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Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 09-01-2008, 08:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,313
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
Thanks for the response. I have a set and...

Thanks for the response. I have a set and another airstreamer, who is parked next to me in Taos, was inquiring about them. I will forward the info to him:wally:.
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 09-01-2008, 05:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,313
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
Aluminum wheel chocks

Does anyone know how to contact Harold Hull? He was selling aluminum wheel chocks at the international rally in Springfield and I have lost track of him when he moved from his Florida address.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-17-2007, 03:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,028
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
PM me your e-mail address and I will scan it and...

PM me your e-mail address and I will scan it and send you an attachment.

Mark
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 02-07-2007, 03:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,313
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
The center hub covers are also available at most...

The center hub covers are also available at most truck/trailer accessory stores. They come in different diameters and lengths so you need to take an old one with you to match it up. You will have...
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Overlander 01-18-2007, 09:01 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 36,623
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
Jacob, As a fellow 64 Overlander owner, I am...

Jacob,
As a fellow 64 Overlander owner, I am always looking for original usable parts. Please hang on to anything you are not going to reuse and PM me if you would be interested in selling it. ...
Forum: Axles 01-16-2007, 01:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,523
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
I can only speak from my own experience. I...

I can only speak from my own experience. I purchased the axles from Andy at Inland RV and paid approximently $800.00 for each axle. Shipping for both axles was about $200.00 and I did the install...
Forum: Axles 12-04-2006, 05:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,523
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
The short answer is yes, the axles are probably...

The short answer is yes, the axles are probably bad. With out knowing the exact year of that trailer, mid to late sixties I'm guessing, the question you should always ask is "Do I have any...
Forum: Member Introductions 10-31-2006, 03:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,222
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
You may have an issue with the back flow...

You may have an issue with the back flow preventer that is in the line leading from the hose connection on the outside of the trailer, to the connection of that line and the black tank. If that pvb...
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Overlander 10-31-2006, 03:45 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 36,623
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
Welcome to the forums. I also have a 64...

Welcome to the forums. I also have a 64 Overlander. You can view some pictures by going to the photo section and executing a search under MW64OVERLANDER asking to search all forums. The trailers...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 06-27-2006, 01:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,633
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
I use a product called "Boeshield", made...

I use a product called "Boeshield", made originally for Boeing aircraft co. It is a spray lubricant containing solvents and a wax. It leaves a durable coating on whatever you spray it on and acts...
Forum: Member Introductions 06-07-2006, 05:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,971
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
Post a picture of the parts you need. I kept the...

Post a picture of the parts you need. I kept the Dometic out of my 64 Overlander in case anyone needed any parts. Yours is a smaller unit but many of the parts may interchange.

Mark
Forum: Awnings 05-31-2006, 02:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,048
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
Another helpful guide is to extend the awning...

Another helpful guide is to extend the awning fully and then let the pressure off of the pull. If the awning starts to roll up on its own, then you need to back off one turn and conversely, if a...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 04-21-2006, 04:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,747
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
PVC pipe is not approved for use with hot water,...

PVC pipe is not approved for use with hot water, you would have to use CPVC which is also a glue together pipe requiring a special glue. The problem with this type of piping is how brittle it is...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 04-12-2006, 02:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,083
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
Pex is available in at any plumbing supply store...

Pex is available in at any plumbing supply store and most big box stores. It was originally available in a milky white color and later in a brown/orange color. Recently the manufacturers have made...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 04-07-2006, 10:37 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,044
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
Becky and I were sucked in all the way from...

Becky and I were sucked in all the way from Oklahoma!
Forum: Member Introductions 04-07-2006, 10:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,429
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
Lew, I didn't have a picture of the ladder to...

Lew,
I didn't have a picture of the ladder to post. The next time I use it, I will be sure and take a few pictures and post them on this or another pertinent thread.

Mark
Forum: Member Introductions 04-07-2006, 05:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,429
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
Jana, Airstreamers are an ingenious lot and you...

Jana,
Airstreamers are an ingenious lot and you will receive many ideas on the best way to work on top of the trailer without doing more damage than you are trying to fix.
One method that I have...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-23-2006, 01:46 PM
Replies: 427
Views: 76,632
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
The axles are arched upward by the manufacturer...

The axles are arched upward by the manufacturer to set the correct tire geometry. It is perfectly normal. This is another reason why the correct jack point for the axle is the frame mounting plate...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 03-15-2006, 03:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,498
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
If you could post a picture, it would help-full. ...

If you could post a picture, it would help-full.

Mark
Forum: Tires 03-13-2006, 10:26 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,809
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
Tamara, The axle debate comes up often on the...

Tamara,
The axle debate comes up often on the forums and you will get many opinions on what is the right thing to do. We towed our 64 Overlander about 4000 miles on the original axles with all the...
Forum: General Interior Topics 12-27-2005, 10:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,299
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
These are a couple of years old, but still valid.

These are a couple of years old, but still valid.
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 12-14-2005, 03:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,315
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
Walter, The control valve is threaded, and...

Walter,
The control valve is threaded, and screws into the water heater. You must first disconnect the pilot tube, burner tube and thermocouple from the control valve, then un-screw it in a counter...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 12-13-2005, 04:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,315
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
Walter, Sounds like all you may need is a new...

Walter,
Sounds like all you may need is a new control valve, thermocouple and possibly a burner assembly. All are available at your RV dealer. Unless the water heater is leaking water, it is...
Forum: Awnings 12-13-2005, 04:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,492
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
The installation is fairly straightforward, but...

The installation is fairly straightforward, but you will need hand tools such as a drill and bits, and a pop rivet gun. This is not a job to be done alone. You need a second person and it goes...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 11-08-2005, 06:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,148
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
Yes, but how do Rob's nails look?

Yes, but how do Rob's nails look?
Forum: Winter Living 11-04-2005, 12:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,950
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
Paula, I have used heat tape with my sewer...

Paula,
I have used heat tape with my sewer solution when camping for short periods at temps below freezing. I found that running the tape parallel with the solution drain hose and using tie wraps...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 08-19-2005, 03:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,196
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
PS: The new cartridge has two flats on the end...

PS: The new cartridge has two flats on the end where the handle fits back on. If upon reassembly, you find that the water is reversed and when you point the handle to the left toward hot, you have...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 08-19-2005, 03:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,196
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
You would have to be able to get to the back side...

You would have to be able to get to the back side of the wall the faucet is mounted on. This would involve a lot of work and really isn't necessary. The faucet body, which is the part you can't...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 08-19-2005, 02:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,196
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
If is is a Moen faucet, and I suspect it is, you...

If is is a Moen faucet, and I suspect it is, you will need to replace or at least lubricate the cartridge. With the water pump off, remove the handle to expose the cartridge cover. It will be a...
Forum: Our Community 08-18-2005, 03:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,965
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
I use a 10",1 micron carbon block filter, in a...

I use a 10",1 micron carbon block filter, in a single stage housing. The filter is mounted in the one stop service compartment in the rear of the trailer. This allows accessibility for changing the...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-26-2005, 08:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,819
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
You can use the same materials and procedures for...

You can use the same materials and procedures for polishing your tanks that you would use on your trailer. My experience was that the tanks will arrive out of the box with many gouges and blemishes...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 12-21-2004, 11:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,945
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
The ball size on my 64 overlander is 2". Someone...

The ball size on my 64 overlander is 2". Someone can correct me if i'm wrong, but if you have the original Marvel hitch, your ball size will be 2" as well.
Forum: Windows & Screens 12-05-2004, 09:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,669
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
The 64 Hehr windows are, as far as I know,...

The 64 Hehr windows are, as far as I know, unique. Someone may correct me, but that 2800 series window was found only on that year trailer. Having recently rebuilt eleven of them, I feel your pain....
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-26-2004, 01:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,716
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
Walter, My 64 Overlander also had both 12V and...

Walter,
My 64 Overlander also had both 12V and 120vAC run to it with a switch to flip depending on if you were plugged into shore power or running off of your battery. The original owners manual...
Forum: Refrigerators 10-22-2004, 10:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,247
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
Carol, Check the selector switch on the front...

Carol,
Check the selector switch on the front panel and see if it is set to gas, electric or 12V. If is is set to twelve volt, then change the setting to gas if you want to run it on propane, or...
Forum: Axles 10-18-2004, 01:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,836
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
Tedd, yes I did replace shocks first, and the...

Tedd, yes I did replace shocks first, and the dampening effect was an improvement, but the clue for me was putting one axle on a 2 x 12 and finding that to be enough to allow me to change a tire on...
Forum: Axles 10-18-2004, 12:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,836
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
I had noticed that some of the original sales...

I had noticed that some of the original sales literature /photos of vintage airstreams did not seem to show much tire between the wheel and wheel well. In looking at my own rig, the amount of...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 09-02-2004, 09:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,046
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
- Another good site is AAA rental in...

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Another good site is AAA rental in Colorado Springs. I bought my EU 3000 for $1591.00 as an INTERNET sale and no sales tax. 719-593-7008
Forum: Doors & Locks 07-27-2004, 08:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,257
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
Patrick, I have found silicone to be a poor...

Patrick,
I have found silicone to be a poor long term lubricant for most applications. Use a good white litium spray lubricant for the door hinges. I don't think you need to take the hinges apart...
Forum: Axles 07-24-2004, 01:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,454
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
The original axels mounted up with no space...

The original axels mounted up with no space between the square axel tube and the belly pan. The propane line that runs back to the water heater had a loop bent into it so it could pass under the...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 07-20-2004, 09:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,038
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
I will be picking up an eu3000 in Colorado...

I will be picking up an eu3000 in Colorado Springs on my way to the vintage rally. I purchased this online about a month ago and it was the best price I found. They also handle eu2000's and have...
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Globetrotter 07-20-2004, 04:09 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 37,067
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
Vern, I have followed your restoration with...

Vern,
I have followed your restoration with great interest. We have a 64 Overlander that we have spent the last two years restoring and have dealt with some of the same issues you have. The piece...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 07-15-2004, 11:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,754
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
Flyfshr, I will blow up the picture I...

Flyfshr,
I will blow up the picture I previously posted. I do not have a picture available of the clamp from a side view, but it is shaped like a "u" when viewed from the side and has a square...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 07-15-2004, 09:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,754
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
Flyfshr, When I replaced the old metal tanks on...

Flyfshr,
When I replaced the old metal tanks on my 64 overlander with new polished alumimum tanks, I was also worried about the possibility of losing them. I had two concerns; the first was me...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 07-09-2004, 10:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,729
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
This is a long shot. Are you filling your fresh...

This is a long shot. Are you filling your fresh water tank with city water or well water? Well water can react with the anode rod in the water heater and cause a bad odor. Another thought might be...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 07-01-2004, 08:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,545
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
The trail of plumbing history is littered with...

The trail of plumbing history is littered with the bodies of failed ideas and materials. Who could forget orangeburg sewer pipe or 1250 # crush plastic drain line or for that matter, lead water...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Overlander 06-30-2004, 04:48 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 42,811
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
I see your point; based that last question on...

I see your point; based that last question on your first picture. It will be nice when your finally finished.

Mark
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Overlander 06-30-2004, 04:35 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 42,811
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
Ken, Will you be bringing the 58 Overlander to...

Ken,
Will you be bringing the 58 Overlander to the rally next month.

Mark
Forum: Axles 06-28-2004, 06:09 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,556
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
Thanks Ken, Becky and I enjoyed meeting you as...

Thanks Ken,
Becky and I enjoyed meeting you as well and look forward to seeing you again the end of next month. I am amazed that almost a year has already passed.
Forum: Axles 06-28-2004, 06:04 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,556
Posted By MW64OVERLANDER
Axel replacement - 64 Overlander

I really did not want to weld the shock brackets to the new axel trailing arms if I could find another solution. We decided to extend three of the backing plate bolts by replaceing them with grade 8...
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