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Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-19-2017, 10:16 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 14,457
Posted By layback
Okay we are partial. My son works for Foolproof...

Okay we are partial. My son works for Foolproof Brewery in Rhode Island. The craft beer scene has really grown in this state the past few years. Many are small, but you get some great tastes. There...
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Overlander 06-06-2017, 05:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,384
Posted By layback
I wouldn't be quite too sure about the water....

I wouldn't be quite too sure about the water. Check the back. Also check around the outer edges of the subfloor. Restoring an Airstream is not cheap. You might find out that there is frame rot too....
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 05-04-2017, 07:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,945
Posted By layback
This might be too late for you but it might help...

This might be too late for you but it might help others. The belly pan on my 1968 Globetrotter is riveted to the frame. If you can find the 2 rows of rivets that go across the width, you can...
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Globetrotter 08-30-2016, 10:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,009
Posted By layback
Dump valve solution and rib question

We had a new black tank box made. The Thetford flange was solvent welded on. Attach a Thetford water valve 08708. Then attach a nernco 3 inch socket to pipe. Attach a straight pipe sanitary tee...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-29-2016, 06:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,734
Posted By layback
If yoy decide to go the vise grip method be...

If yoy decide to go the vise grip method be careful on the outrigers. They will bend. I use 2 vise grips. One tight on the bottom. The other on the top to wiggle.

My question.... We are putting...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 06-06-2016, 11:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,912
Posted By layback
As promised..... we went with the abs pipe...

As promised..... we went with the abs pipe option. We got it to bend a bit by heating it up. Not quite sure how good of a seal there is on the bottom side. We will use gasket maker to seal it up...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-25-2016, 11:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,446
Posted By layback
You also can look around the rear storage...

You also can look around the rear storage compartment. You can see how much the black tank box has rusted away. And check how rusted the bracket holds it up. You can also see part of the frame from...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 05-25-2016, 06:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,912
Posted By layback
Thanks everyone!! It is official probably the...

Thanks everyone!!
It is official probably the same Jackass. My production number is 533, so more than likely at least 3 more were/are out there. To be honest bad design...there is not that much...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 05-24-2016, 12:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,912
Posted By layback
Hi David, Believe it or not the pipe vent...

Hi David,
Believe it or not the pipe vent cover was next until our discovery. We have 3 already painted and ready to go. We were going to place just the sink vent because it was stationary. It...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 05-23-2016, 05:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,912
Posted By layback
Thanks!! Here is picture of the stove vent...

Thanks!!

Here is picture of the stove vent hole and the pipe that was cut. What you also see on the top is the infamous 1968 spray installation. How it got up there who knows. The hole in the...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 05-22-2016, 02:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,912
Posted By layback
Need Help Options 1968 Sink Vent Pipe

Hi Folks:

This weekend's surprise.....

While replacing the stove vent cover we discovered that the factory had apparently drilled through the sink vent pipe when making the hole. Well that...
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Globetrotter 03-08-2016, 09:08 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,154
Posted By layback
Need Help on Gray Tank

Hi Folks,

The weather has broken and one of us retired a couple of weeks ago. So we are
ripping out the back and want to replace the waste system. We are going to order a gray tank to put in...
Forum: Awnings 12-12-2015, 07:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,105
Posted By layback
I sew and learned on a treadle Singer machine. So...

I sew and learned on a treadle Singer machine. So making it is not that difficult for me. Sailrite.com has a bunch of videos about working with Sunbrella.
The BIG trick is to use seamstick tape....
Forum: Awnings 12-10-2015, 05:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,105
Posted By layback
Thanks for the help. I saw your pictures while...

Thanks for the help. I saw your pictures while seaching through the forum. I did try to find end of rolls but the amount that I would need and even the price per yard wasn't that great of a deal. ...
Forum: Awnings 12-08-2015, 07:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,105
Posted By layback
DIY Vintage Awning Will this work?

I am in the planning stages of making a vintage awning. I get the keder track, seamstick, avoidance of vents and doors.

Will this work?
I am planning on sewing in a panel at the bottom of the...
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Globetrotter 11-11-2015, 05:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,287
Posted By layback
Wink Thanks Ruck We will try that when we a chance. ...

Thanks Ruck
We will try that when we a chance. I think today is going to be a leave day.
We got out one back closet. Most of the side wood is not is good shape. So we will save it for...
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Globetrotter 11-02-2015, 03:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,287
Posted By layback
Bruce and Rachel Thanks for the help. I can...

Bruce and Rachel
Thanks for the help. I can turn the front square light knob all I want in any direction. It is not coming off. I also don't feel any clicking that it is going from one position to...
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Globetrotter 10-31-2015, 12:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,287
Posted By layback
Need Help On Globetroter

Hi Folks:
After a long delay in an axle delivery and being put at the end of the line at the garage when finally got the AS home. First was putting in the 2 windows that were missing. Thanks...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 08-28-2015, 04:15 PM
Replies: 1,319
Views: 308,984
Posted By layback
Ghost Numbers

Hi folks:
I posted this recently but because I am a newbie, probably in the wrong place.
So I thought that I would try again.We just purchased a 1968 Globetrotter that has 2 sets of ghost numbers...
Forum: Airstream History 08-17-2015, 04:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,774
Posted By layback
Two Ghost Numbers

HI Folks:

We would like to know the history of the 1968 Airstream Globetrotter that we just bought.
It has 2 sets of numbers.
The first "5409" clearly visible.
The second is "68". At first, I...
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Globetrotter 08-09-2015, 07:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,670
Posted By layback
Hi Folks!! That for the pics, links and...

Hi Folks!!
That for the pics, links and encouragement!! It will be an ongoing project. Oh and you gave us lots of ideas!!
We know that it will be a work in progress. We bought a fixer uper and it...
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Globetrotter 08-05-2015, 06:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,670
Posted By layback
We have the AS at the garage right now , so...

We have the AS at the garage right now
, so pictures are limited. The small dent in the bottom front is it. The interior was pretty much removed and the put back in unattached when we took...
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Globetrotter 08-02-2015, 08:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,670
Posted By layback
Oh yes!! We do have a rotten floor in parts, but...

Oh yes!! We do have a rotten floor in parts, but we expected it. The front door was real obvious. We didn't bother to check the back completely, we just expected some floor rot. The mechanic that...
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Globetrotter 08-02-2015, 09:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,670
Posted By layback
We finally found and bought our Airstream

Hi Folks:
After months and months of searching my husband and I are now proud new owners of a 1968 Globetrotter!!.... And now the fun begins.

I know post pictures and we will. We would like to...
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