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Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 11-08-2019, 10:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,357
Posted By ClayDC
Ok that's what I was thinking. Looks like I'll...

Ok that's what I was thinking. Looks like I'll try to add a bypass in the spring. I went ahead and filled the system up again last night! ;)

thanks!!
Clay
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 11-07-2019, 09:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,357
Posted By ClayDC
How to bypass hot water heater in 1976 31' Sovereign

The last 2 or 3 years when I've winterized my Airstream (76 Sovereign 31' with rear bath), I have never been able to figure out how to bypass the water heater, so I end up filling the darn thing with...
Forum: Title, VIN & Registration 05-23-2017, 08:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,678
Posted By ClayDC
well, that's what brought this problem to my...

well, that's what brought this problem to my attention. Because this AS has an out of state title, Indiana required a VIN verification to be done by local LEO. He came to my house and that's when we...
Forum: Title, VIN & Registration 05-23-2017, 02:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,678
Posted By ClayDC
No, I'm just getting started down this road so...

No, I'm just getting started down this road so I've not looked into much. I'm on hold with Alaska again right now ;)

Edit: So I just looked up getting a bonded title in Indiana. That's basically...
Forum: Title, VIN & Registration 05-23-2017, 08:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,678
Posted By ClayDC
Issue with the VIN on the title (I turned into a 1)

So I'm in the process of trying to transfer the title on my 76 AS and I've hit a snag.

My AS was purchased from out of state (Alaska via Ohio) which in Indiana means I have to get a VIN...
Forum: Refrigerators 05-16-2017, 09:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,164
Posted By ClayDC
awesome!! great idea! and from what I've found...

awesome!! great idea! and from what I've found online there are many out there that will work great for this, and other places as well.

thanks!
Forum: Refrigerators 05-16-2017, 08:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,164
Posted By ClayDC
Dometic RM100 travel latch missing: How to keep closed while moving?

The Dometic RM100 fridge in my AS is missing the travel latch and I've not had any luck finding a replacement available.

SO I need to come up with an alternative. Anyone have any suggestions?
...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 05-08-2017, 02:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,407
Posted By ClayDC
Where is the heater duct to the fresh water tank on my AS? and furnace duct outlet ?

76 AS Sovereign rear bath

I'm going through every system on our AS to make sure everything works and fixing what I find.

For the furnace I found out that it has been upgraded to a NT-30SP.
...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 05-07-2017, 07:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 803
Posted By ClayDC
well I figured it out. 1) shut off the...

well I figured it out.

1) shut off the water (this is very important, ask me how I know)
2) remove chrome cover on center of shower knob
3) remove screw under cover, this allows you to remove...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 05-06-2017, 09:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 803
Posted By ClayDC
Shower knob won't pull up

So today I was doing water testing in my 76 Sovereign rear bath. Everything checked out great except for the shower.

The shower knob says "pull up" to turn on, but it won't move, or at least I...
Forum: Tires 05-06-2017, 08:14 AM
Replies: 245
Views: 84,203
Posted By ClayDC
Well I'm sitting at the local Goodyear dealer...

Well I'm sitting at the local Goodyear dealer getting GYEs installed!
Forum: Tires 05-05-2017, 09:03 AM
Replies: 245
Views: 84,203
Posted By ClayDC
Yeah, I do as well!!! I was wanting to do it this...

Yeah, I do as well!!! I was wanting to do it this weekend (if the freakin rain would stop), and now I'm in a huge quandary on the new GYE vs. 235/75/15 Michelins!
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 05-05-2017, 08:35 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 28,053
Posted By ClayDC
so other than the fact the buck style rivets are...

so other than the fact the buck style rivets are the factory style, is there any disadvantage or advantage to using the olympic rivets on this?

Would olympic rivets reduce the overall value of...
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 05-04-2017, 07:54 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 28,053
Posted By ClayDC
must depend on the state. Here in Indiana that...

must depend on the state. Here in Indiana that has been the law of the land for as long as I can remember.
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 05-03-2017, 07:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,271
Posted By ClayDC
76 Sovereign microwave ?

From the research I've been able to do, I'm 99% sure that our 76 Sovereign originally came with a microwave. Hell it's even in the owners manual! ;)

When we got it there was no microwave and I...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 05-03-2017, 06:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,428
Posted By ClayDC
Ok good info there, thank you!! yeah,...

Ok good info there, thank you!!



yeah, pretty much just like that, but with only 4 wheels total ;)
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 05-02-2017, 11:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 393
Posted By ClayDC
Wanted: 70s 5 slot aluminum wheel

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

I'm looking for an aluminum 70's Airstream 5 slot aluminum wheel to have as a spare.

Let me know what you have.

thanks,
Clay ...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 05-02-2017, 08:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,428
Posted By ClayDC
Using floor jack and jack stands to change wheels

I've been reading through the forum on where and how to jack up my AS and put it on jack stands so I can remove the tires and have new tires installed on the wheels.

So just to make sure I have...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-02-2017, 01:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,127
Posted By ClayDC
After checking it out I think I have a bad ground...

After checking it out I think I have a bad ground at the light, unless the ground is switched which I find highly unlikely.

right now I have ~14 volts at the light on one leg, but the other leg...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-01-2017, 07:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,127
Posted By ClayDC
believe it or not, this is the only part of the...

believe it or not, this is the only part of the panel that doesn't work ;) I'm anal enough to want it right, and I've done enough electrical stuff over the years that this doesn't scare me.


...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-01-2017, 04:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,127
Posted By ClayDC
Central Control Panel: When should the "Power On" light illuminate?

On my 76 AS Sovereign, on the central control panel there is an ammeter in the bottom left corner, and next to it is an indicator light that says "Power On".

When should that indicator light be...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 05-01-2017, 02:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,147
Posted By ClayDC
lots of good info, looks like I'm good to go!!!...

lots of good info, looks like I'm good to go!!! Thanks everyone!
Forum: Refrigerators 05-01-2017, 02:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 910
Posted By ClayDC
Where can I find a Dometic RM100 travel latch?

Mine is missing, and I'm not having much luck finding a replacement yet.

thanks,
Clay
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-30-2017, 04:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,147
Posted By ClayDC
Suburban NT-30SP: Is it safe to use?

Doing a once over on my AS today and checking out everything that runs on LP.

I pulled the cover off the Suburban furnace and it looks awesome! Just like brand new! I checked the ducts and...
Forum: General Interior Topics 04-27-2017, 01:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,460
Posted By ClayDC
ok, I'll admit, that would look pretty cool!

ok, I'll admit, that would look pretty cool!
Forum: General Interior Topics 04-27-2017, 01:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,460
Posted By ClayDC
it's got a nut and bolt holding it together....

it's got a nut and bolt holding it together. There is a hex built into the center of one side (maybe both sides, I didn't look that close) that keeps the nut from turning.

I'm sure I could take a...
Forum: General Interior Topics 04-27-2017, 01:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,460
Posted By ClayDC
Here is a picture of the knob in question.

Here is a picture of the knob in question.
Forum: General Interior Topics 04-27-2017, 09:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,460
Posted By ClayDC
nope, nothing in there unfortunately. The...

nope, nothing in there unfortunately.

The levers are available on there though:

https://www.vintagetrailersupply.com/1975-79-Airstream-Lever-Arm-Assembly-p/vts-1051.htm

just no knobs.
Forum: General Interior Topics 04-27-2017, 09:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,460
Posted By ClayDC
Mine are different than that. They are round /...

Mine are different than that. They are round / barrel shaped. One goes on each side of the lever to make it into a t-handle. I'll take a picture and post it up in a bit.
Forum: General Interior Topics 04-27-2017, 08:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,460
Posted By ClayDC
Where can I find the knobs for the window tilt out handle/lever?

1976 Sovereign -

One of the small plastic 2 piece knobs that goes on the end of the handle/lever that opens / tilts the window out is broken. I've looked at all of the online retailers I can find...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 04-26-2017, 08:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,259
Posted By ClayDC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z4wpFFmCWM ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z4wpFFmCWM

Found a video showing removal! So I guess I answered my own question ;)
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 04-26-2017, 07:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,259
Posted By ClayDC
1976 Sovereign Gaucho re-installation

1976 Sovereign with rear bath.

The Gaucho couch/bed was not installed in the AS when we got it. I've got it back in position, but I just want to double check how it should be secured. The PO had...
Forum: Belly Pans & Banana Wraps 04-25-2017, 02:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,745
Posted By ClayDC
Excellent! thank you!! Also, for those...

Excellent! thank you!!

Also, for those following along, today I checked the date codes on the tires. 3 of the tires were Goodyear Marathons, this includes the one that had the blowout. These three...
Forum: Belly Pans & Banana Wraps 04-24-2017, 10:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,745
Posted By ClayDC
Great stuff! thanks!! So quick question,...

Great stuff! thanks!!

So quick question, you say paint, which isn't an issue as I've painted plenty of cars/parts over the years, but when you said paint are you saying the aluminum / alclad is...
Forum: Belly Pans & Banana Wraps 04-24-2017, 10:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,745
Posted By ClayDC
what gauge? I think I've read that this should be...

what gauge? I think I've read that this should be 0.040?
Forum: Belly Pans & Banana Wraps 04-24-2017, 09:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,745
Posted By ClayDC
Good eyes! ;) I wondered if anyone would say...

Good eyes! ;) I wondered if anyone would say anything about that.

I used a tire-aid ramp to change the tire. I was on the side of the I-70 with traffic blowing by (literally) at 70+ MPH and it...
Forum: Belly Pans & Banana Wraps 04-24-2017, 08:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,745
Posted By ClayDC
Tire blow out took out rocker panel behind tire, need advice / suggestions

Hello everyone! I'm new to the Air Forums, but not new to internet forums or auto repair.

My wife and I picked up our new to us 1976 AS Sovereign yesterday. This was the end of a LONG journey to...
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