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Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-02-2024, 11:27 AM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By Eagleuh1
Of the age!

I know how you feel. I’m of that age too. My 68 AS Ambassador is needing a body off to replace pretty much the entire subfloor. Don’t know if I’ll get to it though. I’ve enjoyed it since 2011and just...
Forum: 1966 - 1969 Ambassador 09-20-2023, 04:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,161
Posted By Eagleuh1
Stove vent hood fan motor?

Anybody have a lead on a replacement motor that will work for the exhaust fan on the stove hood? Mine is clear of dobbers nests and any other debris but sounds like it’s grinding rocks when running?
Forum: Airstream Oddities 11-24-2020, 11:35 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 20,043
Posted By Eagleuh1
My 68AS Ambassador International has them. Round...

My 68AS Ambassador International has them. Round beehives just like on the front as running lights on my 50 GMC truck
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-17-2020, 08:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,978
Posted By Eagleuh1
Glad you got it fixed. Mine wouldn’t start in my...

Glad you got it fixed. Mine wouldn’t start in my 68. Fan ran , did the 3 attempts to start then, shut down after 15 seconds or so. Pulled furnace. Had some mud dobbers from before I put screen on....
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 10-17-2020, 07:38 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,949
Posted By Eagleuh1
Baking bread

My 68 AS Ambassador International original oven bakes bread just fine. I use an oven thermometer to adjust temp.
Forum: 1966 - 1969 Ambassador 08-07-2020, 06:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,161
Posted By Eagleuh1
1968 Ambassador International side window

Looking for a side window for the bedroom area. 39 by 20.5 by 1/8 tempered glass with slight curve. Vintage trailer Supply is OOS for another year. None of local glass suppliers can do the curve....
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-09-2015, 09:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 737
Posted By Eagleuh1
And recycle the unit, offer it for parts before...

And recycle the unit, offer it for parts before scrapping it if you can. Some of us like trying to fix these things. Thanks. Jim
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-09-2015, 09:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 737
Posted By Eagleuh1
Start drilling out rivets on the inside shroud...

Start drilling out rivets on the inside shroud after removing fan blades. On outside start unscrewing the unit frame or housing from the top of the AS. There's a couple of rivets inside the frame/...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 06-09-2015, 08:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,171
Posted By Eagleuh1
I just got a Bose system with my Credit Card...

I just got a Bose system with my Credit Card points that sounds amazing. Has a CD player and inputs for IPod or other devices. Incredible sound for size. It's a Bose Wave Music system. Going in my 68...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 06-09-2015, 08:39 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By Eagleuh1
Here where?

Here where?
Forum: Member Introductions 06-09-2015, 05:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,123
Posted By Eagleuh1
If your clear coat is in bad shape, I used an...

If your clear coat is in bad shape, I used an organic stripper to strip mine. It works great. Just coat, go to bed and wash off in morning. Bought at a PPG paint store. Jim
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-09-2015, 05:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,139
Posted By Eagleuh1
If you do remove the old unit, I would be willing...

If you do remove the old unit, I would be willing to pick it up on my way to New Orleans this fall. I could use some spare parts for mine on my 68. Jim
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-09-2015, 04:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,580
Posted By Eagleuh1
Have you got it running yet?

Have you got it running yet? Will be trying to rewire mine maybe tomorrow. Jim. And thanks 40wnks for recycling.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-09-2015, 12:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,368
Posted By Eagleuh1
I don't think that's it. The rotation is opposite...

I don't think that's it. The rotation is opposite the arrow on the label, looking down at the lead end. I was real particular about that, since it's mentioned in the rebuild sticky. Unless my...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-08-2015, 09:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,368
Posted By Eagleuh1
My motor turns backwards. I cleaned everything...

My motor turns backwards. I cleaned everything out, combed all the condenser and evaporator fins straight, put all the fans and covers on. Hooked up the 20 amp extension cord with no other loads...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-08-2015, 01:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,368
Posted By Eagleuh1
Ac

Mine were bad, I suspect due to trying to keep it going with failing motor. But new ones are from Mexico. Same as old GE ones. It runs now. Very quite. Good luck with yours. I will post pics and part...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-08-2015, 01:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,183
Posted By Eagleuh1
Is the plastic shroud destroyed or the aluminum...

Is the plastic shroud destroyed or the aluminum housing. If the housing is there, I'd find someone to rebuild the AC part. Or if you have some basic skills and tools, pull the parts that are no...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-07-2015, 11:39 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 28,692
Posted By Eagleuh1
That sucks. I got my Suburban furnace 3 months...

That sucks. I got my Suburban furnace 3 months after the last post from them. At a very good price. They did ask me not to tell anyone because they weren't doing it anymore.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-07-2015, 10:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,368
Posted By Eagleuh1
Ac

68TWind, thanks for the reply. I got to laugh though. I finally pulled the cover off the compressor itself, and the extra yellow wire was hanging loose, all taped up. I'm beginning to think somebody...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-07-2015, 05:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,368
Posted By Eagleuh1
Ac

Thanks Aluminuminum. Mine has a AJK14-215 compressor for what that's worth. It has a black, a red and 2 yellows coming out of it. The extra yellow is killing me. This thing worked good up until last...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-07-2015, 02:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,368
Posted By Eagleuh1
Ac

Ok, got everything wired up per schematic, But there's an extra heavy yellow wire coming from compressor. That makes 2 heavy yellow wires from compressor. One goes to Compressor capacitor. It's...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-07-2015, 09:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,368
Posted By Eagleuh1
Ac

Not that easy. I believe the bolts were installed from the bottom before AC installed on roof. I don't want to remove the whole thing now and lose my R22. The compressor runs and cools great. I'm...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-06-2015, 09:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,368
Posted By Eagleuh1
AC capacitors?

Screwed up there too. I took the old capacitors out to get new ones. I did tape all the wires for each capacitor in its own bundle though. Today removed the cover off the top of the AC unit to see...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-06-2015, 11:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,368
Posted By Eagleuh1
Yeh, looks nothing like my wiring. Whoever...

Yeh, looks nothing like my wiring. Whoever replaced my AC fan motor before I got it apparently cut all those multi- connectors out of the system. I have a lot of house type twist connectors with...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-05-2015, 11:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,368
Posted By Eagleuh1
Thanks. My fan motor replacement should be here...

Thanks. My fan motor replacement should be here tomorrow. If not raining hope to get it put back together then. I bought one the has the 5/370 for the fan motor and the 25/430 for the compressor all...
Forum: Vintage Kin 04-05-2015, 11:16 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 91,480
Posted By Eagleuh1
Ss

Looking really good. Wished I had found one when I was looking. Ended up with a 68 AS. Lots more room and quality is better IMHO. Keep up the good work. Jim
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-05-2015, 09:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,368
Posted By Eagleuh1
AC capacitors?

I bought new start and run capacitors for my 68 Airstream International Ambassador with Armstrong TAC 110- 1 AC. Also am replacing the fan motor since it has enough slop in the bearings it squeals...
Forum: 1966 - 1969 Ambassador 03-09-2015, 04:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,161
Posted By Eagleuh1
Still going strong. Spent 6 months living in it...

Still going strong. Spent 6 months living in it near Vicksburg Mississippi while working at Grand Gulf Nuclear Station outage. Stayed at Grand Gulf State Park. My roof leaks occasionally, but other...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-16-2013, 06:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,152
Posted By Eagleuh1
Do you still have this? How about the outer...

Do you still have this? How about the outer shroud or cover? Mine is still working on my 68 Ambassador International, but is missing the shroud or cover. Need to pull soon to fix leak when it rains.
Forum: Refrigerators 02-10-2012, 10:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,831
Posted By Eagleuh1
fridge

I've got a Fridgedaire in mine, so far its working good in my 68 Ambassador. But, It'sonlymy first time out with the trailer. I live in it full time for 6months out of the year, with full hook ups,...
Forum: 1956 - 1959 Flying Cloud 01-11-2012, 09:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,855
Posted By Eagleuh1
Thailand Airstream

Never saw that one when I was there. I was at Sathahip in the Navy, visited Uthapow once out riding motorbike. Taught scubadiving in Pattaya for 2 years after leaving Navy. Be nice to have that...
Forum: Fun & Games 01-05-2012, 06:00 AM
Replies: 686
Views: 107,136
Posted By Eagleuh1
I've got to get new wood. For my goucho. It's dry...

I've got to get new wood. For my goucho. It's dry rotted.
Forum: 1966 - 1969 Ambassador 01-05-2012, 04:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,161
Posted By Eagleuh1
Axles

No, shock brackets were already welded onto the trailing arms. I just bought a new rubber gasket/disk for the drain valve. Easy fix, just didn't wan't to drive all the way into town just for that....
Forum: 1966 - 1969 Ambassador 01-02-2012, 08:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,161
Posted By Eagleuh1
Axles

Yeh, new shocks too. I was surprised how easy they went in, other than pushing them on a board under the trailer, and dragging the old ones out on the board. Used a hand truck with a 4x4 on the...
Forum: Axles 12-31-2011, 10:27 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,674
Posted By Eagleuh1
New axles are on my 68 Ambassador International....

New axles are on my 68 Ambassador International. Thanks Andy. They fit perfect, no mods to my trailer or axles required. Glad you had them in stock when I called. What would the torque on the 5/8...
Forum: 1966 - 1969 Ambassador 12-31-2011, 10:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,161
Posted By Eagleuh1
More pic's.

Heres more pics of the action. I'm surprised I'm not much sorer this morning than I am. Most physical activity I've done in a while. All went great until the last wheel. Sliced my middle finger wide...
Forum: 1966 - 1969 Ambassador 12-31-2011, 10:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,161
Posted By Eagleuh1
Axles

Finally got around to the axles yesterday. replaced both with 3500 lb axles from Inland RV. Thanks Andy. Fit perfect, no drilling or other mods required . Couldn't have gone easier unless I wasn't on...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 12-26-2011, 10:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,755
Posted By Eagleuh1
Adventures

Cool, did you have a good trip? Enjoy Arizona. Jim
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 12-22-2011, 09:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,847
Posted By Eagleuh1
Jacking

Don't put the jack under the body, put it under the frame at the axle mount flange. Don't put it under the swing arm part of the axle either. I'll be changing out my axles soon, just recieved them...
Forum: Axles 12-19-2011, 04:37 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,674
Posted By Eagleuh1
axles

It isn't that the axles are just horizontal. My trailer is almost gutted, no weight on it now. Also, I had sheared rivets and missing rivets and the outriggers that had sliced through the lower skin....
Forum: Axles 12-17-2011, 06:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,674
Posted By Eagleuh1
Axles

Thanks Andy. I plan on using mine. Soon after I get the new axles put on. I travel a lot for my job, and plan to pull it with me everywhere. Rolled my last one on the way to a job in New Orleans in...
Forum: Axles 12-16-2011, 09:05 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,674
Posted By Eagleuh1
New Axles ordered.

Ordered new axles from Inland RV. Gotta pay alittle extra since I waited too long to check the old ones out and find they are resting nice and horizontal. It towed good coming from Tulsa to Arkansas...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 12-15-2011, 05:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,567
Posted By Eagleuh1
airtanks

Try airbagit.com. They make airbag systems for vehicles. Got alldifferent kinds of tanks.Good luck. Jim
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 12-13-2011, 07:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,404
Posted By Eagleuh1
Flux capacitor?

Wheres it located? And if I have one, why do I need a battery or power cord? Is the aluminum wiring up to the kind of current flow aflux capacitor will support? Seriously, still haven't figured out...
Forum: 1966 - 1969 Ambassador 12-12-2011, 05:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,161
Posted By Eagleuh1
Work so far

Some more pics. Also replaced all the plumbing vent stack covers. Waiting to replace fridge vent cover and redo sealing on the vents and skylight. Stripped most of the clear coat was none on roof...
Forum: 1966 - 1969 Ambassador 12-12-2011, 05:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,161
Posted By Eagleuh1
68 Ambassador

Pics of the AS so far. My TV is a 68 Chevy C20 with drivetrain from a 2005 Suburban.
Forum: 1966 - 1969 Ambassador 12-12-2011, 05:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,161
Posted By Eagleuh1
68 Ambassador

Thanks BluePearl. Mines still got a lot of work ahead. DO you have a switch above the door on your 68. I haven't been able to figure out what mine is for. It isn't the porch light or any of the...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 12-12-2011, 04:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,755
Posted By Eagleuh1
TriptoAz.

Lake Dardanelle State Park in Russellville Ar. right on I-40 is a nice stop. About a 2day drive from Carolina. I stayed in Tonopah AZ while working at Palo Verde Nuclear Station last year. Nice park...
Forum: Axles 12-12-2011, 04:34 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,674
Posted By Eagleuh1
Axle longevity?

How long are the axles supposed/ expected to last? What is the lifespan of the newer Dexter/ Dura Torque/... type axle? Any experience with newer axles failing after few years? Mine are needing...
Forum: 1966 - 1969 Ambassador 12-11-2011, 08:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,161
Posted By Eagleuh1
'68 Ambassador International

I bought a 68 Ambassador International back in Sept. Went back to working 72 hour weeks 2 days later, so I'm just getting to do some work on it now. I replaced all tires with new GY Marathons after...
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