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03-27-2004, 07:32 AM
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Rivet Master
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**What did they come on?**
Does anyone know if these wheels came as original equipment on any 31 footers?
I have them on my 31 footer but they may have been original to the 27 foot I took them off of.
I'm trying to find out the weight rating of them and I'm not getting anywhere in finding out the information I need. I’ve contacted dealerships as well as Airstream. I seem to think they were a product of the 74-75 models and were not restricted to just the smaller A/S's.
Thanks,
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03-27-2004, 07:36 AM
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Aluminut
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If no know knows, you could send that pic to Airstream....they would know in a second....or even Andy at Inland....Andy is a walkin' talking book...kind of like my auto parts guy I buy from in Ohio....I call 'em up and say I need a trans cooler assmbly....in a second he comes back with...sure, you need a 12345678 part number off the top of his head.........
Impressive.
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03-27-2004, 09:33 AM
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Rivet Master
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I've did both, sent a picture and asked them. Neither one seemed to know what the weight limits were! I do know they have been discontinued!
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03-27-2004, 09:49 AM
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oem
bill
rickstream's 31 footer (1974) has identical wheels.
they certainly "look" heavy duty, perhaps you could ask alcoa what they are rated for?
good chance they were the original supplier to airstream.
then again, andy will jump in here and give us all an education!
john
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03-27-2004, 10:30 AM
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Wheels
I have the same wheels on my 79 - 31 foot Soveriegn.
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03-27-2004, 10:30 AM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
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That wheel was an "original" Airstream option.
Unfortunately, no one seems to know it's rating.
However, since they have been in service for more than 30 years without any reported failures, I would feel very comfortable that the actual rating is more than adequate, for Airstream's intended application.
They have been obsolete for years.
Andy
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03-27-2004, 10:59 AM
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It is a good looking wheel IMHO. I own 4 of em.
I wonder if the center cone cap is availble anywhere?
It would be a helpful reference if a picture all the different Airstream Wheels could be lined up and ID'ed.
We know from this thread so far that this one existed at least 74-79.
Any 80's era owners can vouch whether they carried over?
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03-27-2004, 11:01 AM
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Rivet Master
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Quote:
Originally posted by Inland RV Center, In
They have been obsolete for years.
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Andy,
I wish you would stop calling something 'obsolete'.
I would prefer you say they are 'vintage, unique, and no longer in stock'?
All in fun.
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03-27-2004, 11:39 AM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
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Don.
Vintage, unique, no longer in stock, could be misleading.
How about;
That wheel was used on vintage trailers.
That wheel is unique.
That wheel is no longer in stock, because it's not made anymore.
But the bottom line is, "it ain't no mo."
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03-27-2004, 11:46 AM
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Rivet Master
Lisle
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From a little different view....
The dreaded NLA is what we fear in the Cub Cadet community.....
No Longer Avalable
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03-27-2004, 12:25 PM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
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I thought NLA meant New Luxurious Airstreams.
Andy
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03-27-2004, 12:35 PM
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Rivet Master
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Quote:
Originally posted by Inland RV Center, In
I thought NLA meant New Luxurious Airstreams.
Andy
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But what about all the Obsolete Luxurious Airstrerams?
. . . . Oh, sorry, I meant Vintage Luxurious Airstreams, unique and NLA.
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03-27-2004, 06:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by markdoane
But what about all the Obsolete Luxurious Airstrerams?
. . . . Oh, sorry, I meant Vintage Luxurious Airstreams, unique and NLA.
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Well, I am going to go work on my Old, Vintage, Obsolete, Luxurious,NLA, DEFUNCT Argosy...
Terry
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03-27-2004, 10:11 PM
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Rivet Master
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Jaco, To add a bit more information about how long these wheels were an Airstream option, I know of a '86 or '87 Overlander that has them and they were specifically ordered when the trailer was new. That makes the year range at least '74 to '86.
I should also note that the '86 or '87 trailer also has lug bolts as the picture above shows, not lug nuts. I can't believe anyone was still using lug bolts in the mid-80's.
Joe
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03-28-2004, 10:37 AM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
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Want to have different wheels?
Kmart is selling "spinner hub caps" for $29.95 for a set of four.
It was listed in today's paper.
Andy
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03-28-2004, 10:43 AM
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Rivet Master
Lisle
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Spinners ?!?!?!!!?!?!
Spinners on my Airstream.....
I'll have to be dead first..... I may just come back and haunt the next owner if they put them on.......
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03-28-2004, 11:43 AM
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Rivet Master
1959 22' Caravanner
Atlanta
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Quote:
Originally posted by Silvertwinky
I've did both, sent a picture and asked them. Neither one seemed to know what the weight limits were! I do know they have been discontinued!
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Have you taken them off and looked on the back? I have ended up getting three sets of rims in the last 2 weeks and all three sets of aluminum had the weight limit marked on them.
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03-28-2004, 12:03 PM
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What are the pros & cons Lug Nuts vs Lug Bolts?
Never thought of it before, but it would be alot easier to have a stud to "hang the wheel on til you got the first fastener started I guess.
Now if you switched from bolts to nuts how would you secure the stud into the drum.....loc tite?
Are the bolts readily still available?
What are their specs or description? Mine are plenty rusted.
jaco
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03-28-2004, 12:43 PM
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Rivet Master
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My 73 Argosy has the same wheels. BTW I want to shine them.
Do I use the same techniques as polishing an exterior?
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03-29-2004, 11:02 AM
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Rivet Master
1959 22' Caravanner
Atlanta
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jaco
What are the pros & cons Lug Nuts vs Lug Bolts?
Never thought of it before, but it would be alot easier to have a stud to "hang the wheel on til you got the first fastener started I guess.
Now if you switched from bolts to nuts how would you secure the stud into the drum.....loc tite?
Are the bolts readily still available?
What are their specs or description? Mine are plenty rusted.
jaco
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Wheel studs are pressed in from the back side. They have a splined section to keep them from turning. If the back side is machined flat then all you have to do is Drill to the correct size and press them in. The the rear wheel studs from a 73-87 four wheel drive K10 full size truck should do the trick.
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