VAL Digest V2 #9

VAL Digest Friday, September 17 2004 Volume 02 : Number 009




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Topics in Today's Digest:

[VAL] Forgive my test
[VAL] Icky question
Re: [VAL] Icky question
Re: [VAL] Icky question
Re: [VAL] Introduction and (surprise) a question!
Re: [VAL] Inverters: Pure vs Modified Sine Wave?
Re: [VAL] Icky question
Re: [VAL] Icky question
[VAL] Cargo Shifting: Wear-Ever 10 cup percolator
[VAL] model info
[VAL] Thanks ... and a heads up.
Re: [VAL] model info
[none]
RE: [VAL] model info
Re: [VAL] model info
Re: [VAL] Cargo Shifting: Wear-Ever 10 cup percolator

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Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2004 08:10:05 -0400
From: "Peter Ryner" 
Subject: [VAL] Forgive my test

Just testing - no mail for the last 18 hours
Pete

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Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2004 08:38:34 -0400
From: Daisy Welch 
Subject: [VAL] Icky question

Good Morning,

Since we are all in withdrawal with no email, here's a problem for you.

Right now, I'm actually living in my '73 Ambassador, in a campground in 
Bolton MA. It's a long story.

Anyway, I have a really hard time getting my sewer hose hooked up 
without leaks. I have a center bath, so it is pretty much of a gymnastic 
event getting it hooked up at all, and since I can't see, I'm not 
getting in on straight or tight. No matter how carefully and slowly I do 
it, about 2/3rds of the time I get a nasty surprise when dumping the 
black tank.

Daisy

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Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2004 09:32:48 EDT
From: JAuman2346@aol.com
Subject: Re: [VAL] Icky question

There is a gasket in the connection that is on the sewer hose. Make sure it 
has not been lost somewhere. My has come out several times and I think I have 
lost it several times. Good luck. Jauman2346

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Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2004 06:48:53 -0700
From: "Bob Hightower" 
Subject: Re: [VAL] Icky question

- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Daisy Welch" 
To: "VAL list" 
Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2004 5:38 AM
Subject: [VAL] Icky question


> Good Morning,
>
> Since we are all in withdrawal with no email, here's a problem for you.
>
> Right now, I'm actually living in my '73 Ambassador, in a campground in 
> Bolton MA. It's a long story.
>
> Anyway, I have a really hard time getting my sewer hose hooked up without 
> leaks. I have a center bath, so it is pretty much of a gymnastic event 
> getting it hooked up at all, and since I can't see, I'm not getting in on 
> straight or tight. No matter how carefully and slowly I do it, about 
> 2/3rds of the time I get a nasty surprise when dumping the black tank.
>
> Daisy
>

Where is the leak? I had a similar problem, and found that the material that 
makes the seal in the connector was cracked and worn. Might need to replace 
the connector, or find some sort of rubber gasket, like a very large hose 
washer, to put in there.

Bob Hightower 

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Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2004 10:28:10 -0400
From: William Jacobs 
Subject: Re: [VAL] Introduction and (surprise) a question!

BC
What ever size building you build, it will be to small.
Open a window to allow air to circulate. This will help reduce mold.

bill
76 Trade Wind 25 ft

BC wrote:

>Dear Vintage Airstreamers,
>
> 
> My question is what would be your recommendations on the size of
> the pad and building. ...BC

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Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2004 10:37:40 -0400
From: William Jacobs 
Subject: Re: [VAL] Inverters: Pure vs Modified Sine Wave?

Dave,
With the exception of the microwave, you may be able to run the TV, DVD 
Player, Small Audio Amplifier, Notebook Computer, printer. from a small 
400 watt unit. They are about $40.00 at WalMart. Buy one and try it. 
The microwave will require a much bigger unit. It is huge. I use the 
mod sine wave for my laptop and have no problems with it.
Good luck

bill
76 Trade Wind

Dave Lowrey wrote:I plan to run, on occasion: Small Microwave, TV, DVD 
Player, Small Audio Amplifier, Notebook Computer, printer. I am looking 
in the 1500 watt range. I would prefer to not spend the extra money on a 
pure sine wave inverter, but if it's likely that I will have "problems" 
with a modified sine wave inverter, then I will invest in the former. 
Any recommendations or suggestions?

> Dave

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Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2004 10:48:24 EDT
From: JSmith1805@aol.com
Subject: Re: [VAL] Icky question

Daisy 
the nasty suprise is not realy fun but think of the supprise I had when 
working on the valve and dumped the whole black tank in my lap.I relay was not 
socially acceptable for a while.Perhaps the answere to our black tanks would be to 
hald it until we get home.
Jim Smith

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Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2004 12:20:59 -0400
From: "Bobby Gill" 
Subject: Re: [VAL] Icky question

Daisy
I agree with Bob, that it may be a worn seal on the connection.
But if you have a new Thetford dump valve and are using a Universal
straight or elbow hose connection, this may be the problem. The Universal
fittings work as far as fit but not real good at sealing, so they leak
exspecially when dumping the tank.
The solution, provided you have a Thetford dump vale and universal hose
connection is to get a Thetford hose connection. Works much better. No leak,
no mess.
As for making it easier to hook up the hose to dump valve. What I do, is
open the dump valve door a little and let it rest on my right arm as I look
thru to the hose connection so I can line it up and twist on. Or another trick
is to hook the door latch loosley so you can see thru the crack, works well
when your right arm is burned and you can't rest anything on it.

Bobby
'73 Ambassador (center bath)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daisy Welch" >
> Right now, I'm actually living in my '73 Ambassador, in a campground in
> Bolton MA. It's a long story.
>
> Anyway, I have a really hard time getting my sewer hose hooked up without
> leaks. I have a center bath, so it is pretty much of a gymnastic event
> getting it hooked up at all, and since I can't see, I'm not getting in on
> straight or tight. No matter how carefully and slowly I do it, about
> 2/3rds of the time I get a nasty surprise when dumping the black tank.
>
> Daisy
>

Where is the leak? I had a similar problem, and found that the material that
makes the seal in the connector was cracked and worn. Might need to replace
the connector, or find some sort of rubber gasket, like a very large hose
washer, to put in there.

Bob Hightower

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Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2004 14:17:44 -0700
From: Glyn Judson 
Subject: [VAL] Cargo Shifting: Wear-Ever 10 cup percolator

All,

Today I'm offering a Vintage Wear-Ever 10 cup percolator to anyone who
wants it to enhance their Airstream galley.

I bought it on eBay recently with the intention of using it in our
Caravel but have changed my mind and am now equipping the galley with
vintage Revere Ware, so out it goes.

I went out to the garage and spent a few minutes polishing it. The
result is a pretty darned nice looking mirror finish that could use a bit
more deep polishing to remove years of scratching. There isn't a dent on
the whole pot and lid and she will perk coffee just fine as the innards are
in there too. 

If you're the first to respond to this email, want it for your own use
and not for resale and are willing to pay the postage to get it to you, it's
yours. 

Good luck,

Glyn

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Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2004 17:59:53 -0400
From: "Peter Ryner" 
Subject: [VAL] model info

All,
I know I've seen a web site that had a listing of the different airstream
models offered by year. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Can't
seem to find it.
Thanks
Pete

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Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2004 18:02:45 -0400 (EDT)
From: BC 
Subject: [VAL] Thanks ... and a heads up.

Folks,

First a quick note of thanks for all the on-list and off-list
replies I received about my question on building a work space
large enough for my father's Airstream. I haven't had a chance to
reply to everybody, but I will.

In Northwood New Hampshire I saw an Airstream for sale by the side
of the road. It's got its share of scratches, small dents, and
small holes on the body, etc. The interior looks mostly original
although things like the original wrap around curtains are gone.

Here are the specifics:

International
Ambassador
K133 FH
129D9J520

Dealer name plate:
Robert Crist and Co.
Chicago, Ill - Mesa, Ariz.

(603) 942-8832 (New Hampshire is Eastern Standard Time)

No price was posted, didn't talk to anybody when I looked
at it.

...BC

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Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2004 16:29:42 -0600
From: "Maxwell" 
Subject: Re: [VAL] model info

Is this what you're looking for: 
http://www.vintageairstream.com/archives/index.html
- -- 
Shari Davis
'64 GlobeTrotter - "Maxwell"
WBCCI #1824, VAC
www.insideout-design.net/maxwell


Peter Ryner wrote:

>All,
>I know I've seen a web site that had a listing of the different airstream
>models offered by year. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Can't
>seem to find it.
>Thanks
>Pete

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Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2004 17:32:53 -0500
From: Daniel Childress 
Subject: [none]

vintageairstream.com has pictures of most models.

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Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2004 18:52:22 -0400
From: "Peter Ryner" 
Subject: RE: [VAL] model info

Exactally!! Thanks so much!
Subject: Re: [VAL] model info


Is this what you're looking for: 
http://www.vintageairstream.com/archives/index.html
- -- 
Shari Davis
'64 GlobeTrotter - "Maxwell"
WBCCI #1824, VAC
www.insideout-design.net/maxwell

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Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2004 01:59:58 +0000
From: c-l@comcast.net
Subject: Re: [VAL] model info

Try this link:
http://www.vintageairstream.com/

Chuck & Lynn
1965 Overlander
1960 Tradewind Int
1949 Liner
- -------------- Original message -------------- 

> All, 
> I know I've seen a web site that had a listing of the different airstream 
> models offered by year. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Can't 
> seem to find it. 
> Thanks 
> Pete 
> 
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Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2004 02:03:44 +0000
From: c-l@comcast.net
Subject: Re: [VAL] Cargo Shifting: Wear-Ever 10 cup percolator

Hope I'm first. Would go great in any of our 3 Airstream. Write me back off list, 
and we can settle details. Thanks,
Chuck & Lynn
1965 Overlander
1960 Tradewind Int.
1949 Liner

- -------------- Original message -------------- 

> All, 
> 
> Today I'm offering a Vintage Wear-Ever 10 cup percolator to anyone who 
> wants it to enhance their Airstream galley. 
> 
> I bought it on eBay recently with the intention of using it in our 
> Caravel but have changed my mind and am now equipping the galley with 
> vintage Revere Ware, so out it goes. 
> 
> I went out to the garage and spent a few minutes polishing it. The 
> result is a pretty darned nice looking mirror finish that could use a bit 
> more deep polishing to remove years of scratching. There isn't a dent on 
> the whole pot and lid and she will perk coffee just fine as the innards are 
> in there too. 
> 
> If you're the first to respond to this email, want it for your own use 
> and not for resale and are willing to pay the postage to get it to you, it's 
> yours. 
> 
> Good luck, 
> 
> Glyn 
> 
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