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Forum: Vintage Kin 05-22-2021, 12:38 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,113
Posted By basalt
I don't recall having any issue finding new...

I don't recall having any issue finding new studs. it's been awhile, but I'm pretty sure I just hammered them out and took them to my local trailer supply place. Sorry I have no idea what they were...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-26-2018, 10:11 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,495
Posted By basalt
https://bruiser41.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/GA-DualSp...

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Forum: Vintage Kin 06-20-2017, 04:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,113
Posted By basalt
Installed a new 6-gallon Atwood water heater to...

Installed a new 6-gallon Atwood water heater to replace the missing original Bowen and took a little trip to Lawsons's Landing, CA:
Forum: Vintage Kin 05-10-2017, 04:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 17,487
Posted By basalt
I couldn't be more been there done that as we...

I couldn't be more been there done that as we just purchased this (https://www.airforums.com/forums/f417/our-new-1978-silver-streak-continental-supreme-3200-a-163926.html) which you've probably seen....
Forum: Vintage Kin 05-10-2017, 04:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,113
Posted By basalt
Got the new Suburban NT-30SP installed. Fits...

Got the new Suburban NT-30SP installed. Fits great. The vent is slightly higher yet smaller than the original so I used a small patch of 5005-H34 clear anodized 0.040" sheet and cut it to size with...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 05-04-2017, 05:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 960
Posted By basalt
Identify water heater from cover?

Can anyone help me identify what brand this water heater was? I say was because the only thing left when I bought it was the cover and the inside panel.

Original owner and manual ('78 Silver...
Forum: Vintage Kin 04-20-2017, 12:39 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,113
Posted By basalt
Went ahead and ordered the NT-30SP after pulling...

Went ahead and ordered the NT-30SP after pulling the old Coleman apart. It's in pretty good shape for 40 years old, but not worth the risk and trouble. Hoping I can get the exhaust vents close to...
Forum: Vintage Kin 04-20-2017, 12:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,936
Posted By basalt
Congratulations. For the hole in my tank, I used...

Congratulations. For the hole in my tank, I used ABS cement to dissolve some extra ABS I ground up from a spare pipe. Clean the area, then clean with acetone, apply ABS cement liberally, place...
Forum: Vintage Kin 04-19-2017, 03:50 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,113
Posted By basalt
Last update for today. 40 year old Coleman...

Last update for today. 40 year old Coleman furnace was working great, but the fan started making some noise and slowing down, speeding up, etc. So I pulled it last night hoping it was serviceable as...
Forum: Vintage Kin 04-19-2017, 03:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,113
Posted By basalt
Had some time Monday after we got home so I...

Had some time Monday after we got home so I decided it was time to wash of the 40 years of dirt. Wow. Didn't realize what I was committing to!

It looked good before. 2 and a half hours later - it...
Forum: Vintage Kin 04-19-2017, 03:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,113
Posted By basalt
Fixed leaky faucets with Valley faucet repair...

Fixed leaky faucets with Valley faucet repair kits.

Maiden Voyage Easter weekend to InnTown Campground in Nevada City, CA. What a great campground! Owners, host and staff are super nice and the...
Forum: Vintage Kin 04-12-2017, 10:56 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,113
Posted By basalt
Running lights:...

Running lights: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B018LVVTC2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Backup lights (and some interior and scare lights I believe):...
Forum: Vintage Kin 04-07-2017, 11:46 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,113
Posted By basalt
Layers 1 and 2 of ABS patch. Should have done...

Layers 1 and 2 of ABS patch. Should have done and extra coat of abs between the two. Live and learn.

Will build up several more coats until screen is filled and covered.
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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-07-2017, 11:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,453
Posted By basalt
2 5-gallon jugs will increase your range over...

2 5-gallon jugs will increase your range over 50%. By far your cheapest and easiest solution. $30-$100 for the jugs, $100-$500(+) for the rack to put them on.
Forum: Vintage Kin 04-05-2017, 10:15 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,113
Posted By basalt
Awesome! I'm trying to post at...

Awesome!

I'm trying to post at tompatterson as well but I can't post pics there.
Forum: Vintage Kin 04-04-2017, 09:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,113
Posted By basalt
Answered my own questions. Tank is ABS and I...

Answered my own questions. Tank is ABS and I think I can patch the hole.

Valves are Owens, now dupree. Replacements and parts available from https://www.dupreeproducts.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=3
Forum: Vintage Kin 04-04-2017, 12:10 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,113
Posted By basalt
Well, no surprises, but I figured the waste...

Well, no surprises, but I figured the waste gates would leak, and they do. A steady little drip.

But what worried me more was a good bit of corroded aluminum under the black tank. Sure enough, ...
Forum: Vintage Kin 04-04-2017, 12:02 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,113
Posted By basalt
Replaced propane regulator and hoses and... ...

Replaced propane regulator and hoses and...
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Heater is a little rusty so I purchased a couple CO detectors, smoke, and propane detectors just in case.

Fridge works on propane...
Forum: Vintage Kin 03-27-2017, 11:48 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,113
Posted By basalt
Fridge works! Just had to fix the 110 outlet in...

Fridge works! Just had to fix the 110 outlet in the converter cabinet. Frozen cup of tea solid overnight.

Propane regulator shot. New one on the way.
Forum: Vintage Kin 03-22-2017, 11:31 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,113
Posted By basalt
Few more pics of progress: Wire wheeled what...

Few more pics of progress:

Wire wheeled what I could, got a coat of majic gray primer on just in time for the rain.
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Bearings, seals, brakes cleaned. Only seals needed replacement....
Forum: Axles 03-16-2017, 10:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,113
Posted By basalt
Thx. I think either way the packs should be...

Thx. I think either way the packs should be replaced so I'll start there. If I still need more (spend some time exploring the desert) I'll likely get a new axle and flip at the same time.

Thx...
Forum: Axles 03-15-2017, 10:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,113
Posted By basalt
It is a leaf spring system. Looks like the shock...

It is a leaf spring system. Looks like the shock mount is on the U-bolt bracket, which might complicate things:281524281525
Forum: Axles 03-15-2017, 05:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,113
Posted By basalt
Spring-Over square tube axles?

Hello - I would like to raise my trailer by going to spring-over. I've found a lot of info for round tube axles. The kits usually include a spring perch. Since the square axle tube is, well, square...
Forum: Vintage Kin 03-15-2017, 04:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,113
Posted By basalt
Picked it up near Sacramento, though I found it...

Picked it up near Sacramento, though I found it on Bakersfield craigslist so it might have been listed all over?
Forum: Vintage Kin 03-15-2017, 03:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,113
Posted By basalt
Ok, I think the Newmark 50F converter has got to...

Ok, I think the Newmark 50F converter has got to go (It really vibrates and makes a bunch of noise). Looking at the Progressive Dynamics PD6260C (not sure what the difference between C and V models...
Forum: Vintage Kin 03-14-2017, 11:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,113
Posted By basalt
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Forum: Vintage Kin 03-14-2017, 11:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,113
Posted By basalt
Thanks. Found Tom Patterson in a lot of my...

Thanks. Found Tom Patterson in a lot of my searches.

Got the 12v working. Appears the issue is the outlet for the converter. Plugging directly into city power and 12v worked, though the...
Forum: Vintage Kin 03-14-2017, 05:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,113
Posted By basalt
Our New 1978 Silver Streak Continental Supreme 3200

We are the proud new owners of a 1978 Silver Streak Continental Supreme 3200 in incredible condition! One owner (and son), all original, mostly working. Found it last Thursday night on craigslist...
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