we were at the TCT rally in Kissimmee last week, one of the members
brought his 1973 Airstream Argosy (and his wife and son and dog). The Argosy
looked sharp and it was very functional for them. Obviously, the upkeep on
the painted aluminum skin is easier and more amenable to repair (if needed)
than with a classic Airstream.
Plus, they have all the inside goodies that came standard with an Airstream.
AND - it's a rig that reflected the current forward thinking by Airstream
engineers at the time.
When I ignore all the emotional prejudices espoused by Airstreamers with a
need to exclude others (to be exclusive themselves), the Argosy stands
straight and tall on its own two feet. You didn't ask for that opinion, but
I gave it anyway.
Terry
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"He hears but half who hears one party only."
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on 02/03/02 1:36 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Hello All,
>
> I appreciate all the replies and info regarding my post about skin repairs.
> This site has given me the most info out of all the sites I've been on and
> the most friendly towards newcomers, Thank You for making me feel welcome.
> Needless to say you've persuaded me to pass on the rig I was looking at and
> look for something in better shape. So the search for an affordable 24'-26'
> continues....
>
> Thank You All,
>
> Jason
>
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Message Number: 27
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2002 14:35:06 -0500
From: Terry Tyler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Deadbolt made of wood
John,
A wooden deadbolt is simple to make
****IF****
you have a grab handle on your Airstream.
With my '77 31' Airstream, I used a piece of wood 6 inches long by 1 inch
wide by 3/4 inch narrow.
Start by sliding the wood along the door behind the grab handle so it rests
against the door and overlaps the door frame by an inch or so.
Try to twist the wood so the narrow side bumps into the back of the grab
handle. If you can do that, your wood is wide enough. If it's loose, get a
wider piece of wood, same length and same 3/4 inch narrow. Once you have the
right size wood, you won't be able to twist it behind the grab handle.
Next, with the wood in place (as above), use a pencil to mark the wood along
the narrow edge behind the grab handle. This will show the width of the grab
handle when you remove it to begin whittling.
Whittle a starting groove along the narrow side between the marks you made
and deep enough so you can see progress. From here on, whittling will be a
little at a time to make the groove deeper and so it will fit into the back
of the grab handle. The groove should align under the grab handle.
If it doesn't fit, more whittling will be needed to make it wider or deeper.
Whittle a little at a time and check it often. The goal is a tight fit.
You will then have a wooden deadbolt.
That's all there is to it. The entire job may take half an hour.
Good Luck. I hope this works for you.
Terry
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"The creative mind plays with the objects it loves." Carl Jung
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on 01/30/02 10:48 PM, tinhutjohn at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> I keep seeing your messages on the Airstream List and have a problem. I
> hope I'm not imposing.
> I have to take the door handle, latch assembly off my 74 to have the
> handle re-chromed. I need to keep the door closed in the mean time.
> Would you have a picture of the wooden dead-bolt you described. I found
> the message on Tom Patterson's amazing web site.
> Thanks for your help.
> John & Louise Sargeant
> #5530 74 International
> London Ontario Canada
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Message Number: 28
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2002 14:35:07 -0500
From: Terry Tyler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Fisherman's Seafood Festival 02/01/02 Friday
Fisherman's Seafood Festival 02/01/02 Friday
Hi All,
At 5am this morning, town trucks were busy setting up portable toilets
throughout the area. Next, they installed iron posts along the roadway in
front of all RVs and attached yellow "caution" tape. The objective is to
make it impossible for cars to park on the road's shoulder. On the other
side of the street, it's okay to park on the shoulder. We learned parking is
free on the median. Two motor homes took up residence there this morning.
At dawn, the vendors began arriving. This is not a casual festival by any
stretch of the imagination. There are two 18 wheeler beer trucks with
refrigeration units, two local restaurants fully prepared for thousands of
customers ($15 avg meal - reservation only) and air boat rides on the river
($30 per person for 3 hours). The grocery store (a block from us and near
city hall) had their shelves well stocked. Corn flakes were $4.29 a box.
The seafood vendors will be selling gator nuggets, shrimp, calamari,
lobster, stone crabs, fish chowder, fish and chips, crab cakes, key lime pie
and things I've never heard of before. The Seminole and Miccosukee tribes
will be selling Native American Cuisine (don't know what that is).
It's another sunny day with a 5 mph breeze and temperatures in the 70-80s.
I've got Sandie's Rascal plugged into our 1300 Watt Inverter to recharge her
two gel batteries. Our solar panels are filling at 6+ amps, even with laptop
plugged in, the TV giving us the news and a 12 volt fan going full bore. On
hindsight, I should have recharged the Rascal's batteries the last time we
were in a campground with electric hookups.
Our three flag poles are up and flags are flying. This time they are the USA
flag, the US Navy flag and the US Air Force flag. Tomorrow, I'll fly our
Gadson flag (yellow background with black and white coiled snake in the
attack positon with black lettering "Don't tread on me") along with our New
York State flag. My interest in America's historical flags keeps expanding.
Do you know how to break up a Taliban Bingo game? Shout out B-52.
Later this afternoon, we'll take our chairs down to the center stage area
and find a place with shade during the hot part of the day. Our neighbors
told us no one will bother the chairs and they can be left out all day (but
not all night). The entire festival is within walking distance for RVers.
The stage area is in full view from our Airstream's side couch.
Throughout the weekend, there'll be live entertainment on the hour. The
local church (next to city hall) is putting on an "all you can eat" pancake
breakfast ($5) Saturday morning. Does this sound like a gung ho town using
town property and employees for raising money? It feels that way to us.
After years of hosting their own Seafood Fesitval, everyone's in on it.
After a snack lunch, we drove south on CR 29 to the Chokolosee Island. Since
our last visit, Outdoor Resorts of America bought land just before the
island bridge, put in 150 campsites and is charging $50 a night for them.
On the island, a mobile home park converted waterfront sites to lots and
sold them. Today, there was one being resold for $92,000 (yes, that's
correct - ninety two thousand dollars). Last week, one sold for $84,000.
Supply and demand is alive and well here.
When we went to Chokoloskee Island Park (the one that used have a 25'
limit), we found monster motor homes in there as well as huge 5th wheel
trailers. But - there were two empty sites, both of which could not take a
rig longer than 25 foot. They were probably empty because Snowbirds don't
have 25' trailers. Getting a 25' or shorter trailer onto either site would
have required skilled maneuvering. Technically, there are still sites at the
Chokoloskee Island Park for 25 foot RVs. After leaving the park and driving
the narrow streets, we remembered how tightly packed everything was on the
island. Some people are willing to pay big bucks for this, but not us.
Returning north on CR 29, we stopped at the Everglades National Park and
Visitor Center to get a cancellation stamp for our "Passport To Your
National Parks" book. Back in the 1980s, one of our ten year goals was to
visit each of the nearly 400 National Parks in the USA and get their
cancellation stamp in our Passport book. We haven't hit the halfway mark
yet, but we're still trying.
While at the Visitor's Center, we noticed the National Park Boat Tour was
about to leave. Both of us wanted to see a few of the 10,000 islands with
their assortment of birds. And, yes, we did see them, including close ups
of occupied nests built on top of buoys. Our tabulation included: wood stork
(1), osprey (6), spoonbill (3), egret (5) , ibis (2) , kite (3), pelican
(2), owl (0) and bald eagles (3).
As our tour boat stopped to turn around for the return trip, we noticed
dolphins nearby. When the boat accelerated at full throttle, two dolphin
decided to give chase. We saw them come up directly behind the boat, diving
and jumping and criss crossing in the boat's wake less than ten feet away.
Their speed, agility and strength was awesome. Their power to accelerate
faster than the boat looked effortless. This was frolicking at its best. It
was quite a sight.
Just before returning to the dock, an airport for piper cubs came into view.
We noticed each plane had a tent beside it with people sitting around on
their lawn chairs. The last time we saw this style of camping was in Alaska
at a campground on a lake. The campsites were filled with tents, but no cars
were there. Along the beach were pontoon planes (dozens of them).
While our tour boat was passing the airport, a piper cub took off and
suddenly climbed at a steep angle, then latched onto a banner sign and
hoisted it into the air. The sign rolled like a wave off the ground and
became airborne. The printing on it read, "Helicopter rides $30." Another
time, we'll do that.
Back at the Lion's Club parking lot, our Airstream was a welcome sight with
its ice cold soda in the fridge. At a Seafood Festival, there is only one
answer to the question, "What's for supper?" By now there were 20+ vendors
selling seafood dinners. We could eat on picnic tables right there or bag
it, bring it back and eat at our RV. There were no prices listed on any
menus. Someone told me it was $10 regardless of what you order. Tonight was
our turn for a shrimp dinner (with salad) at the Airstream, with everything
else from our own fridge.
Just as I was walking by our neighbor's motor home, his generator ran out of
gas. I overheard him tell his wife he needed to refill the fuel tank. My
laughing comment was, "Oh, I thought you turned it off so we could eat
supper with our windows open." To their credit, his generator was quiet for
an hour.
Starting at 6pm, live entertainment included a new group every hour. We
stayed and listened to all of them. A local singer (Kim Lamp) was one we
particularly enjoyed once the band allowed us to hear her voice. Some bands
sounded like a lot of noise and not much else. As with most bands (and
military jet planes), the decibel level was beyond my limits without ear
plugs. Even with them, it was painful for my ear drums.
Today was a long day. It was also the last day of our monthly allotment of
minutes on the cell phone. Calls were made to our kids, but only one was
home. Both of us were in bed by 10:30pm - a record early time.
Terry
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"Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do." John Wooden
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Message Number: 29
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2002 14:35:07 -0500
From: Terry Tyler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Fisherman's Seafood Festival 02/02/02 Saturday
Fisherman's Seafood Festival 02/02/02 Saturday
Hi Guys and Gals,
Today is the first of two all day shows with Nashville Artists (singers and
bands), circus rides, midway games, booths displaying arts and crafts (150
of them) and freshly cooked local seafood (literally tons of it). Last
night, there was a rumor of a local fisherman selling fresh caught jumbo
shrimp by the gallon for $5 (you cut off the heads and cook them yourself).
If we see him, we'll buy a gallon.
At 8am, our Vermont friends returned from positioning lawn chairs (theirs
and ours) for today's seating in the shade. A sunburn can occur in a few
hours. It's nice to be with friends who know the shady places.
The Opening Ceremonies occurred at 10am (we were there 9:30am) with
introductions of all town officials. The one lawyer in town was the Master
of Ceremonies for the "Fisherman's Seafood Festival." We learned this is the
only city in Florida with a K-12 school located on one of Florida's
exquisite prime waterfront properties. The entire eighth grade class (all 12
of them) led us in singing the Star Spangled banner. Tidbits are fun for us,
too.
Revenue from the Seafood Festival pays for city services (new fire trucks
this year) as well as selective services in adjoining towns. The sense of
community was obvious. Nationally recognized singers and artists return each
year, i.e. Kim Lamp, Tammy Cochran, Tim Rushlow, Blake Shelton and others.
During our travels this winter, we've seen signs of partiotism everywhere,
yet in Everglade City, no one was selling USA flags or flag pole holders.
They could have done a land office business this weekend.
The Sound Man for today's singers and bands must have had a change of heart.
Today, we actually heard the words being sung instead of the thump of drums.
Kim Lamp's hour of songs was impressive this morning. That may have been due
to a totally solo performance without a band accompanyment.
This noon's Seafood lunch was fish and chips. Good taste but skimpy portion.
We'll try something else tonight and from another vendor. This afternoon's
bands and singers ranged from country to rock and back again. The crowd was
50 to 100 people deep. Enthusiasm was contagious. During today's show, one
of the performers commented on Everglade City's generosity. He said that
when national performers come to other towns in Florida, the cost is $30-$50
a head. But, in Everglade City, it's free and there's always a large crowd.
After visiting all 150 Arts and Crafts booths, Sandie and I crumped out for
half an hour before deciding on supper. This time, I found a Tupperware bowl
(3 quart) the diameter of a paper plate and took it with me. The Quesadeas
at one vendor looked appealing. I said, "I'd like a $10 Quesadea dinner." He
almost filled the bowl. There was enough for 3 meals - but the two of us
polished it off.
Our neighbor's generator broke down this afternoon. He spent the better part
of the day scrambing up a repairman who had it going again by 7pm. My
neighbor complains about the high cost of labor in Everglade City.
Terry
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"A fool says what he knows, but a wise man knows what he says." Proverb
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Message Number: 30
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2002 14:35:07 -0500
From: Terry Tyler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Fluorescent light conversion
Hi Brad,
The conversion is really simple. Someone else replied to your post, so I
believe you've seen the general idea of how to do it.
The part about using 2 scrap pieces of PVC the size of D batteries seemed
particularly creative to me. The aluminum scraps with the screws holding the
wires in the ends of the PVC pieces made the conversion look like two home
made batteries. When looking at the seats for the original eight D
batteries, two of them are different from the other six. Those are the ones
that do the job.
Have fun with it,
Terry
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on 01/29/02 6:35 PM, Brad Norgaard at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Terry,
> Thanks for the posts, sounds like all had a great time. Tell us more about
> this converted flourescent light. I'm very interested.
>
> Brad
>
> on 1/29/02 12:26 PM, Terry Tyler at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
>> brought over his two bulb fluorescent
>> lantern that originally took eight D batteries. He showed a simple way to
>> modify it with 2 pieces of PVC, 2 small aluminum scraps, 2 wires, 2 screws
>> and a male plug for use in a standard 12 volt RV outlet. The brightness is
>> greater than the typical commercial Thin Line. What used to be a heavy
>> lantern is now light weight and receives power from the RV batteries.
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Message Number: 31
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2002 14:48:27 -0500
From: "Jim Stewart" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: One in a your dozen
Where did you see the ad? what length Argosy is it?
Thankyou
Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: "Terry Tyler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of VACList" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2002 2:35 PM
Subject: [VAC] One in a your dozen
> Right back to you Jason,
>
> If you haven't seen Forrest Bone's notice of an Airstream Argosy for sale
in
> Florida, it might be worth a look - if for no other reason than adding it
to
> your collection of a dozen Airstreams to view before getting serious about
> buying your first one.
>
> While we were at the TCT rally in Kissimmee last week, one of the members
> brought his 1973 Airstream Argosy (and his wife and son and dog). The
Argosy
> looked sharp and it was very functional for them. Obviously, the upkeep on
> the painted aluminum skin is easier and more amenable to repair (if
needed)
> than with a classic Airstream.
>
> Plus, they have all the inside goodies that came standard with an
Airstream.
> AND - it's a rig that reflected the current forward thinking by Airstream
> engineers at the time.
>
> When I ignore all the emotional prejudices espoused by Airstreamers with a
> need to exclude others (to be exclusive themselves), the Argosy stands
> straight and tall on its own two feet. You didn't ask for that opinion,
but
> I gave it anyway.
>
> Terry
> mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> "He hears but half who hears one party only."
>
> ------------------------------
> on 02/03/02 1:36 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> > Hello All,
> >
> > I appreciate all the replies and info regarding my post about skin
repairs.
> > This site has given me the most info out of all the sites I've been on
and
> > the most friendly towards newcomers, Thank You for making me feel
welcome.
> > Needless to say you've persuaded me to pass on the rig I was looking at
and
> > look for something in better shape. So the search for an affordable
24'-26'
> > continues....
> >
> > Thank You All,
> >
> > Jason
> >
>
>
>
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Message Number: 32
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2002 16:15:53 -0500
From: "James Greene" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Shared Resources
Dan, do you have a link to RJ's resources page?
Jim Greene
' 68 Tradewind
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Burke" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of VACList" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2002 12:42
Subject: [VAC] Shared Resources
> Hello everybody.
>
> I have been restoring my 1957 Caravanner for the past 6 months and man has
> it been a challenge! I think the hardest part has been to find solid
> resources for restoration materials. You folks have directed me to some
> great sites where I found flooring, polishing, paint supplies and more.
Your
> help has made a big difference in my restoration, and I want to pay you
back
> for your support.
>
> My day job is in the Internet business, so I took advantage of some server
> space and bandwidth to create a site dedicated to Airstream resources. I'm
> hoping this site will make it easier for us all to find Airstream-related
> sites and vendors. The web address is:
>
> http://www.airstreamtrailers.com
>
> Please take a moment to check it out. If you see any links that should be
> added or omitted, please don't hesitate to email me directly.
>
> Thank you for your help. Enjoy.
>
> Dan Burke
> 1957 Caravanner
>
>
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Message Number: 33
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2002 17:58:43 -0500
From: "Ellis, Richard (Rick), BMSLS" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Intellipower Installation Question
To those who have installed the Progressive Dynamics Intellipower unit:
Have any of you installed fuses between the various circuits and the converter? I
understand the converter unit itself provides for a circuit breaker functionality, but
it appears to be for only one circuit. I decided that the first upgrade to my Tradew
Rick Ellis
1972 Tradewind
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Message Number: 34
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2002 18:24:51 -0500
From: "Mr. Joy H. Hansen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Ford diesel puller cavitation?
Hi All,
Recently I read several posts concerning cavitation and damage to power
stroke diesels. This prompted me to check my manual to see what it said
about additive intervals. What I find is that green colored specification
ESE-M97B44-A requires addition of FW-16 at 15K mile intervals. However, if
the motor has yellow colored specification WWS-M97B51-A1 coolant, the
Owner's Guide says NOT TO USE THE ADDITIVE. The more we learn, the less we
know?
'69 Safari, Joy
'02 F250 super duty P.S. diesel 4X4 quad cab puller!
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Message Number: 35
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2002 18:45:42 -0500
From: "Mr. Joy H. Hansen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Intellipower Installation Question
I didn't wait for my Univolt unit to fry my battery and opted to install the
IntelliPower and Charge wizard. The only things that I added were a
receptacle for a plug in in lieu of direct AC wiring and running a new
ground wire for the DC. I used the existing Red and White (positive and
negative) wires connected to the IntelliPower. I left all the original
fuses in place! Haven't had a bit of trouble with my battery or the
IntelliPower since.
'69 Safari, Joy
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Message Number: 36
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2002 18:56:14 -0500
From: Chris Bryant <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Intellipower Installation Question
At 05:58 PM 2/5/02 -0500, Ellis, Richard (Rick), BMSLS wrote:
>
>To those who have installed the Progressive Dynamics Intellipower unit:
>
>Have any of you installed fuses between the various circuits and the
>converter? I understand the converter unit itself provides for a circuit
>breaker functionality, but it appears to be for only one circuit. I decided
>that the first upgrade to my Tradewind would be the Intellipower unit, good
>thing because I have discovered the Univolt is dead! Thanks for any advice.
Definitely- you *do* need "branch circuit" fuses. It should be
possible to remove the fuse panel from the original univolt, or buy an
aftermarket one (the original *might* provide for ammeter functionality)-
but each circuit needs a fuse.
The good part about an after market panel is that it should use
commonly available ATC fuses, rather than the sometimes hard to find SFE fuses.
________
Chris Bryant
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