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08-13-2007, 11:22 AM
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1 Rivet Member 
1966 28' Ambassador
Granada Hills
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retractable cables
Hello everyone
I'm a total newbie to the airsteam world, I've done a hole lot of reading and searching and havent seen this addressed yet, I recently found a diamond in the ruff so to speak a 1966 28' ambasodor in what apears to be almost completly original condition a few dents and dings but for the most part in remarkably good condition. Durring our cleaning we came accross these two thin retratable cables in the back bed area that come from inside the kitchen closet, for the life of me I cant seem to figure out what there purpase is.
If anyone has any idea please would you please inlighten me.
thanks
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08-13-2007, 11:35 AM
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Rivet Master  
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
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Oh boy, that's hard to visulize...got any pictures?
Sounds like a drying line or something to hang a curtain from for privacy??? Possibly a PO added them, doesn't sound like original equipment to me from your discription...pictures may help figure it out.
Shari 
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08-13-2007, 12:31 PM
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Rivet Master Airstream Dealer
Corona
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Join Date: Feb 2002
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Originally Posted by gregcarleton
Hello everyone
I'm a total newbie to the airsteam world, I've done a hole lot of reading and searching and havent seen this addressed yet, I recently found a diamond in the ruff so to speak a 1966 28' ambasodor in what apears to be almost completly original condition a few dents and dings but for the most part in remarkably good condition. Durring our cleaning we came accross these two thin retratable cables in the back bed area that come from inside the kitchen closet, for the life of me I cant seem to figure out what there purpase is.
If anyone has any idea please would you please inlighten me.
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Welcome to Airstreaming.
Could those cables possibly be for a hanging bunk bed?
Andy
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08-13-2007, 06:27 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1966 28' Ambassador
Granada Hills
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Join Date: Aug 2007
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Both good guesses however I don't think so, the cables are about three feet long when extended and come out of the wall about a foot above the bed, totaly weird!! here are some pics i hope http://www.airforums.com/forums/atta...1&d=1187052092
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08-13-2007, 06:39 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 27' Overlander
Central
, Ohio
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,365
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I know... I know.... it's an automatic blanket puller upper. They are supposed to have alligator clips on the ends.....
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08-13-2007, 06:48 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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Originally Posted by gregcarleton
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Very strange indeed...I have NO idea! Definately not standard equipment...
Although, Ganglin's idea is very clever!
Shari
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08-13-2007, 06:48 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1966 28' Ambassador
Granada Hills
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08-13-2007, 06:49 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1966 28' Ambassador
Granada Hills
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Join Date: Aug 2007
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Now that is funny!!!!!!!! maybe it keeps the pilow from falling on the floor
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08-13-2007, 07:03 PM
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Are there weights, or springs of some kind on the ends of the cables? From recent experience, they may be some kind of traction device, say for an injured neck.
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08-13-2007, 07:20 PM
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Rivet Master
1951 21' Flying Cloud
1960 24' Tradewind
West Coast
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The last time I saw something like that there were mirrors involved  .
I think Terry may be on to something if they are heavy duty enough.
Barry
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08-14-2007, 04:49 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 27' Overlander
Central
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Pushing this back to the top - we have to figure out what this is....
I had another thought - the old owners really wanted one of those fancy Nutone things but couldn't afford it. So, you can set a bowl on the bottom shelf and I'll bet there's a place to insert a mixer blade under the top shelf....
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08-14-2007, 05:02 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 31' Excella 500
Venice
, California
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Well my dear Watson, more information would be helpful.
1. How robust are these cables and mechanisms?
2. What is the method of retraction?
3. What is on the ends of the cables?
4. How far do they pull out?
5. Cable diameter and material?
6. General geometry of the system?
The one picture I can view poses more questions than it answers!
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"Not all who are laundering are washed" say Bill & Heidi
'78 Excella 500,"The Silver Pullit". vacuum over hydraulic disc brakes, center bath, rear twin. '67 Travelall 1200 B 4X4 WBCCI 3737
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08-14-2007, 05:18 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 27' Overlander
Central
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You can expand the above photo if it helps - click on it - wait a sec. - point at it and the expand box will show in the bottom right corner. There has to be a Sherlock that can figure this out among all these minds.....
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08-14-2007, 06:59 PM
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Site Team
1964 26' Overlander
1964 19' Globetrotter
OlyPen
, Washington
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How about :
Some kind of foldable ironing board
Clothes line
Personal entertainment center... (did you find any leather or silk in the vicinity)?
Going to stand in the corner now.... 
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08-14-2007, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Janet
How about:
Some kind of foldable ironing board
Clothes line
Personal entertainment center... (did you find any leather or silk in the vicinity)?
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I don't see a brass pole anywhere, so we can probably rule out that option.
(going to stand in the corner opposite Janet) 
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Terry
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08-14-2007, 07:43 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 31' Excella 500
Venice
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Join Date: May 2006
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Originally Posted by Janet
How about :
Some kind of foldable ironing board
Clothes line
Personal entertainment center... (did you find any leather or silk in the vicinity)?
Going to stand in the corner now....
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Janet  Who knew?  I was thinking velvet ropes.
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"Not all who are laundering are washed" say Bill & Heidi
'78 Excella 500,"The Silver Pullit". vacuum over hydraulic disc brakes, center bath, rear twin. '67 Travelall 1200 B 4X4 WBCCI 3737
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08-14-2007, 08:02 PM
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Rivet Master
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West of Fort Worth
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WooHoo, Mods going wild!!
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08-14-2007, 10:14 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1966 28' Ambassador
Granada Hills
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Ok, a little more detail
The two cables are made of aprox 3/32 stainless aircraft style cable
They, when extened to there full extention of 28" and 30" are under extreme spring load from the mechinism in the kitchen cupboard.
The ironing board sounds like a good theory if they weren't in towards the wall, I did find a fold up ironing board in another cupboard, I will try to include another picture
http://www.airforums.com/forums/atta...1&d=1187151204
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08-14-2007, 11:36 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
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Ding!
Have you thought of asking the previous owner??? From your opening post, it doesn't sound like you've had the trailer for long... could you ask? I think we are all dying to know at this point!
Shari
I know, I know...too logical & obvious!
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08-15-2007, 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by InsideOut
Have you thought of asking the previous owner??? From your opening post, it doesn't sound like you've had the trailer for long... could you ask? I think we are all dying to know at this point!
Shari
I know, I know...too logical & obvious! |
...But guessing is so much more fun!... 
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Terry
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