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01-11-2004, 06:00 PM
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a.k.a. Ambassador Tim
1960 28' Ambassador
Northern
, California
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,921
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Axle shot on brand new AS
Well, I haven't taken it out of the box yet, but when I look at the axle position in the wheel well of my Hot Wheel Airstream Dream Vehicle set, the axle looks bad!
Didn't Hot Wheels restore these things before selling them? 
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01-11-2004, 06:25 PM
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Rivet Monster
1975 31' Sovereign
1980 31' Excella II
Sprung Leak
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 7,172
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Looks like it to me...maybe you need to have Andy take a look at it 
Aaron 
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01-11-2004, 07:32 PM
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Rivet Master 
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,721
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Axle shot
I don't know if you should have Andy look at it. It may be a leaf spring axle. If it is, the axle position may be OK.
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01-12-2004, 11:07 AM
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Rivet Master Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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It looks like that model had leaf springs, so it doesn't matter.
And besides, that trailer is not going very far as it has 50 plus year old tires on it, and no running gear balance.
But it does have a non-suicide door.
Andy
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01-12-2004, 11:13 AM
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#5
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Site Team
1964 26' Overlander
1964 19' Globetrotter
OlyPen
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,936
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Andy - where are you going to send the consulting bill? This is a riot
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01-12-2004, 11:16 AM
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Rivet Master Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Janet.
We don't charge for public service announcements.
Andy
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01-12-2004, 12:42 PM
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Rivet Master
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,721
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Poor balance - accident
I checked the tires, but there was no mfg date. They seem to be holding air though, they're as hard a a rock.
Took it out for a test run, but flipped it on the first curve. Shoulod have had Andy balance the running gear!
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01-12-2004, 12:48 PM
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Rivet Master Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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There's those dreaded leaf springs.
Yeah, but did you have a full sway control hitch?
Perhaps the rig slipped on some ice.
Andy
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01-12-2004, 04:43 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 366
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I dont see the shock absorbers! am I missing something.
Gee hope the panels dident get damaged much.
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01-12-2004, 05:00 PM
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Rivet Master
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,721
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shocks?
I tried to mount shocks, but they were too long. I was on my way to the parts store when the roll-over happened.
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01-12-2004, 05:30 PM
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Rivet Master
1959 22' Caravanner
Atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,197
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Mark:
You need to hurry up and settle with the insurance company and get your coach repaired. Your getting a little cabin fever going on there.
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1959 22' Caravanner
1988 R20 454 Suburban.
Atlanta, GA
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01-12-2004, 07:34 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 366
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OOooHHhh This is cracking me up!.
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01-12-2004, 07:59 PM
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5 rivets, 1 loose screw
1966 20' Globetrotter
Saginaw County
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 1,555
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ok, enough is enough
I also got one of those for CHRISTMAS but I thoroughly checked it out. Shooed the grandkid away to play with his boxes. I know that mine is unique and was quality built in China by prison inmates..
Mine bears the WBCCI number 2782. I also got a tow car with mine.. Did you?.. If you did not, it is because you were not a good boy/girl. Fess up now, what did you do to your Airstream while us experts were not looking?
Markdoane, i'd bet my last dollar that you did not employ proper safety chains. Serves you right. 
Rog
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Rog
May you camp where wind won’t hit you, where snakes won’t bite and bears won’t git you.
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01-12-2004, 08:16 PM
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Rivet Master
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,721
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Safety chains?
Safety chains are for sissies. So are breakaways and dual cams. I go commando!
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01-12-2004, 08:50 PM
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5 rivets, 1 loose screw
1966 20' Globetrotter
Saginaw County
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 1,555
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Ok daughter if you are listening
Next year I want a Commando better than Markdoane has, and I promise not to roll my trailer over like he did.
But if I crash, for heaven's sake
get me help before I awake.
Rog
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01-12-2004, 08:56 PM
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5 rivets, 1 loose screw
1966 20' Globetrotter
Saginaw County
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 1,555
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And as for you Markdoane
I see those notches on your Commando for every SOB you've ran over. Shame on you.
Rog
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01-12-2004, 09:37 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2003 19' Bambi
Lincoln City
, Oregon
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 316
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off key
Always new airstreams could carry a tune. 
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01-12-2004, 09:58 PM
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Rivet Master
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,721
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Commando
Actually, the 'commando' reference was from an old Seinfeld episode, re: going without the essentials.
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01-13-2004, 07:39 AM
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Rivet Master
1959 22' Caravanner
Atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,197
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Re: Safety chains?
Quote:
Originally posted by markdoane
Safety chains are for sissies. So are breakaways and dual cams. I go commando!
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You ford guys. 
My GMC could squash that thing.
I also only paid a Dollar for it.
That's when it had the little tires on it.
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1959 22' Caravanner
1988 R20 454 Suburban.
Atlanta, GA
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