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VAL Digest V2 #180
VAL Digest Tuesday, March 8 2005 Volume 02 : Number 180
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Topics in Today's Digest:
Re: [VAL] Goodyear Marathon tires
Re: [VAL] Goodyear Marathon tires
Re: [VAL] Goodyear Marathon tires
Re: [VAL] Goodyear Marathon tires
Re: [VAL] Goodyear Marathon tires
[VAL] RE: Email List
[VAL] Re: antenna crank
RE: [VAL] Re: antenna crank
[VAL] Vintage Parking @ Region 2 Rally
[VAL] Re: VAL Digest V2 #179
Re: [VAL] Re: VAL Digest V2 #179
RE: [VAL] RE: Email List
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Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2005 00:02:21 -0600
From: Cheyanne & Randy <bayoubuddies@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Goodyear Marathon tires
How do you decipher the code to tell how old the tires are, and where
is the code located?
On Sunday, Mar 6, 2005, at 20:09 US/Central, Jim Stewart wrote:
> I'm still looking for an alternative to Marathon tires. My spare
> tire blew
> up at the Florida State Rally. There was no damage done except to the
> tire
> cover and the nerves of my neighbors. (they thought there had been a
> drive by
> shooting!). I had ordered a another set of Marathons just before the
> rally.
> When they came in, they had a DOT date of 0803 (Feb'03). I refused
> those.
> I think there must be a design defect in Marathon tires. I've bought
> 4 of
> them and 2 have blown up. (Goodyear paid for the wheel well damage
> after the
> first tire blew up.) The "s" upgrade is only available in the 15" size
> but I
> think the defect must extend to all sizes. When the dealer removed the
> spare
> from the wheel, there was a bubble on the inside right below the area
> that
> blew. This tire probably had 5000 miles on it, had always been
> covered, and
> didn't show any signs of dry rot. It was an older tire, but I was only
> using
> it as a spare until I found new tires. The ones I have on the ground
> are 3yrs.
> and 5 yrs.
> Has anyone heard of any problems with Towmaster tires?
>
> Jim
>
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Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2005 01:06:52 -0500
From: "Wally" <maltnhops@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Goodyear Marathon tires
Jim,
Were these Marathons on your Bambi when they blew? I just bought a set
of Marathons for my '61 Bambi. I have read several posts about blowouts,
but I figured the light weight of the Bambi would be okay. Am I being
overly optimistic (read foolish)? I really wasn't sure what else to get.
The Bambi was switched to 14" sometime in its life. Are you putting the
bias ply Towmasters on 13" rims?
Thanks,
Wally
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Stewart" <9stewart@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
To: <valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 9:40 PM
Subject: Re: [VAL] Goodyear Marathon tires
> I've seen tires in junk yards that still have air in them after 20 years
> unprotected, laying out in the sun. Back in the 60s, my friends and I
> would change the tires on our first cars when we saw the threads or a
> bubble appeared. The tires just didn't blow up. I think I'm going to put
> on a load rated D bias ply Towmaster. That's what my trailer was designed
> for anyway. At 3 years, it will be a short term experiment, :-)
>
> Jim
> '61 Bambi
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <HHamp5246@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
> To: <valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
> Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 9:12 PM
> Subject: Re: [VAL] Goodyear Marathon tires
>
>
>> In a message dated 3/6/2005 9:10:12 PM Eastern Standard Time,
>> 9stewart@xxxxxxxxxx.net writes:
>>
>>
>>> Has anyone heard of any problems with Towmaster tires?
>>>
>>> Jim
>>
>> I had Towmasters on my trailer.... had no problems for 3.5 years then one
>> blew.... I will never have tires over 3 years old again. That was the
>> second tire
>> that blew and both were over 3.5 years
>>
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Date: Mon, 07 Mar 2005 01:22:03 -0500
From: "Jim Stewart" <9stewart@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Goodyear Marathon tires
The first 2 digits of the DOT number denote the week, the last 2 digits the
year. In the ninties, it was just three digits,the last digit for the year.
Jim
PS Another thing about the Marathons, if you have 15" tires that don't have
the "s", you can get a free upgrade to the "s" series if your tires have
less than 25% wear. More than 25% wear, they will prorate the upgrade. The
"s" is in a circle somewhere on the tire. I havn't seen them myself or tried
for the upgrade as I have a different size.
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Cheyanne & Randy" <bayoubuddies@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
To: <valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 1:02 AM
Subject: Re: [VAL] Goodyear Marathon tires
> How do you decipher the code to tell how old the tires are, and where is
> the code located--------
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> of my most ungrudging love; and the more evil comes from him, the more
> good shall go from me.
> ~ Buddha ~
> (568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism)
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Date: Mon, 07 Mar 2005 02:00:52 -0500
From: "Jim Stewart" <9stewart@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Goodyear Marathon tires
My Bambi is a California model and on the street side, its very hard to
get the 13" tire and wheel off . I am checking to see if I can upgrade to
14" tires. In the meantime, the I have found a 13" Towmaster 13" that is
load rated D for 1660 lbs per tire. This is a higher rating than many load
range C 14" tires.
The last tire that blew up had not been on the trailer for three years. I
just used it for a spare. I don't believe that its failure had anything to
do with the weight of the Bambi. Most of the failures that I've heard about
were with 15" tires on tandem axle trailers. The 14" upgrade would certainly
be preferable if you can get the tire off the trailer if you have a flat. I
don't think that the upgrade is going to protect against blow outs. IMHO
Jim
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Wally" <maltnhops@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
To: <valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 1:06 AM
Subject: Re: [VAL] Goodyear Marathon tires
> Jim,
>
> Were these Marathons on your Bambi when they blew? I just bought a set
> of Marathons for my '61 Bambi. I have read several posts about blowouts,
> but I figured the light weight of the Bambi would be okay. Am I being
> overly optimistic (read foolish)? I really wasn't sure what else to get.
> The Bambi was switched to 14" sometime in its life. Are you putting the
> bias ply Towmasters on 13" rims?
>
> Thanks,
> Wally
>
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Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2005 07:28:08 EST
From: JAuman2346@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: Re: [VAL] Goodyear Marathon tires
I talked with several tire dealers about TowMaster tires. They all said they
were as good as the Goodyear. They were about 200.00 cheaper than six Goodyear
Tires. I have only about 1100 miles on the new tires but no problems yet.
jauman
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Date: Mon, 07 Mar 2005 06:40:57 -0800
From: "Erica Haaseth" <eriboberi@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: [VAL] RE: Email List
My trailer is storing Girl Scout cookies! But I am thinking about going to
Malibu next month with my local Wally Byem Club.
Erica
1966 Safari
>
>Date: Sun, 06 Mar 2005 21:49:43 +0000
>From: c-l@xxxxxxxxxx.net
>Subject: [VAL] Email List
>
>Is it just me, or is everyone on the road?
>Chuck & Lynn
>1965 OVERLANDER
>1960 TRAVELER
>
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>Date: Sun, 6 Mar 2005 16:01:51 -0600
>From: Dean L <dean@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
>Subject: Re: [VAL] Email List
>
>Just taking it easy....
>
>On Mar 6, 2005, at 3:49 PM, c-l@xxxxxxxxxx.net wrote:
>
> > Is it just me, or is everyone on the road?
> > Chuck & Lynn
> > 1965 OVERLANDER
> > 1960 TRAVELER
>
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Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2005 09:16:56 -0700
From: Chris Koehn <timberguides@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: [VAL] Re: antenna crank
Hi Bob-
Here's what the invoice says:
CODE: 11-2037
DESCRIPTION: Antenna gear kit Skyliner, Braund
P.O.: 11901
AMOUNT: $7.15
The package says "BRAUND Worm and Worm Gear Kit". I purchased the
"11901 Round Leg" kit. Braund also offers a "13877 Square Leg" kit;
However the parts manager- Ricky- (very knowledgeable and helpful) said
that the round leg kit is the one I need for our 1979 31' Int'l Sov. I
have yet to tear in to this project, as the antenna needs to be removed
from above and we're still on the road.
By the way Bob thanks for the heads up on the WiFi here at San Elijo
State Beach! This has been a great place to hang out for a few days.
Surf's up and the surfers are out in force. Great fun to watch. I'm
trying to work up the nerve to give it a go.. Took the boys out whale
watching yesterday and saw 8 California Greys.
Heading up to Ventura and on to San Luis Obispo via Joshua Tree this
week.
Best
Chris Koehn
==Date: Sun, 6 Mar 2005 10:29:47 -0800
From: "Cruiserbob" <bob@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: RE: [VAL] re: antenna crank
Chris,
Oasis RV wrote me back saying that, if you have an invoice with a part
number it would help a lot. Do you have it?
Thanks,
Bob==
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Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2005 08:58:28 -0800
From: "Cruiserbob" <bob@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: RE: [VAL] Re: antenna crank
Thanks so much Chris,
Are you still in San Elijo today?
I have to go right by on my way to the VA Hospital for a checkup.
If you were up to it, I could stop by on my return some time this afternoon
and see you and your coach in person. (14:00 - 15:00 hours)
Reply to bob@xxxxxxxxxx.com by 10:00 hours because that's when I have to
take off.
Hope we can connect.
Bob Kiger
PS: If it is OK, let the park rangers know so I can have a visitors pass.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chris Koehn [mailto:timberguides@xxxxxxxxxx.com]
> Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 8:17 AM
> To: valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com
> Subject: [VAL] Re: antenna crank
>
>
> Hi Bob-
> Here's what the invoice says:
>
> CODE: 11-2037
> DESCRIPTION: Antenna gear kit Skyliner, Braund
> P.O.: 11901
> AMOUNT: $7.15
>
> The package says "BRAUND Worm and Worm Gear Kit". I purchased the
> "11901 Round Leg" kit. Braund also offers a "13877 Square Leg" kit;
> However the parts manager- Ricky- (very knowledgeable and helpful) said
> that the round leg kit is the one I need for our 1979 31' Int'l Sov. I
> have yet to tear in to this project, as the antenna needs to be removed
> from above and we're still on the road.
>
> By the way Bob thanks for the heads up on the WiFi here at San Elijo
> State Beach! This has been a great place to hang out for a few days.
> Surf's up and the surfers are out in force. Great fun to watch. I'm
> trying to work up the nerve to give it a go.. Took the boys out whale
> watching yesterday and saw 8 California Greys.
> Heading up to Ventura and on to San Luis Obispo via Joshua Tree this
> week.
>
> Best
>
> Chris Koehn
>
> ==Date: Sun, 6 Mar 2005 10:29:47 -0800
> From: "Cruiserbob" <bob@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
> Subject: RE: [VAL] re: antenna crank
>
> Chris,
>
> Oasis RV wrote me back saying that, if you have an invoice with a part
> number it would help a lot. Do you have it?
>
> Thanks,
> Bob==
>
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Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2005 11:58:17 -0500
From: "S. W. Sandy" <swsandy@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: [VAL] Vintage Parking @ Region 2 Rally
Hello All,
To any Vintage members going to the Region 2 Rally in Buena, NJ.
June 1st to 5th. If you are interested in parking Vintage together. please
contact me off list. Also, let me know if you would like to have an open
house on Saturday June 4.
Keep 'em rolling!
Sanderson W. Sandy
Pilesgrove, NJ
WBCCI # 4159
VAC & Delaware Valley NJ Unit
1970 27' Overlander
1960 17" Pacer
'99 Ford F250 V10
'99 Ford Expedition 5.4 V8
Region 2 VAC Representative
E- Mail: swsandy@xxxxxxxxxx.com
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Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2005 12:26:53 EST
From: ABLUTIONS@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: [VAL] Re: VAL Digest V2 #179
We picked up our '62 Globetrotter Saturday morning during sleet and rain in
Bristol, Virginia, and pulled it home so excited that instead of spending the
night on the road, we drove straight through ! This is not only our 1st
Airstream, but our 1st travel trailer of any kind so we have a HUGE learning curve
and hope that all of you won't mind offering tips and advice ! Right now the
only thing I can think of to ask is: Where can I get the "T" that goes with
GlobeTrotter ?? Ours feel off during transit ! It is gold and appears to have
been glued on the left side of the trailer beyond the door !
Hope to meet ya'll soon at rallies and events ! We are planning on attending
several close to Mississippi during the next couple of months and a cup of
coffee or tea is always waiting for you in "The Dixie Tramper!"
Happy Airstreaming !
Anne (and Ronnie) Mollere
Jackson, Mississippi
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Date: Mon, 07 Mar 2005 11:53:18 -0600
From: Herb Spies <spies@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Re: VAL Digest V2 #179
Unfortunately the "Globe Trotter" script is not being reproduced that I
know of. I looked for it to replace mine(on a 63 Globe Trotter) that was
pitted. Couldn't find them so I took it off and restored it by powder
coating it. BTW the script is attached by small pegs that go thru the
skin and are held by a clip in the back side of the aluminum skin.
Also consider attending 2 vinatge events near you. The first is near
Pansacola in April and the second is in Mobile in September.
Pensacola info ----- http://www.geocities.com/mystic-springs/vintage.html
Mobile info ----http://www.geocities.com/mystic-springs/region6
ABLUTIONS@xxxxxxxxxx.com wrote:
>We picked up our '62 Globetrotter Saturday morning during sleet and rain in
>Bristol, Virginia, and pulled it home so excited that instead of spending the
>night on the road, we drove straight through ! This is not only our 1st
>Airstream, but our 1st travel trailer of any kind so we have a HUGE learning curve
>and hope that all of you won't mind offering tips and advice ! Right now the
>only thing I can think of to ask is: Where can I get the "T" that goes with
>GlobeTrotter ?? Ours feel off during transit ! It is gold and appears to have
>been glued on the left side of the trailer beyond the door !
>
>Hope to meet ya'll soon at rallies and events ! We are planning on attending
>several close to Mississippi during the next couple of months and a cup of
>coffee or tea is always waiting for you in "The Dixie Tramper!"
>
>Happy Airstreaming !
>
>
>Anne (and Ronnie) Mollere
>Jackson, Mississippi
>
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Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2005 22:07:43 -0500
From: "eemerick" <eemerick@xxxxxxxxxx.rr.com>
Subject: RE: [VAL] RE: Email List
Hello!
Filled with Girl Scout Cookies, man a dream come true tow of my favorite
things in one spot, GS cookies and Airstream, what more could a man ask
for.
Ed
WBCCI/VAC 4425
68 Sovereign (plenty of room for GS cookies)
59 Traveler ( not so much room)
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From: valist-admin@xxxxxxxxxx.com
[mailto:valist-admin@xxxxxxxxxx.com] On Behalf Of Erica Haaseth
Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 9:41 AM
To: valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: [VAL] RE: Email List
My trailer is storing Girl Scout cookies! But I am thinking about going
to
Malibu next month with my local Wally Byem Club.
Erica
1966 Safari
>
>Date: Sun, 06 Mar 2005 21:49:43 +0000
>From: c-l@xxxxxxxxxx.net
>Subject: [VAL] Email List
>
>Is it just me, or is everyone on the road?
>Chuck & Lynn
>1965 OVERLANDER
>1960 TRAVELER
>
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>Date: Sun, 6 Mar 2005 16:01:51 -0600
>From: Dean L <dean@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
>Subject: Re: [VAL] Email List
>
>Just taking it easy....
>
>On Mar 6, 2005, at 3:49 PM, c-l@xxxxxxxxxx.net wrote:
>
> > Is it just me, or is everyone on the road?
> > Chuck & Lynn
> > 1965 OVERLANDER
> > 1960 TRAVELER
>
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