VAL Digest V1 #52

VAL Digest          Friday, October 31 2003          Volume 01 : Number 052




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Topics in Today's Digest:

[VAL] corrosion
Re: [VAL] Floor Joining Questions
Re: [VAL] Waste Water Tank Questions
[VAL] RE: Airstream Catologs
Re: [VAL] RE: Airstream Catologs
Re: [VAL] Waste Water Tank Questions
Re: [VAL] RE: Airstream Catologs
Re: [VAL] Floor Joining Questions
RE: [VAL] Opinion on Vacuum
[VAL] Insulation

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Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 08:55:25 -0500
From: "Deborah Bede" <stillwaterstudio@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: [VAL] corrosion

Hi everyone:

I have removed the interior skin of my 1955 Bubble, and the shell is off!
There are some areas of flaky white corrosion on the inside surface of the
exterior skin.  Do I need to do something about this apart from sealing all
leaks?  If so, what would be the best thing to do?

thanks,
Deborah

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Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 09:42:59 EST
From: JSmith1805@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: Re: [VAL] Floor Joining Questions

A spline is a narrow strip in this case 1/4 in X 1in strip od plywood that is 
fitted into a 1/4 in slot cut into each edge of ajoning sheets of plywood 
floor hopefully you have axcess to a router and a sloot cutter bit to cut the 
groves. the spline can eather be glued in place or left to float(un glued) It 
fills the crack and keeps both sheets of plywood eaven with each other.
Hope this answeres your question.
Jim Smith & Little Hemroid(the Spitz pup)

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Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 10:14:00 -0500
From: gillguy@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: Re: [VAL] Waste Water Tank Questions

There is a big price difference between Thetford valves and Valterra valves.
You heard the old adage "you get what you pay for".
I replaced my dump valves last year and went back with the Thetford.
Figured if the ones that were on the trailer lasted 25-30 years,
then I'd go back with the same brand and not have to replace them in a few
years.
When I was working at Suncoast RV we used to have people come in all the time
to have their Valterra valves replaced.
Bobby
'73 Ambassador
  ----- Original Message -----
  Wrom: MQZUIVOTQNQEMSFDULHPQQ
  Hmmm thats interesting - I just replaced my  valves  and it was'nt too bad
    Sounds like you got away cheap - my
  two valves cost close to $100.  Ken J.
  5358
  75 Tradewind

  At 09:24 AM 10/29/2003 -0500, you wrote:
   I just replaced my valves on both the black water and the gray water tanks.
   Material costs about $45.00.   jauman2346@xxxxxxxxxx.com

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Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 09:23:15 -0600
From: "Bud Jostrand" <bjostrand@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: [VAL] RE: Airstream Catologs

Hi,

I have two Brochures left over from refurbishing two 31 Ft. Landyaughts.
One is a 1973 "The Airstream Story", 36 Pages
The other is a 1978 "Airstream's Lightweight Aerodynamic Concept", 31 pages.

I would like to know if these are in the archives.

Also, have a MAGIC CHEF, Cae and Use of your Recreational Vehicle range,
dtd. 9/80 and a Dometic Refrigerators for LP-Gas and Electric Operation,
dtd. 02

Bud J
82, 280 TD, almost finished
817-371-0909
bjostrand@xxxxxxxxxx.com

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Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 09:21:32 -0700
From: "Fred Coldwell" <Agrijeep@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] RE: Airstream Catologs

Bud:

   The Vintage Airstream Club (VAC) Archives already has a
copy of the the 1973 edition of "The Airstream Story" so
does not need another copy.  But we do not have a copy of
the 1978 "Airstream's Lightweight Aerodynamic Concept", 31
pages, and would certainly appreciate the donation of the
original or an excellent color photocopy of it.  We do not
have any 1980's or later appliance manuals either, so could
use the Magic Chef and Dometic pamphlets too.  You can mail
them to me at:

Fred Coldwell
VAC Archive Historian
2031 Krameria Street
Denver, CO.  80207-3928

Thank you very much! 

Fred Coldwell
VAC Archive Historian
WBCCI # 1510

Bud Jostrand wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I have two Brochures left over from refurbishing two 31 Ft. Landyaughts.
> One is a 1973 "The Airstream Story", 36 Pages
> The other is a 1978 "Airstream's Lightweight Aerodynamic Concept", 31 pages.
> 
> I would like to know if these are in the archives.
> 
> Also, have a MAGIC CHEF, Cae and Use of your Recreational Vehicle range,
> dtd. 9/80 and a Dometic Refrigerators for LP-Gas and Electric Operation,
> dtd. 02
> 
> Bud J
> 82, 280 TD, almost finished
> 817-371-0909
> bjostrand@xxxxxxxxxx.com
> 
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Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 10:11:45 -0700
From: "Kenneth E. Johansen" <johansen@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Waste Water Tank Questions

Yes - I did use the original Thetford valves......

That must be the difference in price........they were really easy to 
replace - that was once Charle Burke let me take my sawsall to the original 
plumbing - there probably is a way to remove the valves without cutting 
them out - but I couldn't figure it out - like the old saying goes - if it 
doesn't go easy - get a bigger hammer ..... or  .... aa  ...... saw.   hee hee

Ken J.

At 10:14 AM 10/30/2003 -0500, you wrote:
>There is a big price difference between Thetford valves and Valterra valves.
>You heard the old adage "you get what you pay for".
>I replaced my dump valves last year and went back with the Thetford.
>Figured if the ones that were on the trailer lasted 25-30 years,
>then I'd go back with the same brand and not have to replace them in a few
>years.
>When I was working at Suncoast RV we used to have people come in all the time
>to have their Valterra valves replaced.
>Bobby
>'73 Ambassador
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   Wrom: MQZUIVOTQNQEMSFDULHPQQ
>   Hmmm thats interesting - I just replaced my  valves  and it was'nt too bad
>     Sounds like you got away cheap - my
>   two valves cost close to $100.  Ken J.
>   5358
>   75 Tradewind
>
>   At 09:24 AM 10/29/2003 -0500, you wrote:
>    I just replaced my valves on both the black water and the gray water 
> tanks.
>    Material costs about $45.00.   jauman2346@xxxxxxxxxx.com
>
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Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 20:48:10 -0500
From: Daisy Welch <jtdjtd@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] RE: Airstream Catologs

Bud, are you offering the '73 for sale ?  HINt HINT

Daisy

Fred Coldwell wrote:

> Bud:
> 
>    The Vintage Airstream Club (VAC) Archives already has a
> copy of the the 1973 edition of "The Airstream Story" so
> does not need another copy. 

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Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 18:09:37 -0800
From: Joann Wheatley <jwheatle@xxxxxxxxxx.edu>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Floor Joining Questions

Jim:
   Thanks for info. But if the wood has to be fitted up under the 
channel at the bottom of the skin, and then fitted to each other, where 
does one get the space to fit them together - spline to slot? It seems 
to me the pieces have to butt tightly into each other and then each 
piece has to be elevator bolted to the frame. No?
Jo Ann
p.s. This very question is on my mind as I'm about to that point in my 
work.

On Thursday, October 30, 2003, at 06:42 AM, JSmith1805@xxxxxxxxxx.com wrote:

> A spline is a narrow strip in this case 1/4 in X 1in strip od plywood 
> that is
> fitted into a 1/4 in slot cut into each edge of ajoning sheets of 
> plywood
> floor hopefully you have axcess to a router and a sloot cutter bit to 
> cut the
> groves. the spline can eather be glued in place or left to float(un 
> glued) It
> fills the crack and keeps both sheets of plywood eaven with each other.
> Hope this answeres your question.
> Jim Smith & Little Hemroid(the Spitz pup)
>
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Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 21:20:56 -0600
From: "Chris Siiteri" <chris@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: RE: [VAL] Opinion on Vacuum

Lexxy,

When I was in college I sold about thirty Electrolux vacuums door-to-door
over a four month period.  They are the "Airstream of Vacuums".  Before I
quit selling them, I bought one for myself.  I still have it, and keep it in
my 1963 Ambassador.  It was a 1960's model G, and was refurbished by the
factory when I bought it from the company, back in 1976.  Heck, it even
looks like an A/S!  With your wood floors, all you need is the standard
floor/rug tool to vacuum drapes, carpets, bedding, etc. Plus, the flexible
hose connects to either the suction end or the exhaust end.  The filter bags
are three layers, and trap miniscule particles.

To sell them I would place a hard plastic tube, with openings on both ends,
onto the business end of the hose.  Then I would toss a 1-7/8 inch steel
ball to the prospect and ask him/her,  How many of these steel balls do you
think this sucker will suspend when I turn this hose to the floor?  I would
load four or five steel balls into the tube, throw on the switch and it
never dropped one.  Seasoned reps used to have an attachment that they would
place over the suction end and stick them to the ceiling!

The cool thing is, if you can't find one used at the local vacuum shop, just
look in the yellow pages, and the area rep (if he has trade-ins) will
deliver one to your door!  The oldest one I recall seeing was a late 1940's
model with stainless steel sleigh supports (no wheels).  Have fun!

Chris
1963 Ambassador, Twin with Factory (?)Twin Bunks
2001 Excursion PSD
Austin

- -----Original Message-----
From: valist-admin@xxxxxxxxxx.com
[mailto:valist-admin@xxxxxxxxxx.com]On Behalf Of Lynn Evans
Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2003 7:58 AM
To: valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: RE: [VAL] Vacuum/table


Thanks for these vacuum and the pedestal table suggestions that I will
check out.

Lexxy/aka/Lynn
[Alexis Lynn] in Augusta Ga.
 '67 Safari ...the never ending story!
http://flummoxed.org/lexxey/dewdrop.htm


>We bought a Eureka "THE BOSS" super lite. Cost about
>$50 at k-mart, works great. Collapsible handle,
>removable filter, motor driven head, very light.
>We like it a lot

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Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 22:14:18 -0500
From: "Edward Emerick" <EEMERICK@xxxxxxxxxx.rr.com>
Subject: [VAL] Insulation

Hello All,
Does anyone have a resource for 2 inch insulation for the Airstream
walls? I have looked at the typical hardware stores but have not found
that size. 
Thanks
Ed
WBCCI/VAC 4425
68 Sovereign
59 Traveler

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