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Forum: Our Community 04-08-2023, 09:47 PM
Replies: 1,004
Views: 319,208
Posted By Jim & Susan
Unrealted

Hello,



I am "Jim & Susan's" daughter.



He has a 1973 Land yacht(I believe) . You'd think I'd know. I striped her to the bones and put her back together. My blood, sweat, and TEARS...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 04-30-2022, 06:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 671
Posted By Jim & Susan
Same thing happened on my '73. Naturally as we...

Same thing happened on my '73. Naturally as we getting loaded up for a trip to Florida for Thanksgiving. Shoot us a picture. You can probably remove the cover and check that gear, but let's be...
Forum: Our Community 04-29-2022, 05:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 870
Posted By Jim & Susan
So Long, Farewell, Safe travels

The VAP is retiring. Tim Shepard announced today episode 367 will be the last one after more than 16 years.

Just wanted to say to Tim, Colin and Rob "THANKS" for a GREAT job over the years. You...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 03-27-2022, 03:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 663
Posted By Jim & Susan
Thank you for this. Jim

Thank you for this.

Jim
Forum: Insurance & Claims 03-09-2022, 04:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,658
Posted By Jim & Susan
Couple words about Progressive Insurance Coverage

We've had an "Agreed Value" policy with Progressive since 2010 on our '73 Overlander. The agreed amount was $12,000. Basically, the purchase price plus what money we had spent renovating. This is...
Forum: Photography 03-09-2022, 04:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 858
Posted By Jim & Susan
Let's see if this works. Look here....

Let's see if this works.

Look here. (https://www.airforums.com/forums/f42/view-from-your-airstream-door-24522-63.html#post1719519)

On second thought, that may be a boomer.


Jim
Forum: Photography 03-09-2022, 04:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 858
Posted By Jim & Susan
Several years back somebody posted a picture of a...

Several years back somebody posted a picture of a US Navy Attack Submarine leaving port from the nearby Sub Base at Kings Bay. Great, up close, picture. Showed the conning tower with a couple guys...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 02-22-2022, 03:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,442
Posted By Jim & Susan
It's on again at 6:00 pm EST on TCM tonight if...

It's on again at 6:00 pm EST on TCM tonight if you haven't seen it.


Jim
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-22-2022, 03:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,371
Posted By Jim & Susan
Say it ain't so, please!

Sad day. I've purchased a bunch of stuff from OODM over the years. I really hate to see them go by the wayside. Maybe Terry will chime in with his thoughts.

As to a "replacement" dealer for...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 02-21-2022, 07:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,070
Posted By Jim & Susan
Here...

Here (https://www.airforums.com/forums/f232/how-old-are-you-225525.html) you go. That's the kind of thread I enjoy. Some real "wise-acres" hang around this here website.:brows:



Jim
Forum: On The Road... 02-10-2022, 11:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 822
Posted By Jim & Susan
Send me a P.M. with a little more info about...

Send me a P.M. with a little more info about where you'll be staying and I'll do some investigatin'. The traffic in Atlanta area has approached legendary status in the last few years. There are...
Forum: Doors & Locks 01-31-2022, 08:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 635
Posted By Jim & Susan
It's been several years now, but I found them at...

It's been several years now, but I found them at Colaws. And I've forgotten the actual name of the thing.


Nice to see you back.


Jim
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 01-29-2022, 10:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,257
Posted By Jim & Susan
Take a look at the Inspection Checklist in this...

Take a look at the Inspection Checklist in this (https://www.airforums.com/forums/f138/trailer-inspection-checklist-43294.html) thread. It'll give you good ideas.


Jim
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 01-16-2022, 11:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,088
Posted By Jim & Susan
"You image, we build" Really? I don't think...

"You image, we build" Really?

I don't think Thor has anything to worry about from this, um, "competitor".

Jim
Forum: On The Road... 01-08-2022, 10:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,599
Posted By Jim & Susan
Henderson Beach in Destin is nice. Water and...

Henderson Beach in Destin is nice. Water and electric only. It's literally in Destin. Fred Gannan Rocky Bayou is nearby in Niceville. Water and electric only. Topsail Hill east of there is...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 12-18-2021, 06:14 PM
Replies: 1,764
Views: 196,740
Posted By Jim & Susan
48 2 * (9 + 3) 48 2 * 12 48 24 ...

48
2 * (9 + 3)

48
2 * 12

48
24

2
Forum: Our Community 11-16-2021, 10:01 AM
Replies: 1,004
Views: 319,208
Posted By Jim & Susan
Very well said. Thanks to all from CWO Jim...

Very well said.

Thanks to all from CWO Jim and SFC Susan, United State Army.
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 11-07-2021, 07:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,931
Posted By Jim & Susan
This discussion is one of the big reasons why I'm...

This discussion is one of the big reasons why I'm still towing a Vintage Airstream with a 2001 Ford F250.......that, and I don't want to own anything with wheels on it competing with the "Digital...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10-14-2021, 05:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,442
Posted By Jim & Susan
It's on again tonight on Turner Classic Movies. ...

It's on again tonight on Turner Classic Movies. 10:00 pm. Enjoy!


Jim
Forum: Our Community 10-13-2021, 07:33 AM
Replies: 426
Views: 92,229
Posted By Jim & Susan
Watching the LIVE feed from Blue Origins in Van...

Watching the LIVE feed from Blue Origins in Van Horn, Texas. Cap'n Kirk is about to blast off into space (for real this time). :lol: Guess what they use for crew quarters? Late model Airstreams,...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-07-2021, 12:20 PM
Replies: 598
Views: 243,280
Posted By Jim & Susan
You need to get one these...

You need to get one these...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-07-2021, 10:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 942
Posted By Jim & Susan
Did you see this announcement...

Did you see this announcement (https://www.ford-trucks.com/articles/ford-cancels-maverick-4k-tow-package-for-front-wheel-drive-models/?utm_source=2021927&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=content) from...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10-03-2021, 03:20 PM
Replies: 874
Views: 153,875
Posted By Jim & Susan
Speaking of cash

I don't know how much you need to run a big company......

Apple had $200 BILLION in actual cash in the bank earlier this year. January numbers were most the recent I could find quickly. In fact,...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10-03-2021, 11:30 AM
Replies: 874
Views: 153,875
Posted By Jim & Susan
Question: What do the letters RBQ and FBQ mean...

Question: What do the letters RBQ and FBQ mean at the end of a new Airstream name/description? I assume the RB and FB refer to "Rear Bedroom" and "Front Bedroom". What does the Q stand for? ...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 09-29-2021, 05:50 PM
Replies: 874
Views: 153,875
Posted By Jim & Susan
Heads Up, Windoze Users

Was just reading about Windows 11, due out in a few weeks. Nope, don't like it, don't like it at all.

It's all about "the design", don't ya know? Don't see many improvements. Lots of changes to...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 09-29-2021, 02:40 PM
Replies: 457
Views: 54,858
Posted By Jim & Susan
This is my wheel,...

This is my wheel, (https://www.americanracing.com/product/wheels/ar62-outlaw-ii/?attribute_pa_finish=machined) or at least it looks like it. 6 bolt pattern, exact same design. Mine are about 10-12...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 09-29-2021, 02:32 PM
Replies: 457
Views: 54,858
Posted By Jim & Susan
My wheels are American Racing polished aluminum,...

My wheels are American Racing polished aluminum, 15". If I'm not mistaken, they could be ordered as 15" or 16". Let me go poke around their website.



Jim
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-26-2021, 03:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,747
Posted By Jim & Susan
Couldn't help but notice.....on his profile page,...

Couldn't help but notice.....on his profile page, he has no "friends".


Jim
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-26-2021, 02:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,747
Posted By Jim & Susan
I think this is the guy...

I think this is the guy (https://www.airforums.com/forums/members/airstreaminc-120571.html) you're looking for. Good luck.


Jim
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 09-22-2021, 07:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,790
Posted By Jim & Susan
These guys: https://www.outofdoorsmart.com/ ...

These guys: https://www.outofdoorsmart.com/

Not a small shop, but one of the best. They may be able to help parts if you decide to go the DYI route.

Jim
Forum: On The Road... 09-17-2021, 02:49 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 17,405
Posted By Jim & Susan
Keep in mind I was looking for a proper refund...

Keep in mind I was looking for a proper refund without a lot of attitude from the vendor, not a full refund. That vendor was rude about the whole thing.

Honestly, I don't know what the refund...
Forum: On The Road... 09-17-2021, 11:10 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 17,405
Posted By Jim & Susan
Giving Credit when it's due to the right people

I was able to locate an email address on the State EPA website and filed a complaint there. The end result is the State ended up refunding 100% of the cost of the reservation from July. I have...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 09-16-2021, 04:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,622
Posted By Jim & Susan
Look into a product called Wet n Forget....

Look into a product called Wet n Forget. (https://www.wetandforget.com/) You will most likely need the one for exterior surfaces. I've used this on the Airstream and it works well. It takes...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 09-16-2021, 11:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,079
Posted By Jim & Susan
They're used to be an old Airstream that was...

They're used to be an old Airstream that was there's, it was parked over their. :lol:

My fingers get ahead of my brain constantly with those three.

Jim
Forum: On The Road... 09-16-2021, 08:25 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 17,405
Posted By Jim & Susan
The quote tacked onto the end of this original...

The quote tacked onto the end of this original post (Post #61, about New Yorkers) was NOT said by me. Looks like a cut and past went wrong somewhere. My beef is with the State Park system and their...
Forum: On The Road... 09-15-2021, 07:16 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 17,405
Posted By Jim & Susan
One. These people are idiots. Which has been my...

One. These people are idiots. Which has been my point all along, they apparently have no idea how to make this work properly.


Jim
Forum: On The Road... 09-14-2021, 03:49 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 17,405
Posted By Jim & Susan
Just to close out my rant...... I received...

Just to close out my rant......

I received two checks in the mail today from the State Department of Environmental Protection. So it took about 8 weeks to process the refund. Total refund was...
Forum: Our Community 09-13-2021, 07:48 PM
Replies: 7,910
Views: 1,577,116
Posted By Jim & Susan
Atlanta Braves Home Opener April 11, 2021

"It's like deja vu all over again" said a famous catcher.


Jim
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-11-2021, 10:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,589
Posted By Jim & Susan
I would try it in the order I laid it out above. ...

I would try it in the order I laid it out above.

Try with just the toothpick first and see how that holds. If it works loose again, then try it with the toothpick and a Wood glue (something like...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-10-2021, 03:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,589
Posted By Jim & Susan
Hey Bob, I can't help with the spring arm...

Hey Bob,

I can't help with the spring arm disassembly part of this, but I have another suggestion.

Next time one of those screws backs out on ya, take a match stick or a tooth pick and jam it...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-09-2021, 07:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,923
Posted By Jim & Susan
Pop corn time!

Gotta love the truck wars threads.

My contribution:

I'm a Ford guy.

I have no idea who Cpt Clickbait is.
I don't take advice from Youtube--ever. Unless it's to find out how to change the...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 09-09-2021, 02:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 509
Posted By Jim & Susan
Can't see the pictures

Can't see the pictures
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-01-2021, 02:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,540
Posted By Jim & Susan
My OCD is giving me fits today. Jim

My OCD is giving me fits today.


Jim
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 08-31-2021, 11:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 653
Posted By Jim & Susan
I don't know the size either, but here's...

I don't know the size either, but here's something that might work.

While removing the floor in our '73, I inadvertently cut about a 8" gash across the top of the fresh water tank with a circular...
Forum: On The Road... 08-28-2021, 05:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,813
Posted By Jim & Susan
Dang, forgot my favorite SP in that area.....Fort...

Dang, forgot my favorite SP in that area.....Fort Mountain. Check out the legend of the Blue-Eyed, Blond-Haired Native Americans that lived in the area 1000 years ago. Not kidding, but I think the...
Forum: On The Road... 08-28-2021, 05:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,813
Posted By Jim & Susan
Yup, sure can. We were just bored enough to make...

Yup, sure can. We were just bored enough to make that trip yesterday!:lol:

Jim
Forum: On The Road... 08-28-2021, 05:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,813
Posted By Jim & Susan
That's a scream, Bob. We drove up there...

That's a scream, Bob. We drove up there yesterday, too. We made a side trip to New Echota State Historic Site. We hadn't been to that one yet. Yes, it was a madhouse. Lots of local folk turned...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 08-27-2021, 06:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 991
Posted By Jim & Susan
Check out forum member UWE. He has (used to...

Check out forum member UWE. He has (used to have?) a company called Area 63 Productions (from memory, I think that's the correct name of his biz). He does very nice work and has a good reputation...
Forum: On The Road... 08-25-2021, 04:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,813
Posted By Jim & Susan
Yup. ...

Yup.

https://www.airforums.com/forums/f42/lets-hear-it-from-buc-ee-fuel-stop-fans-140440.html

https://www.airforums.com/forums/f42/buc-ee-s-or-what-220334.htm...
Forum: On The Road... 08-25-2021, 02:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,813
Posted By Jim & Susan
Buc-ee's in Georgia

Buc-ee's just opened its second location in Georgia. It's at I-75 exit 310, Union Grove Road, in Calhoun, Ga. (north of Atlanta, south of Chattanooga).

Buc-ee's other Georgia location is about...
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