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11-16-2011, 09:43 PM
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We have a Florida title.....until we get smogged
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Originally Posted by dadstoy
My '82 has a 17 digit number, starting with 1GBKP37W...
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The engine VIN starts with a 1G as well. It doesn't show up on the Florida title....luckily I checked it when I was in FL because I needed the 17 digits to get insurance here in CA. Paula
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11-16-2011, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by SteSpot
The 4 colors are really really bright.....and yes, the 31' is quite the beauty.....except maybe that bedspread. Do you have the trash compactor or the optional ice maker in your MH? paula
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No trash compactor. It's on it's third refrigerator which I installed about six months ago, so don't know if the original had an ice maker. It had the central vac which I hated as much as my mother did...just gave it away. It does have the built in mixer in the kitchen counter top...I can't wait to remove it when I replace the countertop! I'm slowly but surely getting rid of those 80's colors!
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11-16-2011, 10:33 PM
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Ice maker
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Originally Posted by dadstoy
No trash compactor. It's on it's third refrigerator which I installed about six months ago, so don't know if the original had an ice maker. It had the central vac which I hated as much as my mother did...just gave it away. It does have the built in mixer in the kitchen counter top...I can't wait to remove it when I replace the countertop! I'm slowly but surely getting rid of those 80's colors!
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I had one of those built in Nutone blender units in a house once. We currently have a central vac in our home because we have a lot of up and down.
The ice maker is not in the refrigerator. Look at page 10....it shows a separate ice maker....not sure where it was located....p
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11-17-2011, 07:22 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SteSpot
I had one of those built in Nutone blender units in a house once. We currently have a central vac in our home because we have a lot of up and down.
The ice maker is not in the refrigerator. Look at page 10....it shows a separate ice maker....not sure where it was located....p
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Boy I understand the whole paperwork shuffle thing. Colorado wouldn't accept the Washington State affidavit in leiu of title from their bank. Title released to the previous owner after I paid their loan off.... Previous owner looses title from motorcycle on way to Fed EX.... Colorado emissions.... Big relief to get it all done.
Mine came with an ice maker. I think they are a disaster in a motorhome. It had a bunch of corrosion from standing and spilled water. And they take up a lot of precious space in a small freezer. Then there's the winterization issue. I removed it which was a PITA as the screws were corroded and had to be drilled out with a 1 inch drill and right angle drive...
Good luck and have fun with it.
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11-17-2011, 07:42 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1987 34.5' Airstream 345
Milton
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Join Date: Aug 2011
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My 345 has the ice maker below and to the right of the Sink. PO says he never used it, which means it's broken or leaking or both. I runs when I turn it on, which means it must leak...probably a frozen pipe break like Dakota's.
I'm crushed...FORMICA...PO said it was hand rubbed teak...LOL
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11-17-2011, 08:45 AM
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1977 28' Argosy 28
Bullhead City
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Congratulations on your delivery .Don't worry about the scratches you will notice a lot more things now that you have it close .I did the same with my Argosy it seemed like every time I walked by it I would notice a new ding in the paint . Enjoy your new motor home.
Jo
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11-17-2011, 09:56 AM
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Thanks for the good wishes
Yes, the scratches are the least of my worries right now..........I still can't believe we own it.........paula
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11-17-2011, 10:04 AM
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1984 34.5' Airstream 345
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They are not scratches... think of them as "Patina"...
The Mona Lisa has "Patina", and nobody complains...
You know Paula, they say Diamond are forever...
But Aluminum, is for life!
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11-17-2011, 10:31 AM
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Ah, yes, patina
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Originally Posted by Keyair
They are not scratches... think of them as "Patina"...
The Mona Lisa has "Patina", and nobody complains...
You know Paula, they say Diamond are forever...
But Aluminum, is for life!
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Is that the same thing as a beauty mark?
Life sentence?
p
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11-17-2011, 10:46 AM
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1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Silverton
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I thought a life sentence was something like "...beauty is in the eyes of the beholden..."(or maybe that was "...envy is...")...
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11-17-2011, 01:25 PM
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Not quite sure how to do that.....it is a large file
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Originally Posted by masseyfarm
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I am happy to post it.......any suggestions as to how? It is between 6 and 7 MB.....lots of big 4 color photos.....and the bedspread it to die for....
Also that link on Fred's for the 1982 is our motorhome....he has already posted photos. paula
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11-17-2011, 01:46 PM
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1983 34' Excella
1967 24' Tradewind
Little Rock
, Arkansas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SteSpot
She was dropped off about 1:30 PST in Inglewood, CA
Don't you love the upholstery and wood grain formica walls? paula
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Quote:
Originally Posted by navyspook
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I'm crushed...FORMICA...PO said it was hand rubbed teak...LOL
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Ha!! You guys just wish it was Formica.
Take a look at the top of the wall, above the clock, next to the AC. You can see the vinyl with the woodgrain peeling back on the wall in my Excella. Formica would be a vast improvement.
The white blobs are where the PO tried, unsuccessfully, to glue it back down.
Great looking motorhome, though! I look forward to your progress.
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11-17-2011, 01:56 PM
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#134
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I stand corrected...vinyl
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Originally Posted by vswingfield
Ha!! You guys just wish it was Formica.
Take a look at the top of the wall, above the clock, next to the AC. You can see the vinyl with the woodgrain peeling back on the wall in my Excella. Formica would be a vast improvement.
The white blobs are where the PO tried, unsuccessfully, to glue it back down.
Great looking motorhome, though! I look forward to your progress.
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Vinyl huh? Oh. I see......your MH looks like the brochure....almost new....so what do you do about peeling vinyl? Ours is peeling near the sink on the piece beside the forward couch. Thanks, paula
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11-17-2011, 03:06 PM
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1983 34' Excella
1967 24' Tradewind
Little Rock
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SteSpot
Vinyl huh? Oh. I see......your MH looks like the brochure....almost new
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Well, for one thing, it's an Excella 34' trailer, but the walls are the same.
It really doesn't look that new in person. And it's a lot more cluttered today than when the photo was taken.
Tip: Clean up real good, take photos, and then only show the photos to people.
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Originally Posted by SteSpot
....so what do you do about peeling vinyl? Ours is peeling near the sink on the piece beside the forward couch. Thanks, paula
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I often dream of removing the vinyl and replacing with real wood veneer.
Actually, that one bulkhead wouldn't be too bad, only the dinette would have to come out. The one on the other side would require removing the entire galley to get it to match. Then the ones in the bedroom wouldn't match, so I'd have to strip out the bath and the closets. You see how these things domino.
I think I'll dream about replacement some more for now.
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11-17-2011, 03:10 PM
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1981 27' Excella II
mays landing
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That stupid vinyl comes off pretty easy. I pulled it down and primed and painted. Sal.
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11-17-2011, 03:14 PM
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1983 34' Excella
1967 24' Tradewind
Little Rock
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Quote:
Originally Posted by noreen
That stupid vinyl comes off pretty easy. I pulled it down and primed and painted. Sal.
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Good point. I've been inside a late model Airstream where the owners painted the same bulkheads as in my photo a very pale green. It really brightened up the inside and looked very nice.
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11-17-2011, 07:04 PM
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The wood tone on the cabinets
I like the medium wood tone on the sink cabinet and the valances.....but the wood tone vinyl is a little harsh....it is peeling by the sink countertop.........think there are just 3 places if I remember correctly.....trying not to be too critical......but I am not anywhere close to changing that.....have too much mechanical to do first.......smog, smog, smog.....and more smog.....paula
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11-17-2011, 07:05 PM
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Any pictures?
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Originally Posted by noreen
That stupid vinyl comes off pretty easy. I pulled it down and primed and painted. Sal.
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Would love to see pictures. We need ideas...paula
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11-17-2011, 07:07 PM
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#140
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Posting on Fred's vintage airstream site
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Hi Dave, I have sent the brochure to Fred's Vintage Airstream site and will post a link to it as soon as I receive it......I sent it to a moderator here but they have to check....worried about copyright stuff....paula
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