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Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-24-2011, 04:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,629
Posted By t walgamuth
Well, I don't have an airstream at present but am...

Well, I don't have an airstream at present but am considering buying another.

Now I suppose the question is when OSB or particle board began to be used? I'll try a search.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-23-2011, 03:01 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,951
Posted By t walgamuth
Tongue weight less than 500# I believe. I have...

Tongue weight less than 500# I believe. I have been towing it with just a straight hitch, no leveling bars and no anti sway devices with the big dodge. No problemo.

Actually the hearse I like...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-23-2011, 02:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,629
Posted By t walgamuth
What year did AS stop using plywood floors?

My 97 had partical board or osb. What was the last year for real plywood?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-23-2011, 07:55 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,951
Posted By t walgamuth
I revived this thread because my situation has...

I revived this thread because my situation has changed yet again. I will give a short recap of what I found with the chebby wagon.
1. The award trailer's relatively flimsy hitch persuaded me not...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-02-2011, 03:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,030
Posted By t walgamuth
My best suggestion is to pop rivit any unused...

My best suggestion is to pop rivit any unused holes. I cannot think of any way to fill them that will be truly flush at any reasonable cost. Digging out inner panels sounds pretty tough to me. I...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 12-12-2009, 04:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 963
Posted By t walgamuth
Thank very much!

Thank very much!
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 12-11-2009, 03:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 963
Posted By t walgamuth
OK, Thanks very much! How do I edit it,...

OK, Thanks very much!

How do I edit it, please?
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 12-10-2009, 08:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 963
Posted By t walgamuth
renew an ad?

I was kindly notified my ad was expired or soon to be but cannot see how to renew it. Can someone help?

Thanks!
Forum: Tires 08-05-2009, 03:59 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,020
Posted By t walgamuth
My local tire store has the carlisles and swears...

My local tire store has the carlisles and swears by them, I am going to try them.

This is a great thread.
Forum: Tires 08-02-2009, 02:32 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,020
Posted By t walgamuth
Could you elaborate on the first two statements,...

Could you elaborate on the first two statements, please?

Tom Walgamuth
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-30-2009, 04:55 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 26,819
Posted By t walgamuth
Whoooaaaah! A chopped pacer. Please post...

Whoooaaaah!

A chopped pacer. Please post more pics, I always had a soft spot for those pacers, though they always looked too tall.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-29-2009, 04:17 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 26,819
Posted By t walgamuth
Wow!

Wow!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-15-2009, 04:22 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 26,819
Posted By t walgamuth
That international rig is just too cool!:cool: ...

That international rig is just too cool!:cool:

I enjoyed all of them though. Its nice to see something out of the ordinary pulling rigs.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-19-2009, 03:52 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 26,819
Posted By t walgamuth
My Dad worked at Studie when I was little so we...

My Dad worked at Studie when I was little so we had Studies exclusively. I remember a fifty one two door with v eight and stick overdrive, a fifty three lowey coupe hardtop, a fifty seven four door,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-18-2009, 04:27 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 26,819
Posted By t walgamuth
The Lark does have a full frame, and its probably...

The Lark does have a full frame, and its probably the sturdiest frame of any of the studies of that era, so, Yeah, it'll surely tow that little trailer easily. The studie v8 is a torque monster so...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-09-2009, 03:54 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,951
Posted By t walgamuth
Great stuff! I have my eye on a police car...

Great stuff!

I have my eye on a police car that has front end damage. I might just buy the whole thing. I like several things on it....rear sway, rear axle with disc brakes, wheels, and...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-08-2009, 04:00 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,951
Posted By t walgamuth
I convert it all to millimeters. 15"d / .75 x 19...

I convert it all to millimeters. 15"d / .75 x 19 = 380. 225 x .75 x 2 = 337.5 + 380 = 717.5 d.

255 x .7 = 178.5 x 2 =357 + 380 = 737 737 / 717.5 = 1.027 or .27% error...at 65 mph indicated...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-06-2009, 05:36 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,951
Posted By t walgamuth
Well, good idea but I just invested a lot of...

Well, good idea but I just invested a lot of money in these tires so I won't be changing them anytime soon!

I just put on a set of Monroe sensatrax on the front. The rears seem to be unavailable.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-04-2009, 07:06 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,951
Posted By t walgamuth
Yes, I knew that but did not do the math. Thanks...

Yes, I knew that but did not do the math. Thanks very much for doing if for me!

It appeared that I am about 3-4% pessemistic now by the mile markers on the interstate.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-27-2009, 04:11 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,951
Posted By t walgamuth
I finally got all the things up to snuff on the...

I finally got all the things up to snuff on the wagon so I could do a full blown towing test. I took it out night before last and tried it out. I drove 60 miles combined on I-65 and on US 52. I...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-04-2009, 04:50 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 26,819
Posted By t walgamuth
I would be very reluctant to pull any travel...

I would be very reluctant to pull any travel trailer with a mustang. The mustang engine has plenty of power and you could put in any tranny or rear end that suited but the car is a very lightweight...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-04-2009, 04:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,281
Posted By t walgamuth
You should be able to call the manufacturer and...

You should be able to call the manufacturer and give the serial number and get a list of options the vehicle came with.

If its a GM they used to put it on the inside of the glove box door too.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-15-2008, 03:57 AM
Replies: 788
Views: 128,576
Posted By t walgamuth
My 03 Dodge 2500 with cummins and six manual...

My 03 Dodge 2500 with cummins and six manual rides really nice now with the Bilsteins and 90K on the clock. As soon as I get my Caprice set up to tow my much smaller trailer I will be wanting to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-14-2008, 08:21 AM
Replies: 788
Views: 128,576
Posted By t walgamuth
When towing I like to put a bit more weight on...

When towing I like to put a bit more weight on the rear than the front of my tow vehicles with the leveling hitches. They ride better and track better as the change in angle gives a bit more caster...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-13-2008, 06:46 AM
Replies: 788
Views: 128,576
Posted By t walgamuth
I have Bilsteins on my 03 Dodge 3/4 quad cab...

I have Bilsteins on my 03 Dodge 3/4 quad cab short bed deisel, the ride and control are excellent. The basic suspension on the front of the truck is defecient in travel though so when a large dip...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-09-2008, 04:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,263
Posted By t walgamuth
Personally I would not tow any airstream with any...

Personally I would not tow any airstream with any front drive vehicle.

But I did tow a love bug many moons ago with my saab 99 and it worked just fine. I did have to replace a bearing in the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-07-2008, 07:52 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,951
Posted By t walgamuth
I have a link to the ad in Cars.com but don't...

I have a link to the ad in Cars.com but don't know how to link it here. If I can find the Mrs. camera I can shoot some and post them, but don't hold your breath!:p
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-07-2008, 06:10 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,951
Posted By t walgamuth
I bought the chebby. It has a really clean body...

I bought the chebby. It has a really clean body and interior. It needs tires and shocks and a brake device and the tt plug receptical. It has a nice frame mount hitch.

I am enjoying it so far....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-07-2008, 07:49 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,951
Posted By t walgamuth
Thanks, I'm going to see a 95 chevy wagon today. ...

Thanks, I'm going to see a 95 chevy wagon today. Its supposed to have a very clean body and interior and all the hd options.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-06-2008, 02:20 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,951
Posted By t walgamuth
I pmed you the other day about your Buick. I am...

I pmed you the other day about your Buick. I am interested in knowing more about it. Please pm me or email to twalgamuth@comcast.net.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-06-2008, 04:32 AM
Replies: 788
Views: 128,576
Posted By t walgamuth
Do you calculate your own fuel mileage or use the...

Do you calculate your own fuel mileage or use the computer? And have you checked your odomter against the mile markers?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-05-2008, 03:48 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,273
Posted By t walgamuth
That would surely be Imperial gallons....about 10...

That would surely be Imperial gallons....about 10 mpg us.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-05-2008, 03:46 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,951
Posted By t walgamuth
Thanks very much!

Thanks very much!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-03-2008, 03:48 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,951
Posted By t walgamuth
Are you speaking of monroe springs or is that...

Are you speaking of monroe springs or is that just a shock package?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-02-2008, 08:48 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,951
Posted By t walgamuth
thanks very much! I'll check out the roadmaster...

thanks very much! I'll check out the roadmaster forum.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-02-2008, 06:34 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,951
Posted By t walgamuth
Thanks. The fulcrum thing is complicated. When...

Thanks. The fulcrum thing is complicated. When using a straight bumper hitch with no load leveling devices the rear wheels would be the fulcrum. When it comes to sway the rear wheels are the fulcrum...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-02-2008, 04:44 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,951
Posted By t walgamuth
Thanks for your thoughts. The 124 and 126...

Thanks for your thoughts.

The 124 and 126 are both rated for 3000# towing with a braked trailer, IIRC. I have owned several of both models, and while they might work, I would not want to use...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-01-2008, 09:02 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,951
Posted By t walgamuth
Well, I will keep that in mind. I will try it...

Well, I will keep that in mind. I will try it out first to see how it feels to me.

Thanks for all the comments and observations! I have learned a lot, especially about the Award TT.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-01-2008, 04:40 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,951
Posted By t walgamuth
All of my benzes are 123 body style and rated...

All of my benzes are 123 body style and rated only for 3000# for a trailer with brakes. Surely you aren't suggesting my benzes are more appropriate to tow my 30' Award with than a Roadmaster.

I...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-01-2008, 04:13 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,951
Posted By t walgamuth
I have three 123 bodies. An 82 300cd with a four...

I have three 123 bodies. An 82 300cd with a four speed conversion, an 83 240d us with a euro 300d and a five speed, and an 84 euro 280e. They are rated for 3000 with brakes on the trailer. In...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-30-2008, 05:23 PM
Replies: 788
Views: 128,576
Posted By t walgamuth
My BIL has a tundra thats maybe 8 years old. He...

My BIL has a tundra thats maybe 8 years old. He likes it but it sucks the fuel. He also was not happy to have to replace the very expensive exhaust manifolds at a bit over 100K miles. IIRC it gets...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-30-2008, 11:34 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,273
Posted By t walgamuth
My awd wagon with the 3.5 was about 4200#. ...

My awd wagon with the 3.5 was about 4200#.

The rwd would be around 3900 something.

Note the above post is giving mileage in imperial gallons which are a good bit larger than american gallons...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-30-2008, 09:43 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,951
Posted By t walgamuth
Thank you for your observations. I have driven...

Thank you for your observations. I have driven old Mercedes for over twenty years and appreciate their engineering and quality. I generally sneer at anything american made but have owned seven...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-30-2008, 05:52 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,273
Posted By t walgamuth
I also rented one for a western vacation,...

I also rented one for a western vacation, actually we rented a stripper 300 chrysler. It had a 2.7 motor. We got excellent mileage in that one, averaging 30 mpg driving the typical western speeds...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-30-2008, 05:48 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,951
Posted By t walgamuth
Are you saying you set up a trailer with no...

Are you saying you set up a trailer with no leveling devices and use a front drive mini van to tow it with?

Are you saying you know of folks who towed awards with a roadmaster and had...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-29-2008, 08:43 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,951
Posted By t walgamuth
I have been searching out there the last few days...

I have been searching out there the last few days and have found these wagons from $600 for one with high miles and major cosmetic and mechanicals to $9,000 for pristine modified cars with features...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-29-2008, 05:23 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,273
Posted By t walgamuth
I had a magnum awd three point five that I bought...

I had a magnum awd three point five that I bought new. It weighed forty two hundred and sucked gas like a drunken sailor guzzling beer. Thats hardly light. I sold it after a year or less of...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-28-2008, 10:37 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,951
Posted By t walgamuth
Thanks for the comments. I will be on top of the...

Thanks for the comments. I will be on top of the roof and wall joints with some kind of high quality caulk and will inspect and renew yearly as needed.

I am still weighing the tow vehicle...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-28-2008, 09:28 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,951
Posted By t walgamuth
i used to run 70 with the 35' excella towing with...

i used to run 70 with the 35' excella towing with my cummins dodge, but I would not likely drive that fast with this setup.:p:p
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-28-2008, 09:22 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,951
Posted By t walgamuth
Thanks for the informative response. I am...

Thanks for the informative response. I am thinking it won't be a lot different than the 1500 suburban with gasser.
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