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Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-06-2016, 08:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,095
Posted By Ora
Questions on thermostat and distribution box

What thermostat p/n sold by Dometic to operate a 15k BTU Penguin 2 AC (not heatpump) works with the installed 4 wire set up in my 74 Ambassador? ?? The more I look @ websites the more confused I...
Forum: Member Introductions 05-02-2014, 08:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 679
Posted By Ora
Howdy from Lampasas... congratulations on your...

Howdy from Lampasas... congratulations on your new acquisition.
Forum: On The Road... 04-18-2013, 06:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,213
Posted By Ora
A word of caution to you BAB if you camp at...

A word of caution to you BAB if you camp at Matagorda Bay Nature Park, the undertows near the mouth of the Colorado River can be deadly ... I was born in Palacios, just a few miles down the coast,...
Forum: Full-Timing 03-02-2013, 05:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,096
Posted By Ora
BAB, what is an "average speed camera" have not...

BAB, what is an "average speed camera" have not heard that term. I got caught on a toll road north of Austin, TX last summer without the radio frequency toll transponder. I have NY plates, expected...
Forum: Airstream "In the News" 11-03-2012, 05:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,393
Posted By Ora
Wink Nissan Pathfinder Web-Ad

I saw a new Nissan web-ad for new 2013 Pathfinder shown towing vintage Airstream ... cannot find it posted on their site yet, but will keep searching for it.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10-29-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,053
Posted By Ora
Reporting from the Mid Hudson Valley region of...

Reporting from the Mid Hudson Valley region of NY, we have had wind gusts all day Monday, increasing rain as nightfall sets. I have a 70 ft tall pine tree close to my parking spot in my backyard, so...
Forum: Airstream Registry Discussions 10-24-2012, 04:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,837
Posted By Ora
It is very similar to my 74 Landyacht Ambassador...

It is very similar to my 74 Landyacht Ambassador 29 ft. I was new to campers / Airstreams in March of this year when I looked at and bought mine, found numerous things wrong after getting into it...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-29-2012, 02:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,414
Posted By Ora
Good luck on your search and purchase of you...

Good luck on your search and purchase of you "new" vintage Airstream ... please be cautious, don't be blinded by the shiney metal. Be sure to take a good flashlight and coveralls with you to search...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-26-2012, 05:27 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,934
Posted By Ora
Rear Pic of tanks

Attached is a pic of the rear showing rear frame of holding tanks. the diagram in the earilier post is nice ... hope this clears it up some. I painted the new frames for the tanks with rustoleum blue...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-26-2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,934
Posted By Ora
It was a local heating supply company ... they...

It was a local heating supply company ... they cost me about $160, kind of pricey for this retired person, but I try to do things right (sometimes). I didn't want the tanks spread a mess on the...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 09-09-2012, 05:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,048
Posted By Ora
Thumbs up Great info Jerry, I plan on pulling the tank on...

Great info Jerry, I plan on pulling the tank on my 74 Ambassador in the near future. When you emptyed the tank with the drain valve, did you have any significant water remaining in the tank when you...
Forum: On The Road... 08-28-2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,665
Posted By Ora
My wife and I are new to the Airstream...

My wife and I are new to the Airstream experience, we just finished our first roadtrip (4500 mile trip NY to Texas)with our "Rosie", 29' 74 Ambassador. We like to acknowledge other AS we see but...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 07-28-2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,936
Posted By Ora
Thanks for the info, I had already replaced all...

Thanks for the info, I had already replaced all the original rubber hoses. I tried seperating the PAR pump, wound up breaking all 4 bolts, tried drilling and tapping. Wound up buying a new ShurFlo...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-18-2012, 06:10 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,934
Posted By Ora
I'm a scrounger, so the new frames were made from...

I'm a scrounger, so the new frames were made from discarded bedframes ( 1 3/8" angle & a little under 1/8" thick). The rear frame of the old one was made from "T" stock. After I posted the photo, I...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 07-14-2012, 07:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,486
Posted By Ora
You may want to check the wiring just prior to...

You may want to check the wiring just prior to the pump, I found a "bullet-quick connector" that was a little loose. You may also want to clean up the screws / terminals on the red box in front of...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 07-14-2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,936
Posted By Ora
I thought I would jump in and add my 2 cents to...

I thought I would jump in and add my 2 cents to your posts, since I happened to be working on my system today (74 Ambassador). It was purchased a few months ago, still trying to get my problem list...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-05-2012, 05:24 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,934
Posted By Ora
Thanks, I am new to this ... great to be able to...

Thanks, I am new to this ... great to be able to contribute something, I've gotten alot of info from the forums.
I took another pic of the sheetmetal that forms the bottom skin of the aft...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-03-2012, 08:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,934
Posted By Ora
I took a few pics of the tank pans with a couple...

I took a few pics of the tank pans with a couple of measurements. I hope the notes on the pics help some, I am a novice at using Paint program. I am close to finally getting these installed again.. ...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-02-2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,934
Posted By Ora
Gray and Black Tank Supports

I am in the process of re-installing the tanks in my 74 Ambassador, still have everything out. I can try to load / send pics of what I have if it would be of any help. I had new galvinized steel...
Forum: Airstream Registry Discussions 05-25-2012, 07:41 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 8,427
Posted By Ora
1974 Airstream Ambassador

1974 Airstream Ambassador (2012-05-25 08:41:52)
Forum: Member Introductions 05-25-2012, 05:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 794
Posted By Ora
thanks, To OilnH20 ... I've had a little...

thanks,
To OilnH20 ... I've had a little experience with smaller aircraft too, got my A&P from Hallmark AeroTech in SanAntonio in 83, helped rework a lot of IO-520 cranks and other engine parts as...
Forum: Member Introductions 05-21-2012, 11:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 794
Posted By Ora
New Member, Recently purchased 74 Ambassador

hey There,
I recently retired from the NY Air National Guard, my last 23+ years spent working nondestructive testing of C5 aircraft. I had not done a a lot of advanced research or planning prior to...
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