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Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 05-17-2010, 08:33 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 869
Posted By 64GT
new astrodome, bad rivet, water inbetween layers

Installed a new astrodome last year and had a very snowy winter. It appears that one rivet didn't have enough vulkem and I now have some water between the two layers. I removed the leaky rivet and...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 05-14-2010, 08:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,256
Posted By 64GT
I love the tricept and bicept toning. Right...

I love the tricept and bicept toning. Right before summer too.
Forum: General Interior Topics 05-11-2010, 05:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,310
Posted By 64GT
I guess I should have said that I have those...

I guess I should have said that I have those wires up front and have just left them alone. I have the antenna whip and it looks like there may have been a radio at one point.
Forum: General Interior Topics 05-11-2010, 05:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,310
Posted By 64GT
Oh she's pretty.

Oh she's pretty.
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-26-2010, 01:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,804
Posted By 64GT
There's an app for that?! Geez, now I really do...

There's an app for that?! Geez, now I really do need an Iphone. :lol
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 05-01-2009, 03:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,598
Posted By 64GT
Thanks Andy. The AD looks great!

Thanks Andy. The AD looks great!
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 04-23-2009, 06:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,598
Posted By 64GT
Just ignore the last paragraph. I was confused.

Just ignore the last paragraph. I was confused.
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 04-23-2009, 11:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,598
Posted By 64GT
steps to installing an astrodome?

Any feedback would be great. I received a replacement from Inland but no instructions. I've searched back a few pages and found some info. Is this right?


1) remove either 2 pins from the...
Forum: Photography 03-30-2007, 10:24 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 26,531
Posted By 64GT
Here's my favorite shot After the rain, May...

Here's my favorite shot
After the rain, May 2006, Assateague Island State Park, Maryland
Forum: Awnings 03-22-2007, 10:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,803
Posted By 64GT
This might actually make it harder to choose. ...

This might actually make it harder to choose.

Doesn't the rome blue look like it has more white in it than the pictures? And jbond (is there a drooling smilie) your tow verhilce is awesome.
Forum: Awnings 03-21-2007, 01:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,803
Posted By 64GT
If you have a VTS awning...

could you post a picture? I can't decide on a color. I really like the blue one in the photos but that color doesn't appear to be one of the choices available.

Thanks!
:)
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Globetrotter 07-27-2004, 09:09 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 37,019
Posted By 64GT
Hey Vern - When I first took over ownership of my...

Hey Vern - When I first took over ownership of my baby - the black water tank was being held up by....the toilet. No box, no belly pan. It's a wonder I still had them both when it arrived. And...
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Globetrotter 06-23-2004, 01:06 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 37,019
Posted By 64GT
Thanks Shari! I did replace my shocks...

Thanks Shari!

I did replace my shocks yesterday and it was a lot easier than anticipated. Removed the old one, quick visit to NAPA and away we went. Also repacked the bearings while I had the...
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Globetrotter 06-22-2004, 11:23 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 37,019
Posted By 64GT
Wow - exact same stove as mine, right down to the...

Wow - exact same stove as mine, right down to the broiler pan! Shari, what kind of paint did you use and did the crome polish remove the rust from the top?
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Globetrotter 06-21-2004, 12:32 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 37,019
Posted By 64GT
:D Life is good! Love the garden pictures and...

:D Life is good! Love the garden pictures and the new lights.

Sooo, any chance you'd part with a control knob from one of your discarded lights?! I've lost one somewhere along the way.

Shocks...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-09-2004, 07:38 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,831
Posted By 64GT
Thanks Andy - I've already got it on my to buy...

Thanks Andy - I've already got it on my to buy list before our next trip!
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-02-2004, 06:03 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,831
Posted By 64GT
The chains were crossed, maybe with too much...

The chains were crossed, maybe with too much slack ~ 2". The jack wasn't fully retracted - maybe 2" out - so that could be why it hit the road and didn't land on the chains. I'll replace the ball. ...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-01-2004, 12:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,831
Posted By 64GT
That's a good idea, Mark. I can use it to check...

That's a good idea, Mark. I can use it to check to see if there is a problem with the clamp too. I was the one to hitch the trailer up and everything seemed "normal". I've probably hitched it up...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-01-2004, 11:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,831
Posted By 64GT
In theory the hitch should have landed on the...

In theory the hitch should have landed on the chains but in actuality it landed on the jack and "skidded" to a stop. I'll look into quick-links since I need to replace anyway. I still don't...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-01-2004, 11:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,831
Posted By 64GT
Ball size is correct. Safety chains did hold but...

Ball size is correct. Safety chains did hold but the force of the sudden stop bend the carabineers and I needed pliers to get them unscrewed. I have a break away switch that would have activated if...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-01-2004, 11:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,831
Posted By 64GT
Yikes! Trailer jumped the hitch!

:eek: We were returning from our first outing of the year, three blocks from home, went over a dip and the trailer came off the hitch! Luckily I had replaced the old jack or it probably would have...
Forum: Awnings 05-27-2004, 11:15 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 39,973
Posted By 64GT
My mom just made matching pole awnings for her...

My mom just made matching pole awnings for her '62 Bambi and my '64 Globetrotter from a trash picked house awning. My mom is very resourseful. :D I did have a dickens of a time finding the poles. ...
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Globetrotter 05-24-2004, 07:23 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 37,019
Posted By 64GT
Sorry - no cover. Mr. No Clutter tossed it. Why...

Sorry - no cover. Mr. No Clutter tossed it. Why doesn't he believe me when I say these parts may have value to someone.
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Globetrotter 05-20-2004, 10:32 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 37,019
Posted By 64GT
Rats! My shower curtain track is more like the...

Rats! My shower curtain track is more like the curtain track - but with a wider slot. Won't be problem for awhile, as I just disconnected the water lines to the bathroom. Installed a new kitchen...
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Globetrotter 05-14-2004, 08:02 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 37,019
Posted By 64GT
No I don't but believe it or not I found them two...

No I don't but believe it or not I found them two years ago at an small RV center for pretty cheap. I wish now I would have brought them out. BTW, Camping World's are too small.

Do you have the...
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Globetrotter 05-13-2004, 11:32 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 37,019
Posted By 64GT
Nice! :D Mine's an Ohio, no clearance...

Nice! :D

Mine's an Ohio, no clearance lights. I have a 4 burner stove. The mirror is supposed to pull out. Medicine cabinet would be in the upper rear, road side cabinet. Maybe that was...
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Globetrotter 05-12-2004, 07:33 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 37,019
Posted By 64GT
Wow - nice find! I'm a little (just a little)...

Wow - nice find! I'm a little (just a little) jealous. Mine does not have the clearance lights not the inside/outsie propane lights. Hurmpf. You must have the delux version. :)

I may have the...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 05-12-2004, 07:13 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,421
Posted By 64GT
I wet the sandpaper and then had a sponge that I...

I wet the sandpaper and then had a sponge that I used to wet the area and then to keep it wet.
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 05-10-2004, 09:07 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,421
Posted By 64GT
My two cents...I tried wetsanding this weekend...

My two cents...I tried wetsanding this weekend also. I've been using Nuvite and a cyclo so far but it takes many, many passes to get rid of the milky spots. So I tried wetsanding on the front panel...
Forum: General Interior Topics 03-10-2004, 11:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,129
Posted By 64GT
Mine doesn't have a folding door but a track...

Mine doesn't have a folding door but a track attached to the ceiling. I can offer pictures - if that would help you in your search. I have not be able to find glides that fit the track. The slot...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 03-05-2004, 07:01 AM
Replies: 512
Views: 71,460
Posted By 64GT
Dumb question, maybe. I waxed in the fall to...

Dumb question, maybe. I waxed in the fall to protect the polishing I had been doing. Once the warm weather hits - how do I remove the wax to continue polishing? Will it polish off, I wonder?
Forum: On The Road... 02-23-2004, 10:25 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 27,595
Posted By 64GT
Arriving home after a long trip, unhitched the AS...

Arriving home after a long trip, unhitched the AS and had some excitement watching it roll down the driveway. Forgetting to chock on a hill, tsk, tsk.

Drove two blocks when I was flagged down. ...
Forum: Our Community 04-25-2003, 07:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,344
Posted By 64GT
:D I'm liking your accessories! Congratulations...

:D I'm liking your accessories! Congratulations of the airstream, house, wife and the new "step-children"!!! Now go put in a new floor or something.
Forum: Our Community 04-25-2003, 07:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,885
Posted By 64GT
Sounds like the Bemmer my husband brought from a...

Sounds like the Bemmer my husband brought from a little old lady who only drove it to church. :p Low miles, excellent report from her certified mechanic and the transmission went as her backed it...
Forum: Our Community 04-25-2003, 07:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,072
Posted By 64GT
I've also heard of people who use a bucket under...

I've also heard of people who use a bucket under the outlet...a bucket with little holes in the bottom. Ok, I'll admit it - I dump the greywater on the ground. I only use the water for dishes and...
Forum: Our Community 04-25-2003, 07:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,587
Posted By 64GT
19 foot, '64 Globe Trotter with a husband, 2...

19 foot, '64 Globe Trotter with a husband, 2 girls - 13yo and 4yo - two gauchos. Generally I'm the one taking the girls camping and I share the bigger bed with my 4yo and my 13yo takes the front bed...
Forum: Our Community 04-22-2003, 12:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,551
Posted By 64GT
She's a beauty! And I'm so jealous of that...

She's a beauty! And I'm so jealous of that dinette. I really want to add one to mine. I think it's a great price - if you're happy with it that's all that matters. :D
Forum: Our Community 04-18-2003, 08:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,538
Posted By 64GT
Hey - that's great! :D

Hey - that's great! :D
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 04-18-2003, 08:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,627
Posted By 64GT
Nice job, Mark! I need to take care of a crease...

Nice job, Mark! I need to take care of a crease from when a deer ran into my newly polished baby last summer. I think I'll try your second method.
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 04-03-2003, 06:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,511
Posted By 64GT
You move the polish around with your polisher and...

You move the polish around with your polisher and bonnet - but the bonnet gets 'mucked' up with the black oxidation. So if you throw some sweatshirt material over the bonnet - you can use that to...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 04-02-2003, 11:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,511
Posted By 64GT
Get some sweatshirt material, put it over the...

Get some sweatshirt material, put it over the bonnet after you've polished to remove the remaining oxidation.
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 04-02-2003, 11:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,633
Posted By 64GT
I replaced the accordian door between the galley...

I replaced the accordian door between the galley and bathroom in my '64 Globetrotter with a custom-made one from Camping World. It was very reasonable and looks great. It's tan with a fabric finish.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-03-2003, 08:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,925
Posted By 64GT
I *think* what you are referring to is the...

I *think* what you are referring to is the condition when you have a storage compartment in the bumper. In that case the water can come down the back of the trailer, settle on the lid and work it's...
Forum: Floor Finishes 02-13-2003, 06:41 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,442
Posted By 64GT
Brouck - I was told the expansion is lengthwise. ...

Brouck - I was told the expansion is lengthwise.

After putting in this floor - I would not recommend a diagonal installation unless you enjoy banging your head against the wall. The curves and...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 10-03-2002, 10:41 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,262
Posted By 64GT
Shari - my 64GT still has its cap - so let me...

Shari - my 64GT still has its cap - so let me know if you need pictures or to borrow it! :)
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 09-18-2002, 09:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,940
Posted By 64GT
I use the sweatshirt material with the pads -...

I use the sweatshirt material with the pads - works great. I just wrap around the polisher and hold. Move to a clean spot when needed. I don't think you'd have enough material to hold on to with a...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 09-18-2002, 09:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,994
Posted By 64GT
Did it look like there was caulking when you took...

Did it look like there was caulking when you took it off? I'd seal with vulkem just to be safe.
Forum: Floor Finishes 09-11-2002, 10:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,430
Posted By 64GT
We got our floor in this past weekend. What a...

We got our floor in this past weekend. What a PITA as nothing is square after 38 years of twisting and turning, but it looks fantastic!

We're thinking of using liquid nails to apply the quarter...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-21-2002, 08:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 17,761
Posted By 64GT
See I knew there was a perfectly good explanation...

See I knew there was a perfectly good explanation as to why the carpet had to come up! I was planning on using it as a template for the padding anyway.

Is the 1/4" gap on all sides or just the...
Forum: Parts Archive 08-20-2002, 11:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,509
Posted By 64GT
Shari- Sorry I don't have the same refrig as...

Shari-

Sorry I don't have the same refrig as you. Mine has a lovely 70's burnt orange interior...but looking at your kitchen photos I noticed something else you might want to be on the look out...
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