Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Airstream Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Click Here to Login
Register Vendors FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search Log in

Join Air Forums Today
Page 1 of 3 1 23
Showing results 1 to 50 of 114
Search took 0.02 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: BWH-Utah
Forum: 1966 - 1968 Safari 03-02-2018, 11:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,227
Posted By BWH-Utah
Jim (JRF0st3r) Many Thanks for your data in...

Jim (JRF0st3r)
Many Thanks for your data in post #6 above
"My Dexter axle was 5,000 lb, HF = 75.25 & OB= 57.88 32DT with 12" brakes & 15" wheels with 6 lug bolts @ 5.5". It had the 32 degree arms...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 04-07-2011, 03:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,904
Posted By BWH-Utah
I have used Rust-Oleum on all kinds of out-doors...

I have used Rust-Oleum on all kinds of out-doors jobs (Airstream tongue, Airstream frame, utility trailers, wrought-iron patio furniture, wheel barrows, you name it) and have always been very happy...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 03-24-2011, 03:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,458
Posted By BWH-Utah
Is a stove vent really needed?

I am restoring a '65 Safari.
My stove vent cover (plastic) is cracked and leaking.
The stove vent fan-motor is rusty and rotates with difficulty.

I know there are good quality replacement...
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Globetrotter 02-01-2011, 11:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,042
Posted By BWH-Utah
WWORX, I like your design. I am working on very...

WWORX, I like your design. I am working on very similar plans for my '65 Safari.
Those gauchos never made much sense to me. You are always sitting with your back to the windows that you should be...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-27-2011, 08:30 AM
Replies: 558
Views: 106,158
Posted By BWH-Utah
Great pictures. Good to see someone is still...

Great pictures.
Good to see someone is still making progress during the winter.
Here in Utah I'm shut down for the winter.

Oh well... it's ski season !!
BWH
Forum: 2011 - 2015 Classic (all lengths) 01-26-2011, 04:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,808
Posted By BWH-Utah
How about rotating each of the seat cushions...

How about rotating each of the seat cushions around (180 deg's) so that the "humps" are at the outside walls. Or switch the two seat cushions with out rotating, that would accomplish the same thing.
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-21-2011, 08:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,212
Posted By BWH-Utah
Looks like someone tried watering that astroturf,...

Looks like someone tried watering that astroturf, to freshen it up a bit.
I'll remember not to do that if I ever find any.

Whether or not the dinette up is original, it is certainly my preferred...
Forum: Photography 12-13-2010, 10:20 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,523
Posted By BWH-Utah
Wheeler Peak

This is as a photo from our "tin tent trip" last fall to Great Basin National Park, and the 3,000+ year old Bristlecone Pines. The Great Basin is an endless series of mountains and valleys, always...
Forum: 1960 - 1965 Safari 11-24-2010, 09:15 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,974
Posted By BWH-Utah
Rear end leaks

Good question.
As Dag68 noted above a good portion of the problem is solved by redesigning the flashing to divert the water that runs down the outer skin away from the plywood (see posts #40 and...
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-23-2010, 09:14 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 11,625
Posted By BWH-Utah
How far to go

I removed the same piece of floor on my '65. You are going to have to remove the lower piece of inner aluminum skin. That will allow you to access the bolts that connect the C-channel to the plywood....
Forum: 1960 - 1965 Safari 11-18-2010, 01:20 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,974
Posted By BWH-Utah
Bumper Box Flashing

Steve, thanks for the photo, it is always good to see that I am not way out in left field on my own.
I actually spent a bunch of time last weekend working on a design for this. The one I settled on...
Forum: 1960 - 1965 Safari 11-18-2010, 09:25 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,974
Posted By BWH-Utah
It's Going Back Together !

At last ! It is a great new world.
I am finally putting her back together instead of constantly taking her apart.
The new floor is in, seems to fit nicely. My neighbor bent the aluminum strips I...
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-18-2010, 08:22 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 11,625
Posted By BWH-Utah
That rear cabinet isn't that hard to remove, it...

That rear cabinet isn't that hard to remove, it took me about an hour to get out. It comes out as a unit, all in one piece.
115458
With that out, and an understandable reluctance to remove the...
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-16-2010, 04:57 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 11,625
Posted By BWH-Utah
Rear Dent

Since you have already gutted the bathroom, I would say pull the interior fiberglass end-cap (will require drilling out a bunch of pop-rivets) and pushing it out from the inside. That will...
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-16-2010, 03:02 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 11,625
Posted By BWH-Utah
Great Project

Great pictures.
Your bathroom looks identical to the one I am presently redoing on my '65 Safari.
Same drain-pipe layout, same rotted section of plywood floor, same cracked black-water tank. I am...
Forum: Our Community 11-13-2010, 02:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,129
Posted By BWH-Utah
Three things to consider when determining value...

Three things to consider when determining value to YOU as an individual.
1) desirability: the older smaller units tend to be more desirable in the overall market. In other words it is usually easier...
Forum: 1960 - 1965 Safari 11-10-2010, 04:30 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,974
Posted By BWH-Utah
inexplicable bumper design

I swiped this name from a thread that Zeppleinium started back in 2008:
https://www.airforums.com/forums/f477/inexplicable-bumper-design-23121.html
His discussion is about early 70's Airstreams, but...
Forum: 1960 - 1965 Safari 11-10-2010, 02:17 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,974
Posted By BWH-Utah
More Progress

Last weekend I measured, cut and sealed-up the new piece of plywood for the rear floor. I used 5/8" AC exterior glue plywood. The first photo shows the original 5-ply and the new 7-ply boards (both...
Forum: 1960 - 1965 Safari 11-10-2010, 07:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,334
Posted By BWH-Utah
Now there is someone with an eye on the future...

Now there is someone with an eye on the future (after the restoration process is finished.)
If your restoration is anything like mine, serene is not the first word that comes to mind.
But, that is...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-09-2010, 02:59 PM
Replies: 558
Views: 106,158
Posted By BWH-Utah
Long Live the '65s

You have plenty of company around here.
I am in the process of restoring a '65 Safari.

I have been posting my progress here:...
Forum: 1960 - 1965 Safari 11-03-2010, 03:50 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,974
Posted By BWH-Utah
Dirty Work is Done

Last weekend I finished the Dirty Work.
I feel like I am over a big hurtle.
The rust and old paint on the back part of the frame are on more.
It succumbed to the relentless assault of the...
Forum: Member Introductions 10-31-2010, 05:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 877
Posted By BWH-Utah
Congratulations on your adopting a fine...

Congratulations on your adopting a fine Airstream.
I am in the middle of restoring a '65 Safari in Utah.
Looks like you are going after it in a big way.
Good luck with it, they are great units.
I...
Forum: 1960 - 1965 Safari 10-29-2010, 10:12 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,974
Posted By BWH-Utah
Another project. Oh Lord I do have a disease...

Another project.
Oh Lord I do have a disease don't I.

It is a 1955 Chevy 1/2 Pickup (first series);
like the Airstream, pretty much original condition.
Actually it was my daily driver from...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-27-2010, 05:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,018
Posted By BWH-Utah
Machinery and History

Looking at the photo in the first post of Sentimental Journey
I wondered, how many rivets are there in that plane.
What a beautiful machinery and history.
A lot like old Airstreams, beautiful...
Forum: General Interior Topics 10-26-2010, 01:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,596
Posted By BWH-Utah
That looks like a photo-shopped Santa photo. I...

That looks like a photo-shopped Santa photo.
I can see the white beard and red Santa costume in there.

BWH
Forum: 1960 - 1965 Safari 10-26-2010, 08:51 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,974
Posted By BWH-Utah
Self Restraint

Would somewhere out there please HELP me;
I need to learn some self restraint. Back in post # 29 I stated:

I meant it, honest, I really did mean it. All I wanted was to get in there and patch the...
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Globetrotter 10-25-2010, 09:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,516
Posted By BWH-Utah
Ian, great job on your restoration! Looks...

Ian, great job on your restoration!
Looks like you will have a very nice solid trailer when you are finished.

Are you installing the new skin with "bucked" rivets or "olympic" rivets; how is...
Forum: 1960 - 1965 Safari 10-19-2010, 11:50 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,974
Posted By BWH-Utah
The entire rear piece of plywood came out. Once I...

The entire rear piece of plywood came out. Once I got into demolition mode I just had at it. I was so encouraged by how nice the frame looked forward of the problem area at the very back (first...
Forum: 1960 - 1965 Safari 10-19-2010, 11:11 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,974
Posted By BWH-Utah
Good, Bad and Ugly

Removing the rotted rear floor was by far the ugliest job I've done on this project.
I dropped the belly pan all the way up to the axle. The pop-rivets were either drilled out or the heads were cut...
Forum: 1960 - 1965 Safari 10-14-2010, 06:24 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,974
Posted By BWH-Utah
My rear floor plans

Oly10, Dag68, and ts8501, thanks for the suggestions.

It looks like the consensus opinion is to go back to the factory joint.
Once again logic prevails over reluctance (laziness).

What the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-14-2010, 05:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,553
Posted By BWH-Utah
2006 Ford Explorer 4.6 L V8, 6-speed auto 1965...

2006 Ford Explorer 4.6 L V8, 6-speed auto
1965 Safari 22'
60-65 MPH (mostly ~62)
1800 mile average 13 mpg
Georgia to Utah (including over the Rockies)

Note: when not toeing I get 21->22 on...
Forum: 1960 - 1965 Safari 10-11-2010, 05:07 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,974
Posted By BWH-Utah
How far should I go

Now that the bathroom is out (post#17) I am starting to cut out the rotted section of floor at the very back of the trailer.
112872
I have made a cut just along the back of the rear-most frame...
Forum: 1960 - 1965 Safari 10-08-2010, 11:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,762
Posted By BWH-Utah
Seems like this should work, the 12v blade does...

Seems like this should work, the 12v blade does go to the battery (there should be a 20 or 30 amp fuse in that line) so it should be hot even when disconnected. The running lights are looking for 12v...
Forum: 1960 - 1965 Safari 10-07-2010, 09:51 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,974
Posted By BWH-Utah
More on weights

As I was removing the appliances I weighed them on the bathroom scale to see how much weight I would be saving by replacing them with new more efficient modern ones. I have already purchased all the...
Forum: 1960 - 1965 Safari 10-05-2010, 08:11 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,974
Posted By BWH-Utah
Black-water tank? Well now there is an...

Black-water tank?
Well now there is an interesting question.
That, has an interesting story attached to it.

The floor in the rear was rotted when I bought the trailer.
The 40 lb Univolt was...
Forum: On The Road... 10-04-2010, 04:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 904
Posted By BWH-Utah
It may have started out as an Overlander. But...

It may have started out as an Overlander.
But it is clearly a Flying-something now.
If only a flying imagination.
Got'a love the ideas and follow through that some people have.
I'll give it two...
Forum: General Interior Topics 10-04-2010, 01:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,748
Posted By BWH-Utah
That is exactly what I am planning to do to my...

That is exactly what I am planning to do to my 1965 Safari.
With the gaucho you have your back to the biggest window in the trailer.
How does that make any sense.
The whole idea of having an...
Forum: 1960 - 1965 Safari 10-04-2010, 01:24 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,974
Posted By BWH-Utah
CAT Scale

After removing the bathroom I wondered,
how much does a totally gutted Airstream weigh.

Any guesses? What do you think?

No looking ahead !!

Here is what what I took down the CAT Scales:...
Forum: 1960 - 1965 Safari 10-04-2010, 12:47 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,974
Posted By BWH-Utah
Gutted the Bathroom

Well, it had to be done.
The bathroom is now completely out. I actually kept track of how long it took. Start to finish working, working alone (at a comfortably relaxed pace) it took about eight...
Forum: 1960 - 1965 Safari 09-28-2010, 09:00 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,974
Posted By BWH-Utah
The progress is actually over a year, I included...

The progress is actually over a year, I included the "original" photos (post #4) only as reference starting point, they are from a year or so ago.



I have not painted yet, just a lot of...
Forum: 1960 - 1965 Safari 09-27-2010, 02:33 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,974
Posted By BWH-Utah
Gutted

The photos in post #4 are actually a year or so old but I figured I start at the beginning. My goal is to document the whole process from start to finish.
Here is what she looks like today, gutted...
Forum: 1960 - 1965 Safari 09-27-2010, 01:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,334
Posted By BWH-Utah
Looks like you found a great trailer. Good...

Looks like you found a great trailer.
Good luck with her.
BWH
Forum: 1960 - 1965 Safari 09-23-2010, 10:32 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,974
Posted By BWH-Utah
I totally agree that these vintage trailers...

I totally agree that these vintage trailers deserve to be treasured.
I read somewhere on the forums that these rigs will last more than a lifetime, generations in-fact, if well maintained.
That...
Forum: 1960 - 1965 Safari 09-22-2010, 04:47 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,974
Posted By BWH-Utah
Tim, you have done a gorgeous job on your Safari....

Tim, you have done a gorgeous job on your Safari. I will hold it as a goal.
I do plan to go slow to both "do it right", but also to enjoy the project.

Here are some pictures of where I am...
Forum: 1960 - 1965 Safari 09-22-2010, 11:29 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,974
Posted By BWH-Utah
'65 Safari Major Renovation

The Project: 1965 Safari Double

Pretty much in original condition; exterior pretty good, interior pretty rough.
The shell is really in great shape, not perfect, but no big dents, holes,...
Forum: Winter Living 09-21-2010, 11:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,068
Posted By BWH-Utah
Never seen them on an Airstream, or any other...

Never seen them on an Airstream, or any other trailer.
Not sure if chains would fit under the wheel wells.
The big-rig 18-wheelers never put them on the trailer.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-15-2010, 09:38 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,419
Posted By BWH-Utah
A half-inch plus-or-minus = Dead level to me. ...

A half-inch plus-or-minus = Dead level to me.
You will commonly see that much variation between
empty and full propane tanks,
empty and full fresh water tank,
empty and full black water tank,...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-07-2010, 04:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 15,655
Posted By BWH-Utah
True Cuprinol is named for its original...

True Cuprinol is named for its original formulation copper-in-oil. They NO LONGER make it that way. It is now made with "propiconazole fungicide" in most formulations and other specialty fungicides...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-31-2010, 11:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 15,655
Posted By BWH-Utah
What did you use to "seal" the plywood with? I...

What did you use to "seal" the plywood with?
I have long been a fan of a 50/50 mixture of Cuprinol and Boiled Linseed Oil.
Seems like if you are going with the original glue down 1ft by 1ft floor...
Forum: Rock Guards, Segment & Window Protectors 08-31-2010, 10:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,438
Posted By BWH-Utah
If, the front window is replaced with glass...

If, the front window is replaced with glass (assuming corrugated fiberglass rock-guard is used), is there a consensus opinion on whether to use:
- Tempered glass ?
- Safety glass (with a plastic...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 114
Page 1 of 3 1 23

 

Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Airstream, Inc. or any of its affiliates. Airstream is a registered trademark of Airstream Inc. All rights reserved. Airstream trademark used under license to Social Knowledge LLC.



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 07:11 PM.

Contact Us - Airstream Trailer & Motorhome Owners Community - Sitemap - RVLife - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.