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Forum: Airstream Classifieds 10-01-2023, 06:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 331
Posted By CaCraig
Would you ship on my dime?

Would you ship on my dime?
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 08-17-2023, 11:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 504
Posted By CaCraig
Hi-Would you ship smaller parts? Thanks

Hi-Would you ship smaller parts? Thanks
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 07-05-2023, 03:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 327
Posted By CaCraig
Hi- I’m interested in the stereo. Thanks

Hi- I’m interested in the stereo. Thanks
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 09-17-2022, 07:14 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 30,923
Posted By CaCraig
I bought mine from https://led4rv.com

I bought mine from https://led4rv.com
Forum: Awnings 09-07-2021, 01:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,412
Posted By CaCraig
I know this is a little old but did you find the...

I know this is a little old but did you find the arms? I bought a 78 and I think it has the arms you’re looking for. I’m removing it to install a Zip Dee
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 07-30-2021, 08:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 373
Posted By CaCraig
Oh I just realized you have an Excella. I don’t...

Oh I just realized you have an Excella. I don’t think they had the accordion door
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 07-30-2021, 08:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 373
Posted By CaCraig
Hi-I need some parts for my 1978. Do you have the...

Hi-I need some parts for my 1978. Do you have the accordion room divider? I also need the tambour with handle for under the galley sink.

I’m sure there are other things I could use.

Thanks,...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 07-25-2021, 01:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 293
Posted By CaCraig
78 parts

I posted in the classified but I don’t think many read that section.

I need a couple things for my new-to-me 78 to keep it original.

I’m looking for:

Aluminum pull handle for the under...
Forum: 1970 -1973 Ambassador 07-25-2021, 09:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,325
Posted By CaCraig
Yes, I bought it on eBay.

Yes, I bought it on eBay.
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 07-23-2021, 11:12 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 169
Posted By CaCraig
WTB: Some 1978 parts - California

Looking for the accordion room divider and the cocktail chair for the front living area.

If you're parting a late 70's interior let me know.



Thanks
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-01-2021, 10:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,331
Posted By CaCraig
That's the fiber optic thing so you can see if...

That's the fiber optic thing so you can see if your brake/turn signal bulbs are working from the tow vehicle. Originally there was a plastic cover on it. Now there are aluminum replacement covers
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 03-14-2021, 04:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 591
Posted By CaCraig
Sorry, now I see you have the door removed. Are...

Sorry, now I see you have the door removed. Are you sure that’s a ‘72? I’ve never seen a window in the door on an early 70’s Airstream.

How much for the door?
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 03-14-2021, 04:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 591
Posted By CaCraig
Hi- if you end up parting it out I need the main...

Hi- if you end up parting it out I need the main door hinges. Apparently 1972/73 are different. I bought new hinges from Airstream and the screen door attachment changed. Thanks, Craig
Forum: Doors & Locks 12-30-2020, 06:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,175
Posted By CaCraig
The KT on my 73 is having a problem too. It works...

The KT on my 73 is having a problem too. It works fine but the handle doesn't lay flat. I think this is a common problem
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-11-2020, 07:42 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,679
Posted By CaCraig
I bought tow mirrors for my ‘18 Sierra Denali...

I bought tow mirrors for my ‘18 Sierra Denali because it wasn’t an option at the time. Yes they were stupid expensive. I did the install myself. It took a morning and all the features work. I’m...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 11-20-2020, 07:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 585
Posted By CaCraig
How is it attached to the switch? They must be...

How is it attached to the switch? They must be two parts put together.. Now I see what I bought was just the valves. What I bought might not help without modification.

I found both reciepts. The...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 11-20-2020, 08:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 585
Posted By CaCraig
I found new valves like that for my 1971 at my...

I found new valves like that for my 1971 at my local Ace Hardware. Grainger also has them but they are 2x more than my Ace.
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-01-2020, 07:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,588
Posted By CaCraig
You can buy buck rivets from VIntage Trailer...

You can buy buck rivets from VIntage Trailer Supply. That’s where I got mine from.

The screen door on my 73 uses 3 buck rivets and 3 pop rivets. The pop rivets aren’t standard head pop rivets....
Forum: 1969 - 1973 Safari 07-30-2020, 08:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,303
Posted By CaCraig
I ditched the track and went back to the rod. I...

I ditched the track and went back to the rod. I didn’t like the way the track worked. Sorry I can’t help.
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-03-2020, 09:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,588
Posted By CaCraig
The rivets I got look to be correct. Message me...

The rivets I got look to be correct. Message me if you need some.
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-30-2020, 09:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,588
Posted By CaCraig
I need this info too. I have a cracked hinge and...

I need this info too. I have a cracked hinge and I need to install the replacement.

A 5/32 solid rivet fits in the hole of the new hinge but the rivet head is bigger than the rivets used on the...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-08-2020, 08:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,250
Posted By CaCraig
It looks like only the ducted Air Command is...

It looks like only the ducted Air Command is available now.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-07-2020, 06:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,250
Posted By CaCraig
I haven’t compared the Penguin II noise level to...

I haven’t compared the Penguin II noise level to my Air Command but a friend who has a 2008 Airstream with a Penguin II mentioned how quiet my AC was.

Now I’m restoring another AS and I’m having a...
Forum: 1970 -1973 Ambassador 10-02-2019, 01:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,005
Posted By CaCraig
Adding a gray tank to a 73 center bath

Anyone done this? I’m looking for ideas. Thanks.
Forum: 1970 -1973 Ambassador 08-11-2019, 02:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 477
Posted By CaCraig
Shower handheld hole

Does anyone have a picture of where the handheld hose attaches to the pipe? Mine is a mid bath. It seems there should be something around this pipe to keep waster from going behind the wall.
Forum: 1970 -1973 Ambassador 08-08-2019, 11:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,325
Posted By CaCraig
Thanks but I needed to see what color wires power...

Thanks but I needed to see what color wires power what. I bought a 1973 service manual online because the manual that was in the AS I just bought was for a 1974.

I have thick wires coming into the...
Forum: 1970 -1973 Ambassador 08-03-2019, 06:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,325
Posted By CaCraig
1973 Service Manual

If anyone has a 1973 service manual can you send me the 12 volt distribution for the 29 foot Ambassador? I found a service manual in my new to me 73 Ambassador mid-bath but the first few pages and...
Forum: 1970 -1973 Ambassador 07-31-2019, 08:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 428
Posted By CaCraig
What are these wires? 73 mid-bath Ambassador

I have a ‘71 Sovereign that I restored to original so I’m pretty familiar with early 70’s Airstreams.

I added to my obsession with a ‘73 Ambassador mid-bath. It’s very original down to the water...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 07-22-2019, 10:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 401
Posted By CaCraig
Wanted: flip up towel shelf from an early 70’s AS

Title:
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

Looking for the towel shelf that folds flat but can be raised to become a shelf

These pictures are from my 71 Sovereign . I have...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-06-2019, 07:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,046
Posted By CaCraig
I zoomed in a lot to show detail of this thing....

I zoomed in a lot to show detail of this thing. The original picture is the whole front of the Airstream. I didn’t notice it when I went to have a look. Only after I was home and going through my...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-02-2019, 03:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,046
Posted By CaCraig
What is this near the front of the frame?

This is an Airstream I'm buying. It's a 1973 Ambassador, rear double, center bath.

I've looked at dozens of early to mid 70's Airstreams looking for something similar but haven't found another...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 06-17-2019, 05:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,437
Posted By CaCraig
There’s a small amount of mercury in the...

There’s a small amount of mercury in the thermostat so if it has leaked out your thermostat is bad. There are places that will rebuild them but it will set you back a couple hundred dollars.
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-24-2019, 07:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,252
Posted By CaCraig
I used the Valterra FridgeCool RV fan. Less than...

I used the Valterra FridgeCool RV fan. Less than 10 seconds to install and $15.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 12-25-2018, 12:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,294
Posted By CaCraig
I have a Rad Mini I bought in May and bought a...

I have a Rad Mini I bought in May and bought a Rad Rover on black Friday. RadPowerBikes.com (https://radpowerbikes.com)
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 12-07-2018, 12:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,009
Posted By CaCraig
That was probably also mine. I got some quotes on...

That was probably also mine. I got some quotes on 3D printing but they were really expensive. Now I’m going to look into thermoforming plastic.
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 12-06-2018, 10:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,009
Posted By CaCraig
I just found this old post. I bought a pair...

I just found this old post.

I bought a pair of NOS A-frame closeouts on eBay a couple of years ago. They were expensive but I needed them. I’ve yet to install them.

If they are NLA and nobody...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 09-20-2018, 07:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,953
Posted By CaCraig
What year and size Airstream so you have? Because...

What year and size Airstream so you have? Because you said 4” thick tanks I think you have a 60’s.

I added two 21 gallon tanks in the frame of my ‘71 Sovereign. 1.5” angle iron spans the frame to...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-22-2018, 01:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,250
Posted By CaCraig
My ‘71 Sovereign is 2 5/16”

My ‘71 Sovereign is 2 5/16”
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 05-10-2018, 10:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,567
Posted By CaCraig
I'm doing this right now. 1971 Sovereign, rear...

I'm doing this right now. 1971 Sovereign, rear bath. Solid subfloor. Drop the belly pan and put them up in between the frame rails with angle iron for support. I'm using the existing vents and not...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-01-2018, 08:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,900
Posted By CaCraig
I used the POR-15 paint made to coat old fuel...

I used the POR-15 paint made to coat old fuel tanks.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-01-2018, 08:05 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 108,005
Posted By CaCraig
I wanted to add the the 6.2 is getting about 2...

I wanted to add the the 6.2 is getting about 2 mpg better around town (not hauling) than the 5.3 in my 2015 Silverado. My average over the last 4 months is 19 mpg. The Silverado averaged just over 17...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-14-2018, 08:14 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 108,005
Posted By CaCraig
Yes, I did have to drill another hole for the...

Yes, I did have to drill another hole for the extra post but I think there is a dimple where it’s supposed to be so there was no guessing.

My mirrors worked perfectly without re-programming.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-13-2018, 10:51 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 108,005
Posted By CaCraig
The seller is GMPartsAuthority. The mirrors came...

The seller is GMPartsAuthority. The mirrors came with the correct harness. He has a 2018 Denali and put them on his truck too. Non-power folding mirrors are cheaper but I wanted them to fold. The big...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 04-09-2018, 08:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,702
Posted By CaCraig
I’m looking for the plastic part that...

I’m looking for the plastic part that screws/rivets on the end of the gaucho bed rails. I bought a gaucho to replace on of my twins but one of the plastic pieces was broken.

It’s the plastic part...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 03-08-2018, 07:38 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,250
Posted By CaCraig
My Air Command has a remote control and a flip...

My Air Command has a remote control and a flip down panel on the unit to control it. I don’t have a wall mounted thermostat.

I’m not sure if the fan shuts off. I’ll test it out this weekend.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 03-07-2018, 07:59 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,250
Posted By CaCraig
I don’t have much to compare to. The old...

I don’t have much to compare to. The old Armstrong wasn’t working when I bought the Airstream.

I ran it when it was first installed a couple of years ago. To me it was quiet but it did take awhile...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 03-05-2018, 11:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,250
Posted By CaCraig
I guess I wasn’t clear. I do have the Atwood air...

I guess I wasn’t clear. I do have the Atwood air command 13.5 K equivalent .
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 03-05-2018, 07:24 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,250
Posted By CaCraig
From their website, their caps, not mine: ...

From their website, their caps, not mine:

“Air Command is the QUIETEST, MOST EFFICIENT air conditioner in its class, offering 16K or 18K BTU equivalent performance... THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY using...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 03-03-2018, 07:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,743
Posted By CaCraig
I installed the Atwood Air Command 16K. It will...

I installed the Atwood Air Command 16K. It will start and run on my Honda eu2000i generator at lower elevations. I found out last year at Burning Man it will not run at approx. 5000 feet elevation.
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-21-2018, 08:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,002
Posted By CaCraig
Following. My 71 Sovereign has the same end...

Following.

My 71 Sovereign has the same end cap. I would love to get rid of the shelf and upper storage to gain more shoulder and head room.
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