RE: [A/S] 66 safari bits and pieces

[RJ Dial <rj.dial@xxxxxxx>]

         Reply to:   RE: [A/S] 66 safari bits and pieces
Parts to fix appliances, or process to fix appliances exist.  They can 
be common replacement parts, used specialty parts, or adapting new parts 
to replace old parts.  For Dometic, Marvel & Norge fridges, the only 
thing I've seen not repairable is a busted case or leaking cooling 
tubes.  For the Magic Chef oven/stoves. they almost use the same working 
parts today as back then.   You can even had chipped busted/enameled 
tops & doors redone.  The Dometics and Dixies are a little harder, 
but the Magic Chef parts (burners, safety valves, controls) can be 
adapted too.  Hot water heaters are an exception, as the problem is 
usually tank leaks.  Here the preferred method is taking a modern HW 
heater and installing it internally in place of the old unit, but 
retaining the exterior shroud, and the internal cover if applicable.

Don't forget that the fridges, ovens, stoves, heaters, HW heaters, water 
pumps, toilets, etc. used on an Airstream were exclusive to Airstream, 
but were used by all RV manufacturers of the period.  Don't restrict 
yourself to looking for Airstream Appliance parts when checking with RV 
salvage yards, RV service centers or parts suppliers.

I've been collecting sources for parts for awhile, and will add others 
as they become known (let me know off-line).
http://www.vintageairstream.com/rr_topics_suppliers.html

Later,
RJ
VintageAirstream.com