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VAL Digest Saturday, October 4 2003 Volume 01 : Number 025
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Topics in Today's Digest:
Re: [VAL] window glass
Re: [VAL] window glass
RE: [VAL] window glass
RE: [VAL] '66 Caravel Furnace removal
[VAL] Re: furnace removal
Re: Fw: [VAL] Aluminum honeycomb flooring
[VAL] VAC Want Ads
Re: [VAL] window glass
Re: [VAL] window glass
Re: [VAL] Locking Trailer
Re: [VAL] window glass
Re: [VAL] window glass
Re: [VAL] Quick, what size wheels ?
[VAL] Vulkem sealant
Re: [VAL] Locking Trailer
Re: [VAL] Quick, what size wheels ?
RE: [VAL] vent cover
Re: [VAL] Vulkem sealant
Re: [VAL] window glass
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Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2003 08:43:26 -0700
From: "chyde" <chyde@primelink1.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] window glass
. Anybody know where to get
> that plastic seal or gasket or whatever it is that goes around the
> perimeter of the glass to keep rain out.
Jo Ann
Jo Ann,
I think my 57 Sovereign of the Road has the same window style as your 57
Bubble. If so, that style was changed in 58 or 59. So the 62 gaskets would
not fit. My 59 Ambassador has windows which require the gasket offered by
AirstreamDreams. The earlier gasket is available however I don't have the
contact information. There is a guy who advertises quite frequently on the
VAC classifieds located in California that offers this gasket at about
$1/ft. Its a private person not InlandRV. This style of window was only used
for several years from 57 or so back. If you check out the archive section
of www.vintageairstream.com you will see the differences in window styles
and hopefully pinpoint exactly what your looking for.
Good luck with it.
Colin
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Date: Fri, 03 Oct 2003 06:19:44 -0700
From: Brad Norgaard <stream2699@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] window glass
JoAnn - the contact info for the guy with the window/door rubber
replacements is Richard Rodrigues In Downey, CA. He can be reached at
562.869.0457 and his email is putzrs@xxxxxxxxxx.com. I've ordered from him before
and he'll treat you right.
Brad Norgaard
Phoenix
'59 Trade Wind Twin
VAC #2699, TCT
> . Anybody know where to get
>> that plastic seal or gasket or whatever it is that goes around the
>> perimeter of the glass to keep rain out.
> Jo Ann
>
>
> Jo Ann,
> I think my 57 Sovereign of the Road has the same window style as your 57
> Bubble. If so, that style was changed in 58 or 59. So the 62 gaskets would
> not fit. My 59 Ambassador has windows which require the gasket offered by
> AirstreamDreams. The earlier gasket is available however I don't have the
> contact information. There is a guy who advertises quite frequently on the
> VAC classifieds located in California that offers this gasket at about
> $1/ft. Its a private person not InlandRV. This style of window was only used
> for several years from 57 or so back. If you check out the archive section
> of www.vintageairstream.com you will see the differences in window styles
> and hopefully pinpoint exactly what your looking for.
> Good luck with it.
> Colin
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Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2003 09:25:59 -0700
From: RJ.Dial@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: RE: [VAL] window glass
Colin (& Jo Ann)
AirstreamDreams continues to do it! Steve just added the mid 1950's
window pane gasket and the window seal that rivets to the window
opening:
http://airstreamdreams.com/category.html?UCIDs=1050632
They appear to be like the originals.
Now if we could get him to make the window opening seal for the '61 to
'65 windows....
Later,
RJ
> -----Original Message-----
> From: chyde@primelink1.net [mailto:chyde@primelink1.net]
> Sent: Friday, October 03, 2003 8:43 AM
> To: valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com
> Subject: Re: [VAL] window glass
>
>
> . Anybody know where to get
> > that plastic seal or gasket or whatever it is that goes around the
> > perimeter of the glass to keep rain out.
> Jo Ann,
> I think my 57 Sovereign of the Road has the same window style
> as your 57
> Bubble. If so, that style was changed in 58 or 59. So the 62
> gaskets would
> not fit. My 59 Ambassador has windows which require the
> gasket offered by
> AirstreamDreams. The earlier gasket is available however I
> don't have the
> contact information. There is a guy who advertises quite
> frequently on the
> VAC classifieds located in California that offers this gasket at about
> $1/ft. Its a private person not InlandRV. This style of
> window was only used
> for several years from 57 or so back. If you check out the
> archive section
> of www.vintageairstream.com you will see the differences in
> window styles
> and hopefully pinpoint exactly what your looking for.
> Good luck with it.
> Colin
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Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2003 09:39:22 -0700
From: RJ.Dial@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: RE: [VAL] '66 Caravel Furnace removal
I just took ours out to replace the skin panel:
http://vintageairstream.com/Myrtle/axle.html
The intake and exhaust pipes you noted are slip jointed together midway
between the skin and the furnace back, and then sealed circumferentially
with a piece of duct tape. Mine was able to twist/pull apart, but you
may have to soak the inside joint with penetrant, accessed from inside
the burner can and the outside cover.
There used to be an install manual on the VAC website manual section
that should the installation.
http://airstream.org./resources.html
Toby, where'd the manual section go?
Best of luck,
RJ
> -----Original Message-----
> From: maltnhops@xxxxxxxxxx.com [mailto:maltnhops@xxxxxxxxxx.com]
> Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2003 7:42 PM
> To: valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com
> Subject: [VAL] '66 Caravel Furnace removal
>
>
> Okay, I give up. How do I get my Hydro-Flame furnace out of
> my Caravel
> without a hacksaw or blow torch?
>
> All interior screws are removed from the cabinetry. All
> exterior rivets are
> removed from the vent/skin. The 2" steel vent pipe is inside
> a larger,
> two-piece galvanized pipe. Is the 2" pipe threaded somewhere
> or is there a
> slip joint of some kind? Maybe it's just rusted together. I
> just don't know.
>
> Any help is appreciated as I can't remove the cabinet until I
> remove the
> furnace.
> If you have some good advice, please CC my email offlist as
> well, so I don't
> have to wait for the digest replies. I hope to work on this soon.
> Thanks,
> Wally
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Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2003 10:37:25 -0700 (PDT)
From: jon fitz <fitzjo1@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: [VAL] Re: furnace removal
I have a 68 Overlander. I couldn't get the shell of
the furnace out without taking apart the cabinet or
cutting up the shell. It looks as though they built
the cabinet around it. It was possible to remove the
guts of the furnace. They were mounted on a sub-frame
that slid right out. This would have permitted
replacement with the same model...30 years ago.
I used the old jig saw with a fine-tooth metal blade.
It cut through that old shell like butter...
Jon in SC
68 Overlander
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Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2003 11:14:19 -0700 (PDT)
From: Toby Folwick <toby_folwick@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: Re: Fw: [VAL] Aluminum honeycomb flooring
let us know when you find a reasonable source for
surplus - after you get your of course!
Toby
- --- Tuna <rctowns@xxxxxxxxxx.net> wrote:
> Tom messaged me that the message below got 'bounced'
> for some reason... here
> it is again:
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tuna" <rctowns@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
> To: <valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 5:44 PM
> Subject: Re: [VAL] Aluminum honeycomb flooring
>
>
> I've been trying to locate a source/supply of Boeing
> or similar surplus
> honeycomb panels for a new floor for the Trailwind
> for about three years...
> haven't actually found any yet, though. I've had
> several good leads, though,
> and adding this one to the list. Still awfully
> pricey, though. I think Jim
> Smith sent me a suggestion awhile back for some
> marine-grade material used
> in lightweight 'cigarette-boat' manufacture that
> looks really good. This
> aluminum stuff looks good, too.
>
> Tuna
> Reno, NV
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Toby Folwick" <toby_folwick@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
> > To: <valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 1:07 PM
> > Subject: Re: [VAL] Aluminum honeycomb flooring
>
>
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Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2003 16:12:41 -0700
From: "Gary Quamen" <g_quamen@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: [VAL] VAC Want Ads
Hey Toby:
Just got back from the VAC website where I checked out the new ads. What's
the deal with the sign-in? Apparently the ads are accessible whether or not
one logs in. Is this a temporary thing?
What's the plan man....?
GQ '67 Safari
4082 in CA
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Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2003 16:23:05 -0700
From: Joann Wheatley <jwheatle@xxxxxxxxxx.edu>
Subject: Re: [VAL] window glass
thanks Colin. I bet it's that guy up in Auburn, CA - he either collects
AS's or something but I think I know who you mean. And I'' check out
the archieves.
Jo Ann
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Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2003 16:30:24 -0700
From: Joann Wheatley <jwheatle@xxxxxxxxxx.edu>
Subject: Re: [VAL] window glass
RJ:
I looked at what Steve has and it appears to be the gasket for the
window frame. I need the gasket or seal that runs around the perimeter
of the glass pane.
Jo Ann
On Friday, October 3, 2003, at 09:25 AM, RJ.Dial@xxxxxxxxxx.com wrote:
> Colin (& Jo Ann)
> AirstreamDreams continues to do it! Steve just added the mid 1950's
> window pane gasket and the window seal that rivets to the window
> o
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Date: Fri, 3 Oct 03 17:50:09 -0600
From: Roy Lashway <rlashway@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Locking Trailer
> How about something that locks around the wheel like those things
>that police use if you don't pay your parking tickets, only not so big.
>Any ideas?
=============
The below is site for a wheel lock called PetBull. It is a pricey but
not so bad when you think of it as insurance. I use one on my Bubble
when I am parked in suspect places.
http://www.baumpub.com/publications/arc/con_03Jan/pitbull.htm
Roy Lashway
'78 Argosy,'56 Bubble
WBCCI 1610 VAC
rlashway@xxxxxxxxxx.com
web site: www.zianet.com/rlashway
(polishing report included)
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Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2003 16:53:40 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
From: Amanda Meeker <goldens510@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] window glass
The guy in Auburn's name is Vince Martinico - he has a big collection of older vintage
trailers of many types, and sells some occasionally, but he doesn't have a parts business
so far as I know. Colin must be talking about someone else.
Best,
Amanda
'68 Safari
Sacramento, CA
- -----Original Message-----
From: Joann Wheatley <jwheatle@xxxxxxxxxx.edu>
Sent: Oct 3, 2003 4:23 PM
To: valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: Re: [VAL] window glass
thanks Colin. I bet it's that guy up in Auburn, CA - he either collects
AS's or something but I think I know who you mean. And I'' check out
the archieves.
Jo Ann
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Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2003 17:14:48 -0700
From: Joann Wheatley <jwheatle@xxxxxxxxxx.edu>
Subject: Re: [VAL] window glass
Turns out that you are absolutely correct.
Jo Ann
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Date: Fri, 03 Oct 2003 18:30:44 -0600
From: Charlie/Betty Burke <cbburke@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Quick, what size wheels ?
Daisy,
The 15" wheel size has not changed from before your 73 to the current
production, except for the early (98) Safari's which used a 14" wheel. So go for
them as long as they are 15".
Charlie
Daisy Welch wrote:
> Hey,
>
> Hunter just called me and said there is a set of four aluminum wheels on
> sale at the Airstream plant. What size do I need for my '73 Ambassador ????
>
> Daisy
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Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2003 18:11:10 -0700 (PDT)
From: M Tate <firebirdesprit@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: [VAL] Vulkem sealant
Good evening to all,
Having used Vulkem 636 on my '65, I have located the
manufacturer and a list of distributors. They do not
make 636 anymore. They have a 911 in gray and
aluminum. Having used the old, this is the stuff. Go
to tremcosealants.com and they have a link to find
your nearest distributor.
The best part of all this, I found a distributor less
than 5 miles from my house and only cost $3/tube
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Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2003 18:25:54 -0700
From: "Roger Hightower" <rwhigh@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Locking Trailer
Here's the URL for the PitBull Tire Lock....you can order on line.
Roger
Roger Hightower
WBCCI #4165,VAC
1975 31' Sovereign
Mesa, AZ
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Date: Fri, 03 Oct 2003 21:29:54 -0400
From: Daisy Welch <jtdjtd@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Quick, what size wheels ?
Thanks, Charlie,
I'm gonna be gorgeous !
Daisy
Charlie/Betty Burke wrote:
> Daisy,
>
> The 15" wheel size has not changed from before your 73 to the current
> production, except for the early (98) Safari's which used a 14" wheel. So go for
> them as long as they are 15".
>
> Charlie
>
> Daisy Welch wrote:
>
>
>>Hey,
>>
>>Hunter just called me and said there is a set of four aluminum wheels on
>>sale at the Airstream plant. What size do I need for my '73 Ambassador ????
>>
>>Daisy
>>
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Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2003 20:31:52 -0500
From: "Chris Siiteri" <chris@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: RE: [VAL] vent cover
Chris:
Yes I bought an original "astrodome" A/S replacement white plastic front
vent cover for our '63 Ambassador, and it is cool. Email me and I will tell
you who sold it to me. He said he had two more in stock at the time I bought
it 14 months ago...
chris@xxxxxxxxxx.com
<Anyway has anyone bought one for a 63 and are you happy with
it ?>
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Date: Fri, 03 Oct 2003 20:14:17 -0500
From: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer" <geraldj@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Vulkem sealant
I saw Vulkem 116 at Lowe's, Home Depot, and Menard's in central Iowa
this evening. $3.97 a tube. The proportions and contents in the MDS are
virtually the same for 636 and 116.
Gerald J.
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Date: Sat, 4 Oct 2003 13:07:43 +0900
From: Jeffrey Fryckman <fryckman@xxxxxxxxxx.att.ne.jp>
Subject: Re: [VAL] window glass
On Saturday, October 4, 2003, at 08:23 AM, Joann Wheatley wrote:
> I bet it's that guy up in Auburn, CA
There was a good article in the Sacramento Bee recently about him and an
effort to open a museum.
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