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Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 01-17-2016, 10:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,148
Posted By JimC
Rocky Mountain Vintage Airstream Club

Rocky Mountain Vintage Airstream Club Rally, July 7 - 10, 2016 Westcliffe, CO
Dry camping on private ranch during Westcliffe's Annual Bluegrass festival.
SAVE THE DATE More information soon at...
Forum: Other Clubs 11-01-2013, 09:34 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 27,668
Posted By JimC
We would be interested, and are members of the...

We would be interested, and are members of the Denver Unit that Teresa mentioned. The Unit doesn't have a fishing rally, but fly fishers are always there if there is fishing to be done.

Jim
Forum: VAC | Vintage Airstream Club 08-05-2011, 09:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,006
Posted By JimC
Message edit. I clearly understand how hard...

Message edit.

I clearly understand how hard it is to get emails correct. Please note that the link I posted in message #11 should be membership@vintageairstreamclub.com...
Forum: VAC | Vintage Airstream Club 08-03-2011, 07:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,006
Posted By JimC
DKB SATX, I don't know who you are, but if...

DKB SATX,

I don't know who you are, but if your wbcci# is 15566, you are not in the VAC database. See the Important Message in post # 11 by JimC. The Aug date is for those receiving post mail...
Forum: VAC | Vintage Airstream Club 08-03-2011, 09:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,006
Posted By JimC
VAC Newsletter

I'll start with a message.

Important VAC Message

If you are a VAC member or associate you should receive a copy of the new July Newsletter (not the...
Forum: Photography 01-30-2011, 08:48 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 13,131
Posted By JimC
121050Why am I not in the barn?

121050Why am I not in the barn?
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-05-2004, 08:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,671
Posted By JimC
Floor Insulation

I need to put the skin back on the belly of the Tradewind, but before I do, I need to reinsulate. Should i use foam or fiberglass? What have people done to hold the insulation in place?
Forum: Off Topic Forum 02-06-2004, 09:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,684
Posted By JimC
DreamStream, It's a 1951 Ford 8N. I've had...

DreamStream,

It's a 1951 Ford 8N. I've had it up to 13 mph on the pavement, but with the TW in tow it would be a scarry experience beyond my imagination.

Jim
Forum: Off Topic Forum 02-04-2004, 10:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,684
Posted By JimC
Gold Airstream - not

My father-in-law said, "Go look at the gold Airstream in Brush, CO." I did, and this picture is what you might call a "drive by shooting." Darn, it's just Avion....
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 01-20-2004, 08:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,493
Posted By JimC
Ken, I plan to be there, but haven't made...

Ken,

I plan to be there, but haven't made reservations yet. This is two weeks before school ends, so it will probably be just me.

Jim
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 12-23-2003, 08:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,924
Posted By JimC
Still have same problem as in original post, and...

Still have same problem as in original post, and I'm still waiting. Is anything happening?
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 12-12-2003, 08:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,924
Posted By JimC
I still have the same problem refered to in the...

I still have the same problem refered to in the original post of this thread. Should I do something different or wait?

Andy, if I were you, I'd shut down the photo link and enjoy the holidays. ...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 12-03-2003, 08:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,392
Posted By JimC
It sounds like you have a bigger problem than...

It sounds like you have a bigger problem than draining the tank. Your pump wasn't getting water to the faucet. Unless you had an ice blockege, you have a problem that is not just a winterizing...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 12-03-2003, 08:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,924
Posted By JimC
Hope I didn't start a MS rant. I had a software...

Hope I didn't start a MS rant. I had a software guy working for me whoses personal form of self-discipline was to complain about software products and the corporate IT organization only on Fridays. ...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 12-02-2003, 09:14 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,952
Posted By JimC
Private messages

I have just edited my profile in the User CP to allow the forum to send me an email when i receive a private message. I made this change because I don't automatically look at the User CP and just...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 12-02-2003, 08:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,924
Posted By JimC
Andy, Thanks for your reply and all that you...

Andy,

Thanks for your reply and all that you do. I will try again next week. My career always involved software and I believe that all software should have a warning label from the Surgeon...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 12-01-2003, 09:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,924
Posted By JimC
Photo uploading

Two problems:

Don't see "Upload" button in photo gallery.

Click album Administration in an attempt to create a new album and I get this error:

Parse error: parse error, expecting `','' or...
Forum: 1970 -1973 Ambassador 12-01-2003, 08:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,517
Posted By JimC
Land Yachts are still with us. I walked past a...

Land Yachts are still with us. I walked past a motor home this weekend that didn't remind me of Airstream, but it was labeled, "Land Yacht by Airstream". It also looked brand new. I don't keep up...
Forum: Windows & Screens 11-24-2003, 08:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,667
Posted By JimC
I have all my glass too. Jim

I have all my glass too.

Jim
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 11-24-2003, 08:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,123
Posted By JimC
Brian, Hang in there. It will get warmer. ...

Brian,

Hang in there. It will get warmer. We tend to see two or three weeks a year where the tempature gets into single digits here in Loveland, but it's early this year. I would go with straw...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-17-2003, 08:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,526
Posted By JimC
Ken, The TW is up on ramps and the skin off...

Ken,

The TW is up on ramps and the skin off the belly. Things are in pretty good shape, but the insulation is gone. Someone was in there before me. I need to go back under and drill out the...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-14-2003, 09:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,526
Posted By JimC
NT-22 wiring

Ken,

The picture is a wiring diagram of the NT-22 in my 67 TW. If it's not readable I can email an Acrobat Reader file.

You should have 12vdc on one wire of your thermostat, but you may have...
Forum: On The Road... 11-11-2003, 09:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,137
Posted By JimC
Jody, How did you post several pictures in...

Jody,

How did you post several pictures in one message? I have been under the impression that you could only attach one.

What a trip you've had!

Jim
Forum: 1966 - 1968 Safari 11-10-2003, 09:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,765
Posted By JimC
Here's the picture I hope. ...

Here's the picture I hope.

https://www.airstreamphotos.com/photos/data/3102/1879shower_hook_640-med.jpg

Jim
Forum: 1966 - 1968 Safari 11-10-2003, 09:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,765
Posted By JimC
There isn't anything I like about the picture...

There isn't anything I like about the picture processing in this forum. I will see if i can get it to work.

Jim
Forum: 1966 - 1968 Safari 11-10-2003, 09:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,765
Posted By JimC
Lana, Our 67 TW came without curtain hooks...

Lana,

Our 67 TW came without curtain hooks or tracks. We made the hooks shown. The The mirror hook (Ace Hardware) is attached with stainless pop revits, and the loops come from Office depot. ...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 10-31-2003, 08:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,765
Posted By JimC
I have read so many good comments about FFs that...

I have read so many good comments about FFs that I stopped at Camping World to buy one. They only seem to fit 14 inch openings. Is that true? My front and back vents are 12 inch.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-27-2003, 09:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,339
Posted By JimC
I pull a 67 Tradewind (24ft) with my Tundra in...

I pull a 67 Tradewind (24ft) with my Tundra in Colorado (10,000ft passes) with no problem. The Tundra has an Eaz-Lift hitch.
Forum: Tires 10-24-2003, 08:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,560
Posted By JimC
Seemed like a good idea at first, but there's no...

Seemed like a good idea at first, but there's no oil in the future for my tractor tires or A/S tires.
Forum: Tires 10-23-2003, 08:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,560
Posted By JimC
I going to try motor oil on my tractor tires. ...

I going to try motor oil on my tractor tires. They are very expensive to replace, and I could never ware them out through the amount of use I put on them.

Jim
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 10-23-2003, 08:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,844
Posted By JimC
Murray, The tractor is a 51 Ford 8N. It was...

Murray,

The tractor is a 51 Ford 8N. It was my first restoration (rebuild) project. I came to believe in stewardship while working on the 8N. There is no reason that it can't out live me, or...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 10-22-2003, 08:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,844
Posted By JimC
Murray, If you make a mold and fiberglass...

Murray,

If you make a mold and fiberglass cover I would be interested learning the process. I've never seen it done, but realize it is usefull for things like this.

Rob,

You've done it too....
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 10-21-2003, 09:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,735
Posted By JimC
Christopher, My tank is in good condition --...

Christopher,

My tank is in good condition -- I believe, but the metal box is badly rusted. If I lower the pan and the tank stays in place I can support it as soon as the pan is out of the way. ...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 10-21-2003, 08:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,735
Posted By JimC
I am making exactly the same repairs now, and...

I am making exactly the same repairs now, and have removed the rear cross member. I still need to lower more belly skin to get to the front cross member.

Question, is the tank held up on its...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 10-21-2003, 08:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,844
Posted By JimC
Creampuf, Were you serious about a dryer...

Creampuf,

Were you serious about a dryer vent? I haven't looked at that possibility.

I just ran out to look at the A/S, and if I installed an awning on the street side, the original vent...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 10-20-2003, 09:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,844
Posted By JimC
The exhaust fan from my 67 TW has a grate that...

The exhaust fan from my 67 TW has a grate that slips off the tube. It is pictured here along with the cuver that is too beat up to salvage.
...
Forum: Our Community 10-20-2003, 08:07 AM
Replies: 331
Views: 60,753
Posted By JimC
I would be glad to inspect an A/S. Would it be...

I would be glad to inspect an A/S. Would it be appropriate to post a thread here that asked if someone would inspect an A/S at a particural location?

Jim
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 10-18-2003, 09:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,844
Posted By JimC
Shari, I look forward to seeing Rob's work. ...

Shari,

I look forward to seeing Rob's work.

Jim
Forum: Doors & Locks 10-17-2003, 09:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,024
Posted By JimC
Rivet holes and Door Latches

The PO said someone tried to break in, and he had to replace the door latch (knob). It wasn't a pritty repair. I cut an aluminum panel to cover the damage and used Olympic rivets to attach it to...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 10-17-2003, 09:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,844
Posted By JimC
Here is the photo -- I hope. ...

Here is the photo -- I hope.

https://www.airstreamphotos.com/photos/data/500/1879Vents_640-med.jpg
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 10-17-2003, 09:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,844
Posted By JimC
Question 67 vents look like

Here is a picture of the sink and stove vent on my 67 tradewind. Can anyone provide a picture of what they should look like after restoration? Were there metal covers over these plastic vent...
Forum: Our Community 10-15-2003, 08:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,660
Posted By JimC
Here in Colorado you can plan on 45 mph wind and...

Here in Colorado you can plan on 45 mph wind and 70 mph gust any time you do something like removing your Airstream shell. I have not given this any thought, but I sure would if I was planning to...
Forum: Rock Guards, Segment & Window Protectors 10-14-2003, 09:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,786
Posted By JimC
fabricating a rockguard for a 67 TW

I was asked in an earlier post to explain how I fabricated a rockguard for the tradewind. I wrote the description with included photos, but they are now at this URL:

...
Forum: Parts Archive 10-07-2003, 08:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,271
Posted By JimC
I my have already asked in a PM, but do you have...

I my have already asked in a PM, but do you have two clamp mechanisms that hold the windows shut?

Thanks,

Jim
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 10-07-2003, 07:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,735
Posted By JimC
My photo is 62K and the modem is 56K. I tried a...

My photo is 62K and the modem is 56K. I tried a few minutes ago to upload. Pick the alblum, identify the photo, and press the upload/submit button. After a while I get this error:

Page cannot...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 10-06-2003, 08:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,735
Posted By JimC
Unhappy can't upload photo

I have tried over the past several days to upload a photo to my gallery. This always results in an error saying the page is not available. I've never uploaded a photo, so maybe it's operator error....
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-04-2003, 02:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,729
Posted By JimC
Question What the heck is this?

My 67 tradewind has a plastic tube coming out the top of the battery compartment door frame and hanging in the compartment. There is a small vent opening on the outside skin above the door that the...
Forum: Awnings 10-03-2003, 08:27 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 39,965
Posted By JimC
Question Can I do it by myself?

I have read this thread with great interest, but I'm left with one question. If I go with a pole type awning (14 feet on our tradewind) will I be able to put it up by myself? Rhonda may not go on...
Forum: Our Community 10-03-2003, 07:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,996
Posted By JimC
Thumbs up I just sent my donation. Paypal seemed to work...

I just sent my donation. Paypal seemed to work fine.

Andy, I know how much time you must invest in a site like this. It is the best forum site I have seen, including where I used to work, and...
Forum: Windows & Screens 10-01-2003, 08:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,026
Posted By JimC
Just ran outside to look. My 67 tradewind...

Just ran outside to look.

My 67 tradewind made in Ohio has all original glass, and all hinges are identical. They have the two piece hinge that JMoy pictured and described.

Jim
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