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Forum: General Repair Forum 08-16-2013, 10:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,466
Posted By mrcjdunne
Impressive!

You have done an amazing job so far with your SS!
We have a 1969 Silver Streak Rocket that was in good shape when we bought it a year ago. I find even my minor problems daunting!

Chris
Forum: Vintage Kin 02-02-2013, 09:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,921
Posted By mrcjdunne
You should check out this restoration blog. ...

You should check out this restoration blog.

1970 Silver Streak Sabre - Model 20 (https://www.sandridgeairpark.com/SilverStreak/index.html)

He has spent the last 2 years fully restoring /...
Forum: Vintage Kin 12-09-2012, 12:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 48,850
Posted By mrcjdunne
Nice to hear that Metall worked so well. I'll be...

Nice to hear that Metall worked so well. I'll be continuing my cleaning/polishing soon. We just finished having a pad built for the trailer at our house and bring it out of storage in a few weeks.
Forum: Vintage Kin 11-22-2012, 12:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 48,850
Posted By mrcjdunne
I think the gold holds up better than the plain...

I think the gold holds up better than the plain anodized. I scrubbed the gold trim with a stiff cleaning brush. I haven't polished that part yet.
Forum: Vintage Kin 11-22-2012, 12:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 48,850
Posted By mrcjdunne
I started with a non-scratch scotch pad to apply...

I started with a non-scratch scotch pad to apply the polish but discovered a terry towel worked jut as well. I buffed with a dry terry towel.

I will be getting an orbital buffer though. Hand...
Forum: Vintage Kin 11-20-2012, 09:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 48,850
Posted By mrcjdunne
Here's a photo of some of my polishing with...

Here's a photo of some of my polishing with Met-All. I completed the curved window cover and the panel below it. Also a little circular patch on the front.
It seems to be doing a great job.
Forum: Vintage Kin 11-20-2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 48,850
Posted By mrcjdunne
I just polished part of my trailer with Met-all...

I just polished part of my trailer with Met-all cleaner/polish and it worked very well. Took a lot of the oxidation of and left a nice pearly satin finish. Very nice.
Forum: Vintage Kin 11-17-2012, 09:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 48,850
Posted By mrcjdunne
Here's a link to a blog of a shell-off restore of...

Here's a link to a blog of a shell-off restore of a 1970 Sabre. He owns a small airfield in OK and had many types of metal cleaner / polish to test on his trailer.

1970 Silver Streak Sabre - Model...
Forum: Vintage Kin 11-03-2012, 09:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,295
Posted By mrcjdunne
That's a good point. I'll have to check on that.

That's a good point. I'll have to check on that.
Forum: Vintage Kin 11-03-2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,295
Posted By mrcjdunne
Well said SteveSueMac. I always appreciate...

Well said SteveSueMac.
I always appreciate Rednax's advice. He has a lot of experience with the same type of trailer I have. And being a complete novice, I need all the help I can get.


Chris
Forum: Vintage Kin 11-01-2012, 08:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,295
Posted By mrcjdunne
And I just wanted advice on my coupler... ...

And I just wanted advice on my coupler...

This Andersen topic has been hashed out in lengthy threads on many boards. I agree it's all been said before.

I'm sticking with the Andersen. It does...
Forum: Vintage Kin 11-01-2012, 10:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,295
Posted By mrcjdunne
Thanks Rednax. I see that Andrew T is very well...

Thanks Rednax. I see that Andrew T is very well qualified as an expert. If it turns out I am not happy with my Andersen for the same reasons I'll go back to my previous WD hitch, the Pro Series RB2.
Forum: Vintage Kin 10-31-2012, 11:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,295
Posted By mrcjdunne
This hitch really stirs things up. The Airstream...

This hitch really stirs things up. The Airstream forums, RV.net, Forest River, all have passionate debates going on. Some descending into personal attacks. One poster said tried and true was best for...
Forum: Vintage Kin 10-31-2012, 09:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,295
Posted By mrcjdunne
The Gross weight rating is 8,000.

The Gross weight rating is 8,000.
Forum: Vintage Kin 10-31-2012, 08:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,295
Posted By mrcjdunne
The jury is in. A 2 5/16" it is. I am also...

The jury is in. A 2 5/16" it is.
I am also getting new safety chains, brakes serviced or replaced, new breakaway switch, new tongue jack, new 7 blade connector cable.

Hopefully the ANDERSEN...
Forum: Vintage Kin 10-31-2012, 08:04 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,295
Posted By mrcjdunne
I agree but I do want to be as safe as possible....

I agree but I do want to be as safe as possible. I'm sure the couplers today are just as strong as they were 43 years ago but they backed off the weight rating for some reason.
Also, it looks like...
Forum: Vintage Kin 10-31-2012, 01:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,295
Posted By mrcjdunne
Replacing Coupler on SS

I am having the 2" coupler on my '69 Silver Streak Rocket Deluxe replaced. The place where I'm having it done tells me I need to go up to 2 5/16 coupler because the current 2" couplers are rated for...
Forum: Vintage Kin 10-24-2012, 05:29 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 20,544
Posted By mrcjdunne
Thanks for the update. We just upgraded from a...

Thanks for the update. We just upgraded from a pop-up trailer to a 1969 Silver Streak 28' Rocket Deluxe Continental.

Looking forward to hearing more about your fixing her up.

Chris
Forum: Vintage Kin 10-23-2012, 06:24 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 20,544
Posted By mrcjdunne
Looks like a beauty. What was the story with...

Looks like a beauty.
What was the story with the Silver Streak you looked at?

Chris
Forum: Vintage Kin 10-21-2012, 10:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,322
Posted By mrcjdunne
Thanks. Some of those threads are very...

Thanks. Some of those threads are very impressive. ETN550 is very skilled. I like his battery box solution. Being a rank amateur I'll have to find my own local ETN550 to make one for me... or learn...
Forum: Vintage Kin 10-21-2012, 04:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,322
Posted By mrcjdunne
Battery placement Silver Streak

I would like to get two 6v batteries and mount them on the A-Frame. The two weigh about 124 lbs. Is that too much weight for the tongue?

Chris Dunne
Forum: Vintage Kin 10-19-2012, 11:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,367
Posted By mrcjdunne
well, got the valve in. Now it appears the tank...

well, got the valve in. Now it appears the tank is leaking somewhere as water is dripping out from behind the valve mounting flange.

Time to start a new thread on repair / replace black tank!
Forum: Vintage Kin 10-19-2012, 08:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 758
Posted By mrcjdunne
Replace Black Tank on SS Rocket

After many hours replacing the black water dump valve on my '69 SS Rocket it seems now like the tank is leaking.
After installing the valve, I poured some water in the tank. It started leaking from...
Forum: Vintage Kin 10-18-2012, 09:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,504
Posted By mrcjdunne
I just replaced all the marker/clearance lights...

I just replaced all the marker/clearance lights with tungsten units (cheaper).
Where do I get the LED replacement lights for brake and signal?
Forum: Vintage Kin 10-17-2012, 12:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,504
Posted By mrcjdunne
They are padded, slightly. The trailer is in...

They are padded, slightly.
The trailer is in pretty good shape. PO replaced some of the subfloor up front put on new tires, repacked bearings and fixed a few things before I bought it.

Naturally...
Forum: Vintage Kin 10-17-2012, 10:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,504
Posted By mrcjdunne
Pictures of our 1969 SS Rocket Deluxe Continental

Picked up our new to us 1969 SS a few weeks ago.


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Forum: Vintage Kin 10-14-2012, 08:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,026
Posted By mrcjdunne
Thanks for the fast responses! Exactly what I...

Thanks for the fast responses!
Exactly what I needed to know. Thanks.

Chris
Forum: Vintage Kin 10-14-2012, 08:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,026
Posted By mrcjdunne
Marker and Clearance Light colors

Some of the marker/clearance light lenses are missing on my 1969 Silver Streak Rocket Deluxe.
The configuration is 2 lights on each side at the top.
5 lights on face of trailer. A cluster of 3...
Forum: Vintage Kin 10-14-2012, 12:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,367
Posted By mrcjdunne
Ended up sawing and chiseling out the old glued...

Ended up sawing and chiseling out the old glued in piece. Saved the original piece and about $75 in new fittings cost.
Forum: Vintage Kin 10-08-2012, 10:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,367
Posted By mrcjdunne
Norm, I am going to go with the 3x3x3 with a...

Norm,

I am going to go with the 3x3x3 with a reducer. It is by far the easiest solution.

Chris
Forum: Vintage Kin 10-08-2012, 10:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,367
Posted By mrcjdunne
Paul, I was going to go through your blog...

Paul,

I was going to go through your blog today actually. I knew you would have a similar setup. Turns out you have a Frankenstein fitting! I am going to MacGyver it in. Already spent to much...
Forum: Vintage Kin 10-08-2012, 09:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,367
Posted By mrcjdunne
That one is very close. But it's not sanitary....

That one is very close. But it's not sanitary. When black waste comes out of the 3" side it can flow into the 2" gray lines. If I were to flip this one 90 degrees CW so the black waste came down the...
Forum: Vintage Kin 10-07-2012, 03:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,367
Posted By mrcjdunne
Thanks. It is an odd fitting. I think I'll...

Thanks. It is an odd fitting. I think I'll probably need to get the 3x3x3 Grainger 3GUP1 and a 3" to 2" reducing coupler. Unless somewhere out there is a 3x3x2. I will call Fergusons tomorrow. I...
Forum: Vintage Kin 10-07-2012, 12:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,367
Posted By mrcjdunne
Silver Streak waste valve repair

Hi,

I had to replace the Thetford Blade Valve on my 1969 Silver Stream Rocket Deluxe waste tank. The Thetford valve had been glued in to the ABS waste sanitary Y so I had to cut that out and need...
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-25-2012, 09:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,147
Posted By mrcjdunne
Thanks Paul. I still haven't taken delivery of...

Thanks Paul. I still haven't taken delivery of the trailer. I'm getting very antsy. The air pressure test didn't seem like a surefire way to test a water system. The man I bought it from didn't want...
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-20-2012, 09:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,147
Posted By mrcjdunne
Silver Streak Water system repair.

We just bought our fist vintage trailer. A 1969 Continental Deluxe Rocket 27'. It is in great shape but needs some systems repaired or redone.

First off, we are not sure the water system works...
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-18-2012, 10:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,025
Posted By mrcjdunne
Looking at a '69 SS Continental Deluxe 28'

Hi,

I am a new member and I have located a pretty nice 1969 Silverstreak Continental Deluxe Rocket 27' in AZ. I am going to look at it tomorrow. It will be our first vintage trailer purchase if...
Forum: Member Introductions 08-11-2012, 03:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 917
Posted By mrcjdunne
We have too much in common! (this is Mirissa,...

We have too much in common! (this is Mirissa, btw). We just took a three week from CA to Banff, Alberta; Sandpoint, ID; Washington (where we saw first hand what a fabulous trailer Norm has- and it...
Forum: Member Introductions 08-11-2012, 01:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 917
Posted By mrcjdunne
Jason, Thanks for the info. We too have 3...

Jason,

Thanks for the info. We too have 3 girls (6, 10, 11) and a boy (3). We are trying to zero in on which AS model to buy. We have been focussing on either an Overlander or Trade Wind mostly...
Forum: Title, VIN & Registration 08-10-2012, 01:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,361
Posted By mrcjdunne
Storage facility trailer: lien sale question

A Calif. storage facility has a 67 Overlander for sale. They took possession of the trailer after putting a lien on it for non-payment. They are selling it but most likely don't have the title. Is it...
Forum: Member Introductions 08-09-2012, 12:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 917
Posted By mrcjdunne
Thanks, Norm. (It's Mirissa). It's nice to know...

Thanks, Norm. (It's Mirissa). It's nice to know there's so much help available on this site because I really feel like this is nothing I've ever done before. I'm sure we're going to be spending...
Forum: Member Introductions 08-08-2012, 12:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 917
Posted By mrcjdunne
First timers in SoCal

Hi,

We've been tent trailering for several years now and are looking to move up to vintage trailer. I must say it is an overwhelming endeavor trying to find a trailer that's close by, will fit our...
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Overlander 08-07-2012, 11:41 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,549
Posted By mrcjdunne
Photomikey, Congratulations on your new...

Photomikey,

Congratulations on your new Airstream. We have just started the process of looking for our first vintage trailer. How did you find yours and how did you determine it was a good one?...
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