First She Had to Take a Ride on a Boat | 1957

[pbearsailor]

Originally Posted by hjlairf

Steve, your recent photos of the pantry caused me to do some investigation on your furnace, the Dickinson Newport. I suspect that it is what I will install in my 56 Flying Cloud.

Any advice as to installation of that furnace? Did the chimney pipe and exhaust cap that came with the furnace work for you?

Thanks for a great (and inspiring) thread.

Hank

Yes Hank, the pipe and cap worked fine. I added one extension piece to the pipe (they've got several lengths available). It's an easy install and doing the double wall pipe, the outside doesn't get nearly as hot so you're not worried about excessive heat on the cap and pipe. It works the best with the 12 volt vent fan on it working and it is low draw if you're boondocking. For that matter, it works ok with the fan off, so only using propane.

Originally Posted by 55-ArtStream

Steve, I see the Rockler web-site declairs this slider will hold 225 Pounds. How does it feel to you when it slides in and out when fully loaded?

Spike

Feels solid, Spike. It's really loaded right now and pulls out easily. It's very solid slider. When it is all the way out the support must only be about six inches or so, but there is no sag that I see. Hope the snow doesn't get you and Sue too hard back there.

cheers,
steve

[Air-Texas]

I just finished read all of your story, your home is wonderful! Good Luck to you, Pam and Kitty.

[3Ms75Argosy]

Great job Steve! Hope my wife doesn't see that.. she's been after me for YEARS to build some pull outs for our home kitchen shelves... hmm....
Marc

[Prickly Pear]

Steve,

Check Lee Valley Tools for push latches. I installed one on the safari pantry in 2008 and it has made many miles. Only becomes a problem when you fail to push the latch to lock it.

The part number I used is no longer available, but a search on push-button latch or push knob latch turns up a couple of likely candidates.

Jim

[TRfour]

I'm a newbie to this thread, however I just had to comment on what a Fantastic job and craftsmanship that was put into this awesome restoration project!! She sure is looki'n good!!

Way to go, Steve!! You have added many more enjoyable years through you're labor of love!

[pbearsailor]

Originally Posted by Air-Texas

I just finished read all of your story, your home is wonderful! Good Luck to you, Pam and Kitty.

Thanks Mike and Miho.

Originally Posted by 3Ms75Argosy

Great job Steve! Hope my wife doesn't see that.. she's been after me for YEARS to build some pull outs for our home kitchen shelves... hmm....
Marc

Hey Marc! Good to hear you're on the mend and getting around better.

Originally Posted by Prickly Pear

Steve,

Check Lee Valley Tools for push latches. I installed one on the safari pantry in 2008 and it has made many miles. Only becomes a problem when you fail to push the latch to lock it.

The part number I used is no longer available, but a search on push-button latch or push knob latch turns up a couple of likely candidates.

Jim

Thanks for that, Jim. They do look like they'd work pretty well for this. Like you said, the only problem is operator memory and the way it's been going for me lately, I'm not sure I'm up to that part. Yesterday I went to town to pick up our mail, put it down on a table while saying hi to someone, and remembered that I didn't have it when I was about ten miles down the road.

Started work on yours yet?

Originally Posted by TRfour

I'm a newbie to this thread, however I just had to comment on what a Fantastic job and craftsmanship that was put into this awesome restoration project!! She sure is looki'n good!!

Way to go, Steve!! You have added many more enjoyable years through you're labor of love!

Thanks, Terry. Photography can hide a bunch of sins, but she's good enough to make me happy. Don't think I'm nearly up to the quality level of some of the folks around here.

cheers,
steve

[pbearsailor]

-steve

[soldiermedic]

Steve,

I have not been on for awhile, but I am sorry to hear this. Please know you have the support, prayers, and thoughts of the entire Airforum community.

Steve

[HiHoAgRV]

Our prayers are with you.

[reinergirl]

My prayers are also with you. There are no words that can help what you are feeling, but keep that last picture in mind. Pam was happy, largely due to you ...and her wonderful caretakers. That counts for a lot.

[Lance M]

Steve,
I send you our best. My deepest condolences to you.

[cbcnm]

i'm so sorry to hear of the loss of pam, your soulmate.
chris

[nmbosa]

Steve,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Norm

[silverleeper]

Steve, You and Brissy will be in our thoughts and prayers.

[ASwifey]

I'm soo sorry to hear that. You took such good care of her. She was a lucky lady to have had you as her life partner. i lost my grandmother the same way and know that it is really a labor of love those last few years. Peace be with you, you are in our prayers.

[Decembergal]

Praying for you. So sorry for your loss.

[Skatiero]

So very sorry for your loss.

[safari62]

Hello Steve

I have followed your stories from the first post and have been amazing by your work and the way you have carried on throught all.

I know there is no other way than to just keep going but I think Island Girl must have helped keep you moving forward. And look how great she came out!

It looked to me like you and Pam shared a very interesting life together. Thanks for letting us see a few glimpses of it through the photos and stories.

Gary

[pbearsailor]

Thanks very much everyone. Brissy the cat, who has had a very tough time with this, and I do appreciate it.

Pam had a very gentle and peaceful passing Tuesday night with just the three of us in Island Girl. I'm so happy for that.

-steve

[55-ArtStream]

We are so glad we were able to meet all three of you this October. Our thoughts are with you constantly.

Spike & Sue