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Forum: Our Community 08-12-2011, 09:57 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,765
Posted By rmpray
I suppose to shoot em we would have to catch them...

I suppose to shoot em we would have to catch them in the act, and chaces are they would not want to stand around once spotted...but being in TX, it is always an option. Our local Sheriff told us to...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-11-2011, 04:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,542
Posted By rmpray
Just a thought, but I am replacing some of the...

Just a thought, but I am replacing some of the flooring in my 73 and came by some fire rated epoxy plywood. When you think of the possibility of the occasional water leak (well we all know old...
Forum: Refrigerators 03-17-2008, 06:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,087
Posted By rmpray
Just because it is out you might as well invert...

Just because it is out you might as well invert it for a night and then right it and see if it cools well. Sounds odd but you'll find that process in some of the threads and I had found it in a handy...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 03-16-2008, 06:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,226
Posted By rmpray
Well, to make lemonaid out of those lemons if you...

Well, to make lemonaid out of those lemons if you are going to re-laminate you could stray from the original and go with a new look. You can swap the refrige pannels to match the new laminate. And as...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-16-2008, 06:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,987
Posted By rmpray
Welcome aboard! True, there are a lot of talented...

Welcome aboard! True, there are a lot of talented folks out there on the forum...and then of course the rest of us out there who can give ya plenty of hints about what not to do:)
Now that it is...
Forum: The Pet Forum 03-14-2008, 09:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,851
Posted By rmpray
We did have one scary moment travelling with my...

We did have one scary moment travelling with my Manx years ago. THat was in our old Ford van. We had no AC (this was 81) and never left her alone in the vehicle but when traveling through Kansas it...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 03-14-2008, 08:52 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,327
Posted By rmpray
Hey there! Yes, it does seem that in the Austin...

Hey there! Yes, it does seem that in the Austin area the prices of as found projects are off scale. I know I paid too much for my project...but ya only live once...or twice or so for my Hindu...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 03-14-2008, 06:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,366
Posted By rmpray
Yes, the trailers SOB is a version of square old...

Yes, the trailers SOB is a version of square old box...which is not the same as the definition of SOB when my wife is mad at me...but I won't go into that in this forum, although I have been married...
Forum: On The Road... 03-14-2008, 05:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,356
Posted By rmpray
Yes unfortunatly there are. There are some...

Yes unfortunatly there are. There are some threads in here detailing that. Of those though many are not so picky if your a weekender or short stay. The better the polish the better luck. Good idea to...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 03-14-2008, 05:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,239
Posted By rmpray
And don't get em mixed up:) My 73 has no grey...

And don't get em mixed up:)
My 73 has no grey water tank...yet.
Forum: Member Introductions 03-13-2008, 08:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,047
Posted By rmpray
byamcaravanner: Oh the humanity! Just kidding. ...

byamcaravanner: Oh the humanity! Just kidding.
Pillow: Hey, when one ones a 73 thirty one footer ya learn to be humble...too old for contemporary, too new for an antique, and too long for sanity.
...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-13-2008, 08:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 930
Posted By rmpray
Welcome aboard! WIth the new gear I would not...

Welcome aboard! WIth the new gear I would not lose any sleep over it. THe AC, the 63 probably did not have one, but doubt you will find having a new one will hurt the value. Same with the refrige and...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-13-2008, 08:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,866
Posted By rmpray
And you thought a car repair would not relate to...

And you thought a car repair would not relate to AirStreams...But...we find ourselves quoating Red Green (a hero to all real men, and a reminder to my wife of why nothing I do ever goes right:) Of...
Forum: The Pet Forum 03-13-2008, 08:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,851
Posted By rmpray
Ya can't teach old dogs...err cats new...

Ya can't teach old dogs...err cats new tricks...yes you can. We traveled cross country several times. Started out with the cat in the carrier and she howled relentlessly for the first day or so, but...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-12-2008, 08:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,136
Posted By rmpray
It does look surprisingly nice for a deer lease...

It does look surprisingly nice for a deer lease trailer. That was the former life of my 73 but that does not keep them from rolling again. Actually, depending on what is in the trailer now (weight)...
Forum: Trailer Values 03-12-2008, 07:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,472
Posted By rmpray
Hey, what is fair? It's only money:) If the skin...

Hey, what is fair? It's only money:) If the skin is good and the frame and running gear is good you may find it a good deal. Be nice to trim some off the price, but plenty of us have paid more for...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-12-2008, 07:43 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,471
Posted By rmpray
We look forward to seeing your progress. rob

We look forward to seeing your progress.

rob
Forum: Member Introductions 03-11-2008, 07:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,394
Posted By rmpray
Welcome aboard! Probably too late to tell you...

Welcome aboard! Probably too late to tell you there are always voulanteers out there to check out a long distance purchase...so we'll cross our fingers with you:)

I agree, it sounds like you're...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-11-2008, 07:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,338
Posted By rmpray
Hey Daniel, Welcome aboard! You are right,...

Hey Daniel,
Welcome aboard! You are right, there is a wealth of information here and it does help tremendously. I am about half way there with demo and replacement of copper with PEC. Good move....
Forum: Member Introductions 03-11-2008, 07:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 927
Posted By rmpray
Welcome aboard! Sounds like you have a good...

Welcome aboard! Sounds like you have a good project. Keep digging through the site and you'll be inspired. Hey, ya get an Airstream ya get a whole tribe.

I have a 73 which is pretty much original...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 03-10-2008, 08:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,619
Posted By rmpray
Ah how we miss the days of the local town dump....

Ah how we miss the days of the local town dump. THat was the social spot back home when I was young. Great recycling spot before recycling was cool! I had about six tube radios "rescued" from the...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-09-2008, 06:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,146
Posted By rmpray
Must be that California air keeping you young:)...

Must be that California air keeping you young:) Happy birthday and happy posting!
rob n terry
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 03-09-2008, 03:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,359
Posted By rmpray
Very cool ideas. Hey, the streights and cheapest...

Very cool ideas. Hey, the streights and cheapest way home may be the highway...but the winding road is much more fun. Same thing goes for ideas. Ya have to feed a Honda...but they are not charging...
Forum: Refrigerators 03-08-2008, 09:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,739
Posted By rmpray
Either hickory or mesquite would have the added...

Either hickory or mesquite would have the added benifit of adding flazor to the steaks you've kept in the firdge:) A rubber mallot...not so much...

I like your style:)
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-08-2008, 08:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,961
Posted By rmpray
But it would be cool:) Yes, it would be a money...

But it would be cool:) Yes, it would be a money pit. You would want to add power brakes (not that bad). Now a twenty foot or less...the rig is lighter than a suburbon and a 350 would work hard. My...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-07-2008, 06:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 918
Posted By rmpray
Welcome aboard! Happy hunting! Hey, the money,...

Welcome aboard! Happy hunting! Hey, the money, time and problems avoided by reading the forum are worth almost as much as the fun we get reading:) Hope you find your AirStream soon.

ron n terry
Forum: Winter Living 03-07-2008, 06:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,414
Posted By rmpray
I got my snow fix in Maine last month...now I am...

I got my snow fix in Maine last month...now I am ready for the sixties, seventies this weekend:)
Forum: Member Introductions 03-07-2008, 06:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,489
Posted By rmpray
Welcome and congrats...even if there are some...

Welcome and congrats...even if there are some unpleasant surprises. I had a chance to look at mine first, but did make the mistake of taking the word of the PO "Everything works!" (except the...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-07-2008, 05:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,139
Posted By rmpray
Welcome aboard! Lots of post about different...

Welcome aboard! Lots of post about different floors. I am making the same decision. Love the pergo but some post with old school black and white tiles do look slick. One thought though, probably best...
Forum: Axles 03-07-2008, 05:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,194
Posted By rmpray
Yes, you should not loose much sleep over these...

Yes, you should not loose much sleep over these axels. THe simplicity of it all! I know, the torsion suspension is smooth, but looking at the cost of replacement on my 73 I wish I had spring axels....
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 03-02-2008, 04:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,443
Posted By rmpray
Hey, ya gotta love a challange! Patience and a...

Hey, ya gotta love a challange! Patience and a wire tracer sure will coe in handy. You get a tone generator and a reciever and you can surly trace it all down. You will probaby need to build a new...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-02-2008, 04:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 968
Posted By rmpray
Welcome aboard. Oh yes, we are envious, but hey,...

Welcome aboard. Oh yes, we are envious, but hey, nice to see someone with all seasons covered:)
rob n terry
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-02-2008, 04:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,864
Posted By rmpray
Now now, look at that car...it might have Texas...

Now now, look at that car...it might have Texas plates but obviously a transplant from another state...most self respecting Texans drive pickups:)
Oh wait, I am a Texas transplant...but I drive a...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-02-2008, 04:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 953
Posted By rmpray
Welcome aboard! You goy it, this is a great site...

Welcome aboard! You goy it, this is a great site and you can spend months just reveing old post for relivant threads. USe your search function as well. It really helps. Working on my old 73 and I can...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 03-02-2008, 04:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 15,517
Posted By rmpray
I am facingthe same issue. I've pulled all my...

I am facingthe same issue. I've pulled all my windows and removed the film (nasty) but gaskets all need replacement. Take plenty of pics as you do this so lazy ones like myself can benifit from your...
Forum: Member Introductions 02-29-2008, 05:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,061
Posted By rmpray
Welcome aboard! Congrats on your new...

Welcome aboard! Congrats on your new purchase...and retirement. You should already be hearing the warm weather calling:)
See ya on the road!

rob n terry
Forum: Member Introductions 02-28-2008, 06:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,402
Posted By rmpray
Congrats and welcome aboard. Kick back and read...

Congrats and welcome aboard. Kick back and read through the post...you have questions, the forum has answers!

What are your plans for your new wheels? Staying original or custom? (Or somewhere in...
Forum: Member Introductions 02-27-2008, 08:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,057
Posted By rmpray
yea, spread the joy and feed us pictures:)

yea, spread the joy and feed us pictures:)
Forum: Airstream "In the News" 02-27-2008, 08:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,028
Posted By rmpray
That just was not pretty. And the moral of the...

That just was not pretty. And the moral of the story??? I am not attaching rockets to my Airstream...not gonna happen...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 02-27-2008, 08:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,351
Posted By rmpray
The heat strip is a firly cheap add with a new AC...

The heat strip is a firly cheap add with a new AC so that drove me. If I had the cash, do the heat pump (which may have a heat strip for emergency heat). If you still have the gas heater, your...
Forum: Member Introductions 02-27-2008, 08:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,177
Posted By rmpray
You found the right place! Number one id...

You found the right place! Number one id determine what you will use for a tow vehicle. I have a 73 31 foot and you'll find the bigger the cheaper...but that is because many folks don't want to go...
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-24-2008, 08:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,688
Posted By rmpray
Having just finished removing the film from my...

Having just finished removing the film from my old 73...I would not be anxious to replace. What would work well and be about the same amount of work would be to replace the window screen with a solar...
Forum: On The Road... 02-24-2008, 07:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,096
Posted By rmpray
Catson4, I'm all for the spiret of your thread....

Catson4,
I'm all for the spiret of your thread. Agree, it should be our responsibility and very much voluntary. Kevbo10, I am an old boy scout and certainly appreciate your input...but ya know the...
Forum: Full-Timing 02-23-2008, 06:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,003
Posted By rmpray
Wow, that just borders on outragious. So...

Wow, that just borders on outragious. So according to the judge, a homeless person can point to a park bench and say that is home, but since RV folks can not point to one place...they don't fall...
Forum: Windows & Screens 02-21-2008, 06:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,245
Posted By rmpray
Window modification

I was a bit frustraited the other day with my leaky windows and gasp, made a minor odification that seemes to work well. Like many older Air Streams in heavy rains between worn gaskets and the...
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-21-2008, 04:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,688
Posted By rmpray
Made any progress yet? Always fun tracking down...

Made any progress yet? Always fun tracking down then leaks, but nice to keep it dry. Seems TX is a good place for the older long streamers.
Welcome aboard!
rob n Terry
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-21-2008, 04:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,797
Posted By rmpray
As the fellow streamers have said, you should be...

As the fellow streamers have said, you should be in good shape. With the factory package, you may allready have added trans cooling...but the key to success with a trans is keeping it clean and...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 02-21-2008, 03:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,845
Posted By rmpray
Heck, I saw a clip but just thought it was my...

Heck, I saw a clip but just thought it was my wife coing up the back way with my AS:)

(Glad she never finds time to read these posts:)
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-20-2008, 06:26 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 29,983
Posted By rmpray
You are cruising right along! I like the...

You are cruising right along! I like the bed-liner idea, and of course the floor material. You are planning on making this rig reach 73 again:)
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 02-20-2008, 06:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,270
Posted By rmpray
That is just not a good thinhg! Atleast you found...

That is just not a good thinhg! Atleast you found it now rather than after ut ran for several hours. I've been removing all the abandoned copper in my old Sov and parts were split right down the...
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