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05-10-2015, 10:45 AM
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Rivet Master
1982 31' Airstream 310
champaign
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2012
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MAYCO's 1982 310 TD
I suppose its way past time that I should consolodate the threads Ive started into one on-going ramble. (Takes me a while to catch on eh?)
Anyway, Ive some questions for you classic moho owners. I would like to replace my steering wheel with something similar. I really like the look of a wood veneer of some type but I think for comfort Im going to stay with padded leather. Have any of you replaced your steering wheel? If so with what brand and model? Ive been searching the web and see quite a few options but Im not well versed in what adapters are needed and so forth. How critical is it to stay with the exact same diameter other than comfort? Does a 1/2" or 1" smaller wheel make that much difference? If I buy a 9 hole wheel does that mean it will bolt right up to mine? Any other considerations I should be looking for before I order something?
Thanks as always for your help, ideas, and input here.
Mike
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05-10-2015, 11:10 AM
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Rivet Master
1982 31' Airstream 310
champaign
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 4,071
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Ill try to find one with a similar "dish" measurement also.
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05-10-2015, 11:45 AM
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Rivet Master
2010 25' FB Flying Cloud
Davenport
, Iowa
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,146
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GREAT RIG; keep it original
are you going to Lowden or Moraine View?
mike
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05-10-2015, 11:47 AM
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Rivet Master
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Search through Keyair's thread. If I remember correctly, he found an exact match on eBay.
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05-10-2015, 12:17 PM
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Rivet Master
1982 31' Airstream 310
champaign
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 4,071
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Thanks Mike, we are home for a bit. Just got back from a wonderful 2500 mile adventure. I gotta say, I COMPLETELY fell in love with our 310 during our trip. We had some hiccups along the way but man, what a great rig. I try real hard not to get too attached to material things, but the Airstream..............my oh my its just different. So we wont be going to either rally, not until Lynn accumulates a bit more vacation time. (18 months till she retires wahoooooo)
Thanks Dean Ill have a look and see if I can find it. An exact replacement is fine by me. I like the wheel its just tired and bent, like me.
Mike
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06-04-2015, 12:26 PM
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Rivet Master
1982 31' Airstream 310
champaign
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Join Date: Oct 2012
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06-04-2015, 12:58 PM
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Keen amature
1975 20' Argosy 20
Chestfield
, Kent
Join Date: Mar 2014
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Very nice
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06-04-2015, 01:53 PM
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Rivet Master
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Wow, I really like that!
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06-04-2015, 02:49 PM
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Rivet Master
1982 31' Airstream 310
champaign
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2012
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Thanks fellas. I still need to play around a bit with switching. Ok in the kitchen area, all lights on, but I might switch the living area to switch half on at a time. Those little suckers are pretty bright. Id like to put a dimmer on them, LED, but that gets a little hinky because of the ground. The way I understand those LED dimmers anyway. I could put two dimmers in, one for each side, that way I would have a dedicated ground to interupt. I think that technology has a ways to go yet.
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06-04-2015, 04:26 PM
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Rivet Master
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1995 36' Classic 36
Ludington
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2011
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Looks nice! I've gotta start working on interior projects one of these days. Someday I'll run out of mechanical projects.
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06-05-2015, 06:36 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 34' Classic S/O
2006 39' Land Yacht 396 XL
north blenheim
, New York
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 2,847
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I really like the lights, nice job !
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06-06-2015, 05:00 AM
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Rivet Master
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Wildwood
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,236
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Love the lights! Where did you get the LED pucks? I will be working on lighting this summer as I get more into the look nice mode of the renovation.
.... I really need to keep up on th emain classic forum and not just hit my subscribed threads on the iphone cause I keep missing great stuff like this!
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06-06-2015, 05:15 AM
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Rivet Master
1982 31' Airstream 310
champaign
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 4,071
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Thanks Dave, they are from a company called Dream Lighting I believe. Ordered off Amazon, got a 10 pack and a pack of 2.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They are nice little lights, plastic but packaged well and plenty bright. They even had the ends of the leads soldered. If you use them make sure to drill with a 2 1/8" hole saw (common size because its the standard size for dead bolts) because you dont have much wiggle room for the screw mounted back plate.
Mike
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06-23-2015, 07:54 AM
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Rivet Master
1982 31' Airstream 310
champaign
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 4,071
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Got a real good deal on some 2' x 3' aluminum panels. Used one sheet for this backsplash and added the magnetic knife holder. Wanted to get my knives out of the drawer! A roofing contractor friend has a good size metal brake so I folded the exposed edges for a finish. The knife holder held the knives with no problem going down the road.
Goes well with the new overhead light panels.
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06-23-2015, 04:09 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mayco
...The knife holder held the knives with no problem going down the road.
Attachment 241402
Goes well with the new overhead light panels.
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What about a sudden hard stop?! I might be a little concerned about having knives embedded in the back of the drivers seat
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06-23-2015, 04:17 PM
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Rivet Master
1982 31' Airstream 310
champaign
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 4,071
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Hehehe, dont say that!!!!
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06-23-2015, 04:46 PM
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Dazed and Confused
Currently Looking...
1983 31' Airstream310
Hillsburgh
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bkahler
What about a sudden hard stop?! I might be a little concerned about having knives embedded in the back of the drivers seat
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Sudden stop good one.
I have a bumper sticker on the front that states; "If you cut in front of me, smile as you go under."
God dang you Mike those lights are just the ticket for mine as well. I have being toying around with what to do with them as the plastic covers are aging and I'm scared to take them out.
How much are you charging for your design work or since you used my stainless steel side beside the cooktop we'll call it even?
Cheers
Tony
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06-23-2015, 07:03 PM
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Rivet Master
1982 31' Airstream 310
champaign
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 4,071
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You can see how easy it was Tony. Left the OEM fixtures in place, gave me a good fastening point. Then just tapped into the wiring of the original lights.
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06-24-2015, 04:29 AM
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Rivet Master
1982 31' Airstream 310
champaign
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 4,071
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Side note, I left the OEM metal fixtures in place but REMOVED the plastic lens.
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06-24-2015, 06:28 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,115
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mayco
...Anyway, Ive some questions for you classic moho owners. I would like to replace my steering wheel with something similar. I really like the look of a wood veneer of some type but I think for comfort Im going to stay with padded leather. Have any of you replaced your steering wheel? If so with what brand and model? Ive been searching the web and see quite a few options but Im not well versed in what adapters are needed and so forth. How critical is it to stay with the exact same diameter other than comfort? Does a 1/2" or 1" smaller wheel make that much difference? If I buy a 9 hole wheel does that mean it will bolt right up to mine? Any other considerations I should be looking for before I order something?
Thanks as always for your help, ideas, and input here.
Mike
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Mike,
As far as 9-hole steering wheels go I've found two different patterns. I believe the Airstream steering wheels use the Grant steering wheel standard. There is another one that I have found that is slightly smaller in diameter, just enough to make them non-compatible with the Grant's.
I found out the hard way when I bought a nice 9-hole steering wheel off of ebay and then found that it didn't fit the Airstream 9-hole hub. I then bought a hub and steering wheel for my Triumph TR6 and found that they matched the Grant pattern used by Airstream.
Bottom line is before buying a steering wheel verify the center hold diameter and bolt pattern.
Brad
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