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Old 11-13-2017, 12:11 PM   #1
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1989 345 LE Questions

Hi All,
I recently acquired a 1989 345LE in OK/Fair condition. We plan to minimal upgrades/mods to use this for tailgating, concerts and local fairs. I have reviewed the OM on the Airstream website but I am looking for other resources that discuss "DIY/How to.." such as replacing the old antenna with satellite, effective ways to remove wallpaper, ETC.
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Old 11-19-2017, 09:46 AM   #2
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1989 345 LE Questions

Welcome!
Start with safety items, fuel lines, electrical, brakes, suspension, steering.
Your rig is a called a “Classic”, so you will get the best answers, and find all the specific relevant info in the Classic Motorhome section.
Suggest you read the fire safety modifications thread first.
See you over!
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Old 11-19-2017, 10:51 AM   #3
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Everything that Steve stated....especially replacing old rubber fuel lines.

See you at the Classics forum.

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Old 11-19-2017, 10:59 AM   #4
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Tony agrees with me...
See, look how cool we are over in the Classic section! ��
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Tony agrees with me...
See, look how cool we are over in the Classic section! ��
Just remember, the Classic's are just buck naked Argosies
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Well, actually I’m surprised Brad didn’t point out that that Argosys have insulated floors.... he normally does... oh, wait... dag nabbit , I did it for him!
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Well, actually I’m surprised Brad didn’t point out that that Argosys have insulated floors.... he normally does... oh, wait... dag nabbit , I did it for him!
Oh, so you've heard about the Argossies having insulated floors.....

By the way Jim, welcome to Airforums! You'll find lots of help here and a great bunch of guys willing to help in any way they can.

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The diffence between an Argosy owner and a Classic owner is the size of his package. What I meant was, bigger Classic owners require a bigger package.....cause they're bigger guys.

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But Brads package is insulated.
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It's not the size of the package, it's how well it's insulated that counts......
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Welcome!
Start with safety items, fuel lines, electrical, brakes, suspension, steering.
Your rig is a called a “Classic”, so you will get the best answers, and find all the specific relevant info in the Classic Motorhome section.
Suggest you read the fire safety modifications thread first.
See you over!

Thank you for the reply. We are stripping the paint off now for polishing. Airstream should be very proud of how well the paint adheres
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