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Forum: Refrigerators 09-27-2010, 12:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,442
Posted By BrianY
Anyone ever look into one of these: Avanti...

Anyone ever look into one of these:

Avanti AC/DC Superconductor Refrigerator, Model# SHP1712SDC | 12-Volt Accessories | Northern Tool + Equipment...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 09-21-2010, 05:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,104
Posted By BrianY
pics didn't attach.

pics didn't attach.
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 09-21-2010, 05:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,104
Posted By BrianY
On my Bambi, the ring screwed off. It was rusted...

On my Bambi, the ring screwed off. It was rusted in place. I soaked it for a couple days in PB Blaster, then I took a scrap piece of metal bar, drilled a couple holes to make a spanner to match up...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-25-2010, 05:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,235
Posted By BrianY
I am in the same boat. I developed an extreme...

I am in the same boat. I developed an extreme dislike for rusty slotted screws. When one of these strip out, I take my dremel with a cut off blade and cut a new slot 90 degrees to the original. ...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-19-2010, 10:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,783
Posted By BrianY
Andy, Does that mean that my '61 bambi is...

Andy,

Does that mean that my '61 bambi is probably not clearcoated? I can't visually tell if it is, and I have tested it with a stripper.

Thanks
Brian
Forum: Windows & Screens 07-01-2010, 12:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,590
Posted By BrianY
Thanks for the replies. I think that I will go...

Thanks for the replies. I think that I will go with tempered glass. Are there any problems using tempered glass on windows that open and close? I also need to replace some of the jalousie windows...
Forum: Windows & Screens 07-01-2010, 07:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,590
Posted By BrianY
replacing windows - glass, lexan, tempered glass?

The glass is missing in the front window of my newly purchased '61 Bambi and the back window is hazy plexiglass. The windows are flat and rectangular - no special curves or shapes. I have searched...
Forum: Axles 06-29-2010, 06:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,667
Posted By BrianY
On Saturday, I took the wheels back to the tire...

On Saturday, I took the wheels back to the tire store. They measured them and found that they had given me a 4x100mm lug pattern instead of a 4x4.5. Their supplier had labeled them incorrectly in...
Forum: Axles 06-26-2010, 04:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,667
Posted By BrianY
I was able to get back out to the Bambi yesterday...

I was able to get back out to the Bambi yesterday evening. I tried the adjustment star wheel on the hub and it turned with no problem. I backed off the brakes, and the hub pulled right off. For...
Forum: Axles 06-23-2010, 05:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,667
Posted By BrianY
Andy, Thanks for the info on the axle. ...

Andy,

Thanks for the info on the axle. This appears to be the original axle, so a replacement is on the "to do" list, but first I need to get it home. I am going to pull the hubs, repack the...
Forum: Axles 06-22-2010, 01:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,667
Posted By BrianY
It was found on Craigslist by my wife. She knew...

It was found on Craigslist by my wife. She knew that I have been wanting one of these for years, so she started checking Craigslist daily. The owner recently inherited the land.
Forum: Axles 06-22-2010, 08:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,667
Posted By BrianY
62Bam, Beautiful Bambi! I am a long way away...

62Bam, Beautiful Bambi! I am a long way away from that. Here is where I am starting (if I can post the picture correctly)
Forum: Axles 06-22-2010, 05:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,667
Posted By BrianY
If I try to back off the shoes with the star...

If I try to back off the shoes with the star adjustment, which way do I turn the star to back off the shoes - Up or down? Is the star adjustment access at the bottom back face?
Forum: Axles 06-21-2010, 05:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,667
Posted By BrianY
Thanks everone for your help. A new axle is one...

Thanks everone for your help. A new axle is one of my first priorities. I just want to get it home first. From what I can tell, it sat for at least 20 years. It is a torsion axle - no leaf...
Forum: Axles 06-20-2010, 08:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,667
Posted By BrianY
Thanks for the reply. I have to take it about 25...

Thanks for the reply. I have to take it about 25 miles. I have to get some new wheels/tires before I tow it. I will see if I can break it loose by pulling it - off road of course. Any ideas on...
Forum: Axles 06-20-2010, 07:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,667
Posted By BrianY
1961 Bambi wheel hub

Hello everyone,

This is my first post as a member, although I have been visiting this site for years. Today I purchased a 1961 Bambi. It is not in great shape, actually, it is pretty bad, but I...
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