Removed the A/C and the perpetual soggy belly insulation. There seems
to be plenty of "down" pressure left in the trailing link arms of the
Duro-Torque when I jack up the trailer. 35 years is a long time to
expect something made of rubber to remain elastic, though. Is the only
place to get them rebuilt in Ohio?
BTW, here is a quick site we put together this weekend for some
pictures. Will fix it all up and add the text as the summer winds down.
http://members.home.net/dial/vintageairstream/myrtle_home.html
RJ
'65 Caravel
(noticed the @home server was slow tonight, so try later if downloading
takes too long)
Bill Scott wrote:
>
> RJ, we're counting on you to post those pics on your web site before you
> leave for Oregon. On the lack of space in your wheelwells. The
> Henschen people say the Dura Torque axle with it rubber billets in that
> square torque tube, have a tendency to settle after about 20 years.
> You may be getting to the point of "re-build". During the rebuild,
> didn't you remove the a/c, and lighten the load in other ways?
>
> Bill Scott
> 61 Bambi, VAC & WBCCI #3221
> 1VP & Membership Chairman , WDCU
> http://www.servintfree.net/wbcci-dc/
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject: Re: [VAC] Pleasanton, Calif sighting
> Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2000 13:32:40 -0700
> From: RJ & Krista <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> References: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> You weren't in a yellow VW Bug by chance, were you?
>
> With only 1/4" clearance in the wheelwells with new tires installed, I
> was taking it down rough Stanley Blvd fully loaded at 60mph to see if I
> could get them to scrape (again). I'll save that story for later....
>
> Thanks for the complement - the Caravel didn't even have her hubcaps on.
> It makes the last 9 months worth it. Leaving this week for a week in
> Oregon with it, I'll throw some pic's on the 'net before we go.
>
> The info for the Olema rally is near the bottom of the VAS home page.
> Here are the details:
>
> http://www.airstream.net/VAC_CA_FALL/CA_FALL.html
>
> May try to make that rally, too.
> RJ & Krista
> '65 Caravel
>
> Carol and Jim Taylor wrote:
> >
> > We were leaving Shadow Cliffs recreation area in
> > Pleasanton, CA yesterday and saw the most beautiful
> > Airstream coming our way. I had my glasses off and
> > thought it was brand new. My husband pulled over just
> > so we could see it as it passed by. Lo and behold, it
> > was a VINTAGE!!!! Most beautiful sight!!!!! Shiny
> > and perfect! Who owns this beauty? Perhaps we will
> > see you again in Oct. Read something about a get to
> > gether in Marin in Oct. Would someone please send
> > more info - tried looking it up at the VAC sight and
> > couldn't find anything. Thanks, Carol
> >
> > =====
> > . . .from sunny California!
> >
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