VAL Digest V1 #281

VAL Digest           Thursday, June 17 2004           Volume 01 : Number 281




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Topics in Today's Digest:

RE: [VAL] FLEXIBLE SOLAR PANELS
[VAL] Fw: Re:Toilet
[VAL] Airstream etc.CDs
[VAL] Airstream etc. CDs
Re: [VAL] FLEXIBLE SOLAR PANELS
Re: [VAL] Re: "Porch" light for '57
[VAL] Lug bolt size.
[VAL] Re: VAL Digest V1 #280
Re: [VAL] Lug bolt size.
Re: [VAL] Lug bolt size.
Re: [VAL] Lug bolt size.
Re: [VAL] Lug bolt size.

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Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 06:25:38 -0600
From: "JP Polly" <jppolly@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: RE: [VAL] FLEXIBLE SOLAR PANELS

I have seen flexible solar panels in marine catalogs. They are made to
attach to sails, I think.  
Polly in CO

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Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 08:29:02 -0400
From: "Pete Gutillo" <pete_gutillo@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: [VAL] Fw: Re:Toilet

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  >
  >-> > Subject: New Toilet and tank
  > >
  > >
  > > Tom, thanks for your interest regarding our bathroom project: we
dropped
  > the
  > > belly of our 1965 Caravelle, removed the subfloor from below, and took
  out
  > the
  > > holding tank and toilet. The original shower/floor liner is intact. We
  > would
  > > like to keep things in the same place as before, to look as much as
  > possible
  > > as it did originally. So we have a small sink on the left, shower drain
  in
  > the
  > > middle, and toilet spot on the right (as you face the back of the
  > trailer). We
  > > think it makes sense to replace all the drain fittings at one time,
  > preferably
  > > with the same brand to keep things simpler in the future.
  > >
  > > We don't have a gray water tank (though we bought a portable one); we
  need
  > > information on setting up a dump valve for gray water only, if that is
  > > possible. The black water tank was under the rear bumper. We have the
  > > dimensions to have a replacement tank built. Because it is small, we
are
  > > thinking of one of the super-efficient toilets that use only a pint of
  > water
  > > per flush, for the times we don't have hookups (for us, most of the
  time,
  > > since we like remote areas). We think a ceramic toilet would be nicer
  (the
  > > original was ceramic). But we would consider electric or incinerating
  > toilets
  > > if people have recommendations. All we have to go by at this point is
  the
  > RV
  > > catalogue.
  > >
  > > We want to check with the experts before we make a mistake!
  > >
  > > Thanks, Pete and Sue

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Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 09:14:26 EDT
From: Streamliner86@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: [VAL] Airstream etc.CDs

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Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 09:27:13 EDT
From: Streamliner86@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: [VAL] Airstream etc. CDs

Hello All..
I just recieved 2 CDs (PIctures) from a guy in Germany.They are really great.
I found his info on Tom Paterson's trailer site.There are photos of A/C s I 
have never seen.Very extensive and very long.The two titles I recieved 
are:Silver Beauties (including a 1953 manual) and Double Decker Trailers + lots of old 
info on obscure trailers of  the 20s,to the 60s.
The following is a list of what is currently available: 
1) 1959 Mobile Home/Travel Trailer Catalog with 2 bonus vintage magazines.B  
Most of the manufacturers presented with specs and floor plans, etc.B  $9.99 
2) 1956 Mobile Home/Travel Trailer Catalog with 2 bonus vintage magazines.B  A 
super collection with tons of floor plans & specs!B  $9.99 
3) 1955 Mobile Home/Travel Trailer Catalog with 2 bonus vintage magazines.B  A 
super collection with tons of floor plans & specs!B  $9.99 
4) 1953 Mobile Home/Travel Trailer Catalog & the 1953 Trailer Manual. The 
1953 Trailer Manual is a bmust haveb collection for renovation work.B  This is 
the manual that was used by dealers and manufacturers way back then.B  Also with 
2 vintage magazines.B  $9.99 
5) Collection of 8 Vintage Trailer Magazines spanning from 1954 to 1961.B  A 
super collection for the trailer fan!B  $9.99 
6) Double-Deckers & 2-Story Trailers of the 1950s b a super collection of all 
the known double-deckers that were manufactured in the 1950s and 1960s.B  Most 
floor plans and interior shots included!B  If you arenbt familiar with the 
double-deckers then you will be surprised when you see this super collection. An 
absolute bmust haveb for the vintage trailer fan!B  $9.99 
7) 1940s Trailer Magazine Collection consists of seven (7) trailer magazines 
from 1942-1949.B  This is a super collection and packed full of ads, floor 
plans, articles, photos of 1940s trailers.B  A bmust haveb for the serious trailer 
fanatic!B B  $9.99 
8) bCurved Beauties In Silverb This is a HUGE collection of all the known 
aircraft-type travel trailers manufactured with archives that include original 
brochures, ads, floor plans, specs, articles, etc. of companies such as: 
Airstream, Avion, Silver Streak, Streamline, Avalair, El Rey, Boles Aero, etc. Super 
huge! A must have! $9.99 Postage for one CD is $3.oo.B  Two cds for $19.99 no 
postage charge.B  The more the bigger the discount. 
I will add my entire Streamline archive to any one of the above CDs for your 
at no extra cost as a free bonus.B  I believe you will be very happy with the 
contents! 
Juergen 
B  eichermueller@xxxxxxxxxx.de  
PS..He is an American from NY/FL now living in Germany.

B  

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Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 08:49:11 -0500
From: "Tom Patterson" <tommyjoe@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: Re: [VAL] FLEXIBLE SOLAR PANELS

They are indeed.  When I still had my sailboat, I used one of these panels
to keep the batteries charged, while it was in storage.  I now use it on the
trailer, and throw it up on the front window cover when it is open.

- -Tom

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From: "JP Polly" <jppolly@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
To: <valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2004 7:25 AM
Subject: RE: [VAL] FLEXIBLE SOLAR PANELS


> I have seen flexible solar panels in marine catalogs. They are made to
> attach to sails, I think.
> Polly in CO

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Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 08:42:36 -0500
From: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer" <geraldj@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Re: "Porch" light for '57

My Amana rt10-r microwave oven uses a lamp of about that same
description. I found the last one at the local hardware store.

Gerald J.
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Reproduction by permission only.

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Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 11:36:52 -0400
From: Daisy Welch <jtdjtd@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: [VAL] Lug bolt size.

Help !

I finally got my aluminum wheels, but ordered lug NUTS instead of LUG 
BOLTS. I'm hoping that I can go to a speed shop and get the right thing, 
but of course I don't know what size they are and of course they're on 
there too tight for me.

The lugnuts that AS sent me are 1/2

This is a '73 ambassador,

PAnic,  never going to get it done by next Wed !

Daisy

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Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 12:04:58 -0600
From: "Randy Unter" <runter@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: [VAL] Re: VAL Digest V1 #280

Brad, thanks. I Iook forward to meeting you and seeing your cover.
Randy

Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 19:17:23 -0700
From: Brad Norgaard <stream2699@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] 14 x 25 vent cover

Randy,
I was not happy with the styles available when it came time to do mine, so I
made a clear one out of aluminum angle and two pieces of lexan. Write me off
list for more info if you like. You'll be able to see it in person at the
Rocky Mtn. VAC rally soon.

Brad Norgaard
Phoenix
'59 Trade Wind Twin
VAC #2699, TCT

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Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 18:17:56 -0500
From: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer" <geraldj@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Lug bolt size.

I fear the speed shop will not have lug bolts because I've never seen
lug bolts used on a car or truck. Airstream may be your only source.
Farm equipment often uses lug bolts but they aren't commonly made for
aluminum wheels because farm equipment rarely gets that fancy.

To get off a tight lug bolt, add a piece of pipe or tubing to the end of
the lug wrench for more leverage. Or acquire an electric impact wrench
(preferably 12 volt for use on the road) to loosen and replace those lug
bolts.

Gerald J.
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Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 18:35:19 -0700
From: "Roger Hightower" <rwhigh@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Lug bolt size.

Many European cars use lug bolts as OEM equipment, rather than lug nuts and
wheel studs (commonly called lug bolts here in the U.S.)

A good auto parts store should have all three...studs, bolts and nuts.

Roger

Roger Hightower, WBCCI #4165, VAC
1975 31' Sovereign
2002 Ford F-250 PSD

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Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 22:18:51 -0400
From: Daisy Welch <jtdjtd@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Lug bolt size.

Actually, the speed shop was willing to order them for me, but i decided 
to get them from AS. No time for any more mistakes.

Apparently, GM used the bolts for a while, probably during the early 
70's which would explain why my '73 needs them.

And finding the lug wrench and the pipe and lugging it all down there 
was what i was trying to avoid. Plus I don't have a thread gauge any more.

They are , for the record 1/2 by 20.

Should be here by Friday.
I may pull this off yet.

Thanks,
Daisy

Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer wrote:

> I fear the speed shop will not have lug bolts because I've never seen
> lug bolts used on a car or truck. Airstream may be your only source.
> Farm equipment often uses lug bolts but they aren't commonly made for
> aluminum wheels because farm equipment rarely gets that fancy.
> 
> To get off a tight lug bolt, add a piece of pipe or tubing to the end of
> the lug wrench for more leverage. Or acquire an electric impact wrench
> (preferably 12 volt for use on the road) to loosen and replace those lug
> bolts.
> 
> Gerald J.

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Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 22:22:37 -0400
From: Daisy Welch <jtdjtd@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Lug bolt size.

That must mean they would be metric....

Daisy

Roger Hightower wrote:

> Many European cars use lug bolts as OEM equipment, rather than lug nuts and
> wheel studs (commonly called lug bolts here in the U.S.)
> 
> A good auto parts store should have all three...studs, bolts and nuts.
> 
> Roger
> 
> Roger Hightower, WBCCI #4165, VAC
> 1975 31' Sovereign
> 2002 Ford F-250 PSD
> 
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