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Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-15-2019, 08:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,976
Posted By mattpalmeris
Are you parting out a motorhome?

Are you parting out a motorhome?
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-11-2018, 11:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,975
Posted By mattpalmeris
Thanks for the tip

Thanks for the tip
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-10-2018, 09:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,975
Posted By mattpalmeris
Dang, the hunt continues, looking up ended ebay...

Dang, the hunt continues, looking up ended ebay results I missed a NOS back in January
Forum: Doors & Locks 02-10-2018, 08:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,418
Posted By mattpalmeris
They show as out of stock. I had heard someone...

They show as out of stock. I had heard someone bought up a big supply of cylinders and ended up slowly selling them on ebay at marked up prices.
Forum: Doors & Locks 02-10-2018, 08:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,418
Posted By mattpalmeris
Unfortunately I don't have a deadbolt on the...

Unfortunately I don't have a deadbolt on the outside, just a leaver with a mercury switch on the inside for travel. The motorhome is registered as a 1980 I think the exterior deadbolts/handle came...
Forum: Doors & Locks 02-10-2018, 11:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,418
Posted By mattpalmeris
Did you ever find a cylinder that works?

Did you ever find a cylinder that works?
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-05-2018, 10:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,975
Posted By mattpalmeris
Keeler lock cylinder

Does anyone have a source for a Keeler lock cylinder on a 1980 Airstream motorhome. Most of the links I found online are dead or sold out.

I have found this,...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 01-12-2018, 10:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,229
Posted By mattpalmeris
Sealant

I recently picked this up from Amazon but have yet to try it out but I think it has many of the same properties the old stika product had. My motohome is plagued by front windshield leaks and the PO...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 12-22-2017, 01:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,069
Posted By mattpalmeris
Thank you, I do remember reading about that when...

Thank you, I do remember reading about that when I first got the rig and it's probably the method I prefer as the glazing putty seems to not bond itself permanently to the hard to find windshield...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 12-21-2017, 10:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,069
Posted By mattpalmeris
Motorhome windshield seal

I have a question regarding the windshield seal on everyone's classic motorhomes. The previous owner has smeared what looks to be black silicone in the crack where the front window/window rubber meet...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 12-10-2017, 10:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,512
Posted By mattpalmeris
1980 Classic Motorhome Wiper Bushings

I'm on the hunt for suitable wiper linkage bushings to replace my worn broken bushings on a 1980 Excella motorhome. Has anyone found a compatible bushing? The local parts stores all have the dorman...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 06-05-2017, 10:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,413
Posted By mattpalmeris
Mine does have the access hole in the location...

Mine does have the access hole in the location you describe. It was cut with a 4" hole saw and covered by a square piece of vinyl covered aluminum that matches the bulkhead. It allowed me enough...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-18-2017, 11:48 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,892
Posted By mattpalmeris
Its been a while since I have looked back there,...

Its been a while since I have looked back there, you may be right. Do you think that panel is glued to the abs plastic surround?
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-17-2017, 08:51 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,892
Posted By mattpalmeris
This is a photo of my dash. ...

This is a photo of my dash.

https://s14.postimg.org/98lmxh3r1/IMG_20170217_073315801.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/98lmxh3r1/)

The previous owner must have had an issue with the heater fan...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-13-2017, 09:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,892
Posted By mattpalmeris
If you end up changing your guage area, the...

If you end up changing your guage area, the previous owner of my 28' hacked up the area by my heater controls. Since that panel is aluminum covered with vinyl wood covering I have been looking for an...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 07-25-2016, 02:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,534
Posted By mattpalmeris
Whoever ends up with the scrap motorhome, I am...

Whoever ends up with the scrap motorhome, I am interested in the left rear or right front bumperette from the bumper. Unfortunately I waited to long to buy from Airstream Supply and now its been...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 07-13-2016, 11:03 AM
Replies: 515
Views: 61,390
Posted By mattpalmeris
Mike if there are any left over I would be...

Mike if there are any left over I would be interested in a couple as one of my appears to have been melted and the second I would just like for backup.

I'm also interested in what your setup looks...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 07-13-2016, 11:00 AM
Replies: 515
Views: 61,390
Posted By mattpalmeris
Turns out my memory isn't what I thought it was....

Turns out my memory isn't what I thought it was. Here are the two sizes I purchased.

https://m.ebay.ca/itm/291734675887
https://m.ebay.ca/itm/351658300150

Quality is decent, though I don't know...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 07-11-2016, 10:41 AM
Replies: 515
Views: 61,390
Posted By mattpalmeris
Blub

I actually have a rig that looks identical to yours and just went through the process of changing the bulbs in the same fixtures.

I used ebay as my source and in those light housing there are two...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-20-2016, 10:38 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,969
Posted By mattpalmeris
I'm in need of a left rear bumperette and a few...

I'm in need of a left rear bumperette and a few interior parts if there similar to my 80 28' Airstream Class A.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-07-2016, 03:40 AM
Replies: 515
Views: 61,390
Posted By mattpalmeris
My airstream motorhome has the beginnings of the...

My airstream motorhome has the beginnings of the same wheel arch problem on the driver's side. I believe it is electrolysis / corrosion stemming from the outter aluminum skin touching the inner steel...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-07-2016, 03:13 AM
Replies: 515
Views: 61,390
Posted By mattpalmeris
What method or product did you use to reseal the...

What method or product did you use to reseal the window?
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 12-08-2015, 01:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,874
Posted By mattpalmeris
That solenoid is part of the throttle return...

That solenoid is part of the throttle return control system. I know because when taking off my thermostat housing rust on the bolt hole twisted my solenoid and broke the wiring connector and vacuum...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-21-2015, 12:08 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,398
Posted By mattpalmeris
When your repair was made did you use olympic...

When your repair was made did you use olympic rivets from the outside or did you pull off the interior panels and use new buck rivets?
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-19-2015, 09:40 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,398
Posted By mattpalmeris
Sorry to revive an older thread but I'm wanting...

Sorry to revive an older thread but I'm wanting to finally repair the two left lower segments of the rear endcap of my 28' classic motorhome. Being in Canada there are limited options for used parts,...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 09-24-2014, 08:58 PM
Replies: 1,193
Views: 246,965
Posted By mattpalmeris
Bumperette

If you are selling parts in the future off the 28' I am in search of a bumperette from the rear bumper and maybe some interior bits.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-13-2014, 11:49 PM
Replies: 3,170
Views: 620,682
Posted By mattpalmeris
silver streak motorhome

silver streak motorhome

silver streak motorhome Outside Victoria, Victoria (https://www.usedvictoria.com/ReportSelectUsedAdPhoto2?used_ad_id=20199495&position=4&hb=4)
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-12-2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,610
Posted By mattpalmeris
That seems to be the ticket with a minimal amount...

That seems to be the ticket with a minimal amount of holes. Did you just do one on the leading edge?
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-11-2013, 11:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,610
Posted By mattpalmeris
Generator Door Latches

I too have the same door set up and have been worried about it falling off and disappearing as it has the one latch and flops around a bit when closed. With your new door did you come up with a new...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-08-2013, 01:37 PM
Replies: 3,170
Views: 620,682
Posted By mattpalmeris
Argosy on Ebay

1976 Argosy Motorhome | eBay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140929034734&item=140929034734&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466)

Not an airstream but lots of usable parts and no bids @...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-18-2013, 12:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,931
Posted By mattpalmeris
Front Couch/Converta Bed/Pull-Out Lounge for 1980 Airstream 28' Excella

Like others on the forum recently, I took a peek behind the front lounge in my unit and didn't like what I saw.

Upon buying the Airstream I knew the front sofa had been replaced based on the...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-09-2013, 01:05 PM
Replies: 2,451
Views: 504,507
Posted By mattpalmeris
Hmmm, I just has a second look, my rig is a 1980...

Hmmm, I just has a second look, my rig is a 1980 28' Excella and the furnace and HW Heater are in reverse location to yours. My furnace tight against the side of the kitchen cabinet closest to the...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-08-2013, 11:52 PM
Replies: 2,451
Views: 504,507
Posted By mattpalmeris
I'm interested, does your furnace duct run around...

I'm interested, does your furnace duct run around the back of the water tank. My motohome has had the couch replaced before my time and I have no evidence of having the same furnace vent as yours...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-08-2013, 12:15 AM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 414,642
Posted By mattpalmeris
Any chance you have the bumperettes off the rear...

Any chance you have the bumperettes off the rear bumper?
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 09-01-2012, 08:07 AM
Replies: 3,170
Views: 620,682
Posted By mattpalmeris
Diesel 28' Excella

1981 Airstream Motorhome (https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/rvs/3240536131.html)

Not a lot of info and some bad pictures but this seems like a reasonable price if everything is in order.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 08-31-2012, 09:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,926
Posted By mattpalmeris
I see the date in the thread but any chance you...

I see the date in the thread but any chance you hid the old entertainment console away?
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 08-29-2012, 12:39 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,229
Posted By mattpalmeris
Rubber and Aluminum

Do you do anything with the aluminium skin to rubber joint?
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 08-05-2012, 08:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,920
Posted By mattpalmeris
https://img20.imageshack.us/img20/9045/201208050700...

https://img20.imageshack.us/img20/9045/20120805070019503.th.jpg (https://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/20/20120805070019503.jpg/)
https://img254.imageshack.us/img254/1439/20120805070005572.th.jpg...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 08-04-2012, 10:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,920
Posted By mattpalmeris
Just so I'm clear, when you say upper and lower...

Just so I'm clear, when you say upper and lower cross member are you talking about the bottom of the chassis fame to the top of the lower airbag support? or is it the overall measurement to the top...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 08-09-2011, 01:08 AM
Replies: 246
Views: 38,356
Posted By mattpalmeris
Motorhome AIRSTEAM 35'...

Motorhome AIRSTEAM 35' (https://kelowna.en.craigslist.ca/rvs/2536569512.html)

This caught my eye a while back at 12k, now its lowered to 10k.

The owner emailed me these pics, maybe someone on...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-14-2011, 12:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,198
Posted By mattpalmeris
I'm sure the alignment is fine too, just part of...

I'm sure the alignment is fine too, just part of the process to re register in BC.

Was that bumper on inland, I didn't see one on their site but the seach doesn't seem to work well for me.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-13-2011, 09:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,198
Posted By mattpalmeris
I just emailed Out of Doors Mart to confirm if...

I just emailed Out of Doors Mart to confirm if the panels they stock will work with the Classic Motorhome.

As for the motorhome I think it was a deal, I like to say it was "accidentally" for...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-13-2011, 06:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,198
Posted By mattpalmeris
1980 Excella Rear Panels

Hi everyone, I recently acquired 1980 Airstream Excella 28' Motorhome.

Its an insurance write off due to the damage on the rear panels. My original thought was to just pound out the dents and...
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