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01-24-2003, 04:42 PM
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Rivet Master  
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Chuckey
, Tennessee
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Hmmmm...
Looks like the only difference is that the new ones don't have Jackson Center embossed on them like the $500 one did.
Shari 
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01-24-2003, 05:06 PM
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Rivet Master
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shari- are you suggesting that A/S use to sell these for $500?
Holy smokes-John
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01-24-2003, 05:40 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
Bigfork
, Montana
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Shari is referring to one that sold on EBay a few months back.
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Seeking another Bambi
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01-24-2003, 05:45 PM
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Rivet Master
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Really!!!! Someone paid $500 bucks for a jack pad?
Was it represented as the one Wally used ?
John
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01-24-2003, 05:54 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Chuckey
, Tennessee
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Actually John, it was $585! And nope, no Wally-connection, the seller didn't give much info at all.
Here's a link to the $585 ebay auction listing....it still works today, but I know ebay drops them off after awhile.
Also, do a search on "jack plate" or "jack pad" here on airstreamforums.com to see what all the hub-bub was about...
Shari 
P.S. I did end up with one from ebay, but only paid $50...I don't feel too bad!
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01-24-2003, 06:00 PM
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Retired Moderator
1992 29' Excella
madison
, Wisconsin
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maybe it is time to upgrade from the old 2x8 that is under my jack!
john
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01-24-2003, 06:04 PM
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Rivet Master
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Shari,
I'm not a member of ebay, so I was unable to view the comments. But I did see how it sold for $585.
So what's the scoop on the jack pad?
I did search jack plate or pad and no matches.
$50 bucks is fair-$585 dollars is out there!
Unbelievable-John 
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01-24-2003, 06:05 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1955 30' Liner Commodore Vanderbilt
Wayne County
, Michigan
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Looks like a deal to me...
Looks like a deal to me, time to burn the 4X8, could use the extra warmth!
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Jason & Veronica J.
S.E. Michigan
1955 Commodore Vanderbilt 30'
"Hawley"
TAC Member MI-6
2008 Chevy Silverado Ext. Z71 w3.73
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01-24-2003, 06:06 PM
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Retired Moderator
1992 29' Excella
madison
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Aug 2002
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bet
john
i'd bet your new brakes don't cost that much!
john
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01-24-2003, 06:14 PM
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Rivet Master
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John,
Just less than 1/2.
John
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01-24-2003, 06:18 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Bigfork
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As I recall, the jack plate sold on EBay was an "original" for a 50's vintage trailer, and had Jackson Center imprinted on it. All in all, not a real good explanation for the final bid price, but it's the best I have.
I happen to like my 2X6X8 "custom" wood pad.
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Seeking another Bambi
'08 Honda Ridgeline
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01-24-2003, 06:27 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Chuckey
, Tennessee
Join Date: Feb 2002
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For records sake ('cause the info @ ebay will go away), below is the listing verbage from the auction:
Quote:
Ebay listing states:
Airstream trailer base plate for front jack
"I don't know what to call this really this, but it's a cast aluminum 9 1/2" square thing for putting on the ground under the front jack on an Airstream Trailer. It appears to be made to accept the shape of a wheel on the jack. One quadrant has some oily stuff on it. I think one of those solvent hand cleaner products would probably clean it up but I'll leave that bit of fun up to the new owner. It doesn't sit quite flat on the floor but I guess that's not a flaw since it's meant to go on the ground. Buyer pays shipping. It weighs about 2 1/2 lbs."
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Shari
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01-24-2003, 06:27 PM
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Rivet Master
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Rick,
As I thought, someone wanted it, they had the money, now their happy and the worlds all right.
John
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01-24-2003, 06:29 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Chuckey
, Tennessee
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,781
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...And here's the picture of the new Airstream one available online now from the company store.
Shari
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01-24-2003, 06:34 PM
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Rivet Master
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Shari,
Is the one you got for $50 the same as the one that went for $585?
If so, nice going!! 
John
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01-24-2003, 06:35 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Chuckey
, Tennessee
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,781
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No, but I have a California trailer so it didn't matter to me.
Shari
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01-24-2003, 06:39 PM
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Rivet Master
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Are CA units worth more because they were manufactured in CA?
Was that Wally's work location?
John
p.s. tks for the history!- hey, another poll-where was your A/S born?
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01-24-2003, 06:43 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Bigfork
, Montana
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Wally Byam originally started manufacturing the Airstream in southern California, in the Los Angeles area.
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Seeking another Bambi
'08 Honda Ridgeline
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01-24-2003, 06:56 PM
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Retired Moderator
1992 29' Excella
madison
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Aug 2002
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wait! here is mine! and it is for sale!
offering for sale one original slightly used official airstream jack pad!
only 500 dollars!
it has a slight curve to it. but you can flip it over!
i believe it is made of southern yellow pine!
delivery will be after easter, as it is frozen to the ground!
john
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