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Forum: 1955 - 1959 Globetrotter 04-27-2003, 10:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,004
Posted By pap
Lightbulb Silver Streak Man

It is a fine looking unit. The barn is pretty neat looking as well.
There is a guy in East Texas who is an authority on Silver Streaks if my memory and notes serve me right.

Bob Ashby is his...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 04-27-2003, 11:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,133
Posted By pap
Big Brother is Watching (and erasing)??

What exactly is "spyware" and what is "way beyond" it?
Speakin' of spy stuff, have you ever wondered just how private your PMs are on certain forum sites?


Note: I think I posted this earlier,...
Forum: Tires 04-27-2003, 11:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,642
Posted By pap
Im afraid that with self srvice stations and 50...

Im afraid that with self srvice stations and 50 cent to use, under powered air compressors so prevalent, that many amateur hiway users will never check the tires or other things that should be...
Forum: Our Community 04-25-2003, 10:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,499
Posted By pap
For 500 dollars it is still a heck of a buy. I...

For 500 dollars it is still a heck of a buy.
I must pass simply because like I learned long ago about women, ... you just can't have em all! ;)
Wonder what year? maybe a 1971 ? just guessing....
Forum: Axles 04-25-2003, 05:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,749
Posted By pap
Odds & Ends re: Bearing packing

John do I read you right? The problem with the overheating is what?

Grease heats up and runs out, eventually resulting in lots of heat and possible seizure and spindle ruination?

or higher...
Forum: Tires 04-25-2003, 05:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,642
Posted By pap
Speaking of Sam's road hazzard warranty et al.: ...

Speaking of Sam's road hazzard warranty et al.:

*How many of us have had just a puncture flat and had it repaired?

*What is the recomended method? Plugs? boot? patch?

*Do you worry about...
Forum: On The Road... 04-21-2003, 10:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,003
Posted By pap
I agree that the CO2 is the way to go. However it...

I agree that the CO2 is the way to go. However it is (I'm told) easy to over inflate, so you got to forget about the feel of airing at the service station compressor. I don't know if you could blow a...
Forum: Our Community 04-20-2003, 05:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,964
Posted By pap
Chas you are probably correct.However I always...

Chas you are probably correct.However I always thought a "gaucho" referred to a dinette where the table lowered and that became a bed platform.?:confused:

Maybe the lady will be kind and clarify.
Forum: Our Community 04-20-2003, 02:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,964
Posted By pap
Thumbs up Ditto the Congrats. now what is this about a...

Ditto the Congrats.

now what is this about a side pull out?
I had no idea that vintage Airstreams had pullouts.
Something new every day I guess.
Forum: Our Community 04-20-2003, 02:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,677
Posted By pap
Gas Grill Users Opinions Wanted

I used to use Lava rocks, then I switched to the ceramic briquettes, my pal uses higher priced ceramic briquettes, and now I have bought some kind of metal shield with many small holes in it. It...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 04-20-2003, 08:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,759
Posted By pap
Question 2nd try

Now I have figured out that my address-bar gives a thread address which can be used for reference or copied and pasted to form a link.

But when browsing and you want the URL just for a post, NOT...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-19-2003, 09:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,211
Posted By pap
Cool lots of work there Femuses thanks for the effort....

lots of work there Femuses thanks for the effort. May I call you the Queen of Links.:) My regards to Lou as well.
Think I'll search for that Open Road forum, what is its strong point?

Femuse...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 04-17-2003, 08:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,936
Posted By pap
Dirty picture

Hey Mike that's one dingy looking roof:D But when I visited your photo page your Airstream is shining like a mirror and lookin like a million bucks!:) Gotta be one of four things;
*two different...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 04-16-2003, 06:07 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 19,269
Posted By pap
Wink Rubrail Rik raw rubrail rubbed wrong.;)

Rubrail Rik raw rubrail rubbed wrong.;)
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 04-16-2003, 04:03 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 19,269
Posted By pap
Cat all I can say now is duh! ditto!;) ...

Cat all I can say now is duh! ditto!;)

Settle down sugar, I am a fan of yours.:o (and not ashamed to say so in a "public message". In fact I wondered what had become of you. No posts since...
Forum: General Interior Topics 04-16-2003, 03:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,143
Posted By pap
More Dome Data Needed

Leigh do a Google search for ABS plastic repair and you will get thousands of links. Many have to do with motorcycle repair,and many are not germane at all, but let us know please.

Andy: thanks...
Forum: General Interior Topics 04-16-2003, 10:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,143
Posted By pap
Question Plastic ABS or Fiberglass

I and apparently most of us seem to think the end liners, domes, end caps or whatever we call them are made of plastic. ABS I have presumed.

Well according to a marketing note by Airstream in...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 04-15-2003, 05:43 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 19,269
Posted By pap
Well now it's perfectly clear !!

Duh! :confused: :rolleyes: :eek: :confused:

With all due respect to all concerned, I think this thread is indicative of how a fairly simple subject can get rather complicated.
Or is the whole...
Forum: Our Community 04-13-2003, 07:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,633
Posted By pap
Glenlivet on Ice.

Glenlivet on Ice.
Forum: Our Community 04-11-2003, 10:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,326
Posted By pap
So where is it and how much could it be had for? ...

So where is it and how much could it be had for?

Gotta like the Spartan logo. Was it a cast deal or a decal I wonder?
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-11-2003, 10:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,635
Posted By pap
Shroud replacement costs

There is also the Carrier brand to consider.

Shroud replacement cost is 40.00 on the Duo-Therm Penguin, and about 130.00 on most of the Colemans from CamperWorld catalog. I don't know about the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-11-2003, 10:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,110
Posted By pap
Great stuff rog & chopper-john! I have...

Great stuff rog & chopper-john!

I have visited all your suggested links and bookmarked them for further study. Rog might I suggest that you copy and paste your other-thread post over here too. I...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-10-2003, 09:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,110
Posted By pap
Question Safety Tow Chains

I got depressed over at the "wrecks on the highway" / "war stories" thread;
https://www.airforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=31889#post31889 (but I am better off to have read it all)....
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 04-10-2003, 09:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,366
Posted By pap
Question Ok guys i'll set the table, what exactly is a...

Ok guys i'll set the table, what exactly is a bladder tank?
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 04-10-2003, 06:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,841
Posted By pap
So what became of moderator 83 Excella? I see he...

So what became of moderator 83 Excella? I see he hasn't posted since September 2002? Did he change his nic? Hope he is well.

And how is the big picture working out? Are the "knowledge base" forums...
Forum: On The Road... 04-10-2003, 06:16 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,914
Posted By pap
Pick I thought about a hitch salesman too. BTW...

Pick I thought about a hitch salesman too. BTW when is that Hensley patent s'posed to expire?
So I called the Tennessee Hiway Patrol. There was a suv/trailer incident at Milemarker 78 on I-24 on...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 04-10-2003, 05:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,855
Posted By pap
So why don't some of the moderators give Andy the...

So why don't some of the moderators give Andy the Owner a call and we might get the real story and can quit the guessing?

It's slug slow and sometimes no connect thru at all. Thought it was my...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-10-2003, 02:19 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 49,049
Posted By pap
Thumbs up Armstrong stock rises !

Thanks rc, that's the kind of news I like to hear. Course the stock in Armstrong replacement leftovers just went up.:D

And Chas what became of the carcass of the Armstrong that you "tossed" off...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-10-2003, 09:15 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 49,049
Posted By pap
Arrow Links for Armstrong A/C

I will return here and add links as I stumble across them;

https://www.airforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=244
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 04-10-2003, 08:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,351
Posted By pap
Question I do not understand why or how Duo Therm...

I do not understand why or how Duo Therm (dometic) would have said that a draft is normal.
Where did they say the air was entering?

Have you also had water entering?
Seems it must if air does?...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 04-10-2003, 08:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,064
Posted By pap
Sorry don't know the answer but want to,too. ...

Sorry don't know the answer but want to,too.

BTW Craig check your private messages please.

Lastly: you said;

What the Heck is wrong with major discussions ?:confused: They're the best kind,...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 04-08-2003, 06:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,183
Posted By pap
I went to the Grote link and found nothing that...

I went to the Grote link and found nothing that appeared to look like our or any SOB travel trailer, unless you were Mr.Ed or Trigger:D

There was a motorhome under the trucks, buses, and MPV's ....
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 04-08-2003, 02:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,183
Posted By pap
Question Upper Identification Lights aka(Clearance Lights)

regarding the exterior amber triple "forehead" lamps over our front windows:

Mine 1974 are horizontal; I just saw Kevin's (overlander64) while admiring his photo...
Forum: Tires 04-08-2003, 10:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,507
Posted By pap
Denman Customer Service 1-800-334-5543. ...

Denman Customer Service 1-800-334-5543.

(following info per my call 4-07-03)
Denman is now owned by a New York Investment Company.
Tires are made in Ohio, Mexico, and China.
Have been making RV...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-07-2003, 03:38 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 49,049
Posted By pap
Post Armstrong RV Air conditioners

I have been surprised at the small amount of archives regarding the famous Armstrong Air Conditioners found in many vintage Airstreams.

Chas (of Austin Texas) brought them back to my mind with his...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-07-2003, 10:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,778
Posted By pap
Looks nice Chas. But why didn't you paint it...

Looks nice Chas. But why didn't you paint it Aluminum?
Was it just the wrong color before or just primed?
And for 225 bucks plus did you consider just getting another A/C:D

That is an old...
Forum: Windows & Screens 04-07-2003, 10:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,789
Posted By pap
Lightbulb A modest Proposal for Shari et al.

Wow Andrew and Inland Andy thanks for info. The windows sound cool, mabey a little too cool for practicality. Thank goodness mine are otherwise.

Again I think for the sake of the unwitting that...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 04-07-2003, 09:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,921
Posted By pap
S & S bath enclosures

Go to a sales lot and look at the current Bambis with the bath in the corner. They are a neat little S&S unit. (that's 'sit' & shower):D .

The roof arc is wider in the new Airstreams but one of...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-07-2003, 09:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,150
Posted By pap
74 owners

john hd Never toss away a Uni-volt.
Is your buddy with the 74 Excella not a member here? He ougta be.
we need all the 74 owners we can muster. Seems that 74 was the oddest of years for Airstreams,...
Forum: Windows & Screens 04-07-2003, 09:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,789
Posted By pap
Need more info on this dilemma. Shari are all...

Need more info on this dilemma.
Shari are all the windows frameless and "curved" and Corning and discontinued? or were you speaking of the front (nose) window/s only??
And when you say "curved" do...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 04-07-2003, 08:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,048
Posted By pap
Argosy Archives

George I'm a trailer guy myself and know nothing that could help you. But I checked your pix and want to say that that is a nifty looking unit you aquired.
Being that Detroit metro sounds like a...
Forum: Our Community 04-06-2003, 03:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,752
Posted By pap
Yep dittos on the kudos and cupcake is a nice nik...

Yep dittos on the kudos and cupcake is a nice nik too.
Aren't you the folks who had the storage lot fire and lost your Airstream?

Did that thread ever get updated? I think you were looking for...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 04-06-2003, 11:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,351
Posted By pap
ABS Painting

Painting ABS plastic is a subject worthy of some good feedback (as is repairing it). There must be alot of "AsO's" (Airstream Owners :D ) who have attempted it over the years. The yellow End Liners...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 04-06-2003, 08:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,330
Posted By pap
Hey Klanke good move on the junk yard reprieve. ...

Hey Klanke good move on the junk yard reprieve.

You like so many here have given us too little info to do much comment on your problems.
It would be nice if we at least knew what size and...
Forum: Tires 04-04-2003, 08:46 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 21,774
Posted By pap
Thumbs down Another thread sidetracked

I am amazed!:eek:

john hd I visited your link, thanks. I had seen that before and do not exactly know what it has to do with this thread though. member DMReilly plainly states that he was using...
Forum: Tires 04-04-2003, 12:06 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 21,774
Posted By pap
WHOA Andrew !

Andy pal...WHOA... what in the world does that reply mean?
What tire brands do you sell?

If you know something specific about Towmaster or any other brand that puts anyones life at risk you...
Forum: Belly Pans & Banana Wraps 04-04-2003, 01:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,984
Posted By pap
Jim the wide blue stripe is nowhere near the...

Jim the wide blue stripe is nowhere near the belly of the Airstream.;)

Measuring the blue stripe would entail guessing how much of it is actually under the extrusion molds at the top and bottom of...
Forum: Windows & Screens 04-04-2003, 01:20 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,324
Posted By pap
Thumbs up Thanks for the rest of the story

Well Chas that makes very good sense. Yes I did think they were flat.
Art's misfortune,Andy's reply and your explanation will make me be a real careful glazier.
Forum: Windows & Screens 04-03-2003, 07:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,324
Posted By pap
Andy I guess you mean from Airsteam or dealer...

Andy I guess you mean from Airsteam or dealer network right?


what is so special about this glass?
glass only is available at every glass shop in the world isn't it?
I know they can cut curved...
Forum: Tires 04-03-2003, 07:23 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 21,774
Posted By pap
Towmaster Tires

Here is another brand that has been mentioned to me for travel trailer use. I have not been able to find much about them,such as;
Are the tires made in America? Where?
Is the company (including...
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