VAL Digest V1 #170

VAL Digest         Thursday, February 26 2004         Volume 01 : Number 170




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Topics in Today's Digest:

Re: [VAL] Best propane light location?
Re: [VAL] Best propane light location?
RE: [VAL] Interior floor tile source
Re: [VAL] Best propane light location?
[VAL] Airstream Flooring
Re: [VAL] Interior floor tile source
Re: [VAL] Airstream Flooring
[VAL] WBCCI Website - Denver Colorado Unit 
Re: [VAL] Best propane light location?
[VAL] Water heater leak
[VAL] Re: VAL Digest V1 #169 - Lehman's URL
Re: [VAL] Best propane light location?
Re: [VAL] Water heater leak
Re: [VAL] Interior floor tile source
[VAL] calif title for vintage airstreams

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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 08:00:55 -0500
From: "Jim Greene" <drgreene@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Best propane light location?

Fred, I've seen them mounted at the end of the overhead cabinet near the
entry door. I don't know if they blow out there or not.

Jim Greene
' 68 Tradewind

- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Fred Coldwell" <agrijeep@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
To: <valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 6:46 PM
Subject: Re: [VAL] Best propane light location?


> Kathy:
>
>   It's good to hear from you again, and thank you for the
> great practical hints on using propane lamps.  Hearing of
> your wintering location gives me Slab envy.
>
>   I'm considering adding a propane lamp to my 1964 Globe
> Trotter and am wondering where the best place is to mount
> it.  Most I have seen have been mounted at the end(s) of the
> streetside overhead cabinets or off streetside cabinets near
> the middle of the trailer.  Are these locations chosen to
> avoid having gusts of wind blow out the flame and/or mantle
> as might happen if the lamp was mounted on the end of the
> overhead cabinet aft of and just inside the entry door?   Or
> are high streetside locations chose for their ability to
> direct light where  most needed?   Has anyone with a propane
> lamp mounted on the end of the overhead cabinet just inside
> the entry door ever have the flame blown out when opening
> the entry door on a windy day?  Or am I thinking too hard
> about this?  Experiences and thoughts appreciated.
>
> Fred Coldwell
> Denver, CO.

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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 07:09:19 -0700
From: "JP Polly" <jppolly@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Best propane light location?

My 64 GT has the propane lamp on the street side, end of the cabinets and
over where the dining table sets up.  This seems a good spot to me and has
caused no problems. BTW,  I just came back from a ski hut trip to a cabin
(near Eagle, CO) and all the lighting was propane lamps - it is adequate
but not great for reading - we used our headlamps for reading and game
playing. 
Polly 
WBCCI 7113

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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 07:11:28 -0700
From: "JP Polly" <jppolly@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: RE: [VAL] Interior floor tile source

There is a commercial tile available that I used but it comes in 12" tiles
so needs to be cut down if you want the same size as the original.  The
color is close though.
Polly in CO
WBCCI 7113


> [Original Message]
> From: Glyn Judson <glynjudson@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
> To: <valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
> Date: 2/24/04 5:54:58 PM
> Subject: [VAL] Interior floor tile source
>
>     All,
>
>     I have a beige or tan marble pattern, 12" square floor tile from my
'69
> Caravel sitting next to me as I type this.  I'm looking for a source for
> these tiles (the original pattern if it's still available).
>
>     I checked Armstrong, Concoleum, Takkett and Winton on the net and came
> up blank.  
>
>     Can anyone help with:
>
>     1.  The style name
>     2.  A supply source
>
>     Thanks,
>
>     Glyn Judson
>     1969 Caravel #508
>     Santa Monica CA
>
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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 09:43:57 -0500
From: Alexkensington@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: Re: [VAL] Best propane light location?

I have never known a propane lamp with a mantle to blow out. They may sputter a 
bit, but I think the mantle would fall apart before it went out. As with all lighting 
remember to consider where the shadows fall, and where you get the most coverage, in 
those spots where the heat is dispersed safely.  

I use mine in the fall a lot and enjoy it. 


Alex In Indiana (wintering in Melbourne, FL)
WBCCI #8728
'66 Safari & Overlander
See you at the Tin Can Tourist reunion this weekend Flywheeler Park near Ft. Mead, FL

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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 09:45:40 -0600
From: "Brian Jenkins" <jenkins1924@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: [VAL] Airstream Flooring

Glyn,
This might be what you're looking for. It's like classic linoleum and is 
available in sheet or tiles. I think I've seen it at Lowe's and/or Home 
Depot also.

http://www.forbo-flooring.co.uk/Nairn/nairn.nsf/folders/marmoleum

Good luck,
Brian Jenkins #7819

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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 07:52:44 -0800
From: Glyn Judson <glynjudson@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Interior floor tile source

    Polly,

>>snip  There is a commercial tile available that I used

    Can you tell me the brand name or where you bought it?

    Well, now I'm really confused.  My tiles are 12" square and appear to be
the original installation.  They're under interior pieces which suggests to
me that they were installed at the factory.  Are there any other 1969 owners
out there that can confirm that or correct me?

    Thanks,

    Glyn

    

> From: "JP Polly" <jppolly@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
> Reply-To: valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com
> Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 07:11:28 -0700
> To: valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com
> Subject: RE: [VAL] Interior floor tile source
> 
> There is a commercial tile available that I used but it comes in 12" tiles
> so needs to be cut down if you want the same size as the original.  The
> color is close though.
> Polly in CO
> WBCCI 7113
> 
> 
>> [Original Message]
>> From: Glyn Judson <glynjudson@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
>> To: <valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
>> Date: 2/24/04 5:54:58 PM
>> Subject: [VAL] Interior floor tile source
>> 
>> All,
>> 
>> I have a beige or tan marble pattern, 12" square floor tile from my
> '69
>> Caravel sitting next to me as I type this.  I'm looking for a source for
>> these tiles (the original pattern if it's still available).
>> 
>> I checked Armstrong, Concoleum, Takkett and Winton on the net and came
>> up blank.  
>> 
>> Can anyone help with:
>> 
>> 1.  The style name
>> 2.  A supply source
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Glyn Judson
>> 1969 Caravel #508
>> Santa Monica CA
>> 
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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 08:04:12 -0800
From: Glyn Judson <glynjudson@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Airstream Flooring

    Brian,

    I fired off an email to them with a sample image of my tile.  Let's see
what happens.

    Thanks,

    Glyn

> From: "Brian Jenkins" <jenkins1924@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
> Reply-To: valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com
> Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 09:45:40 -0600
> To: valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com
> Subject: [VAL] Airstream Flooring
> 
> Glyn,
> This might be what you're looking for. It's like classic linoleum and is
> available in sheet or tiles. I think I've seen it at Lowe's and/or Home
> Depot also.
> 
> http://www.forbo-flooring.co.uk/Nairn/nairn.nsf/folders/marmoleum
> 
> Good luck,
> Brian Jenkins #7819
> 
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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 10:12:13 -0700
From: "Maxwell" <maxwell@insideout-design.net>
Subject: [VAL] WBCCI Website - Denver Colorado Unit 

Well, some of you may have visted the new Denver Unit website last week 
during its' "test drive phase" when there were still some broken links.  
Thanks to all the test pilots, I've worked out the kinks & bugs and 
everything should be working properly now. 

You'll also find an added Region 11 "Vintage" page under the Photo 
Gallery section.  In this area, info on the 4th Annual Rocky Mountain 
VAC Rally and 2001-2003 Rally reports can be found.

Enjoy!

www.WBCCI-DenCO.org

- -- 
Shari Davis
WBCCI #1824, VAC
2nd VP DenCO Unit
'64 GlobeTrotter
www.insideout-design.net/maxwell

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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 11:17:05 -0800
From: "Gary Quamen" <g_quamen@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Best propane light location?

Hi folks:

FWIW, I gave thought to putting in a Humphrey light but instead got a couple
of these:

http://www.domsoutdoor.com/cgi-bin/cgiitmls?l=1&p=1.002385

The beauty of these little guys is that they can be used wherever they're
needed.  At the sink for dishes, on the back bumper for socializing outside,
right smack in the middle of the table so you can see what you are eating,
whatever.  And stowed in a 3x3x7 inch box.


GQ '67 Safari
4082 in CA

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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 11:39:44 -0800
From: "Marvin W. Murray" <mwm@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: [VAL] Water heater leak

The original Atwood water heater in my '76 Tradewind 25' appears to be 
leaking. For the past year, I have been seeing a small drip from the 
belly pan below the heater, which has now gotten larger, but I can't 
pinpoint the source. Should I just go ahead and replace the heater 
(Camping World sells a replacement for approx. $250 + $100 install)? Is 
there anything else I should do first?
Any advice would be appreciated.

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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 13:51:22 -0600
From: waymark1@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: [VAL] Re: VAL Digest V1 #169 - Lehman's URL

That's www.lehmans.com.
Al

> Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2004 12:45:42 -0800
> From: "Kathy Hunt" <khunt@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
> Subject: [VAL] Propane light
> 
> Go to www.lehmanhardware.com you should be able to get it.  They are in
Ohio Amish country and have every conceivable non electric thing in the
world.  A very good catalog on line. All parts are available there.
> If this isn't a good URL just keep surfing, you will find it.

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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 12:13:24 -0800
From: Glyn Judson <glynjudson@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Best propane light location?

    Gary,

    Thanks for the suggestion.

    Glyn

> From: "Gary Quamen" <g_quamen@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
> Reply-To: valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com
> Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 11:17:05 -0800
> To: <valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
> Subject: Re: [VAL] Best propane light location?
> 
> Hi folks:
> 
> FWIW, I gave thought to putting in a Humphrey light but instead got a couple
> of these:
> 
> http://www.domsoutdoor.com/cgi-bin/cgiitmls?l=1&p=1.002385
> 
> The beauty of these little guys is that they can be used wherever they're
> needed.  At the sink for dishes, on the back bumper for socializing outside,
> right smack in the middle of the table so you can see what you are eating,
> whatever.  And stowed in a 3x3x7 inch box.
> 
> 
> GQ '67 Safari
> 4082 in CA
> 
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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 16:46:52 -0500
From: "Jim Greene" <drgreene@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Water heater leak

In a word, yes. Replace it. It wasn't all that difficult to do but sometimes
hard to get to depending on model.

Jim Greene
' 68 Tradewind

- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marvin W. Murray" <mwm@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
To: <valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:39 PM
Subject: [VAL] Water heater leak


> The original Atwood water heater in my '76 Tradewind 25' appears to be
> leaking. For the past year, I have been seeing a small drip from the
> belly pan below the heater, which has now gotten larger, but I can't
> pinpoint the source. Should I just go ahead and replace the heater
> (Camping World sells a replacement for approx. $250 + $100 install)? Is
> there anything else I should do first?
> Any advice would be appreciated.

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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 18:49:56 -0600
From: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer" <geraldj@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Interior floor tile source

Likely the original tile was 9" on a side and reinforced with asbestos.
The trade went to 12" tile to be sure make it easy to tell the
difference between asbestos reinforced tile and tile without asbestos.

Gerald J.
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Reproduction by permission only.

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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 21:00:29 -0800
From: "Ken Rapp" <kenrappjr@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: [VAL] calif title for vintage airstreams

Greetings:
My name is Ken. I live in Turlock, cal.  I am new to the airstream list.  I 
own 2 vintage trailers
and a newer rig that our family uses frequently.  The newer one is an 87 
Sovereign.  The
older rigs are a 61 Airstream Flyiing Cloud and a 54 Silver Streak Clipper.
The older trailers are not titled. I only have bills of sale. I am seeking 
advice on the
best approach to title these trailers in Calif.

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