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VAL Digest V2 #36
VAL Digest Thursday, October 14 2004 Volume 02 : Number 036
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Topics in Today's Digest:
[VAL] Fresh water pump
RE: [VAL] Woe and consternation
RE: [VAL] Squeaky door
Re: [VAL] I'm adding an outlet in our Caravel.
Re: [VAL] I'm adding an outlet in our Caravel.
[VAL] squeaky door
[VAL] RE: Squeaky Door
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Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 23:42:18 -0700
From: "Marvin W. Murray" <mwm@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: [VAL] Fresh water pump
The original fresh water pump on my 1976 Tradewind 25' is broken beyond
repair. (The input fitting snapped off the body of the pump.) The
original pump was a noisy beast anyway. Can anyone suggest a more modern
replacment?
Marvin Murray
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Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 07:45:33 -0400
From: "Robert Cornute" <ccornut1@xxxxxxxxxx.rr.com>
Subject: RE: [VAL] Woe and consternation
P&S Trailer repair in Ohio is a good place to start. They specialize in
skin repairs and re-plasticoating. Good Luck! Bob Cornute WBCCI 4953;
VAC '77 31' International
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[mailto:valist-admin@xxxxxxxxxx.com] On Behalf Of Louis Joyner
Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 9:15 AM
To: valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: [VAL] Woe and consternation
I got the call that is the Airstream equivalent to the call you hate
getting
in the middle of the night.
"We'd like you to come and look at your trailer."
I had taken the '64 Overlander to a truck and RV service place to have
the
tires balanced (in situ) and the shocks replaced. In the process, it
slipped off the jack while both tires were off one side, but one was
still
in the wheelwell. So. Now the skin above the wheelwell is badly bent,
there is a 10" vertical tear in the skin, and the trim around the
wheelwell
is shattered and missing. I did not see other damage, but don't
discount
the possibilty.
The trailer is in fair-good condition. Somewhere between "As found" and
"Average." Skin was in very good, unpolished condition. Weathered, but
with no dents, holes, etc. Little or no pitting, very light oxidation.
The
interior is redone and very nice. Mainly needs the rearmost 3' of floor
replaced, and the bathroom replumbed. Based on the vintage airstream
price
guide, maybe worth $2500-3000. Actual costs to get it to this point we
don't think about, right? A trailer with a big old tear up the side is
a
different animal, however.
My question is: what are my best repair options? My assumption is that
I
should insist on proper replacement of the entire panel by an airplane
restoration specialist. Another option is a patch over the tear, but
I'm
concerned that the panel will continue to tear with the flexing of the
trailer.
What I'd really like is to get cash to repair it properly, then either
make
a modest, and grossly expensive repair, then use the rest of the money
on
other more important structural repairs like the rear floor.
I can email photos off-list if you'd like.
Thanks all
Louis Joyner
'64 Overlander and 2000 Yukon XL pining for its buddy.
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Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 07:51:06 -0400
From: "Robert Cornute" <ccornut1@xxxxxxxxxx.rr.com>
Subject: RE: [VAL] Squeaky door
Earl; Try CLP aka Breakfree; the US Military swears by it!!! Bob
Cornute WBCCI 4953 '77 31' International VAC
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From: valist-admin@xxxxxxxxxx.com
[mailto:valist-admin@xxxxxxxxxx.com] On Behalf Of Charlie/Betty Burke
Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 9:56 AM
To: valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: Re: [VAL] Squeaky door
Earl,
Gerald is correct, no WD-40. NAPA and Ford used to sell a penetrating
oil with graphite in it. I still have some left somewhere. The
penetrating oil will provide quick relief and the graphite will fix the
long term problem will a couple extra applications.
See you at the Jazz Festival? If you stop by, look for #5631.
Charlie
Earl Peck wrote:
>Hi All,
>
>After visiting the west coast and enjoying the salt air it appears
that, after
>returning to Idaho, the Airstream did not enjoy it as much as I. A bit
of
>rust on the exposed metal (bumper, tongue, etc.) and a very annoying
squeak in
>the door hinge. Although Halloween is near and the squeaking door very
>fitting I would like to excise it asap. I am however, vacillating on
the
>prescribed elixir for its demise. Should it be a quick shot of WD-40,
a
>soothing dose of graphite lock lubricant, or a bubbling application of
some
>penetrating fluid? I do not want to make a dust and dirt magnet but
this
>problem must be laid to rest. All input will be pondered and
appreciated.
>
>Thanks to all in advance,
>Earl Peck
>1965 Overlander (Inez)
>WBCCI 1965
>
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Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 18:23:13 -0700
From: Glyn Judson <glynjudson@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] I'm adding an outlet in our Caravel.
Dan,
Did you happen to find one of those white electrical boxes?
Thanks,
Glyn
> From: "Dan Childress" <daniel@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
> Reply-To: valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com
> Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2004 09:18:17 -0500
> To: <valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
> Subject: Re: [VAL] I'm adding an outlet in our Caravel.
>
> I will look in my parts box.
> Dan
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> From: "Glyn Judson" <glynjudson@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
> To: <valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2004 3:38 PM
> Subject: [VAL] I'm adding an outlet in our Caravel.
>
>
>> All,
>>
>> I'm need the white box that Airstream used under their wall outlets.
>>
>> I'm adding an outlet to the back of the interior of our 1969 Caravel
> and
>> would like to do it so it looks like a factory installation.
>>
>> Does anyone have one that I could buy?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Glyn
>>
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Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 18:25:41 -0700
From: Glyn Judson <glynjudson@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] I'm adding an outlet in our Caravel.
All,
Sorry to the List. I should have sent that last message directly to
Dan.
Sorry : - (
Glyn
> Dan,
>
> Did you happen to find one of those white electrical boxes?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Glyn
>
>> From: "Dan Childress" <daniel@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
>> Reply-To: valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com
>> Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2004 09:18:17 -0500
>> To: <valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
>> Subject: Re: [VAL] I'm adding an outlet in our Caravel.
>>
>> I will look in my parts box.
>> Dan
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Glyn Judson" <glynjudson@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
>> To: <valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
>> Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2004 3:38 PM
>> Subject: [VAL] I'm adding an outlet in our Caravel.
>>
>>
>>> All,
>>>
>>> I'm need the white box that Airstream used under their wall outlets.
>>>
>>> I'm adding an outlet to the back of the interior of our 1969 Caravel
>> and
>>> would like to do it so it looks like a factory installation.
>>>
>>> Does anyone have one that I could buy?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Glyn
>>>
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Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 20:05:39 -0600
From: "Earl Peck" <earlpeck@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: [VAL] squeaky door
Thanks to all for the fast response to the noisy door. I went with the
graphite penetrating fluid and the squeak was gone within the first opening
and closing of the door.
Daisy-- I'm afraid that if I had used silicone--- " I " would have been
tarred, or silicone, and feathered.
Again, thanks all and I am awaiting my next dilemma so that we may all
participate in a group cure.
Earl Peck
1965 Overlander ( Inez )
WBCCI 1965
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Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 20:53:38 -0700 (PDT)
From: John Leggett <pklhead2@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: [VAL] RE: Squeaky Door
A couple more product suggestions. West Marine carries a product called "Team
McLube" (don't laugh) - it works great and was intended for exposed sail boat
parts like track rails, which are in verrrrry unfriendly environments. One
circumnavigator friend with a 60' sailboat swears by the stuff. The other is a
product called Triflow - also a teflon based product in a black can. A far cry
from WD40.
John Leggett
1968 Safari
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