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VACList-Digest Thursday, April 11, 2002 Issue 270
Today's Topics:
1. Re: Discrimination
2. Re: Discrimination
3. Re: PJM-> vac <63 bathroom removal
4. Trailer Parks
5. Re: Clearcoat Removal
6. Re: Discrimination
7. Re: iscrimination
8. Re: Parts and more parts--TV Antenna Connection
9. Lower Curtain Rails
10. Re:
11. Re: Discrimination
12. Re. Polishing
13. Question
14. Question
15. Re: Antenna Question
16. Re: Polishing
17. Re: Question
18. Awnings
19. Re: Awnings
20. Re: Awnings
21. Re: Awnings
22. Re: Awnings
23. Re: Awnings
24. Re: Discrimination
25. Re: Discrimination
26. Re: Question
27. Re: Time Mag Airstream Photo
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Message Number: 1
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2002 19:03:07 -0500
From: "Don Hardman" <donhardman@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: Discrimination
Its probably not so much a problem with an Airstream, as it is with the
age of the trailer. RV parks cater to big new motor coaches and 5th
wheels and feel that any trailer over 10 years old is served and are
just trailer trash. That might be true for most old SOB's, and it is
hard for some to believe that an Airstream is different. I have had the
same response when making reservations with my 31' Sovereign. But no one
has ever questioned me once they saw it. Now I just lie when I call for
reservations and say that have a 89 Airstream. That doesn't sound as bad
and they couldn't tell the difference any way.
Clean it up, keep a neat site and you will have people stopping by to
admire your treasure and when you tell how old it is they won't believe
it.
----- Original Message -----
From: Tombhs@xxxxxxxxxx.com
To: Multiple recipients of VACList
Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 5:44 PM
Subject: [VAC] Discrimination
Hello all: Being new to having a travel trailer, I realize I have been
somewhat poorly informed about where I can take it. I am preparing my
1969 AS Tradewind for its first trip. We are planning on going to
Arizona (Tempe) for two nights and then up around Globe for another two
nights. I called a trailer park in Tempe to find out rates and was
surprised to hear the questions "What year is it? and How does it look?
I told her it was a 1969 and looks like an AirStream...kind of
shines....and looked pretty good to me....so much so that I would buy
it. This wasn't good enough. She could not guarantee me a spot until
she "saw it" and even then probably not. Obviously a lady without any
taste! Anyway, anybody out there know where I can stay that does not
discriminate? And how do you all get used to this attitude....is this
common?
Tom Fairbank
1969 24 ft Tradewind (looks great)
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Message Number: 2
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2002 20:08:57 -0400
From: "Nick Novia" <nnovia@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: Discrimination
This report is just horrendous! I have heard of this happening here
before too. We have to do do something! I think a public outcry anyway
possible is too good for campgrounds like this!
Can't we boycott, and beg others to stay away from these idiotic
campsite? What is it with these folks?
I know how hard I am working on my rig to restore it...if I am turned
away from a campground I don't know what I might do...go postal! <g>
Man this ticks me off...we gotta think of something! Where is this
place?
Where, who?
Maybe a web page of just this type of campground...listing all of them.
We could send them the link! We all belong to different organizations
that just might be able to put a scare into these ignorent business
owners!
Airstream content...I am continuing repair of my frame
separation...Saturday! Pictures to be published at my site!
Nick Novia Ct
'68 safari
WBCCI #2577
WDCU
VAC
Bluegrasser
nnovia@xxxxxxxxxx.net
http://photos.yahoo.com/bptcityboy
This...from Tom;
>> She could not guarantee me a spot until she "saw it" and even then
probably not. Obviously a lady without any taste! Anyway, anybody out
there know where I can stay that does not discriminate? And how do you
all get used to this attitude....is this common? <<
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Message Number: 3
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2002 21:33:04 -0400
From: Chris Elliott <celliott@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: Re: PJM-> vac <63 bathroom removal
Thank you for your reply , Herb , the pics were helpful .The tank came out
easy , I ended up cutting the gray drains , as it looks like they will have to
be reworked , as my bronze valve assembly is most likely unrebuildable due to
unavailable parts . Which is a shame because it is really a quality part - hate
to buy a plastic one - when all it needs is new rubber parts .
So if anyone has any comments on thetford vs valtera , quality wise and parts
availability down the road ??, is there is a particular model which might
attach to the tank fitting without reinventing that ??and how to attach grey
drains under the bw valve ??.I havnt seen any 3 " fittings that will take two
1 1/4 pipes , and to bring the front one around the 3`` pipe and tee into the
other would be a plumbers nightmare . I'm thinking time for gray tank in
between frame there ...
Any advice ,encouragement , drawings , or descriptions appreciated . Surely
I`m not the first , certainly not the last who has done this.
Chris
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Herb Spies wrote:
> Look at
>
> http://www.nwflorida.net/gt00004.htm
>
> that shows my adventure doing this. In my case each of the drain pipes had
> a rubber slip joint with stainless clamps less than a foot down the pipe
> from the valve. So once these were loosened it was possible to remove the
> tank along with the dump valve and the "tee". Mine wasn't bronze though it
> was PVC. And I couldn't find anything like it at the local RV stores so I
> had to repair several small cracks. Once I got the tank out I successfully
> got the rusty bolts out and ran a tap thru the holes. Then coated the tank
> fitting with por15 to hopefully slow down the rust and used new stainless
> bolts to install a new valve.
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Message Number: 4
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2002 20:42:31 -0600 (MDT)
From: "Karl F. Larsen" <k5di@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: Trailer Parks
Your just getting a sample of why I NEVER stay in a trailer park.
At least not often. I prefer Forest Camps and State Parks. They are cheap
and care not how old your rig is. Since I own an Airstream I have a BIG
refrig and oven and a 4 burner top.
It's not uncommon for me to stay at my best Forest camp for 3-4
weeks straight. Lots to do and it's all fun.
--
Yours Truly,
- Karl F. Larsen, k5di@xxxxxxxxxx.net (505) 524-3303 -
http://www.zianet.com/k5di/
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Message Number: 5
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2002 22:07:37 -0400
From: "Edward Emerick" <EEMERICK@xxxxxxxxxx.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Clearcoat Removal
Hello,
I stripped my 30 foot 1968 Sovereign with Bix Stripper. Paint it on in
one direction, one small panel at a time, out of the sun. Let it sit 15
to 20 min. and scrape off with a plastic putty knife. I then wipe off
the remaining residue with lacquer thinner and a rag. Do not wash it off
with water it will destroy any seals it comes in contact with. I used
3-4 gallons to complete the job, well under $200; it took about 40 hours
to complete this part of the polishing job. I had about 120 hours in the
stripping and polishing of the 30 footer the first time through. That's
stripping and polishing the unit 3 times with 3 different Rolite
products (all from airstreamdreams.com). Sounds like a lot of work but
the result is really cool looking, 30 feet of mirror!
Good Luck,
Ed
WBCCI/VAC 4425
68 Sovereign
59 Traveler
-----Original Message-----
From: VACList@xxxxxxxxxx.net [mailto:VACList@xxxxxxxxxx.net] On Behalf Of
Karl F. Larsen
Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 7:20 PM
To: Multiple recipients of VACList
Subject: [VAC] Clearcoat Removal
I'm about to throw in the towl on polishing my trailer. I have
not
even tried the polisher nor used a drop of Rolite polish. I have tried
the
following 3 ways to remove clearcoat.
1. Ammonia, works on easy places but doesn't touch hard places.
2. Klean Strip Strip-X Stripper; put on with a brush and allow
to
sit 30 minutes. Dries up completely and does not work at all.
3. Klean Strip Premium Stripper in an aresol can. Spray and let
sit 10 minutes. This works pretty good. But I can get only about 15
square
feet done per $5.00 can. This will run $200.00 to do the whole trailer.
Does anyone know of a "real good" clearcoat remover that will
cost
less than $200.00 for a 23 foot trailer?
In anycase I've decided to do it different than I planned. I
will
get about 8 square feet clear of clearcoat and then polish it. I plan to
polish the door tomorrow because after using the aerosol Klean Strip
it's
clean enough to try some polishing.
--
Yours Truly,
- Karl F. Larsen, k5di@xxxxxxxxxx.net (505) 524-3303 -
http://www.zianet.com/k5di/
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Message Number: 6
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2002 20:02:59 -0700
From: "Roger Hightower" <n7kt@xxxxxxxxxx.att.net>
Subject: Re: Discrimination
Tom,
Where is the park in Tempe? Since I live very near there, maybe I can stop
by and educate that person.
Roger
Roger Hightower, N7KT
WBCCI 4165, VAC, TCT
1975 31' Sovereign, '02 F-250 PSD
Mesa, AZ
mailto:n7kt@xxxxxxxxxx.net
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Message Number: 7
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2002 23:19:30 EDT
From: Tombhs@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: Re: iscrimination
I can see from some of the comments that turning away old trailers is fairly
common. I will find somewhere else around Tempe and will see what a good
washing will do. Not me, the Airstream. Thanks for the feedback.
Tom Fairbank
69 Tradewind (soon to be washed).
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Message Number: 8
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2002 21:18:10 -0700
From: Webmaster <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: Re: Parts and more parts--TV Antenna Connection
I haven't received my VA yet, but if it looks anything like the one on our
1965, I made a replacement for it by cutting off the end of a 1 1/4" PVC cap
and added a 2-lug terminal strip. Here's a picture.
http://www.vintageairstream.com/myrtle_rest4.html
RJ
'65 Caravel
'57 Flying Cloud
> From: "Bruce Coonrod" <coonrod@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
> Reply-To: VACList@xxxxxxxxxx.net
> Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2002 16:50:28 -0700
> To: Multiple recipients of VACList <VACList@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
> Subject: [VAC] Re: Parts and more parts--TV Antenna Connection
>
> Maybe Ken's Marine has the part I need.
>
> I've been looking for one of the old TV antenna connections that attaches to
> the outside of the trailer. It's the go-between between the outside antenna
> wire and the inside antenna wire.
>
> As an example of the part I'm looking to, see page 12 of this year's first
> issue (Vol. 9, Q1, 2002, Issue #1) of The Vintage Advantage Newsletter. The
> part is on the trailer in the foreground, but no antenna wire is attached.
> The article is on the conversion of a 1958 Airstream.
>
> Does anyone know of a source for this sort of part.
>
> Bruce Coonrod
> '68 TradeWind
> VAC member
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Message Number: 9
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2002 21:15:51 -0700
From: "Alec Fisken" <afisken@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: Lower Curtain Rails
My 66 Caravel also didn't have lower rails. There were little hardware
pieces on either end of the windows, at the bottom. So when I made curtains,
I sewed elastic loops every few inches on the window side near the hem. Then
I threaded a long, thin bungee cord through them. The bungee attached to the
little hardware pieces. Great result - the curtains fit loosely enough to
get the look I wanted, but they hugged the curve of the wall.
Kathy Fisken
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Message Number: 10
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2002 21:13:19 -0700
From: "Kathy Hunt" <khunt@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: Re:
Hi,
The very best thing you could spend about $14.95 on is a Trailer Life
Campground Directory. I buy one every two or three years and keep it in the
trailer. That is why I used the web to find this. I believe there is also
a version on a CD But I like to keep it handy when going down the road. It
has a great deal of worthwhile info in it.
Go to www.tldirectory.com/search/index.cfm?&
I have stayed many times at the Green Acres Park on Main St. It is listed
under Phoenix because everything there has grown together and you can't tell
where you are but it is either in Mesa or next door. The address above will
give you a list to choose from and click on Green Acres, it will give you
directions and everything. The phone number for the park is (602)272-7863
just in case you don't find it on the web. This is a rather bare bones
place, not a resort. Very handy if you have thiunt #17792ngs to do in that
are. Last time I stayed it was $16 with Good Sam
Good luck and happy travels,
Kathy Hunt #17792
> Message Number: 10
> Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2002 18:44:25 EDT
> From: Tombhs@xxxxxxxxxx.com
> Subject: Discrimination
>
>
> Hello all: Being new to having a travel trailer, I realize I have been
> somewhat poorly informed about where I can take it. I am preparing my
1969
> AS Tradewind for its first trip. We are planning on going to Arizona
(Tempe)
> for two nights and then up around Globe for another two nights. I called
a
> trailer park in Tempe to find out rates and was surprised to
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Message Number: 11
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 00:28:45 -0500
From: "John R. Kleven" <jrkleven@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: Re: Discrimination
I too remember this discussion awhile back. If it hapened to me, I
would write Trailer Life and Motorhome magazines and see if they would
help educate the park owners. Trailer Life ran an article on the
Vintage Airstreams and might be willing to help, but who knows. It
always amazes me when I park next to a 200K coach that they want to talk
about my Airstream and we never usually get to discussing their mansion
on wheels.
Randy
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Message Number: 12
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 07:55:59 -0500
From: "Ralph Shumaker" <rnshu@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: Re. Polishing
I stripped and shined our 29 Ft. OL. I found the stripping not as hard
as getting the black off after polishing.
I got it done, but have some dark areas, still. Give me some ideas you
guys use in removing the black areas after applying polish.
Ralph Shumaker. #1005 69 OLGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer
download : http://explorer.msn.com
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Message Number: 13
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 09:04:14 -0400
From: Jerry Jarrell <jdjarrell@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Question
RJ,
I have something (else) I have found on my 57 Overlander that puzzles me. It
is located about 6" above the center of the front window above the trailer tongue.
I can't tell if it was a light or an antennae? It has two posts (the only thing
left) that are about 8" apart in a vertical position. No wires visible? Anyone
have any idea what it was used for?? It looks a little gaudy just sitting there
rusting away! Thanks.
Jerry
(GA Airstreamer still looking forward to the maiden voyage!)
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Message Number: 14
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 09:24:17 -0400
From: Jerry Jarrell <jdjarrell@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Question
Hey RJ,
I found a pic of the questionable rusty objects perched above the front window
of my Overlander in your archives. Vintage Airstream - '57 Sovereign I had
looked on Overlanders so decided to check others and "Bingo" on the first hit! I
guess it is a radio antenna? Wonder where the wire enters the coach? Wonder if
they are still made or if an auto antenna would work?
Thanks for your Archives. I use it quite often comparing different TTs.
Jerry
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Message Number: 15
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 07:21:19 -0700
From: RJ.Dial@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: Re: Antenna Question
The antenna stand-offs were also the lead-in feedthrough into the
trailer. Usually the lead-in cable was routed within the wall, so it
might pop-up anywhere inside the trailer.
Best of luck,
RJ
-----Original Message-----
From: jdjarrell@xxxxxxxxxx.net [mailto:jdjarrell@xxxxxxxxxx.net]
Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 6:24 AM
To: VACList@xxxxxxxxxx.net
Subject: [VAC] Question
Hey RJ,
I found a pic of the questionable rusty objects perched above the
front window of my Overlander in your archives. Vintage Airstream -
'57 Sovereign I had looked on Overlanders so decided to check others
and "Bingo" on the first hit! I guess it is a radio antenna? Wonder
where the wire enters the coach? Wonder if they are still made or if an
auto antenna would work?
Thanks for your Archives. I use it quite often comparing different
TTs.
Jerry
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Message Number: 16
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 07:42:53 -0700
From: RJ.Dial@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: Re: Polishing
Corn Starch to remove the mud. Mineral spirits (paint thinner) to
remove the stuff in the pits, seams and rivet heads. All done with
diaper material.
Talking about polishing, I tried out the Shirley Manning
Cyclo/Sweatshirt method of polishing 2 weekends ago, using both the
Rolite I had left over, and tried out the Nuvite S & A grades.
http://home.att.net/%7Eglobetrotter64/
OK, I'm a believer now. I threw out all the foam pads I had left over
from the last polish I did, and will buy the Nuvite from here on out.
Shirley's method is so much easier that polishing was almost fun. The
sweatshirt process doesn't scratch the surface like the pads did, as
you are using a new surface each time, and using the NuVite, the
sweatshirt picked up and removed the polish mud as you go. The Rolite
must use a different base material, as it did not pick up as well -
more wiping with the diapers cloth required.
I'm going to update my polish webpage after the Spring VAC Rally next
week, but Shirley's website covers it all.
Later,
RJ
VintageAirstream.com
-----Original Message-----
From: rnshu@xxxxxxxxxx.com [mailto:rnshu@xxxxxxxxxx.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 5:56 AM
To: VACList@xxxxxxxxxx.net
Subject: [VAC] Re. Polishing
I stripped and shined our 29 Ft. OL. I found the stripping not as hard
as getting the black off after polishing.
I got it done, but have some dark areas, still. Give me some ideas you
guys use in removing the black areas after applying polish.
Ralph Shumaker. #1005 69 OL
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Message Number: 17
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 08:42:11 -0500
From: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer" <geraldj@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: Question
Sounds like a 40s or 50s vintage two post car radio antenna. In my '68
Caravel its on the left front corner, with a miniature communications
ball mount. I presume its wire is in the wall behind a little 4" square
of aluminum pop riveted in place. Though it might come out in the front
upper cabinet and be buried under stuff carried there. There's no radio
in my trailer yet. But there are speakers. The wire should be a coaxial
cable a little over 1/4" in diameter with a car radio antenna plug on
the end.
Gerald J.
--
Entire content copyright Dr. Gerald N. Johnson. Reproduction by
permission only.
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Message Number: 18
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 11:51:15 -0400
From: "Steve Cook" <stevec@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: Awnings
Hello all-
I have Been shopping for an awning and I was not prepared for the
results and prices!
Does anyone have a good source for an awning supplier new or used?
Priced reasonably? or does anyone have an awning , (in any condition)
to fit a '68 Caravel?
There was an airstream junk yard listing at one point, but I can't
remember the name.
Thanks-
Steve C.
'68 Caravel in TC, Mich.
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Message Number: 19
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 11:45:13 -0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
From: "Larry & Debbie Halsey" <lhalsey@xxxxxxxxxx.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Awnings
Steve not sure were you are in Michigan, But if you look around White
Pigion ( it is right on the bottom state line ) there are outlets for RV parts.
I picked up awning ( no hardware ) for 30 bucks. You can get about anything
for an RV you want. You just have to keep looking around, lots and lots of
stuff just sitting in piles. We are in Florida now and sure do miss our
trips there. If you need better directions let me know and I will map it
for ya.
Larry
lhalsey@xxxxxxxxxx.rr.com
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Message Number: 20
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 12:10:11 -0400
From: "James Greene" <drgreene@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: Awnings
Larry, what is the model year of your Airstream?
Thanks,
Jim Greene
' 68 Tradewind
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry & Debbie Halsey" <lhalsey@xxxxxxxxxx.rr.com>
To: "Multiple recipients of VACList" <VACList@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 11:45
Subject: [VAC] Re: Awnings
> Steve not sure were you are in Michigan, But if you look around White Pig
> ion
> ( it is right on the bottom state line ) there are outlets for RV parts.
> I
> picked up awning ( no hardware ) for 30 bucks. You can get about anything
> for an RV you want. You just have to keep looking around, lots and lots
> of
> stuff just sitting in piles. We are in Florida now and sure do miss our
> trips there. If you need better directions let me know and I will map it
> for ya.
> Larry
> lhalsey@xxxxxxxxxx.rr.com
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Message Number: 21
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 12:45:15 -0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
From: "Larry & Debbie Halsey" <lhalsey@xxxxxxxxxx.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Awnings
Jim our rig is a 31 foot Sovergein, rear bath, twin. The anwing they ha
ve
might have some flaws or overruns or what ever you want to call them. Yo
u
might have to cut them down to size and sew them but that was not a big
project either. I don't know if they are off of airstreams or not. But
like I said they are cheap.
Larry
lhalsey@xxxxxxxxxx.rr.com
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Message Number: 22
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 11:02:09 -0500
From: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer" <geraldj@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: Awnings
Larry, your e-mail program is sending stuff that is a great bother to
read. It doesn't show anything in my e-mail program (netscape 3.01G)
unless I do a look at source. Its much handier for all if its in plain
text than something fancier.
The last one I read said your trailer was a '68 Caravel.
Gerald J.
--
Entire content copyright Dr. Gerald N. Johnson. Reproduction by
permission only.
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Message Number: 23
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 13:23:56 -0400
From: "Larry & Debbie Halsey" <lhalsey@xxxxxxxxxx.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Awnings
Not sure what happen I was using a different email program and now sending
with outlook 2000 hope this works better. Sorry for the trouble.
Larry
77 Sovereign, 31ft. twin, rear bath
lhalsey@xxxxxxxxxx.rr.com
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Message Number: 24
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 14:57:10 EDT
From: Tombhs@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: Re: Discrimination
Roger: The park is called Green Acres and is located at 1890 Apache Blvd. in
Tempe. The number I called was 480-829-0106.
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Message Number: 25
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 13:25:36 -0700
From: "Roger Hightower" <n7kt@xxxxxxxxxx.att.net>
Subject: Re: Discrimination
Thanks for the address, Tom. I went by there, and it's really an old
"trailer park" that now calls itself an RV park.
One tree, not a speck of grass. It's all crushed rock and fronts on a busy
street. Even though they want to see & approve of any unit that comes in,
there are several older Class C MH's with badly faded finishes in there.
Somewhat strange, as I see it.
You might check out the KOA east of Mesa. I always like to stay at those
places, and haven't found a bad one yet.Well, maybe Santa Maria, NM, :-).
Roger
Roger Hightower, N7KT
WBCCI 4165, VAC, TCT
1975 31' Sovereign, '02 F-250 PSD
Mesa, AZ
mailto:n7kt@xxxxxxxxxx.net
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Message Number: 26
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 14:42:15 -0700
From: "T. Byrd" <tbyrd@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: Re: Question
Jerry Jarrell wrote:
> I found a pic of the questionable rusty objects perched above the
> front window of my Overlander in your archives. Vintage Airstream -
> '57 Sovereign I had looked on Overlanders so decided to check others
> and "Bingo" on the first hit! I guess it is a radio antenna? Wonder
> where the wire enters the coach? Wonder if they are still made or if
> an auto antenna would work?
Hey Jerry,
Yep, you guessed right, it's a radio antenna. Our '58 Overlander still
has the antenna, and from the outside, it looks like a standard
telescoping auto aerial. On the inside, there is a hole behind the
couch, towards the street side, with a rubber grommet. The cable comes
out there, and it has a connector I'm not familiar with, maybe a car
radio antenna connector. I don't know how you'd go about fishing a new
wire to hook it up, my guess is that it was probably done before the
interior skins were put on.
Let me know off list (mailto:tbyrd@xxxxxxxxxx.com) if you, or anyone else,
would like pictures, I'd be happy to take a few and send them.
--
Ted Byrd
1958 Overlander
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Message Number: 27
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 22:49:23
From: "Doug Green" <doug_sue@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: Re: Time Mag Airstream Photo
<html><div style='background-color:'><DIV>
<P>I am as excited as everyone else to see our silver beauties showing up every where. But speaking of "big fat cheeseburger in a land of tofu" . . . you know Airstream has "arrived" when Musical Entertainer Jimmy Buffett has recorded his <P>Sue Green</P>
<P>1955 Safari</P>
<P>WBCCI Member<BR><BR></P></DIV>
<DIV></DIV>
<DIV></DIV>>From: VACList <VACLIST@xxxxxxxxxx.NET>
<DIV></DIV>>Reply-To: VACList@xxxxxxxxxx.net
<DIV></DIV>>To: Multiple recipients of VACList <VACLIST@xxxxxxxxxx.NET>
<DIV></DIV>>Subject: [VAC]
<DIV></DIV>>Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2002 17:00:04 -0800
<DIV></DIV>>
<DIV></DIV>>VACList-Digest Monday, April 8, 2002 Issue 267
<DIV></DIV>>
<DIV></DIV>>
<DIV></DIV>>Message Number: 14
<DIV></DIV>>Date: Mon, 08 Apr 2002 17:42:09 -0500
<DIV></DIV>>From: "Todd McDonald" <TOD47D@xxxxxxxxxx.COM>
<DIV></DIV>>Subject: 4/8/02 TIME MAG Airstream picture!!!
<DIV></DIV>>
<DIV></DIV>>
<DIV></DIV>>Howdy ya'll,
<DIV></DIV>> The back of the front cover of this weeks TIME magazine has a big
<DIV></DIV>>beautiful silver Airstream on it, lookin' gooood!!! Its a DODGE ad that says
<DIV></DIV>>its a big fat juicy cheeseburger in a land of tofu, I think maybe a
<DIV></DIV>>mercurial kelbasa, but whatever?!? So excited to see the A/S lifestyle
<DIV></DIV>>glamourized by mainstream America. It makes it easier for our friends and
<DIV></DIV>>loved ones to wrap their minds around our decision to go on the road with
<DIV></DIV>>and airstream. Oh yeah, ours is a '67 Safari so the site monitors can ignore
<DIV></DIV>>that the A/S in TIME doesn't appear to be 25 years old- it's still classic
<DIV></DIV>>like a silver Vlassic. Thanks to Wally and y'all for paving the road.
<DIV></DIV>>Sincerely tod47d@xxxxxxxxxx.com
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