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03-03-2017, 05:37 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1991 35' Airstream 350
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 298
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350LE engine rebuild start-up
Thought is would be fun to share this clip of my ex 454 (now 468) Chevrolet start-up after it's rebuild, new naughty cam and Doug Thorley headers were fitted still missing the Spintech XL muffler to quieten things down. Small radiator in front is the newly installed engine oilcooler. At some point,I will make available the costing of this exercise so as to compare with a 502 install or diesel conversion, both of which were considered. More pics shortly.
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03-04-2017, 06:13 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,115
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Very nice!!! What cam did you install?
I'm guessing the non exhaust sounds in the back ground were coming from work being performed elsewhere else in the shop.
Also, what starter did you install? The engine sure seemed to spin fast when you were starting it.
Brad
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1974 20' Argosy Motor Home
1975 24' Argosy Motor Home
1974 31' Excella trailer (parting out, as of 4/1/2015 I have wheels & windows left to sell)
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03-04-2017, 05:22 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1991 35' Airstream 350
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 298
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The cam is Crane 134112 high torque RV and the starter is an "off the shelf" mini-starter (to save a few pounds of weight) from eBay reference...works just fine.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/201465572580...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
No, all the sounds you hear is the engine at idle and then "blipped". Note that at this time, exhaust is straight-out to the Doug Thorney header stack recorded by the limited smart phone microphone which explains the "crackle". Hope to have the Spintech muffler installed next week.
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03-05-2017, 05:45 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,115
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Chris, it sounds like the cam is very similar to the Comp Cams cam that I installed in my Argosy 454. Looking forward to hearing how it sounds with the exhaust system installed.
I might have to order one of those starters.
Thanks!
Brad
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Air forums # 1674
1974 20' Argosy Motor Home
1975 24' Argosy Motor Home
1974 31' Excella trailer (parting out, as of 4/1/2015 I have wheels & windows left to sell)
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03-05-2017, 12:57 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1988 32.5' Airstream 325
Rio Rancho
, New Mexico
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 31
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454 to 468
The condition of the body caught my eye! Are the decals/paint on the body and around the windshield and front cockpit windows original?
Looks new in the video!
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03-05-2017, 09:13 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1991 35' Airstream 350
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 298
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Original maybe
The mat black and maroon striping were refreshed by the PO otherwise bodywork is original as far as I can tell. Thanks for the compliment anyway. Here's another pic.
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03-05-2017, 09:30 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,406
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DRAT! Apple doesn't support that format... I bet it sounds "real"...
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Peace and Blessings..
Channing
WBCCI# 30676
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03-07-2017, 08:49 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1991 35' Airstream 350
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 298
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What format?
Let me know what format your Apple app will support and i can PM you a version as the sound is pretty awesome
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03-08-2017, 10:33 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1988 32.5' Airstream 325
Rio Rancho
, New Mexico
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 31
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454 to 468
I have a 1988 325. Interior is in excellent shape and it runs great. Just took it to Austin TX from Albuquerque NM. But the paint or decals need to be renewed. Especially the gray mask that goes around the windshield and goes back around the side cockpit windows. On a 1988, the gray mask doesn't extend back past the cockpit windows, like it does on your 1991. Can you provide any advice on the best way to restore this area of my 325? Is there someone who can create a decal for the front or is the gray painted on?
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03-08-2017, 04:20 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 31' Airstream310
Honokaa
, Hawaii
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 993
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I'm gonna use rattle cans of Dupli-Color BGM0534 on mine. I just plan to mask off everything else in the area, sand lightly, and start spraying.
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03-08-2017, 11:59 PM
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Rivet Master
1991 25' Airstream 250
Oxford
, Oxfordshire
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,253
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I've got the original colour codes from DuPont for the grey/maroon and grey/blue colour schemes if anyone is interested. I think the grey was used on the front grills on earlier coaches as well. DuPont may have stopped the original, but had a near identical product. There are quite a few threads on the site about colour matching the grey. PM me if interested
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03-13-2017, 11:06 AM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,406
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Video error?
Here is screenshot of the error... I have tried on numerous other networks...no joy.
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Peace and Blessings..
Channing
WBCCI# 30676
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03-13-2017, 11:58 AM
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Rivet Master
1982 31' Airstream 310
champaign
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 4,071
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I can't view it either, I really would like to hear that sucker!
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03-13-2017, 01:54 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1991 35' Airstream 350
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 298
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Apologies chaps!
Not sure what to make of the sound playback problem. When I play the video from the Forum linked video on my windows 10 PC it works fine...the sound and video were recorded on my Android LG phone..have no idea what the format is. I'll try to make a MP4 version with my Canon Vixia HF100 now that the muffler has been installed.
I'm confused with this discussion re paint colors. Is the BGM0534 a black or grey paint?
Also would love to get the DuPont numbers for the grey/maroon paints as I would like to tough-up some of my paint work which at some point was a respray with maroon, silver and mat black used.
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03-13-2017, 02:51 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 31' Airstream310
Honokaa
, Hawaii
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 993
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chriscraw
I'm confused with this discussion re paint colors. Is the BGM0534 a black or grey paint?
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It's dark gray, maybe a match to the trim on the later model classic motorhomes. I got it by shopping for a different color number that was posted on another thread, and this one came up as a replacement match.
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03-26-2017, 11:23 AM
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Rivet Master
1991 25' Airstream 250
Oxford
, Oxfordshire
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,253
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The DuPont colour codes can be found here:
https://www.airstream.com/wp-content...c78db5c5de.pdf
The DuPont centari grey is (to the best of my knowledge) no longer available, but people have found a close match - google the site and you'll find some useful info.
I am pretty sure that my 1991 manual (which I don't have access to right now) has the dupont colour codes for maroon/grey and the blue/grey options for 1989-1993.
all the best
Nick
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03-27-2017, 06:06 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 34' Classic S/O
2006 39' Land Yacht 396 XL
north blenheim
, New York
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 2,847
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Would you be able to give me the color codes for the blue/grey......future color scheme for the 370LE, Regards, Bob
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03-28-2017, 03:17 AM
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Rivet Master
1991 25' Airstream 250
Oxford
, Oxfordshire
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,253
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Bob - will check when I am next over at the coach. My manual is over on a local farm. PM me if I forget to get back to you.
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03-29-2017, 07:15 PM
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Silver Bullet
1986 34.5' Airstream 345
choctaw
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 839
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Waipio Rim
I'm gonna use rattle cans of Dupli-Color BGM0534 on mine. I just plan to mask off everything else in the area, sand lightly, and start spraying.
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The 'rattle cans' didn't do well on the plastic part of the gray under color on my 'Silver Bullet'.
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04-15-2017, 02:37 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1987 34.5' Airstream 345
Auckland
, New Zealand
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 138
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Very very nice
Very very nice Mr Chriscraw very very nice...
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