VACList-Digest Monday, March 4, 2002 Issue 230
Today's Topics:
1. Re: '61 Overlander Windows & Hardware
2. Re: Grease Seal for '68 Caravel Running Gear
3. Re: Grease Seal for '68 Caravel Running Gear
4. Re: '61 Overlander Windows & Hardware
5. Re: Misc. Parts
6. Re: Grease Seal for '68 Caravel Running Gear
7. Spare Tire Holder
8. Re: Misc. Parts
9. Re: Wee Wind Spare Tire Holder
10. Re: Grease Seal for '68 Caravel Running Gear
11. Re: '61 Overlander Windows & Hardware
12. Re: '61 Overlander Windows & Hardware
13. Re: Spare Tire Holder
14. Re: '61 Overlander Windows & Hardware
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Message Number: 1
Date: Mon, 04 Mar 2002 09:01:14 EST
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: '61 Overlander Windows & Hardware
Hello All,
In my continuing search for the "right" trailer, I have located what I believe is a
'61 Overlander. Only problem I can see with it is the Jealousy windows (correct me if
this is wrong) next to the door are jambed open and one of the streetside rear window
Thank You in advance,
Jason
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Message Number: 2
Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 10:14:50 EST
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Grease Seal for '68 Caravel Running Gear
Jeff. We have the 6362 grease seals, part number 10055. Your Caravel takes
"horizontal shocks." Auto parts store don't have them.
Andy
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Message Number: 3
Date: Mon, 04 Mar 2002 09:26:47 -0600
From: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Grease Seal for '68 Caravel Running Gear
Andy, My '68 Caravel has vertical shocks.
Gerald J.
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Message Number: 4
Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 10:36:44 EST
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: '61 Overlander Windows & Hardware
Hi Jason. Most of that hardware is no longer available. Double strength glass
was used in the older trailers. Most glass shops have it.
The single axle trailers of that vintage that had a jalousie window forward
of the door, had a structural problem. Because of the weakness of the window,
fatigue cracking of the shell at the top of that window took place, along
with fatigue cracking the main bow. The cost to properly fix that problem
runs better than $2000.00. Andy
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Message Number: 5
Date: Mon, 04 Mar 2002 10:04:41 -0600
From: "gina terrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Misc. Parts
do you have the light cover for the bathroom rectangular in size?
gina
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>Hi Fellow Airstreamers,
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>I'm starting my "spring cleaning" and have several round style tail
>light assemblies (used & a couple different types) and several NOS
>wedding cake type lenses. The lenses have the small clear spot for
>lighting a license plate however I've taken some red paint on the inside
>to make them all red when I've used them on some trailers in the past.
>I'll let these go for my cost of $10.00 each plus shipping.
>
>I also have some plastic drawers and wood drawer slides from out of
>either a 1969 or 1970 Overlander International. There are several sizes.
>These are at my cost (free) !! Just pay shipping.
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>For more details please contact me off list at <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. I'll get
>more specific to any questions.
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>Pat Ewing
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Message Number: 6
Date: Mon, 04 Mar 2002 10:12:49 -0600
From: "Jeff Griffin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Grease Seal for '68 Caravel Running Gear
<html><div style='background-color:'><DIV>
<P>Ok...let's put this issue to rest. (Dr. J is right)</P>
<P>My 1968 Caravel has VERTICAL shocks. I took the old ones to the local auto parts
store and purchased some Gabriel gas shocks (now installed on the trailer). I
was also able to locate the grease seals at NAPA using the old National product number
<P><BR>Jeff<BR></P></DIV>
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<DIV></DIV>>From: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
<DIV></DIV>>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
<DIV></DIV>>To: Multiple recipients of VACList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
<DIV></DIV>>Subject: [VAC] Re: Grease Seal for '68 Caravel Running Gear
<DIV></DIV>>Date: Mon, 04 Mar 2002 09:26:47 -0600
<DIV></DIV>>
<DIV></DIV>>Andy, My '68 Caravel has vertical shocks.
<DIV></DIV>>
<DIV></DIV>>Gerald J.
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Message Number: 7
Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 11:19:26 -0500
From: "Gerald Weber" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Spare Tire Holder
I need to get an original or if need be new spare tire holder for a
Wee-Wind.
Are they pretty standard across Airstreams of that vintage?
Thanks,
Gerald Weber (49 Wee Wind)
142 Mitchell Street, Suite 301
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(404) 523-6201
(404) 577-0181 (fax)
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Message Number: 8
Date: Mon, 04 Mar 2002 08:43:01 -0800
From: Patrick Ewing <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Misc. Parts
Sorry, ......... no interior light covers.
gina terrell wrote:
> do you have the light cover for the bathroom rectangular in size?
> gina
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Message Number: 9
Date: Mon, 04 Mar 2002 09:35:40 -0700
From: "Fred Coldwell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Wee Wind Spare Tire Holder
Gerald:
None of the 1949 or earlier (nor perhaps slightly later)
Airstream trailers had factory made spare tire carriers.
Apparently spare tires were kept in the trunk of the tow
vehicle. When storage compartments with exterior doors were
added in 1950/51 or thereabouts, the spare tire was often
stored in that compartment.
But your Wee Wind has no such compartment, so you will
have to fabricate something. Before you do, measure
carefully to make sure there is enough room for a spare tire
& carrier to fit (presumably) behind your propane bottles
without moving them too far forward so they hit the tow
vehicle on sharp turns. The pipe frame ahead of the body
was typically only 2 feet long, just enough room for only
one or two side-by-side propane bottles, so there may not be
sufficient space for mount a spare tire there even if you
wihsed to do that. Or carry the spare tire in your tow
vehicle trunk.
Fred Coldwell
1950/51 18' Clipper with
no spare tire carrier
Gerald Weber wrote:
>
> I need to get an original or if need be new spare tire holder for a
> Wee-Wind.
> Are they pretty standard across Airstreams of that vintage?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Gerald Weber (49 Wee Wind)
> 142 Mitchell Street, Suite 301
> Atlanta, Georgia 30303
> (404) 523-6201
> (404) 577-0181 (fax)
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Message Number: 10
Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 12:05:13 EST
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Grease Seal for '68 Caravel Running Gear
Gerald. As I am finding out, some do and some don't have vertical shocks. Ah,
so much for being consistently, inconsistent. Thanks for the update. Andy
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Message Number: 11
Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 13:37:12 -0500
From: "Scott Scheuermann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: '61 Overlander Windows & Hardware
The flat glass on a 61 Airstream is most likely regular run of the mill
glass, it is in my '60. If you are not mechanically challenged you can
replace it yourself.
Scott
'60 Overlander
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Sent: Monday, March 04, 2002 9:01 AM
Subject: [VAC] Re: '61 Overlander Windows & Hardware
> Hello All,
SNIP-----
Is the flat glass on an A/S special or can a regular glass shop replace it?
I haven't contacted the owner yet, so I'm trying to assess the situation
before I inquire about it.
>
> Thank You in advance,
>
> Jason
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Message Number: 12
Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 13:46:29 -0500
From: "Scott Scheuermann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: '61 Overlander Windows & Hardware
Andy, this is the first time I have heard of this problem. Can you
elaborate? My 60 Overlander is a single axle trailer. It has been used
EXTENSIVELY by my family these last 42 years, so I know its history. To the
best of my knowledge there is no problem, but it would be good to know what
to look for.
Scott
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Sent: Monday, March 04, 2002 10:36 AM
Subject: [VAC] Re: '61 Overlander Windows & Hardware
SNIP--------
> The single axle trailers of that vintage that had a jalousie window
forward
> of the door, had a structural problem. Because of the weakness of the
window,
> fatigue cracking of the shell at the top of that window took place, along
> with fatigue cracking the main bow. The cost to properly fix that problem
> runs better than $2000.00. Andy
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Message Number: 13
Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 13:53:24 -0500
From: "Scott Scheuermann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Spare Tire Holder
Gerald,
I would highly discourage you from placing the spare on the rear of the
trailer. A trailer that small may become unbalanced by adding extra weight
at the very rear of the trailer.
Scott
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From: "Gerald Weber" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of VACList" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, March 04, 2002 11:19 AM
Subject: [VAC] Spare Tire Holder
> I need to get an original or if need be new spare tire holder for a
> Wee-Wind.
> Are they pretty standard across Airstreams of that vintage?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Gerald Weber (49 Wee Wind)
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Message Number: 14
Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 16:47:40 EST
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: '61 Overlander Windows & Hardware
Scott. The fatigue cracking happened mostly on the 22 foot coaches. However,
if yours has the problem, you will see cracks in the sheetmetal, at the tops
of each jalousie window. Andy
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