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Forum: Bumpers & Bumper Storage 09-20-2016, 11:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,843
Posted By byamcaravanner
I have a bumper from a '67 Ambassador that should...

I have a bumper from a '67 Ambassador that should be what you are looking for. PM me and I can send you some pics.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-27-2016, 12:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,722
Posted By byamcaravanner
Contact Rob English at...

Contact Rob English at https://www.oldgmctrucks.com/

He is the old GMC truck expert and a really good guy who is always willing to help.

Good luck!
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-13-2015, 12:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,277
Posted By byamcaravanner
lucymcdog electrical & 12V system thread...

lucymcdog electrical & 12V system thread (https://www.airforums.com/forums/f37/electrical-and-12v-system-70667.html)
Forum: VAC | Vintage Airstream Club 10-07-2015, 10:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,745
Posted By byamcaravanner
ChuckZ, I see you are in Waukesha. Is the...

ChuckZ,

I see you are in Waukesha. Is the trailer you are looking at local? I'm in Waukesha and would be willing to assist you in accessing the condition. Send me a PM if you are interested.
...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-27-2015, 08:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,604
Posted By byamcaravanner
Frank Yensan at Franks Trailer Works...

Frank Yensan at Franks Trailer Works (https://www.frankstrailerworks.com/) is right in Baltimore. He does great work and is as honest as they come.
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 04-12-2015, 12:24 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 30,902
Posted By byamcaravanner
(2) Airstream name plate 1960s'...

(2) Airstream name plate 1960s' (https://airstreamsupply.com/New-Airstream-Parts/Name=Plates-and-Decals/1960s-Airstream-Nameplate-106970)

1970-1982 Wing Window Trim - Roadside...
Forum: Vintage Kin 06-26-2014, 06:55 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 30,211
Posted By byamcaravanner
The owner has a blog -> Bowlus Road Chief Blog...

The owner has a blog -> Bowlus Road Chief Blog (https://www.bowlusroadchief.com/blog/) :cool:
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-29-2013, 07:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,127
Posted By byamcaravanner
Jeepster, The midbath/rear twin models are...

Jeepster,

The midbath/rear twin models are more sought after than the others... Unless there are dented end segments or missing wing windows, I would say $1500 is a good price.
Forum: Airstream History 06-28-2013, 09:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,517
Posted By byamcaravanner
That would be this one -> The Oldest Airstream in...

That would be this one -> The Oldest Airstream in the World (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPLBfBWeugU)
Forum: General Interior Topics 03-12-2013, 03:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,846
Posted By byamcaravanner
-->This<-- (https://www.tubbydiy.com/) is what I...

-->This<-- (https://www.tubbydiy.com/) is what I used to do the tub and black tank on my '63 Globetrotter. It goes on with a foam brush and the results are flawless. It's called Mr. Tubby
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-09-2013, 06:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,238
Posted By byamcaravanner
Steve, I have a whole bunch... 2024 T3 if...

Steve,

I have a whole bunch... 2024 T3 if you intend to polish it or old rough oxidized belly pan material.

I'm about two hours from you, or I could always roll it up and UPS it to you.
...
Forum: Vintage Kin 02-24-2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 30,211
Posted By byamcaravanner
I agree, this option has it's benefits and is...

I agree, this option has it's benefits and is much more than just a cheap porta-potty. I think the deciding factor for the designers was avoiding the weight of a full 20-30 black tank.


I think...
Forum: Vintage Kin 02-22-2013, 10:22 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 30,211
Posted By byamcaravanner
Marcus... I would have thought you'd have put...

Marcus... I would have thought you'd have put your order in for one just because of the shower head. ;)

https://bowlusroadchief.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/86-e1352242994714.jpg
Forum: Vintage Kin 02-18-2013, 10:05 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 30,211
Posted By byamcaravanner
Here is a nice article from Gizmag...

Here is a nice article from Gizmag (https://www.gizmag.com/bowlus-road-chief-caravan/26259/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=3e9c3d7f0a-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email)
Forum: Off Topic Forum 01-19-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,874
Posted By byamcaravanner
But are they going tax only for miles driven...

But are they going tax only for miles driven within the state? What about us Airstream folks who drive many miles on roads outside of our own state? In my case most of those out of state miles are...
Forum: General Interior Topics 09-26-2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,125
Posted By byamcaravanner
Same stuff on the inside as is on the outside......

Same stuff on the inside as is on the outside... polish away! :D
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 09-24-2012, 04:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,936
Posted By byamcaravanner
You might squeak it in under a 9'-0 door, but I...

You might squeak it in under a 9'-0 door, but I would go with a 10'-0 door.
Forum: Member Introductions 08-04-2012, 12:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,135
Posted By byamcaravanner
They have! ...

They have!
https://www.airforums.com/forums/f419/1989-airstream-fifth-wheel-41803.html#post727925

https://cdn.airforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=84659&d=1248826741
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 08-01-2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 14,927
Posted By byamcaravanner
We will not be there AGAIN this year. You would...

We will not be there AGAIN this year. You would think that one of these years it would work out. Kelly just started a new job... so no vacation this soon. :cry:
Forum: VAC | Vintage Airstream Club 07-08-2012, 10:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,657
Posted By byamcaravanner
Sad to hear this... Here is a video of Dr. Holman...

Sad to hear this... Here is a video of Dr. Holman taking about the trailer he and his father have shared with "us" for the last 3/4 century.

Oldest Airstream Trailer in the WORLD ...
Forum: 1960 - 1965 Safari 07-02-2012, 12:56 PM
Replies: 1,054
Views: 134,998
Posted By byamcaravanner
I mentioned this in an earlier conversation we...

I mentioned this in an earlier conversation we had regarding the dump valve plate I sent you.... I have a big roll of edging that is a 98% match to the original. Let me know if you need some
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 06-20-2012, 07:26 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By byamcaravanner
[QUOTE=aluminitus;1163810]Okay, so I think I have...

[QUOTE=aluminitus;1163810]Okay, so I think I have settled on a floor insulation solution. Feel free to unsettle me if you have any better ideas.
For under the floor: Expanded Polystyrene...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 06-05-2012, 11:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,086
Posted By byamcaravanner
I ordered all new locks from Vintage Trailer...

I ordered all new locks from Vintage Trailer Supply for my '70... the key for the new locks fit the old ones too. I bet they ARE all the same.
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 05-11-2012, 08:05 AM
Replies: 432
Views: 48,036
Posted By byamcaravanner
Rick Bayless

https://newsblaze.com/pix/2008/0829/pix/rick-bayless.230.jpg
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 03-31-2012, 11:53 AM
Replies: 432
Views: 48,036
Posted By byamcaravanner
Frank... plenty of German immigrants here in WI...

Frank... plenty of German immigrants here in WI ;)

The Jones Dairy Farm has made and sold Scrapple here in Fort Atkinson, WI for 120 years

Scrapple ...
Forum: Airstream History 03-29-2012, 08:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,314
Posted By byamcaravanner
Good detective work... bet you found that --->...

Good detective work... bet you found that ---> HERE (https://sierranevadaairstreams.org/memories/history/peewee/early-wbcci/pubs/directories/1st-mbrshp-directory-scan0007.pdf) <---
Forum: Vintage Kin 03-12-2012, 03:58 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 38,173
Posted By byamcaravanner
Shari, Take note that the roof framing is 1/4"...

Shari,
Take note that the roof framing is 1/4" thicker around the vent opening. This is to cause the roof sheet to slope away from the vent. When I re-did the roof framing on ours I increased this...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-07-2012, 02:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,645
Posted By byamcaravanner
Best to buy loaded backing plates from a place...

Best to buy loaded backing plates from a place like Electric Trailer Brake Assemblies at Trailer Parts Superstore (https://www.easternmarine.com/Electric-Trailer-Brake-Assemblies/)

about $40 a...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 03-07-2012, 05:31 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 14,927
Posted By byamcaravanner
...and don't even think about bringing along your...

...and don't even think about bringing along your horse, they'll charge another $5 a night for that... and it can't even use the pool. :rolleyes:

I guess this is why they call it HELL :lol:
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 03-06-2012, 05:14 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 14,927
Posted By byamcaravanner
Rhonda, for those of us with "too many" kids, do...

Rhonda, for those of us with "too many" kids, do we need to add per:

"All rates are based on 2 adults and 2 children. Extra campers over 12 years of age, $5.00 each per night"

or is this a...
Forum: Vintage Kin 03-04-2012, 07:04 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 38,173
Posted By byamcaravanner
Shari, Congrats on your Scotty purchase....

Shari,

Congrats on your Scotty purchase. Last year I bought a 13ft front kitchen. My son and I fixed it up for he and my grand daughter to use.

I am fascinated by how they are able to fit so...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 02-12-2012, 10:07 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 15,588
Posted By byamcaravanner
Frank... this might explain where you got that...

Frank... this might explain where you got that idea -

"Atwood licenses Precision Temp technology to create a slightly less expensive heater than the PT" - quote Steve Hingtgen of Vintage Trailer...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 02-09-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 15,588
Posted By byamcaravanner
Doing a little googling, I ran into one dealer...

Doing a little googling, I ran into one dealer doing a "Pre-sale" - They are selling the smaller unit for $740 including shipping ($780 for the big one)

Also, it just occurred to me that using a...
Forum: On The Road... 01-17-2012, 12:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,051
Posted By byamcaravanner
NM to Chicago? Route 66 ... of course ...

NM to Chicago? Route 66 ... of course

https://route66chamberofcommerce.homestead.com/route_66_map.gif
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 11-07-2011, 08:36 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 22,242
Posted By byamcaravanner
Anne, What sizes do you need? I am parting...

Anne,

What sizes do you need? I am parting out a '67
Forum: Vintage Kin 11-07-2011, 08:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,455
Posted By byamcaravanner
Wanderlust Pizza...

Wanderlust Pizza (https://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/gutcheck/2011/07/wanderlust_pizza_food_truck.php)
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 11-06-2011, 10:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 990
Posted By byamcaravanner
The one in mine is not. I like the black...

The one in mine is not.

I like the black ABS tanks...
Forum: Belly Pans & Banana Wraps 10-08-2011, 07:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,407
Posted By byamcaravanner
You need --> THESE ...

You need --> THESE (https://www.vintagetrailersupply.com/Large_Flange_Rivets_p/vts-283.htm)<--

https://www.vintagetrailersupply.com/v/vspfiles/photos/VTS-283-2.jpg
Forum: 1955 - 1959 Sovereign 09-18-2011, 12:04 PM
Replies: 462
Views: 51,214
Posted By byamcaravanner
I see a LOT of value in this recent group of...

I see a LOT of value in this recent group of posts on this thread as a cautionary tale of what can happen when using an inexperienced restoration company.

Luckily Steve and Amy are not...
Forum: 1955 - 1959 Sovereign 08-28-2011, 05:13 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 28,715
Posted By byamcaravanner
A three year backlog in this economy is crazy......

A three year backlog in this economy is crazy... sounds like Trailer Buffs needs to hire some help.

Dascia... on the positive, you can say that the money you have invested in this trailer would...
Forum: Our Community 08-24-2011, 01:34 PM
Replies: 2,095
Views: 446,127
Posted By byamcaravanner
Link

2009 Airstream Basecamp (https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/rvs/2560294766.html)
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 08-08-2011, 08:16 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 19,989
Posted By byamcaravanner
We are planning on next year... for sure! :cool:

We are planning on next year... for sure! :cool:
Forum: 1955 - 1959 Sovereign 08-08-2011, 08:13 PM
Replies: 462
Views: 51,214
Posted By byamcaravanner
Dave... hate to burst your bubble, but the only...

Dave... hate to burst your bubble, but the only way to get that R-15 is with hermetically sealed air gaps. You will not be able to achieve this with the method you describe.
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 07-23-2011, 04:07 AM
Replies: 432
Views: 48,036
Posted By byamcaravanner
Rick... you are right. I reality, for many folks,...

Rick... you are right. I reality, for many folks, the draw would not reach the max. For the cpap, the power usage is dependent on the pressure requirements of the individual. Most machines can be set...
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 07-20-2011, 07:55 PM
Replies: 432
Views: 48,036
Posted By byamcaravanner
Obie, you must have an inverter... if you have a...

Obie, you must have an inverter... if you have a heater... the cpap will run on 12V but the heater is 110v only. By my calcs, the machine and humidifier would use 200AH for 8 hours of use. I would...
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 07-20-2011, 12:34 PM
Replies: 432
Views: 48,036
Posted By byamcaravanner
Looks like most range from 1.8-2.5 amps at 120V ...

Looks like most range from 1.8-2.5 amps at 120V

https://c1199712.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/remstar_heated_humidifier.jpg
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 07-19-2011, 09:58 PM
Replies: 432
Views: 48,036
Posted By byamcaravanner
Rick, you are correct for a bare cpap, but many...

Rick, you are correct for a bare cpap, but many folks use a heated humidifier attached to their cpap. These use an electric resistance heater which draws way to much for a normal RV battery to handle.
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 07-07-2011, 09:21 AM
Replies: 495
Views: 57,574
Posted By byamcaravanner
Roy, thanks for your nice post and your...

Roy, thanks for your nice post and your friendship.

When Rob, Frank, John and I conceived of this event we were inspired by all the great folks we had met who freely offered to share their...
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 06-27-2011, 05:17 PM
Replies: 495
Views: 57,574
Posted By byamcaravanner
8 of us psyched here is WI... getting ready to...

8 of us psyched here is WI... getting ready to head out about midnight. See you in the morning at Cooper's Lake.
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 06-26-2011, 03:48 PM
Replies: 495
Views: 57,574
Posted By byamcaravanner
Andrea, If you are willing to bring it, I'd...

Andrea,

If you are willing to bring it, I'd love to have it for our Son's trailer. He and our granddaughter are joining us this year.
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