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Posted By navyspook

FYI...looks like I'll be leaving this merry band....

FYI...looks like I'll be leaving this merry band. Going back to work and will have very little time to use my Moho, sooo putting it up for sale. I want to thank you all for the good advice and info,...

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

03-03-2012, 04:36 PM

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Posted By navyspook

Thank God for BP...I can scoop it off the beach...

Thank God for BP...I can scoop it off the beach here in Pensacola :brows:

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

03-02-2012, 08:15 AM

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Posted By navyspook

Derek, Here's the emblems from autoanything.com...

Derek,
Here's the emblems from autoanything.com

Didn't get it on yet....

My kids leaving for the Navy next week and things are getting busy.

Bill

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

02-24-2012, 09:04 AM

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Posted By navyspook

FYI...I put a stainless steel Chevy Emblem on my...

FYI...I put a stainless steel Chevy Emblem on my old truck. They're avail on most truck sites.

Bill

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

02-18-2012, 08:10 PM

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Posted By navyspook

Right on...taking apart is easy...putting back...

Right on...taking apart is easy...putting back together is easier if you do it the same day.

If I wait a day, Old Timers cuts in and I can't remember what it is.:o

Worst part is moving it...

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

02-08-2012, 02:30 PM

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Posted By navyspook

Black walnut is pretty scarce now. Great stuff,...

Black walnut is pretty scarce now. Great stuff, looks my old Mark II's dash...

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

02-06-2012, 12:33 PM

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Posted By navyspook

Hagar looks great...always loved my Danes and...

Hagar looks great...always loved my Danes and they returned the favor.

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

02-05-2012, 07:21 AM

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Posted By navyspook

Our Cairn terrier is fine and has taken charge of...

Our Cairn terrier is fine and has taken charge of "Dog House" and most of the rest of the known world. The Weimaraner, also a lap dog, is confused about the moving house and disturbed that he can not...

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

02-04-2012, 08:16 AM

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Posted By navyspook

The last thing the PO said as I left was, "Don't...

The last thing the PO said as I left was, "Don't tailgate...the brakes don't like it."

I soon knew what he was talking about.:wally:

Bill

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

01-30-2012, 08:59 AM

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Posted By navyspook

My old friends at Harbor Freight have a nice...

My old friends at Harbor Freight have a nice selection of solar panels. Not sure of their efficiency/quality (like everything, Chinese made) but the ones in the store look pretty good.:blush:

Bill

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

01-15-2012, 02:55 PM

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Posted By navyspook

Interesting engineering to put the fuel line and...

Interesting engineering to put the fuel line and filter (and possible leaks) so close to such large electrical line and junctions...

Former Ford Pinto designer no doubt:blush:

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

01-14-2012, 08:57 AM

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Posted By navyspook

It also works on that stupid blinking clock on...

It also works on that stupid blinking clock on the VCR...

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

01-13-2012, 09:43 AM

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Posted By navyspook

"...but they'll never take our freeedom!!!" ...

"...but they'll never take our freeedom!!!"
- William Wallace a la Braveheart:brows:

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

01-13-2012, 09:40 AM

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Posted By navyspook

Congrats...glad that's all it took. I've heard...

Congrats...glad that's all it took. I've heard plenty of expensive horror stories.

So happy to live in the South...no smog tests. You can actually burn leaves in the yard...just like the fifties....

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

01-10-2012, 08:33 PM

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Posted By navyspook

Steve, I hope they're having a better...

Steve,

I hope they're having a better winter than last year...family in Glasgow said it was miserable.

Bill

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

01-10-2012, 08:26 PM

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Posted By navyspook

What type of paste/glue will you be using for the...

What type of paste/glue will you be using for the wallpaper? Seems like the regular stuff won't stick on glossy surfaces (or any other kind when I use it :angry:)

Are you replacing your counter...

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

01-05-2012, 09:39 AM

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Posted By navyspook

Very nice...and useful! Any indication of...

Very nice...and useful!

Any indication of who made it, for future reference, if I see gauges on sale?

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

12-28-2011, 09:48 PM

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Posted By navyspook

I got lucky...mine came with two key fobs, three...

I got lucky...mine came with two key fobs, three white (now mostly yellow) golf hats, and a DVD of nifty old Wally caravans zipping across mountains and deserts.

It also came with more keys than...

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

12-27-2011, 01:23 PM

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Posted By navyspook

Mostly I remove water...so far!:lol:

Mostly I remove water...so far!:lol:

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

12-26-2011, 09:25 AM

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Posted By navyspook

I think only the labels grow on trees...you have...

I think only the labels grow on trees...you have to plant the cans, but not too deep. We grow peanuts and cotton up here, and of course alligators.

Many trips to one of AT&T's outsourcers in...

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

12-19-2011, 04:00 PM

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Posted By navyspook

Derek, Whata difference a few degrees of...

Derek,

Whata difference a few degrees of latitude makes. We regularly get into the 20's during January, 50's during the day, and I have seen it down to 17...reminded of Great Lakes...scary.
...

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

12-18-2011, 12:45 PM

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Posted By navyspook

The British and Americans (including...

The British and Americans (including Canadians)...two peoples separated by one language, eh?

Healey 3000 very dependable...nothing a sharp rap to the fuel pump with a copper hammer couldn't cure....

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

12-17-2011, 03:57 PM

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Posted By navyspook

Camping World has a TV mount with a latch on...

Camping World has a TV mount with a latch on it...but they want much more than the one you found...

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

12-17-2011, 10:53 AM

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Posted By navyspook

Steve, Anytime you fell as though you have...

Steve,

Anytime you fell as though you have bitten off too much, just bop over to this thread...it curled my toes, and not in a good way. I might have tackled it at 50 (I had a 3 year old then),...

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12-17-2011, 10:49 AM

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New Airstream Interstate Owner in SE Louisiana

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Posted By navyspook

New dealer in Gulfport, MS...Foley RV attached to...

New dealer in Gulfport, MS...Foley RV attached to Foley Chevy. Not too far from Covington, LA.

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

12-17-2011, 08:21 AM

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Posted By navyspook

OK OK...I'll gladly accept the nut description,...

OK OK...I'll gladly accept the nut description, but the numb part only applies when mixed with malt beverages.

Traveling between the U.S. Grand Prix at Watkins Glen and the Canadian Grand Prix...

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

12-16-2011, 09:31 AM

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Posted By navyspook

That set up is perfect...except for the price and...

That set up is perfect...except for the price and the unavoidable domestic riff it would cause. I'm already in trouble for watching too much TV in the Moho. "You mean you're going to come out here in...

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

12-16-2011, 09:15 AM

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Posted By navyspook

First Lucas "Lord of Darkness" and now Marelli,...

First Lucas "Lord of Darkness" and now Marelli, his evil Italian cousin, I'm starting to understand your Airstream affinity. :brows:

Bill

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

12-15-2011, 08:58 AM

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Posted By navyspook

Derek, I saw a mount on Cooperative Motor...

Derek,

I saw a mount on Cooperative Motor Works (The Co-op) (https://www.gmccoop.com/) like you described I think.

Not sure how he did it, but it's in one of the pictures on his site and he's...

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

12-14-2011, 09:13 AM

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Posted By navyspook

My genuine artificial simulated Aluminum trim is...

My genuine artificial simulated Aluminum trim is also cracking. I've seen other similar light units with leds, but they're about 1 inch short of filling the hole made by the stock units.
...

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

12-13-2011, 02:03 PM

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Posted By navyspook

[QUOTE=Keyair;1082581]Which bulbs did you get...

[QUOTE=Keyair;1082581]Which bulbs did you get Derek... the 102's or the 120's?

Be warned, I had the cut the wires to get my lamp cans off the rig, as there is no connector to remove that I could...

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

12-13-2011, 01:56 PM

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Posted By navyspook

Steve, I look forward to your TV mounting...

Steve,
I look forward to your TV mounting methods. I'm sure they will be ingenious and I hope to copy them. Of course liberal royalties will be paid to the inventor by way of gracious Thank You's......

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

12-12-2011, 01:20 PM

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Posted By navyspook

The good news is that it may be cheaper than a...

The good news is that it may be cheaper than a Zip Dee to fix...the current estimate on my Zip Dee main awning is $1700...maybe next summer.

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

12-03-2011, 08:02 AM

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Posted By navyspook

My strip just has about a 6" Red and Black wire...

My strip just has about a 6" Red and Black wire on one end, you can see it in my first pic

Warm White 5M 500CM 3528 SMD Led Strips Lights 300 Leds car non-waterproof | eBay...

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

11-30-2011, 09:08 AM

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Posted By navyspook

Have a great time...the Panhandle will have low...

Have a great time...the Panhandle will have low 40's at night and low 70's in the daytime by the weekend, but Orlando will be warmer much. Perfect for Disney...

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

11-29-2011, 08:34 AM

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Posted By navyspook

Take the Moho...I checked the map and Key West is...

Take the Moho...I checked the map and Key West is almost straight down from from Athens, so you should get good MPH...LOL. Anything to get more AS's in Florida is a good thing.

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

11-29-2011, 08:24 AM

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Posted By navyspook

Stream, No state income tax in Florida and...

Stream,

No state income tax in Florida and it's warmer than New Hampshire, but if you stay there you can welcome Barney Frank home next year.

Bill

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

11-25-2011, 11:21 PM

Replies: 326

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Posted By navyspook

Derek, I used to worry that mine ran...

Derek,

I used to worry that mine ran between 215 and 220, I noticed that my 2008 Silverado runs at the same temp. I also don't take these old gauges as gospel...if it doesn't smell hot, vapor...

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

11-23-2011, 02:44 PM

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Posted By navyspook

The Chevy techs told me that one reason that the...

The Chevy techs told me that one reason that the 454's run so hot is because it was a way to lower emissions. Higher temps meant fewer unburnt hydrocarbons and the air pump worked better....

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

11-22-2011, 08:36 AM

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Posted By navyspook

I haven't even checked to see if I still have an...

I haven't even checked to see if I still have an air pump...it's been running great and I'm afraid to touch it. I suspect it's gone since I have the Banks pack, but I'll let you know by next week. We...

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

11-21-2011, 11:01 AM

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Posted By navyspook

It looks like cordless camera experimentation is...

It looks like cordless camera experimentation is called for...guess I'll order one and check it out. Hello Amazon.com...Film at Eleven.

If I wasn't a retired AT&T Labs type, I might agree with...

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

11-20-2011, 02:46 PM

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Posted By navyspook

Has anyone had experience with the cordless...

Has anyone had experience with the cordless cameras. They seem too easy, and the screen may be too far away on a 345 to get the signal.

Audiovox makes one that will fit on your license plate,...

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

11-19-2011, 03:11 PM

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Posted By navyspook

The 454 was used in a lot Chevy vehicles...

The 454 was used in a lot Chevy vehicles including the SS Silverado (very fast) and it is still in demand by car nuts and racers (probably going to to Ajo). Very good motor and plenty of power even...

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

11-18-2011, 03:36 PM

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Posted By navyspook

It has slowly dawned on me that your ownership...

It has slowly dawned on me that your ownership thought may be reversed. I'm feeling more and more like the ownee instead of the owner. I sort of plan my day around the big guy.

Agree with...

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

11-17-2011, 07:42 AM

Replies: 326

Views: 27,340

Posted By navyspook

My 345 has the ice maker below and to the right...

My 345 has the ice maker below and to the right of the Sink. PO says he never used it, which means it's broken or leaking or both. I runs when I turn it on, which means it must leak...probably a...

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

11-15-2011, 01:26 PM

Replies: 326

Views: 27,340

Posted By navyspook

Mike, So glad to hear your view on...

Mike,
So glad to hear your view on Goodyears...mine came with 8 new ones. After I saw what the PO had paid for them, I hope we get 80K out of ours. I wiped them down with Formula 303 and they look...

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

11-14-2011, 08:47 PM

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Posted By navyspook

Steve, I believe I have fixed the leak...

Steve,
I believe I have fixed the leak temporarily. Previous owner broke the curved left rear window and had it replaced, by an airstream dealer, but it never sealed properly (not sure how long it...

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

11-14-2011, 02:59 PM

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Posted By navyspook

Steve, Finally got to the rear corner, street...

Steve,
Finally got to the rear corner, street side and it looks like yours. I hate that chip board. Our days are still pretty warm so I might wait until it cools off a little before I tackle it....

Forum: Classic Motorhomes

11-14-2011, 07:32 AM

Replies: 326