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Forum: Classic Motorhomes 06-21-2005, 08:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,057
Posted By Larry Brown
Talking Latch Lever

Thanx everybody for the reply . We talked about the different options .Because the Original is not available any more, I made one out of 12 gaudge stainless plate 316 alloy . I made the pivot...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 03-04-2005, 07:19 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 12,241
Posted By Larry Brown
maybe

Do they have space for Motor homes I haven"t been there since I was a kid. The wife says it sounds like fun. We are not wally byram but are airstream classic we plan to join for the big rally in...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 12-28-2004, 07:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,808
Posted By Larry Brown
nice rig good price

That is a good looking rig and the price seems to good to be true . Yours sure is pretty did you polish it? by the way thanks for the reply on the door latch post. L.B.
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 12-17-2004, 06:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,514
Posted By Larry Brown
bogus

The dude parting out the motorhome is now selling the whole rig for 2200$ starting bid he says he dont have the time to part it out .I guess he got 370 emails for people looking for parts,Including...
Forum: 1959 - 1965 Ambassador 12-16-2004, 09:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,067
Posted By Larry Brown
Question locked out.

I posted a thread on 12/14/04 havent got any reply yet probably because of the holidays .So I wanted to ask .How much different is the new door latch compared to the stock one.? And do you have to...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 12-13-2004, 06:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,057
Posted By Larry Brown
Entry door latch

I was wondering if anybody has had to replace the entry door latch on a classic motorhome? .Andy says you have to do some mods as the stock latch is not available any more . I think I would much...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 02-26-2003, 01:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,320
Posted By Larry Brown
A.T.F.

Mine uses auto transmission fluid.
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 02-15-2003, 06:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,316
Posted By Larry Brown
the fix

I have the same unit it started to act the same . I did a cheak of all the components with an ohm meter and found an open coil on the relay.that fixed the problem for 1 year.the next season the...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 12-11-2002, 07:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,993
Posted By Larry Brown
brushes

Me being an equiptment mechanic I;'ve seen in the past when brushes wear out in altenators they have to spin faster in order to make enough juice to make idiot lights go out. I'm not saying that this...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 12-03-2002, 05:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,878
Posted By Larry Brown
So cool you have to ware shades

Yes we are in the same boat. mines kinda bright also .I would'nt want to cause a wreck. Ive' been stuck behing some of those big rigs with the polished rear trailer doors and I could'nt see a thing....
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 12-01-2002, 06:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,878
Posted By Larry Brown
walls

Its like washing the walls, minds well do the whole thing. Paint looks good and is probably is the practical answer due to rocks and road hazards but It looks cool in shiny new aluminum. ...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 12-01-2002, 09:28 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,993
Posted By Larry Brown
the fix !?

Over the holiday I went to camper world and purchased a Intelipower 9100 55 amp with a charge wizard (micro chip gizmo) that susposed to regulate so as not to overcharge.Any how it was a breeze to...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-29-2002, 06:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,640
Posted By Larry Brown
Question ok?

Ok? how the ------------ are ya susposed to remove the box that is covered with carpet that covers the univolt I can't seem to find any screws or flanges are anything except for a million staples...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-13-2002, 09:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,249
Posted By Larry Brown
its freezing

When I winterize my M.H. I take and open the drains on all the tanks except the water heater,Than I open up all the faucets and get one of those air fittings that screw into your water fitting and...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 10-05-2002, 10:00 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,993
Posted By Larry Brown
hook up

Doe's this thing wire up the same as the old unit ?or do I have to change a bunch of stuf .how about just replacing the transformer in the old unit? would'nt that be cheaper?I think I'll take it...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 10-04-2002, 07:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,993
Posted By Larry Brown
where?

where is the post located/I'll checkit out.I hope the sewer line was dissconected before they left and the cable, water hose, dog ect.
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 10-04-2002, 06:47 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,993
Posted By Larry Brown
support team

Thankyou for the support guys I know I was a little down the other day but no big deal .Now I can upgrade to more modern high tech electronics.Any how a Question came up .Does the new univolt system...
Forum: Our Community 10-02-2002, 09:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,242
Posted By Larry Brown
Welcome!

These people are great! .You can't go wrong being a member to these forums .any questions will be gladly answered and you will have lots of fun chating with everybody. you made the right choice with...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 10-02-2002, 08:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,993
Posted By Larry Brown
Univolt

Thanx for the reply I panic everytime something go's wrong as everytime I think I'm getting all the bugs out of this thing something else happens (probably why the old dude sold it in the first...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 10-02-2002, 07:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,993
Posted By Larry Brown
electrical nightmare

Hello everybody ,Just got back from Anacortas Washington on a bike rally .before we left I pugged In the univolt for 2 days to get the batteries charged up. as you may recall I was having a draining...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 09-08-2002, 08:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,300
Posted By Larry Brown
nope

No rust ,I think the bumppers are cast aluminum .But I think they have some kind of shiny plate?
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 09-08-2002, 06:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,300
Posted By Larry Brown
different

How about having them cromed? are would that look to gaudy?
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 09-08-2002, 06:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,530
Posted By Larry Brown
Ice is nice

Just to be werid I want to tell everybody my Ice maker makes to much Ice. If you leave it on over night you will have an overful bin in a years time you could probally fill up the whole motorhome....
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 09-08-2002, 05:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,300
Posted By Larry Brown
Bumpers

What ever the bumpers on my coach were plated with its started to peel I was wondering has anyone had them replated? or should I have them sand blasted and paint them silver or aluiminum or should...
Forum: Windows & Screens 09-07-2002, 08:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,202
Posted By Larry Brown
Thumbs up andy?

Check with Andy at Inland R.V. center You should Be ale to find him in these forums or under the members section .Good luck.
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 09-07-2002, 08:34 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,993
Posted By Larry Brown
sameo

I just started to have the same problem, My batteries (coach) both just died they were dyehard golds 7 years old .So I thought ok they served thare time so I purchased 2 new exide automotive type...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 09-05-2002, 07:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,976
Posted By Larry Brown
old english

Try a can or two of old Engilsh 800 than Try some old english furniture polish.The stuff works pretty well on fake wood grain stuff. tongue oil works great for lots of other things but it might take...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 09-05-2002, 07:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,231
Posted By Larry Brown
Milk

The wife used a product called buffalo milk that she purchased on QVC it does a very nice job with out to much elbow greese I've also used it on my Harley between details its not as shiny as...
Forum: On The Road... 09-03-2002, 09:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,765
Posted By Larry Brown
wow

Sure looks like you had a great time. Thanks for the pics. Were just a little south from you in Van.Wash hope you didnt see to much rain.It might have been a little cooler than what you are used to...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 08-23-2002, 09:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,738
Posted By Larry Brown
hedman

Alansd, Im'looking for the real deal and not necessarily cost . I worked at an auto parts store.( Thrifty auto supply as a kid) and Hedman headers were the cheapest on the market at that time the...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 08-23-2002, 06:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,738
Posted By Larry Brown
banks

Just wanted to say I got in touch with the banks people and seen if the system for my motorhome was still available . They said no. But they sent me a nice brochure on thare new products .But where ...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 08-18-2002, 02:22 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,714
Posted By Larry Brown
sure

I'd love to know how many time this old girl has been around the block.
Forum: Our Community 08-18-2002, 02:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,609
Posted By Larry Brown
not chuck

Sorry Chris .I 'm sure Chuck Berry never did that song I think the same guy did guitarzan and never let a stranger cut your hair his last name was Reed I believe and I want to say Jerry but I'm not...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 08-18-2002, 01:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,407
Posted By Larry Brown
Lifts

In a Harley Rag magizine called thunder press they advertize a hydrauic lift that can handle a hog .I have also seen a type that uses a cable winch that might be a little cheaper. I'm looking for a...
Forum: Our Community 08-17-2002, 10:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,609
Posted By Larry Brown
spartans

Pretty cool pics ,I've noticed that thare are 2 of these trailers in my neiborhood.one is polished up nice and the other is in need of restore. Looks like they are really roomy inside and they have...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 08-05-2002, 06:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,826
Posted By Larry Brown
alternator?

In later model delco remy alts with internal voltage regulators thare 3 rectifirers that act as diodes. these are known to go bad if some one gets the booster cables wrong during a jump start are if...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 08-05-2002, 05:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,738
Posted By Larry Brown
whats the diff?

Peter I average 8 mph in the northwest( pretty mountiness) sometime on the flats I get 10 and maybe .5 beter. So if I spent and 2000 on banks and another ? on jacobs how much of an incress did...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 08-04-2002, 08:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,738
Posted By Larry Brown
8

My 28 ' gets 8 mpg most of the time I still have the stock ignition.I do have dual pipes though on the way back from newport oregon (the coast) this weekend we got 10.5 that is the best that we have...
Forum: Our Community 08-04-2002, 07:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,609
Posted By Larry Brown
pics?

I've never seen a spartan other than the drum&bugle corp type. any pics? Thanx L.B.
Forum: Our Community 08-03-2002, 09:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,609
Posted By Larry Brown
they call it the streak

there is one more brand of yesteryear stream line competitor.Silver streak although I've never came across a silver streak motor home.I also seen some nice Avion trailers .I think the old silver...
Forum: Our Community 07-28-2002, 05:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,609
Posted By Larry Brown
Drops

Yeah, pretty cool but 2 grand worth? I used to play in one of the originals as a kid it made a nice fort .It goes to show you everything thats old is new again.Hip hugger jeans for example. ...
Forum: Our Community 07-26-2002, 06:44 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 15,022
Posted By Larry Brown
Intro

Hello I'm Larry brown 40 year old Union Iron worker for Universal Structraul in Vancouver washington.We build bridges and are the 5th largest in shop bridge builders in the nation. I work as a...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 07-25-2002, 09:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,839
Posted By Larry Brown
tick

Hi everybody, The plug wires seem to be ok No sparks and I didn't get the s#*t shocked out of me when I stuck my fingers down buy them . The M.H. Just had a complete tune up before the old dude sold...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 07-24-2002, 09:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,839
Posted By Larry Brown
wp

I think the water pump is ok. We just took one of our hottest trips over Mount Hood 7% grade for 7miles at 100 degrees and never got over 190 engine temp.We went to Lake Billy Chinook .Beautiful...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 07-24-2002, 08:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,839
Posted By Larry Brown
bypass hose

Peter the same hose blew on me and the wife the second time out as we were heading to the coast. I was just cruising along and I said to the wife, do you smell antifreeze? .Needless to say I couldnt...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 07-13-2002, 08:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,294
Posted By Larry Brown
crazy?

What are some of these people thinking?.Just because that sooped up little hondas with the exhaust extensions the size of a bazooka have 4 way disc brakes and they have to get in front of you even...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 07-09-2002, 08:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,158
Posted By Larry Brown
solinoid

Most equiptment uses ford type solinoids they mount to either a fire wall or something else that is metal and is grounded. Inside of it is a coil winding .12 volts excites the coil windings that are...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 07-08-2002, 10:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,158
Posted By Larry Brown
power

Paul,Check the power going out of the solinoid with the cable on the dissconected. If its 12 volts The solinoid is ok if it is 4 volts it is junk.
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 07-07-2002, 06:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,871
Posted By Larry Brown
leaks

Hi peter ,Me again how hard is it to get to the drivers side manifold bolts? the pass side looks like no big deal.Iwas told if I buy replacement exaust manifolds to buy some from a 90s model 454 as...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 07-07-2002, 06:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,158
Posted By Larry Brown
ground?

Check the Ground strap- also make sure that the solinoid is mounted to a clean surface no paint or rust.its worth a try.
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