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VAL Digest Tuesday, September 7 2004 Volume 01 : Number 363
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Topics in Today's Digest:
[VAL] Re: Jack Cover
[VAL] Wire routing access
[VAL] need door measurements
[VAL] Re: Stripper for aluminum paint
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Date: Mon, 06 Sep 2004 10:50:54 -0400
From: "Patricia V. Raimondo" <praimond@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: [VAL] Re: Jack Cover
For those less handy with a needle and thread my electric jack, Level
Rite 3000 by Barker, came with a cover that has a drawstring close.
They are probably sold independent of the Jack by the Co. Just have to
remember to take if off before pulling away!!
Patti
Long Island, NY
1954 Flying Cloud
02 2500 Suburban
WBCCI # 3321
Washington DC Unit
Denver Unit Associate
VAC
ps. PLEASE, I get the list in digest form and the one today had two
posts that carried the WHOLE previous list with them!! Please delete
before sending a post!
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Date: Mon, 06 Sep 2004 10:35:33 -0700
From: Glyn Judson <glynjudson@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: [VAL] Wire routing access
All,
I want to install another factory stock 4- light overhead fixture that I
now have, right where the air conditioner would be if my 1969 Caravel had
one. That way if ever someone (not me at this point) wanted to fit an A/C
unit, the scarring of the light installation would be cut away for the
larger mounting hole.
So I have three questions:
1. I see a 3/8" or so hole drilled into the vertical side of the
aluminum spacer between the outer and inner skins at the crank up vent on
the curb side. I assume that's for the optional 12 v. fan that mine does
not have (hmm, maybe I'll add that neat accessory someday). Are there two
12 v. wires just beyond that hole that could be routed aft to the light I
plan to install?
2. Am I opening up a can of worms to drill out the myriad rivets
necessary to move or remove that spacer?
3. Will I be able to route those wires, with spliced extra length,
aft and past the ribs between the vent opening and my proposed light
location?
Thanks in advance to all those who've gone this path before me.
By the way, I picked up the all newly recovered and newly foamed
cushions last week and I'm picking up the four standard bed pillow shams
today that were finished late Saturday. I expect to have all the lined
curtains finished by mid week. Whoopee!
Glyn Judson
1969 Caravel #508
Santa Monica CA
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Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2004 13:36:11 -0400
From: "Peter Ryner" <pryner@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: [VAL] need door measurements
Hi all,
We've survived two hurricanes now and I'm starting to concentrate on my
airstream again. The factory has it and are doing the frame and rear
attachment repairs. No one has found my rear door I lost in Virginia in
June/July and the factory doesn't have one. I'm still looking for one. It
is from a '68 Ambassador, 28'. The handle and latch are on the bottom
middle of the door. I have a door from a '67 but the latches are on the
sides vice the bottom. If anyone has a '68 and could take some measurements
of the opening, I would certainly appreciate it. I believe the dimensions
will be the same, but am not sure. I can change the latch points on the
trailer to match the door if necessary. Thanks in advance for any help.
Pete
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Date: Mon, 06 Sep 2004 14:59:15 -0400
From: John Sellers <sellersj@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: [VAL] Re: Stripper for aluminum paint
Shirley,
Thanks for the good information. My internet connection was working
pretty well yesterday and I ordered a gallon of RemovAll 220 from Down
to Earth Products www.dtep.com in Colerain, Ohio. They are right on top
of things and have confirmed that they will ship tomorrow morning and I
should have it Thursday. The moment of truth is coming--sure hope it
works!
Best,
John & Barb Sellers
WBCCI/VAC #1587
1960 Pacer
> Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2004 13:32:59 -0700
> From: "Arlen & Shirley" <globetrotter64@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
> Subject: [VAL] Stripper for aluminum paint
>
> John,
>
> I had a trailer I was considering stripping so I contacted Napier, the maker
> of the removal product, that everyone has such high recommendation for. I
> ended up not doing the project so I did not buy any of the stripper but I
> thought the info they passed on might be helpful.
>
> Napier makes many types of paint strippers. Some are good to use on
> Aluminum and some are for wood etc. They did not recommend using their
> aerosol product on an Airstream.
>
> Here are the products they recommended for stripping clear coat or paint off
> an Airstream (or any aluminum).
>
> Removal All 220 - Brush grade good for an Airstream
> Removal All 210 - Airless spray grade (ICI paints labels this Hydrostrip
> 502)
> Removal All SV35PMA - Airless spray grade approved for use on aluminum
> aircraft - Fine for Airstreams too.
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> Note: Spray grade takes an airless sprayer to apply.
>
> The following places can order the 220 or the 210 BUT they may not know what
> it is (I called several stores and they were clueless. I called Napier back
> and they suggested to have the store call them directly because they CAN
> ordered it!)
> It runs about $35-$50 a gal.
>
> Any ICI Paint store
> Any Sherwin Williams paint store
> SV35PMA can be ordered direct from Napier or from Aircraftspruce.com
>
> Contact info for Napier
> E-mail: cservice@xxxxxxxxxx.com
> Phone: 1-604-526-0802
> Phone (Toll free in North America): 1-800-663-9274
> Fax: 1-604-526-7772
> Fax: (Toll free in North America): 1-888-329-9274
>
>
> Shirley Manning
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