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05-09-2010, 02:33 PM
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Rivet Master 
1967 22' Safari
1960 Caravel
Edmonds
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,499
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 3Ms75Argosy
Here's a pic of the new axle and disc brakes! Those brakes look like they could stop a train! Also, if anyone's interested, the freight doc says this axle weighs 275 pounds... after lifting it out of the U-haul trailer, I believe it! I suppose if I take off the disks and calipers it would lighten it up a bit... hmmm.....
How am I supposed to lift that again to install it? You solo workers are amazing!! 
Hopefully in the next couple of weeks, the install will occur. Part of me wants to take the '63 and axle to Area 33 and let the crew go to work!  To bad I can't tow tandem....
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I put mine in with a floor jack. You know where I live...
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1973 F-250 4X4 390
1965 Chevy Suburban 454
AIR 6030
WBCCI 4258
TCT
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05-09-2010, 03:27 PM
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#142
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Rivet Master 
1973 23' Safari
1977 23' Safari
2018 25' Flying Cloud
Palmer Lake
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 4,092
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Quote:
Originally Posted by silverleeper
I put mine in with a floor jack. You know where I live...
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It's also helpful to have a small hydraulic post jack to help control the rotation of the axle. The arms want to rotate down, so I put the small jack under the end of one arm, to keep the axle level as it is raised into position.
Zep
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12-09-2010, 05:51 AM
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#143
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Rivet Master
2008 30' Classic S/O
Dearborn
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,403
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Another great thread, left me hanging!
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05-25-2011, 03:03 PM
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#144
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Rivet Master
1975 Argosy 26
1963 24' Tradewind
Seattle
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 2,341
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It's all Frank's fault.....
Wow, 2011 sure has been an emotional rollercoaster... I am finally getting used to the fact that both my parents are gone... both died suddenly without warning.. mom in Jan, Dad in March. So... time to get back to my therapy.
I went up north to visit my two babies, and get the Argosy ready for our first trip of the season (COVERED in NW moss... and moldy inside.. blech!). But what caught my eye was a fairly large tree fallen behind the trailers... WHEW I thought, that was close! But then as I looked to the left, I realized, I wasn't so lucky after all... the first pic was what I saw between the rear of the trailers, then the damage to the '63. MOST of the rear cap was saved.. I think I can roll out most of the rear cap damage, but the roof, ribs, and curbside are pretty well toast. Good thing I had the rear window out to rebuild... I"m sure the frame is slightly tweaked.
I dunno... I'm not sure how much I want to tackle right now...
So bummed!! 
Marc
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05-25-2011, 03:05 PM
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#145
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Rivet Master
1975 Argosy 26
1963 24' Tradewind
Seattle
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 2,341
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How about one more pic...
Everybody loves carnage....
Darn trees.....
Part of me wants to make a shorter "Bambi" out of the salvaged front 2/3's... but then I have to move the wheel openings... OR, I salvage the roof, and do the side repairs...
Ideas?
Marc
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05-25-2011, 05:08 PM
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#146
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
Port Hadlock
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 864
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Oh Marc, that is just awful. We know life isn't fair and you are certainly catching the unfair part right now.
You know it can be fixed, whenever you're ready to take it on. Big pile of tools up here that aren't getting used much anymore that you are welcome to anytime you'd like. Whatever labor I can provide is there too--just say the word. 
-steve
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05-25-2011, 08:43 PM
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#147
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Rivet Master
1967 22' Safari
1960 Caravel
Edmonds
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,499
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1973 F-250 4X4 390
1965 Chevy Suburban 454
AIR 6030
WBCCI 4258
TCT
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05-25-2011, 09:00 PM
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#148
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moderator
Commercial Member
2016 27' International
Currently Looking...
Wilton
, California
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,711
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Marc,
We are sorry to see this kind of carnage.. Sorry about your folks and this most recent event. Hoping things take a turn for the better!
Vinnie
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05-26-2011, 03:55 AM
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Restorations done right
Commercial Member
1962 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Vintage Kin Owner
Currently Looking...
Baltimore
, Maryland
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 5,545
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WOW, and to think it is all my fault too!!!!
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05-26-2011, 09:10 AM
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Rivet Master
1975 Argosy 26
1963 24' Tradewind
Seattle
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 2,341
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Just kidding Frank! It seemed you started with some tree karma... and it rubbed off on me! I think I'm going to rebuild.. just gotta think this through some more.
Marc
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05-27-2011, 08:41 PM
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#151
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1 Rivet Member 
1969 25' Tradewind
Berkley
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 16
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wow! that's one exciting find-have fun redoing it! Can't wait to see pics in the near future-
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05-27-2011, 10:20 PM
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#152
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2 Rivet Member 
1968 24' Tradewind
Suffolk
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 23
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Pics Instantly made me sick.....
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05-31-2011, 07:53 PM
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#153
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Rivet Master
1963 26' Overlander
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,640
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Ah bummer, Marc, so sorry to see the damage. I have faith you'll be able to fix it though. Good luck!
-Marcus
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