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Forum: General Motorhome Topics 07-29-2016, 11:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,030
Posted By noiva
Good luck with that, Bob. From the best...

Good luck with that, Bob. From the best information I could gather when I had mine, there were originally only about 13 or 14 ever built. I tried posting to get a count of what was still left, and...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 07-28-2016, 01:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,030
Posted By noiva
I sold it in 2008 to a fellow from Texas. He...

I sold it in 2008 to a fellow from Texas. He planned to make some minor changes and use it to give sales clients tours of his facilities. I lost track of him after a year or so.

Where are you...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 07-28-2016, 10:25 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,030
Posted By noiva
Don't still have mine, Bob, but would love to...

Don't still have mine, Bob, but would love to hear about yours. Where are you getting it? Also, would LOVE any pictures you might be able to post. Best of luck!
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 06-19-2009, 09:33 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 255,477
Posted By noiva
I can't speak for other years, but the 1989 370LE...

I can't speak for other years, but the 1989 370LE that I used to own was tricked out with all the bells and whistles that were not on standard units. Of course the 370LE came ONLY as an LE, but I'm...
Forum: Vintage Kin 06-08-2007, 05:25 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 25,700
Posted By noiva
I think you'd be pleased with the Dupont tire...

I think you'd be pleased with the Dupont tire spray. It is very easy to apply, actually is good for the plastic and rubber parts, and is easy to re-apply. It also doesn't attract dust and dirt like...
Forum: Vintage Kin 06-07-2007, 11:07 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 25,700
Posted By noiva
My 1972 and 1983 Avions were both anodized, and...

My 1972 and 1983 Avions were both anodized, and oxidation was a major "appearance" issue for every owner I ever knew. We all had ways to "cover" the streaking and fading, but no one ever totally...
Forum: Vintage Kin 06-06-2007, 09:42 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 25,700
Posted By noiva
I totally agree. I would never try to remove the...

I totally agree. I would never try to remove the anodized coating on an Avion, or any other trailer that has that.

Best,
Forum: Vintage Kin 06-06-2007, 05:34 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 25,700
Posted By noiva
Avions anodized in 1963

I have no doubt you are correct about your Avion being anodized in 1963. I simply did not check my literature when I wrote they were first anodized after 1965. I should never have trusted my memory...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 05-02-2007, 07:40 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 34,116
Posted By noiva
Sorry about that. This should do it....

Sorry about that. This should do it. https://www.airforums.com/forums/f311/front-side-windows-classic-vertical-lip-install-18806.html Look particularly at the posts from 'guy99'. There are several in...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 05-01-2007, 06:47 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 34,116
Posted By noiva
Window Parts

Here's a link to the thread that was the most help to me. https://www.airforums.com/forum...all-18806.html If you read through it, there are several complete descriptions of what to replace, and how...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 04-17-2007, 10:07 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 34,116
Posted By noiva
Also, check Vintage Trailer Supply @ Vintage...

Also, check Vintage Trailer Supply @ Vintage Trailer Supply - Vintage travel trailer parts and supplies! (https://www.vintagetrailersupply.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=24). You need to check prices and...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 04-17-2007, 08:50 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 34,116
Posted By noiva
Congratulations on your 1982 turbo! First, two...

Congratulations on your 1982 turbo! First, two questions - are you asking me if I've compiled a list, or someone earlier in the post? Second, are you trying to redo the front driver and passenger...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-06-2007, 09:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,616
Posted By noiva
Running both AC units

JK,

Good to see your name on the Forum! How's the 345 doing?

If you'll drop PAT370 an email, he'll give you his phone number. You can then call him, and he'll give you the details of how...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 02-02-2007, 09:10 AM
Replies: 27
A/c
Views: 3,289
Posted By noiva
Remove Dash AC?

I fully agree with Rob and Robert, especially since you have a functioning AC. In addition, flushing the cooling fins is a big help keeping air flowing through the radiator and back through the...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 02-01-2007, 12:05 PM
Replies: 27
A/c
Views: 3,289
Posted By noiva
Mel, I'm with you. I always found it much...

Mel,

I'm with you. I always found it much more pleasant to run the dash air when it wasn't too hot outside because it was much more quiet than having the gen set and overhead AC running. Got...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 01-27-2007, 12:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,391
Posted By noiva
JVW, One note - I had the same manual...

JVW,

One note - I had the same manual recommending 70 psi in the front. I went to 80 psi after going to the scales and realizing it wasn't enough for the weight up front. I'm sure you're safe...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 01-27-2007, 09:31 AM
Replies: 27
A/c
Views: 3,289
Posted By noiva
Just to add to Glen's comments. Be glad you...

Just to add to Glen's comments. Be glad you don't have the Ford 460 in a 370LE:bb:. I checked on getting headers for mine, and they couldn't fit them in the doghouse space. (At least that what my...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 01-27-2007, 09:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,391
Posted By noiva
Tire psi

JVW,

Thanks for checking those numbers! Since I no longer have my 370:(, I couldn't go look at the numbers. Anyway, I took the 370 to a truck scale fully loaded, and found I needed 80 psi in...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 01-26-2007, 11:27 AM
Replies: 27
A/c
Views: 3,289
Posted By noiva
Ac

I agree with Randy. The effort to remove a functional AC, along with the re-belting problems aren't worth the effort, IMHO:p. Now, if you're talking about a completely trashed, unrepairable unit,...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 01-25-2007, 07:17 PM
Replies: 27
A/c
Views: 3,289
Posted By noiva
Ac

John,

I had a 1989 370LE for a few years, and although my dash AC worked, it was good only on moderately warm days. Simply too much heat with all that glass up front. Most of the folks who have...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 01-25-2007, 02:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,391
Posted By noiva
Bob, I was definitely NOT trying to imply...

Bob,

I was definitely NOT trying to imply ANYONE should use the pressure rating of the WHEEL to determine how much air to put into the tires. I was only trying to see if my memory about the...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 01-25-2007, 12:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,391
Posted By noiva
Rim pressure

JVW,

Since you have a 1989 with Alcoa wheels just like my late 370:sad:, I think the max pressure was 110 psi for the wheels, but I wouldn't put my reputation on that:rolleyes:. I do remember...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 01-06-2007, 07:38 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,286
Posted By noiva
Question MoHo Rally

Can a "former" Airstream Moho owner go? I still think we should let all aluminum trailers and MoHos into whatever is going on. (Not talking about WBCCI) I found a fantastic Avion trailer when I...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-02-2007, 06:31 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 255,477
Posted By noiva
David, I'm sure you'll find that most of us...

David,

I'm sure you'll find that most of us can't get those numbers to match exactly in every position. Apparently, Airstream was very "creative" in their assignment of numbers. I mean, they...
Forum: Vintage Kin 12-21-2006, 07:29 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 25,700
Posted By noiva
Silver Streak

RedTailHawk,

Silver Streaks are great trailers, but just one word about them. They were anodized aluminum, so if a mirror shine is important you won't get it from a Silver Streak, or even an...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 12-16-2006, 01:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,357
Posted By noiva
[ever see he handbuilt Airstream looking...

[ever see he handbuilt Airstream looking motorhome? That one evidently was driven all across the country back in the 60s and 70s.] quote

I didn't see that one, but I did see a picture where...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 12-16-2006, 01:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,357
Posted By noiva
One of the missing 370s????????

Maybe it's one of the mysteriously missing 370LEs that is not accounted for:p . If so, it appears to have sat out in a field since 1989 while some kids reconfigured the outside aluminum:D. And I...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 12-12-2006, 01:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,616
Posted By noiva
Howard, I misunderstood what you were...

Howard,

I misunderstood what you were doing. I never needed both simultaneously either, but there are areas of the country where people do need to do that, and have accomplished it by altering...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 12-12-2006, 10:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,616
Posted By noiva
Howard, Did you do the wiring in the...

Howard,

Did you do the wiring in the generator compartment to set up each AC unit on a separate circuit? I know there are two circuits outputting from the generator, and the trick is to do a...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 12-09-2006, 10:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,616
Posted By noiva
JK, It's definitely possible. Pat370 has a...

JK,

It's definitely possible. Pat370 has a 370LE, and he did some minor modifications at the electric box in the generator compartment to do just that. Contact him. He'll be glad to tell you...
Forum: Vintage Kin 12-03-2006, 06:54 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 25,700
Posted By noiva
Avions?

I've owned 3 Avion trailers over the past 23 years. They are excellent trailers- well built, quality cabinetry, durable, and use many more "standard" parts than Airstream. I've also had the...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 12-01-2006, 03:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,987
Posted By noiva
Painted Airstreams

I've painted my SOB trailer to look like a 370LE without the driving section:D!
Makes me thing I'm still driving it around;). I just tell people it's pushing my Burb around.:p
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 12-01-2006, 03:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,305
Posted By noiva
WHAT:bb: ? A 370LE without that burgundy and...

WHAT:bb: ? A 370LE without that burgundy and gray? You must be kidding:p ! Don't ruin my mental image of that beautiful thing leaving my driveway for the last time last month:(. Nothing wrong...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 11-13-2006, 09:21 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 18,330
Posted By noiva
Rob, Thanks for all this info on your GV...

Rob,

Thanks for all this info on your GV install, and it's effect on your MoHo's performance, mileage, and temps. I totally agree with Glen about the thermostat. Pat370, who owns one of those...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 11-08-2006, 09:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,103
Posted By noiva
Try Vintage RV at this link directly to the weep...

Try Vintage RV at this link directly to the weep hole covers - both sizes. https://www.vintagetrailersupply.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=Weep+Hole+Covers&Search.x=12&Search.y=10 I've dealt with...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 11-05-2006, 08:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,506
Posted By noiva
Good Heavens:bb:! I just discovered all the...

Good Heavens:bb:! I just discovered all the posts on the sale of my 370LE Blimp were moved here without my knowledge:huh:. Then, reading over the posts, I find I'm being attacked by my...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 11-05-2006, 09:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,684
Posted By noiva
George, I think you made the right choice. ...

George,

I think you made the right choice. Don't have to change wheels, and all the changes that would necessitate. I switched from the Michelin 19.5 8R on my Blimp to an "off-brand" tire, and...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 11-05-2006, 06:20 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,506
Posted By noiva
Glen, Now that's what I'd call a "Square...

Glen,

Now that's what I'd call a "Square Stream":lol:! Makes the Avion look like a boat hull in comparison:D. Thanks for the suggestion about a second income, but I've got my hands full just...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 11-05-2006, 06:12 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 34,116
Posted By noiva
My Blimp had gray weep hole covers, but on close...

My Blimp had gray weep hole covers, but on close inspection it appeared they were originally black, and had faded to gray. The replacements (from Airstream) were all black. I just mixed the black...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 11-04-2006, 07:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,103
Posted By noiva
Either method will work. Slightly less risk...

Either method will work. Slightly less risk probably with screws, but not enough to worry about.
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 11-04-2006, 07:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,056
Posted By noiva
Great detective work, Rob:p! I had a somewhat...

Great detective work, Rob:p! I had a somewhat similar thing with the Blimp. Turned out the last "repair" shop that had worked on the coach for the PO had touched the wires together from the starting...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 11-04-2006, 04:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,684
Posted By noiva
Steve, Boy, do I feel better:D! My face...

Steve,

Boy, do I feel better:D! My face has all my former head hair also:p. Check out my profile picture on my profile. The two beautiful ladies are not both my wife:lol:. They're actually my...
Forum: Vintage Kin 11-04-2006, 03:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,288
Posted By noiva
John, Thanks for the great details! Always...

John,

Thanks for the great details! Always helps to have someone who has more detail add to the knowledge base. The early days of Silver Streak sound very similar to the early days of Avion,...
Forum: Vintage Kin 11-04-2006, 10:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,288
Posted By noiva
After looking over the complete listing on eBay,...

After looking over the complete listing on eBay, I must say it may be able to be gotten cheap, since there's no reserve to meet. Looks very good for a 1975. Bids are very low so far. Needs some...
Forum: Vintage Kin 11-04-2006, 10:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,288
Posted By noiva
I would agree with Roger. I was always...

I would agree with Roger. I was always fascinated by Silver Streaks in my 'younger years', but they slowly died like a number of other quality aluminum trailers that couldn't get enough buyers to...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 11-04-2006, 08:14 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,506
Posted By noiva
Airsteams and Avions

Glen and Terry,

First, Avions are not 'square':p. In fact the 'wide body' Airstreams look very much like them, and I've actually been fooled on the highway at times because the shapes are so...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 11-03-2006, 06:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,684
Posted By noiva
So that's why you love your MoHo so much:D! By...

So that's why you love your MoHo so much:D! By the way, I'm really jealous you have hair:huh:. Lost mine so long ago, I can't remember ever having it:p. Since when would a school teacher deviate...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 11-03-2006, 06:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,436
Posted By noiva
Wink Check this site out, also

I had good success with this site getting all my front window materials together https://www.vintagetrailersupply.com/. Some of my things came from Inland, and some from Vintage. Between those 2 I...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 11-02-2006, 11:38 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,506
Posted By noiva
Actually, Steve, I've greatly reduced the wheeled...

Actually, Steve, I've greatly reduced the wheeled vehicles in my back yard. I'm down to one trailer (admittedly there's another in at a friend's in storage, but I'll get that over here in about a...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 11-01-2006, 07:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,506
Posted By noiva
Parts and Prices

Actually, there really aren't any particular problems with parts so far. "Standard" RV things were used extensively in their construction, so only the skin, frames, cabinetry, and sub-structure are...
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