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Forum: Generators & Solar Power 03-17-2021, 01:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,670
Posted By KZGoodchild
Hey Dan, I was just thinking that'd be a great...

Hey Dan, I was just thinking that'd be a great idea, wonder if anyone else has had the idea, and lo and behold. Not only to put the panels on the truck cap, but be using a 12v fridge ! We purchased...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 03-17-2021, 01:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,670
Posted By KZGoodchild
Hey Gand, do you mean you had no fasteners for...

Hey Gand, do you mean you had no fasteners for the panels, just the 3m tape? I don t think I read that right ? Cheers, Mike
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-09-2021, 09:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 184
Posted By KZGoodchild
awning chord 1960 TW`

Hi all, looking at the tube with material flap to make an awning for our trailer, does anyone know which size I should go with ? The awning co has a few sizes. I could try and measure the interior of...
Forum: General Interior Topics 02-22-2021, 05:30 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 390
Posted By KZGoodchild
Oil paintings

Hey all we have some oil paintings thinking of sewing them onto sliding panels outside closet are. Anyone else wanting to take some if their art with them when heading out full finish? Nothing if...
Forum: Doors & Locks 05-27-2020, 12:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 407
Posted By KZGoodchild
New Bargman cylinder not leaving open?

Hey all, again thanks to those who helped with the installation of the L-66 cylinder from VTS. Easier going in than coming out..:brows:However, Now it locks everytie I close the door, I cannot seem...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-11-2020, 06:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 695
Posted By KZGoodchild
Bargman

Hey al, saw this on a search from Rog525 a couple years back:" For those who haven't been keeping score but want to know the results, one handle sold on the forums auction for $50.02. The other...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 05-06-2020, 04:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 788
Posted By KZGoodchild
Lamp cabinet help

Hey all, I have lost a piece of trim along the journey and need to fab up the piece of trim on the foreward end of the cabinet above the sink, where the lamp resides. I have the piece of support wood...
Forum: Our Community 05-04-2020, 08:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 814
Posted By KZGoodchild
buy ?

if insulated with regular pink, water inside walls shoul not be a problem, took out walls in 1960 and no mold even where it d been wet... having said that floor and frame another question...looking...
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 05-01-2020, 11:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 543
Posted By KZGoodchild
Rust sink

Most all trailers I have seen have the floor otten around this area. Some assume it's because of wet feet, personally I think this is bull. People who own airstreams I expect are very careful about...
Forum: COVID-19 Discussion Zone 04-30-2020, 05:41 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,857
Posted By KZGoodchild
Anon

Trailers for sale or rent, rooms to let, fifty cents
No phone, no pool, no pets, I ain't got no cigarettes
Ah, but, two hours of pushin' broom
Buys an eight by twelve four-bit room…
Forum: COVID-19 Discussion Zone 04-24-2020, 10:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,924
Posted By KZGoodchild
Love it !

We have wired for a light in our shower ( custom '60 TW, and we thought of passive lighting too. Thanks for the idea man !
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-24-2020, 10:29 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 31,501
Posted By KZGoodchild
Ampmeter ?

Before you hook up, check volts, then hook up and turn truck on, should not this show df? I'm just learning this stuff too! NB I think all 7 pins have one dedicated to charging house batteries...
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 04-24-2020, 09:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,885
Posted By KZGoodchild
Additionally ! Welcome !

Hey, SkyGuy, Mike and the rest have covered most. But, one or two things I might add, I did a full monty in the driveway, not ideal for sure, but not bad... here in the Detroit area, take away 3-4...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-22-2020, 09:54 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 138,865
Posted By KZGoodchild
Dickenson

Hey I see you went with the Dickinson stove ! We considered this and almost bought a used one but it sold before we could finalize. How doe sit heat in the winter ?? or colder months, curious to find...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 04-22-2020, 09:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,946
Posted By KZGoodchild
Natures Head

wE ARE LEANING TOWARDS THIS ONE, BUILT OUR wr SPACE TO FIT IT. lIKE the separate tanks, sorry for caps ! Good luck, keep us posted how it goes.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 04-21-2020, 07:00 AM
Replies: 874
Views: 153,876
Posted By KZGoodchild
Love the Land Cruiser, they don t sell them in...

Love the Land Cruiser, they don t sell them in Canada anymore, you have to buy the lexus LX570....100G plus or minus, but a beast !!!
Forum: Off Topic Forum 04-21-2020, 06:56 AM
Replies: 874
Views: 153,876
Posted By KZGoodchild
Story telling is a lost art...

The best stories don't get to the point right away... so I guess a round about explanation which may or may not have anything to do with the "leak" may or may not be helpful. Perhaps it is not...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 04-20-2020, 10:02 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 21,792
Posted By KZGoodchild
1701 - G Taken ???

Anyone cotton to this idea ???
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 04-20-2020, 08:36 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,674
Posted By KZGoodchild
Sleeping on the ground @50 sucked !

So we decided to start looking. Friends of our have an Argosy (19?) and we loved the layout, but thought for full timing, we'd need a bit larger...with possible sleeping for 2 more visitors, so...
Forum: On The Road... 04-20-2020, 07:56 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 12,357
Posted By KZGoodchild
Cleaning on te road ?

6", 12" , 14" and a dutch oven will be taking up residence in a low cupbard I should imagine....Plus you have to love something you can clean with a paper towel when seasoned right. I am having...
Forum: Our Community 04-20-2020, 07:52 AM
Replies: 1,004
Views: 319,227
Posted By KZGoodchild
Thanks, from a PT Grunt

Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment, Infantry. Served during First Gulf Invasion, never called up. Thank my lucky stars. Had a private in my platoon tell me he wanted to sign up to go kill some...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 04-19-2020, 05:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,330
Posted By KZGoodchild
Got any more of those filters ? Mike. 519 995...

Got any more of those filters ? Mike. 519 995 7083. Mgoodchild1@cogeco.ca
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 04-19-2020, 08:56 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 721
Posted By KZGoodchild
Custom Shower basin for Carlotta !

hey al, just thought I'd post pics of G Flex West Systems shower pan. I prced out stainless, was going to be like 2500$ so opted for marine type materials I was familiar with instead ( cannot weild...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 04-19-2020, 08:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 441
Posted By KZGoodchild
rust Paint to combat Zolatone Beedthrough ?

Hey, just refurbing our shelf unit from above the kitchen counter, and decided to try Rust typ paint on the interior of shelving unit, seems to have covered nicely. When doing the interior panels, I...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-18-2020, 04:23 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 37,705
Posted By KZGoodchild
Great Work!

Nice job, overbuilding is the way to go, esp. Up There !!! Klondike Mike'd be proud. Keep on it.
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-18-2020, 04:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,275
Posted By KZGoodchild
I covered our vent

ERdoing entire interior as per Bosses instructions, so cut some nice shaped patches. Might use the old fridge vent for woodstove at door, if it is positioned correctly, should find out in a bit. So...
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 04-16-2020, 05:01 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 72,036
Posted By KZGoodchild
Looking good!

I am into 4 year full monty on our Carlotta. Very good diary pic ! Where did you get the water tanks ?
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 04-16-2020, 04:55 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 48,604
Posted By KZGoodchild
Love what you do do what you love.

I like, and am fairly good with my hands. That said full month has almost cut a finger off, sweat like a colt in a harem of fillies, and re write my finished timeline a number of times...starting...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 04-16-2020, 03:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 476
Posted By KZGoodchild
Hehr, openers, Vent Cover

Assorted latches and vent openers. Have a look. VZent cover in nice shape, I just put a fantastic vent in, so did not need. Hehr same.



View this ad at Airstream Classifieds - Hehr, openers,...
Forum: Belly Pans & Banana Wraps 04-16-2020, 03:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 17,087
Posted By KZGoodchild
Self Tappers

Used thes instead of clecos, and to hold a **** tonne of material until ready to rivet, and the bellypan is almost entirely bolts and these..they are only galvanized or some crap, but used bed liner...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 04-15-2020, 04:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,914
Posted By KZGoodchild
West systems

Try gflex. And it interprotect 2000e. Great stuff. I just framed and built a shower pan for my 1960 tradewinds using it. Get the thickened if you can
Good luck !
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-15-2020, 08:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 749
Posted By KZGoodchild
Been a while !

Hey All, been a few years since updated you all on Carlotta. Been over the rockies in partially finished old Gal 3 x in 3 years though !! Glad to report no leaks, bearings well lubed and she tows...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-05-2019, 06:57 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 138,865
Posted By KZGoodchild
Looks right On ! 2 Q's for you Atomic,

Glad I revisited your posts A 13. Just started interior build, using poplar for framing so far, but like your use of plywood. What kind do you like, looks like 3/4/ good one side birch or other is...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 12-23-2018, 03:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,874
Posted By KZGoodchild
Hey, my converter is a WFCO, 9845, as far as I...

Hey, my converter is a WFCO, 9845, as far as I can see it does not have any switches for varrying the output, ie 12, 2 amp etc... however, specs indicate it is a three stage converter? Does that mean...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 12-23-2018, 05:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,874
Posted By KZGoodchild
Over charge ?

Hey, reading your reply, so if I keep my battery hooked to the converter, which is connected to shore power, it will over charge my AGM ? I thought the converter would only go up to 13.7 volts?...
Forum: General Interior Topics 10-29-2018, 08:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,387
Posted By KZGoodchild
Custom Shower Basin

Hey all, so we've priced out a stainless/aluminum shower base , as we are building it next tot he wheel well, standard basin won't fit. So alternatives to stainless (expensive!) what are your...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 10-29-2018, 08:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,245
Posted By KZGoodchild
Attaching lift bed base to floor

What's the best method of attaching the plywood box frame to the floor ? TIA. M.
Forum: Windows & Screens 10-29-2018, 07:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,014
Posted By KZGoodchild
strange screen

Anyone have any info on the screens that are like louvred ? Our 60 TW came with a full set of these, appear to be aluminum, sort of vents, or louvres , I'll try to get some pics posted, anyhow, we...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 04-11-2018, 10:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,576
Posted By KZGoodchild
Panelling

I've seen some really nice end caps done in a light birch or darker wood panel. Some integrate the two. I think it would be cool to see one alternating wood and aluminum !
Have fun with it whatever...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-06-2018, 03:25 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 25,222
Posted By KZGoodchild
Camping ????

Yes, a chainsaw in a cement padded glampground would not fit the bill. West coast campgrounds though....good wind = blocked road....no rangers around to save you.

Also , physics 101, I do not care...
Forum: Windows & Screens 04-02-2018, 04:23 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 861
Posted By KZGoodchild
Hehr Parts

VTS seems to not have these parts ( latch and CLearview opener ), in stock...will it take long for them to, or should I use the Inland RV option? Any recommendations appreciated.
Thanks Mike
Forum: General Interior Topics 04-01-2018, 10:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 954
Posted By KZGoodchild
Hehr Hardware

Hello, we're in need of a few 1950's-60 Hehr window locking handle and clearview operator.. VTS is out, will they get more in, or are there any other sources ??? Thanks,
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-01-2018, 10:50 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 25,222
Posted By KZGoodchild
Great vehivle but....

I agree with above, marginal, mountains, or big hills will be an issue. I looked at the older Q7 with the 4.2 V8, but decided on a 2500 HD GMC Sierra, love it, out west and back, Rockies, didn't even...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-17-2018, 03:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 563
Posted By KZGoodchild
Reverse timelapse !

Where we found her in the back forty in Carlotta's yard... after much haggling and good smiles, she came home to be reborn. Funny she looks exactly like a late fifties Overlander ! We love her lines...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-17-2018, 03:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 563
Posted By KZGoodchild
Newer exterior pics.

Sorry the rear end in the last bucnh were our friend's trailer, 60 18, ours is nowhere near that shiny !!
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-17-2018, 03:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 563
Posted By KZGoodchild
Carlotta...Tablula Rasa

Hey alll, haven't been that good at taking pictures as we go, just an update, full monty, interior skins all reattached with 1400 rivets plus or minus 50....

so, dug her her out in the spring of...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 03-15-2018, 05:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,134
Posted By KZGoodchild
Hey

Congrats, assuming you bought it ! I just saw your post, would've loved the excuse for a drive, we're in Windsor Ont. Looks to be in good condition, you may still find a few surprises....this forum...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 03-14-2018, 05:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,845
Posted By KZGoodchild
Hey

Looks a lot like ours a year or so ago.... get that shell off. We just jacked it up in the yard, not the best way, but that and a bunch of guys can do wonders. Watch the wind.... get the frame out...
Forum: General Interior Topics 03-14-2018, 05:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 956
Posted By KZGoodchild
Old Grommet hole Plugs and Air rivetter

hey all, finally getting the old holes and patches put onto the interior before painting, and then building up the cabinetry etc... than goodness for air rivetter tool my buddy lent me !!!

Anyhow,...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-23-2017, 09:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,288
Posted By KZGoodchild
S.o.s. !!!!!!

Well, we are not lost souls, but wandering ; isn't that the axiom to live by. We certainly seem to.

Any Hoo. SOS pads for corrosion control, followed by F9, & however you like to go, then Sheila...
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