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Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-27-2008, 10:58 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 56,696
Posted By monocoque
NOTICE TO ALL FRAME-ROT-THREAD FANS: All is well...

NOTICE TO ALL FRAME-ROT-THREAD FANS: All is well though the frame/shell marriage has been temporarily delayed...again...

Spicy, intriguing details to follow...

Marcus and Vernon, that's...
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 08-27-2008, 10:44 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 31,649
Posted By monocoque
Hey, I heard that! February?! My shell is...

Hey, I heard that!

February?! My shell is still missing a frame!
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Overlander 08-01-2008, 03:30 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 142,079
Posted By monocoque
Hey Marcus, thanks for finally givin' up the...

Hey Marcus, thanks for finally givin' up the photos! It's a beauty. Now I'm beginning to recognize your vision of these 60's models! Oppps...I'd better stick to what I'm working on before I start...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 08-01-2008, 11:04 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 31,733
Posted By monocoque
Thanks for the report from Nuvite. Interesting...

Thanks for the report from Nuvite. Interesting that they confirm our experience here using wet sanding for heavy corrosion! Please do post a few photos of your work if you get a chance!
Forum: Axles 07-30-2008, 09:56 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 11,993
Posted By monocoque
Thanks Joe I'll check it out. I'm very glad to...

Thanks Joe I'll check it out. I'm very glad to learn I won't need to drop these axles again anytime soon!
Forum: Axles 07-30-2008, 09:45 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 11,993
Posted By monocoque
Andy, I'll certainly defer to your experience in...

Andy, I'll certainly defer to your experience in these matters and I do have a crowbar. Thanks for the correction. As a novice in this field I'm also admittedly unfamiliar with axle politics. I do...
Forum: Axles 07-30-2008, 09:15 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 11,993
Posted By monocoque
I suspect so too Henry, hence the mystery. Thanks...

I suspect so too Henry, hence the mystery. Thanks for those thoughts. Unfortunately or fortunately, as noted, the "official" story just didn't jive... Here's what the "heavier" torsion arm looks like...
Forum: 1970 - 1978 Globetrotter 07-30-2008, 10:11 AM
Replies: 1,027
Views: 374,376
Posted By monocoque
Kip, when replacing a panel such as this how do...

Kip, when replacing a panel such as this how do you determine where to drill the new rivet holes in the panel? I assume you using the old panel and/or the window frame as a template? Yes?
Forum: Off Topic Forum 07-29-2008, 04:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,747
Posted By monocoque
Suppose we designate an airstream for each of...

Suppose we designate an airstream for each of them? Let them choose but only airstream. Who do you suppose would choose what year and particular model?
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-29-2008, 03:44 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 31,733
Posted By monocoque
Ahh...EXTREME FOLLY...now you're talking my...

Ahh...EXTREME FOLLY...now you're talking my language! Of course you have already shown the way in so many ways! I'm pretty sure you'll be polishing like the experts quite soon. BTW it's great seeing...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-29-2008, 03:19 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 31,733
Posted By monocoque
Marcus, post up a few photos of your new rig....

Marcus, post up a few photos of your new rig. You're not keeping her under wraps now are you? How's the exterior finish look? Hopefully you're not dealing with heavy oxidation or corrosion. Have you...
Forum: 1970 - 1978 Globetrotter 07-28-2008, 07:44 PM
Replies: 1,027
Views: 374,376
Posted By monocoque
Your window looks very much like mine. How...

Your window looks very much like mine. How difficult was it to remove? What did you plug the holes that were no longer needed with?
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-28-2008, 11:39 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 31,733
Posted By monocoque
Hey, Marcus I'm dreamin' of November...

Hey, Marcus I'm dreamin' of November weather...although my tan is looking pretty good!

However, now that I've got my axles and frame, looks like I'll be doing less polishing and focusing more on...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-28-2008, 10:00 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 56,696
Posted By monocoque
What made the WAIT OF SUMMER 2008 so much hotter...

What made the WAIT OF SUMMER 2008 so much hotter and mysterious for me was that this information didn't get clearly passed along until week number 9?
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-28-2008, 09:17 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 56,696
Posted By monocoque
Yup, 20-24 week production time for the back...

Yup, 20-24 week production time for the back ordered axle-arm. That's what GKN said. The exact cause of the back-order is a total mystery in my opinion. You can read a little bit more about the...
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Overlander 07-27-2008, 10:30 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 21,614
Posted By monocoque
"The only rules that really matter are these:...

"The only rules that really matter are these: what a man can do and what a man can’t do. For instance, you can accept that your father was a pirate and a good man or you can’t. But pirate is in your...
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Overlander 07-27-2008, 10:09 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 21,614
Posted By monocoque
Checked THE CODE, Code of Conduct...

Checked THE CODE, Code of Conduct (https://www.bonaventure.org.uk/ed/code.htm). It's silent about renaming a captured vessel. So ye would within ye rights to rename 'er... Do we have an accord?
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Overlander 07-27-2008, 09:50 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 21,614
Posted By monocoque
Aye, matey! Spoken like a true Corsair going on...

Aye, matey! Spoken like a true Corsair going on the account! :chris:
Forum: Vintage Kin 07-27-2008, 10:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,353
Posted By monocoque
Steve, thanks for this nice thread. After looking...

Steve, thanks for this nice thread. After looking over what you have posted I suspect you're right: there IS something about airstreams and these tears that DOES seem to go together.
Forum: Axles 07-27-2008, 09:54 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 11,993
Posted By monocoque
Interesting. IMO I think the true cause of the...

Interesting. IMO I think the true cause of the first-time-ever delay will remain a complete mystery. Straight from the top of the chain GKN plainly said the standard arms were on back order. Now I'm...
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Overlander 07-27-2008, 09:38 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 21,614
Posted By monocoque
In this case Marcus has been a real David in the...

In this case Marcus has been a real David in the bravery of his search for this Goliath! :bb:
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Overlander 07-27-2008, 09:01 AM
Replies: 896
Views: 142,079
Posted By monocoque
Nice observation! Marcus' search was indeed...

Nice observation! Marcus' search was indeed CLASSIC and an instructive HOW TO! Congratulations again!:clap:
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Overlander 07-27-2008, 08:29 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 21,614
Posted By monocoque
here's to dreamin'

Congratulations Marcus! As I've said before it's been a great ride following your thread. I've learned a lot too. Looking forward to seeing photos of "Goliath" and hearing more about it. IMO this...
Forum: Axles 07-27-2008, 08:18 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 11,993
Posted By monocoque
It seems a few "squeaky wheels" might have...

It seems a few "squeaky wheels" might have received the "new upgrade" until the standard arms are restocked. Apparently someone at GKN was asleep at the switch and didn't order enough arms to meet...
Forum: Axles 07-26-2008, 10:58 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 11,993
Posted By monocoque
a note about GKN axles

Unfortunately it took approximately 9 weeks to get my Henschen axles. I'm told this is definitely not the norm which is usually 4-6 weeks. I was also told that this has never happened before. At a...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-26-2008, 10:24 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 56,696
Posted By monocoque
a note about GKN axles

Unfortunately it took approximately 9 weeks to get the Henschen axles. I'm told this is definitely not the norm which is usually 4-6 weeks. I was also told that this has never happened before. At a...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-23-2008, 08:04 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 56,696
Posted By monocoque
Tada!

At long last...the saga continues! Here's what appears to be a new set of Henschen axles being bolted up to a new axle mounting plate that has been freshly welded onto a new frame!
64299

"The...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 07-09-2008, 01:58 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 44,532
Posted By monocoque
Vernon, I'm thinking about those same questions...

Vernon, I'm thinking about those same questions which are up ahead for me too. However, I have two bolts in the front and two bolts in the back that go through the c-channel into the frame. It seems...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 07-08-2008, 09:10 PM
Replies: 1,479
Views: 547,975
Posted By monocoque
Received my stickers yesterday and their GREAT!...

Received my stickers yesterday and their GREAT! Thanks again Jack. If you've got AIR stickers you know what I mean. If you don't have your stickers yet...I would highly recommend you get some and...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 07-06-2008, 05:43 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 44,532
Posted By monocoque
Maybe your neighbor knows where to find a...

Maybe your neighbor knows where to find a second-hand drum polisher?! That's what we really need cost-wise. I'm also wondering about the minimum air set-up to operate a rivet gun AND a drum polisher....
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 07-06-2008, 04:53 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 44,532
Posted By monocoque
Hey, that's looking great Vernon. AND you bucked...

Hey, that's looking great Vernon. AND you bucked your first rivet! I must say I'm envious. What kind of air compressor set-up did you use? Kip, there are lots of those hats 'round this area. Folks...
Forum: 1966-68 Caravel 07-06-2008, 08:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,475
Posted By monocoque
Thanks for the hint. I've found some really nice...

Thanks for the hint. I've found some really nice little towns within three hours of the border myself. IMO Mexico is a well kept secret. Of course the rumors and news help to protect the treasure.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 07-05-2008, 08:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,028
Posted By monocoque
over heard from Whoville

Mother Who: Is Horton an elephant?

Baby Who 1: No, ma'am, Horton's a pickle.

Baby Who 2: What's a Horton?
Forum: Off Topic Forum 07-05-2008, 07:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,028
Posted By monocoque
Hmmm... is this anything like what happens when...

Hmmm... is this anything like what happens when Horton Hears a Who? :blink:

"My friends!", cried the elephant.
"Tell me! Do tell!
Are you safe? Are you sound?
Are you whole? Are you well?"
Forum: Off Topic Forum 07-05-2008, 06:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,028
Posted By monocoque
Is levitation a feature of supporting member...

Is levitation a feature of supporting member status? :bounce: :sorcerer:
Forum: Off Topic Forum 07-05-2008, 06:14 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 15,115
Posted By monocoque
Steve, Vernon, Marcus I'm interested the favorite...

Steve, Vernon, Marcus I'm interested the favorite kinds of charcoal and/or wood you like to burn when barbecuing?
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-05-2008, 12:47 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 31,733
Posted By monocoque
You're in with or without a drum polisher. A...

You're in with or without a drum polisher. A Polishing we will go....:whistling
Forum: 1966-68 Caravel 07-05-2008, 10:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,475
Posted By monocoque
Wow! Thanks for the update. I've been wondering...

Wow! Thanks for the update. I've been wondering about trailer sites in South Padre Island (Brownsville) and Mexico. Especially Mexico. Do you know far down into Mexico does he travel?
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-05-2008, 09:23 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 31,733
Posted By monocoque
Drum polishers definitely seem more expensive....

Drum polishers definitely seem more expensive. But saving 2/3 the time especially if heavy oxidation or corrosion is present might easily recoup the cost in the long run. A cyclo runs about $360 and...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-05-2008, 08:48 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 31,733
Posted By monocoque
drum or barrel polishing versus hand-sanding?

Here's a few photos of before and after 320 grade HAND-sanding on the rear curbside corner panel. What you see took about 2 hours. Three more grades to go 4-6 more hours! And that's only the...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-04-2008, 03:29 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 17,109
Posted By monocoque
I hear you. Thanks GP and everyone for the links....

I hear you. Thanks GP and everyone for the links. These polishers look really nice. Those are steep prices for me too. However, if these tools perform as suggested it might be worth it --at least to...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-04-2008, 03:12 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 17,109
Posted By monocoque
I've been working with a very deep filiform...

I've been working with a very deep filiform corrosion. In my experience the polish simply doesn't touch it. Now the 320 grade wetordry sandpaper up to 1000 grade does. At this point the polish is...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-04-2008, 01:10 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 17,109
Posted By monocoque
Ken, what is visually evident when polishing or...

Ken, what is visually evident when polishing or sanding "burns" through alcad? Is such a "burn" actually visible?

I've been using wetordry sandpaper to remove some apparently seriously deep...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Ambassador 07-04-2008, 12:30 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,146
Posted By monocoque
Cool, the birth of a new '75 ambassador rebuild...

Cool, the birth of a new '75 ambassador rebuild thread! I've got the same trailer and started a similar project in January. I know what you mean about cleaning. You don't want to know what I found...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 07-04-2008, 12:17 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 15,115
Posted By monocoque
Okay I thought I smelled BBQ smoke blowing into...

Okay I thought I smelled BBQ smoke blowing into San Antonio from Austin but now that the wind has changed direction I realized it's also blowing in from Corpus! BBQ cross-breezes. What kind of...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-04-2008, 11:28 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 17,109
Posted By monocoque
Interesting. Fortunately or unfortunately I...

Interesting. Fortunately or unfortunately I haven't read too many polishing threads.
This is the first I've heard about barrel or drum polishing as an alternative. Thanks to you all for the input...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 07-01-2008, 10:01 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 44,532
Posted By monocoque
I'll tell ya lately polishing hasn't been a party...

I'll tell ya lately polishing hasn't been a party in this intense Texas summer heat. Vernon and Marcus have the right idea sticking close to water. I'm working sloooooowly either very early in the...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 06-25-2008, 09:01 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 16,870
Posted By monocoque
adventures in wonderland

"Oh I've had such a curious dream! said Alice, and she told her sister as well as she could remember them, all these strange Adventures of hers that you have just been reading about; and when she had...
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Overlander 06-24-2008, 04:24 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 21,614
Posted By monocoque
Just make it somewhere near Marcus' cooler!

Just make it somewhere near Marcus' cooler!
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Overlander 06-24-2008, 03:15 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 21,614
Posted By monocoque
I agree with what has been said about the...

I agree with what has been said about the probabilities of finding a so called "perfect" vintage trailer and about taking the bullet and suffering along with the rest of us. Heck I'm all for leaping...
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