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Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 05-02-2004, 03:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,742
Posted By geof
Sticky Vinal Walls

wash down your walls with Krud-Kutter RINSE WITH clear water and dry with a coton towel....no more stickey.... geof
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 12-08-2003, 10:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,980
Posted By geof
Murray....I changed out my stl chains for...

Murray....I changed out my stl chains for Schedule 80 safety chain and 1/2" shackles because I was thinking/concerned just what you are thinking/dreaming.....cost was $24.00 and I sleep better...geof
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 11-24-2003, 05:36 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,082
Posted By geof
Flip side

Since some areas have "restrictions" [be they reasomable or not]...... maybe it's time to suggest before City Council/Zoning/Board of Review/Mayors Court that It might be a good idea for them to find...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 11-23-2003, 04:05 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,082
Posted By geof
Carefully .....Let it be known in the...

Carefully .....Let it be known in the neighborhood that you are planning on renting your house to a large family of Section 8's unless the complainers control their obvious mental illness.....anyway...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-24-2003, 10:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,652
Posted By geof
The only reason that I brought up the issue of...

The only reason that I brought up the issue of propane and batteries is there have been an inordinate number of trailer fires having to do with the propane issue around this area and by seperating...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 09-23-2003, 10:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,652
Posted By geof
I bought all my brake parts here in...

I bought all my brake parts here in Cincinnati-stock Kelsey-Hayes from the "Hitching Post"....all they do is trailer stuff...geof
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-23-2003, 10:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,652
Posted By geof
if you are towing over the road-I'd suggest you...

if you are towing over the road-I'd suggest you keep the batteries and propane tanks very far apart....if an accident should happen batteries shorting against a propane tank would lead to some...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 09-23-2003, 10:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,084
Posted By geof
guys you can get aluminum coil stock at any...

guys you can get aluminum coil stock at any siding supply house. Tim men use it to clad whatever they can't cover with siding....it comes in colors and also bare aluminum...as I remember its...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-14-2003, 08:40 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 42,314
Posted By geof
........some things to have handy:....eye...

........some things to have handy:....eye wash-bandaids-splinter tweezers-butterfly closures.....'cuz you never learned to swear real good until you redue an Airstream!....geof
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-14-2003, 06:09 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 42,314
Posted By geof
drilling out 1200 interior rivets takes some...

drilling out 1200 interior rivets takes some time....try using a High speed die grinder with a rivet drill that a roofer uses...they are called "stubbys" they have flutes at both ends and are 80...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-13-2003, 10:09 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 42,314
Posted By geof
Mark....You Fire departmant guys have a...

Mark....You Fire departmant guys have a hammerless center punch for breaking out side/rear car windows-It makes the glass into gravel....they are $10 at Home Depot. You can dimple the rivet head as...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-12-2003, 09:06 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 42,314
Posted By geof
.....you all know that it is said that,"you...

.....you all know that it is said that,"you really learn to swear good when....1. You marry a girl form Norwood Ohio 2. You learn to drive in Cincinnati 3.You rebuild your Airstream....best of luck...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-12-2003, 08:42 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 42,314
Posted By geof
Mark-great idea about the vocational/ highschool...

Mark-great idea about the vocational/ highschool kids...in the past it has worked for me....I have hired maybe 300 vocational/highschool kids in the last 35 years!...I have a single mom working for...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-12-2003, 05:33 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 42,314
Posted By geof
I can't believe they would have any steel near...

I can't believe they would have any steel near the aluminum...maybe in '59 they didn't know better-but I doubt it.....your bolts are upside down...I'd cut them through the nut with a large bolt...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-12-2003, 02:19 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 42,314
Posted By geof
Never mix aluminum and steel together with out an...

Never mix aluminum and steel together with out an insulator between then....the "electro-action" of some sort eats the alumium in record time and gives the appearance of white rust. My air boat has...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-11-2003, 07:37 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 42,314
Posted By geof
I know what you mean about the Porta-Potty. I...

I know what you mean about the Porta-Potty. I yanked all the plumbing all together-I have a "Porta-Crapper"....it uses plastic bags-five gallon plastic bucket & a plastic seat-requires no cleaning...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-11-2003, 02:54 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 42,314
Posted By geof
Greg176....that doesn't look that bad...I'd cut...

Greg176....that doesn't look that bad...I'd cut the floor out underneath after cutting off the screws/bolts...replace the floor with plywood-[there is something new on the market called Advantec its...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-10-2003, 08:33 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 42,314
Posted By geof
Mark....if you drill the holes up 6 inches form...

Mark....if you drill the holes up 6 inches form the bottom, when the foam expands, it will expand up-as long as there is nothing to hold it down....any cracks-holes -rot will he surrounded and...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-10-2003, 04:10 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 42,314
Posted By geof
......when you are rebuilding any boxed area and...

......when you are rebuilding any boxed area and you aren't going to change the fiberglass to foam panels...brace the area with spray can foam one way is to by drilling a few 3/8" holes and filling...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-09-2003, 02:50 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 42,314
Posted By geof
Greg176....make sure you label which panel goes...

Greg176....make sure you label which panel goes under and which panel overlaps which panel...mark with a permant magic marker...FYI it's a b*tch to figure it out later after you have...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-07-2003, 02:56 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 42,314
Posted By geof
DataMover -I can't help you at all with any...

DataMover -I can't help you at all with any pix-I'm not that 'puter literate....I photographical attemps are a joke...sorry...geof-near Cincinnati
Forum: Our Community 09-06-2003, 10:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,332
Posted By geof
....take the plant tour and decide for ...

....take the plant tour and decide for yourself...I did and came to the conclusion-If I get another trailer-I'll build my own interior. The glitz that A/S adds makes me sick...not necessary-cheap...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-06-2003, 09:52 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 42,314
Posted By geof
If your really going nuts on this replace[like I...

If your really going nuts on this replace[like I did!] the fiberglasss batts with foam insulation board glued in place and spray can foamed to seal the edges....mine is now a R-14...so it's quiet and...
Forum: Our Community 09-05-2003, 09:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,332
Posted By geof
....all that public relations spin is great and...

....all that public relations spin is great and all....but how about the poor folks that bought into the A/S lifestyle in the late 90's and in the last 3 years....only to find out the hard way that...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 09-01-2003, 11:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,742
Posted By geof
Most paint supply stores have it in stock or...

Most paint supply stores have it in stock or www.krudcutter.com....they have an 800 number also...geof
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 09-01-2003, 09:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,742
Posted By geof
Human respiration and cooler aluminum walls equal...

Human respiration and cooler aluminum walls equal condinsation and of course the organsms that grow in abunance....Use KRUD-CUTTER rinse with water....done!....geof-Near Cincinnati
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-01-2003, 08:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,350
Posted By geof
I replaced the whole floor with something called...

I replaced the whole floor with something called 3/4" Advanteck....it's OSB with a Polyuethane binder...warranted for 20 years....I glued it to the existing floor and screwed it to the joists...it's...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-31-2003, 09:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,350
Posted By geof
....$10 says it's the rear hatch leaking....been...

....$10 says it's the rear hatch leaking....been there and done it...now I have sealed up that hatch inside and out....skru it!...replacing flooring was a job I will not do again....geof-near...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 08-17-2003, 09:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,353
Posted By geof
I hate curtains...period!...So I took Velcro and...

I hate curtains...period!...So I took Velcro and Reflex Insulation and some duck cloth and made window covers-they look like place mats that attach to the window-keeping out all light and they are...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 08-12-2003, 09:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,369
Posted By geof
Before you start switchen and swappin around...

Before you start switchen and swappin around lites....MAKE SURE THEY ARE DOT APPROVED AND HAVE THE PROPER INFO ON THE BULB CLUSTER...There are some that are not approved for vehicle use and if in a...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 08-12-2003, 09:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,709
Posted By geof
An Airstream referb is cheaper than GOLF!...mine...

An Airstream referb is cheaper than GOLF!...mine was $4000 +or- a few bucks....check frame-exterior skin-axels...if they are OK have a go at it....if not I wouldn't bother....geof-near Cincinnati
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 08-11-2003, 12:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,352
Posted By geof
John....the stuff I use is plumbers epoxy...no...

John....the stuff I use is plumbers epoxy...no need for cloth...it's gray in color and ya got to mix the two sticks together-it's not in a tube...it kinda sets a little softer when mixed because of...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 08-11-2003, 11:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,352
Posted By geof
....one word....EPOXY....tape the outside with...

....one word....EPOXY....tape the outside with duct tape-clean and rough up the surface on the interior and spread the epoxy and cover with duct tape...let dry for 24 hours....lightly sand the...
Forum: On The Road... 08-10-2003, 10:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,853
Posted By geof
.....My tow vehicle is a 16,000# roll-off...

.....My tow vehicle is a 16,000# roll-off hydraulic wrecker....Bring them on!....It's good for business!.....geof-in Cincinnati
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 08-10-2003, 10:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,352
Posted By geof
.....several epoxys on the market will stick to...

.....several epoxys on the market will stick to the aluminum and be stronger than origional....a section of my floor channel was damaged by the PO trying to do-I know no what?-maybe drill a hole for...
Forum: Our Community 07-30-2003, 10:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,949
Posted By geof
There are companies that do this for you for a...

There are companies that do this for you for a fee{$150} AS I RECALL....one on the east coast and the other in La...'net search them....geof-in-Cincinnati
Forum: Commercial Listings 07-24-2003, 09:08 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 14,468
Posted By geof
Yeah!....me too!... about once a year..or ..as...

Yeah!....me too!... about once a year..or ..as needed .....geof in Cincinnati
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Globetrotter 07-18-2003, 09:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,485
Posted By geof
I removed my interior because of black mold and...

I removed my interior because of black mold and made it into a weekender/flophouse/fishing/hunting/bathing suit changing station/beach house/portable restroom/eacape form the sun-rain-snow kinda...
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 07-18-2003, 09:21 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,315
Posted By geof
I'll be up for a day or two-but no...

I'll be up for a day or two-but no trailer-Jackson Center is just a few hours form Cincinnati....geof
Forum: 1997 - 1999 Safari 07-13-2003, 09:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,410
Posted By geof
Bubble wrap insulation with Velcro tape around...

Bubble wrap insulation with Velcro tape around the edges with the mating Velcro on the edge of the screen....if tape doesn't stick well enough....sew it with a sewing machine to the bubble...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-08-2003, 01:34 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,861
Posted By geof
Get what you have been paying for:....let your...

Get what you have been paying for:....let your insurance company handle the problem....they do it every day....then decide if you want a better deal.....you have been payng the agent-company and...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-07-2003, 11:06 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 20,070
Posted By geof
A small A/C will work anywhere in an Airstream if...

A small A/C will work anywhere in an Airstream if the insulation were better-windows are covered with reflective bubble wrap insulation-and an extra fan is incorporated to move air more...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-06-2003, 09:24 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 20,070
Posted By geof
location is just one issue....how about...

location is just one issue....how about electricity?....12,000's need 110X30 amp svc some need 220 at 20 amps....geof
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-04-2003, 07:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,968
Posted By geof
I'm using commercial rubber backed carpet...

I'm using commercial rubber backed carpet runner-36"wide-..cut it to fit, droped it in. When it is dirty I remove it to outside and wash it with the hose....let it dry over fence and back in it...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 06-22-2003, 11:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,311
Posted By geof
Cost me $180 to get axels rebent-hubs...

Cost me $180 to get axels rebent-hubs relubed-seals replaced-bolts and shim/bushings replaced with new U-bolts and an alignment on my boat trailer....go to a truck shop and get it done...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-19-2003, 10:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,384
Posted By geof
there are radiant heating unites that are ceiling...

there are radiant heating unites that are ceiling hung-gas or electric that heat only persons and not things....you will be toasty but your materials will will be cool/cold....Electric space heaters...
Forum: On The Road... 06-18-2003, 11:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,330
Posted By geof
Tire Balancing Issues

Truck tires are a PIA to balance because of size. Most places charge $25 to spin balance on the truck and if a weight pops off you got to do it all over again.....Having done this too many times I...
Forum: General Interior Topics 05-16-2003, 10:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,100
Posted By geof
I gutted my Overlander 27'...

I gutted my Overlander 27' 1977....Mold-mildew-dirt-cigarette smoke and a piss smell all gone!...anyway an Airstream reminds me of a high rise apartment in Chicago on the LSD....everything under the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-12-2003, 07:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,649
Posted By geof
What I think isn't important.....what works...

What I think isn't important.....what works consistantly is what is important...any comparison between 4L60's must include any optional parts/assemblies that are added on to fit the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-12-2003, 06:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,649
Posted By geof
what transmisssion you got?....it could become...

what transmisssion you got?....it could become the weakest link...
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