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10-01-2011, 01:49 PM
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Rivet Master 
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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The things you don't notice
Didn't realize that the one Thin Lite above the kitchen area wasn't in my 'supplies' until after the deal was done. Amazing the amount of light they produce, and how dark it is without.
Maybe one day, I'll convert them all to LED's, but in the meantime, there is light!
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10-01-2011, 03:16 PM
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#362
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
1984 31' Airstream310
Ajo
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 7,649
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Originally Posted by crazeevw
Didn't realize that the one Thin Lite above the kitchen area wasn't in my 'supplies' until after the deal was done. Amazing the amount of light they produce, and how dark it is without.
Maybe one day, I'll convert them all to LED's, but in the meantime, there is light!
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I like those thin lites.
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10-01-2011, 11:35 PM
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#363
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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Two New Replacement ducts for the rear Furnace!
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Working in my Garage is like playing TETRIS with Tools!
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10-02-2011, 09:37 PM
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#364
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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Steve, which way are 'we' looking at your ductwork? Towards read of the Airstream? Can't quite figure it out. You've got the 345 with the rear bed on the streetside, right?
Thanks, Derek
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10-02-2011, 09:38 PM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Leary
I like those thin lites.
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I like the Thin-Lites too, but as soon as all of the tires are replaced on the Airstream, I'm going to start replacing, as money allows, the florescent bulbs with LED's. Figure less drain on the house batteries, for those times when I want to Boondock.
Thanks, Derek
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10-02-2011, 10:57 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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LOL, Derek!
FYI...
Stood INSIDEthe bed frame of the streetside queen, facing forward...
My Rear Furnace is streetside, forward of the bed, but rearward of the toilet..
Hope that makes sense!
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10-02-2011, 11:14 PM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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Ok Steve,
I've got it all figured out now. Only been in a streetside bed 345 once, and that was the 'money-pit' in Georgia. Almost makes me wonder if that guy ever sold it. Betcha if someone came and offered 7K to 10K, depending on how deep your wallet is, that fella would take it.....
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10-02-2011, 11:34 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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LOL, Derek...
No, No, No...
It is not a "Moneypit"... its an Airstream Classic Collectable Motorhome...
Maybe its just me... but I look at a Pig, and see the silk purse.... 
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10-03-2011, 08:57 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2005 25' International CCD
Leesburg
, Georgia
Join Date: Sep 2005
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Originally Posted by crazeevw
Ok Steve,
I've got it all figured out now. Only been in a streetside bed 345 once, and that was the 'money-pit' in Georgia. Almost makes me wonder if that guy ever sold it. Betcha if someone came and offered 7K to 10K, depending on how deep your wallet is, that fella would take it.....
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I drove by that GA money pit the other day. Poor thing just sitting there unloved!
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10-03-2011, 10:02 AM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Silverton
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2003
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silk purses are ALWAYS in style...money pits are everywhere...RV parks, marinas, mining properties, governments, houses...someone stop me before I run out of forums space...
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1989 345 Motorhome
CHARTER MEMBERS: FOUR CORNERS UNIT, AND PROUD OF IT!!!
We live for the moment, 'cause when you get there, it's gone...
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10-03-2011, 04:28 PM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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Quote:
Originally Posted by elbundi
I drove by that GA money pit the other day. Poor thing just sitting there unloved!
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SITLL there???!!! I'm sure that someone will come by and decide to bring it to it's former glory! I've read somewhere here on the forum, worst thing you can do to an Airstream motorhome is NOT use it, and when I looked at it 6 months ago, he said it had already been 2 years since he had camped in it. It's solid, but have a feeling that just about everything mechanical is going to be in need of repair or replacement, just to get it home.....
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10-03-2011, 05:00 PM
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Athens GA
1995 28' Excella
1989 34' Excella
1986 31' Sovereign
1987 34.5' Airstream 345
Athens
, Georgia
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 578
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Originally Posted by Keyair
Two New Replacement ducts for the rear Furnace!
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Much better than the ones that came with it. Looks great!
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10-03-2011, 05:09 PM
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Athens GA
1995 28' Excella
1989 34' Excella
1986 31' Sovereign
1987 34.5' Airstream 345
Athens
, Georgia
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 578
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Originally Posted by crazeevw
Ok Steve,
I've got it all figured out now. Only been in a streetside bed 345 once, and that was the 'money-pit' in Georgia. Almost makes me wonder if that guy ever sold it. Betcha if someone came and offered 7K to 10K, depending on how deep your wallet is, that fella would take it.....
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What's wrong with money pits? Lol. I lover her dearly. I took her out for a 20 mile drive yesterday. What a dream..... As long as I am not driving to the shop..
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10-03-2011, 06:08 PM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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nothing wrong with money-pits, I just couldn't make myself spend what the current owner was asking for this 345 in Georgia this past April. And within a few months of walking away from deal in Georgia, the 345LE I now own, appeared, and instead of a 5 to 6 hour drive home with my 'new' Airstream, I had a 3.5 MILE drive home. Still got that 'stupid-grin' every time I walk past my 'beast' too!, 4 weeks later......
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10-03-2011, 07:41 PM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Silverton
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2003
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It has been over 5 years...get used to the grin!!! It's symbolic of a decision that was RIGHT!!!
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Michael & Tracy
1989 345 Motorhome
CHARTER MEMBERS: FOUR CORNERS UNIT, AND PROUD OF IT!!!
We live for the moment, 'cause when you get there, it's gone...
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10-03-2011, 08:06 PM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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thank goodness I was able to park my Airstream here at my home. 'just' fit, this way it's close enough that I can work on it anytime I want! Plus, I get to see my dream Airstream anytime, any part of the day. Know my friends and folks are getting tired of me, cuz this is all I talk about lately, lol
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10-03-2011, 08:59 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2005 25' International CCD
Leesburg
, Georgia
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 316
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the singularity
just spent another $1,000 on reupholstering the sofa, dinette and assorted pieces such as the material next to the entertainment center and the pieces that end the overhead cabinets.
need to replace the airbags (because the compressor is always running and sucking the life out of the alternator) so may as well get a new compressor and air tank while at it. getting an open neutral when running the ac's so need to chase wires next. looking at removing all the extras in the kitchen like the nutone mixer blender etc and replacing counter top with corian or something fancier, and with matching dining room table too.
new furnace and catalytic heater then onto all the mechanical stuff. the list never ends, so does the grin each time i take her out for the weekly spin 
money pit - love affair, same difference
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10-18-2011, 11:14 AM
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#378
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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25' of 5/16 SAE 30R7 Fuels line...
Front sliding Window Seal kit and a Scare Light Lens from Inland RV!
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My name is Steve.... and I am an Alumaholic!
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10-18-2011, 11:24 AM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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Steve, know you're REALLY busy with transmission overhaul, had a chance to figure out lens for above entry door?
Thanks, Derek
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10-18-2011, 11:35 AM
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#380
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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Actually been kinda sick... .
Flushing hot and cold and sleeping lots for last few days. Wierd.
I wish it would just go away.
Yesterday, Layed under the Jeep, struggled with 3 seized exhaust bolts, all of which snapped off... and realized I didnt have the energy to lift my arms above my head... just layed there like a stranded fish for about half an hour kinda panting... took a hot bath and slept for 3 hours.
Will let you know as soon as I have done it.
Waiting for parts to arrive...
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