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Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-18-2004, 12:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,477
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
montero

My daughter had one about that time period, and had no maintenance to do at all. She sold it to a friend, who drove it for 2 yrs with no trouble. My wife has a 2000 Montero, with the same experience....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-17-2004, 12:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,385
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
High milage

The people I have work on some of my older cars, have a 1979 Chevrolet half ton pickup with Over 500,000 miles on it. It looks and runs like new. He rebuilt the engine at 300,000, and still uses the...
Forum: 1966 - 1969 Ambassador 03-12-2004, 06:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,096
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
1968 Ambassador

I own a 68 Ambassador, photos on A/S photos
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-11-2004, 08:34 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,640
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
wd40

I used to take it with me to the .25$ car wash,to use on the distributor cap when got wet. (doesn't help now, no points) PJ:)
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-09-2004, 05:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,204
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
new floor covering

I just started on my new floor today. You are lucky the PO used tack strips,mine was put down with heavy duty staples. I jokingly said there were 300 staples , now I would guess 1000, but its all out...
Forum: General Interior Topics 03-09-2004, 07:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,515
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
Twin Sheets

I was told to use sheets made from TeeShirt material,as they tend to stretch to fit. Works perfect. PJ:)
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 03-08-2004, 06:21 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 14,477
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
Myrtle Beach Rally

I enjoyed having my 1955 Chevy,and 1968 A/S , as props for the 50's party.Cars have been a hobby of mine for years,and I now have the aluminum addiction as well.A good time was had by all.PJ:)
Forum: Off Topic Forum 02-25-2004, 02:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,237
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
dura-max mileage

I get about 16mph empty, but I only have 1800 miles on my 2004 crew cab dualie 4x4, much better than my Hummer. I sold the H2,in order to have a means of carrying my Harley on trips. The hummer was...
Forum: Exterior Storage Compartments & Access Doors 01-16-2004, 05:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,786
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
locker keys

My keys were lost by an RV dealer,we called a locksmith , it yook him 30 min. to make all the keys for my A/S. While he was doing that, I had him make three complete sets. Much easier than I thought...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 01-15-2004, 12:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,678
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
New MH

Ken, some how I knew there would be an adventure in your MH aquistion. Glad to see you came out alright.What do figure,two years untill you,re in a DECKER? At the current turnover you may beat that....
Forum: Our Community 01-12-2004, 02:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,198
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
The Wave

Being an ex Corvette owner,current HD owner, A/s owner, and generally a car nut, I have experienced The Wave from all of the above. It gives one a good feeling about their fellow users of "That...
Forum: Tires 01-09-2004, 09:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,632
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
Tire source

Here in Myrtle Beach, I went to the local Goodyear dealer, and he gave me a price better than those mentioned above. It may have helped that I once owned a Goodyear store. They are usually...
Forum: On The Road... 12-30-2003, 07:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,644
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
Orange city campground

I am going to Daytona as well. I checked the web site for Orange City, and they,re booked up for RV sites. If anyone hears of spaces available, please post it. PJ:(
Forum: Tires 12-29-2003, 03:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,829
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
tire balance

Sue&Von I live in MB SC, and the local tire store mounted and balanced my Goodyear Marathons and Mag wheels free. (I did buy then from the same store ,but from the price they charged you ,I had to...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 12-27-2003, 06:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,566
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
A/S Gifts

I got a few things I have wanted, gaucho covered in faux leather,an A/S jacket,al lp tanks,A/S sweat shirt,and Hemmings model. My relatives always say its hard to buy for me, but they did a good job...
Forum: Airstream "In the News" 12-27-2003, 03:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,555
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
Travel Channel A/S show

I just finished watching the Travel Channel show, Road Kings. It was nice to finally get to see it. No time to tape,however. It was a good portrayal of Airstreaming. :)
Forum: Community Polls 12-17-2003, 07:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,789
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
aviontt NY Couple

You must have been the other person who came to look at the1968.To answer your ? , I did buy it in NY from and older couple. He was the spryest 82 yr old I have ever met.The concerns on my part were...
Forum: Community Polls 12-17-2003, 06:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,789
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
A/S poll

I had the very same debate going on before I bought my 1968 Ambassador. I choose the 68 because of the real wood interior. I'm totaly pleased with my decision. ( The condition was excellant as well)...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 12-07-2003, 09:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,800
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
1st WBCCI rally

Well I up and joined the South Carolina Coastal unit at a rally in my home town. It was a little chilly out by the beach, but it was tons of fun. Met lots of nice people, ate good food , and saw lots...
Forum: On The Road... 12-04-2003, 11:57 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 27,581
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
Frozen black tank

I also ride HD motorcycles, and early on one learns not to follow behind an RV, because of the funny tasting blue spray that comes from the back.:D
Forum: On The Road... 12-04-2003, 12:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,810
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
Deer Danger

I hit a buck 100 yds from my house going 20 mphin the HOLLYWOOD HILLS in California. Guess you don't have to be in the woods to create roadkill. I ended up spending 6000 to repair and...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-02-2003, 04:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,558
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
Z06 trade

To reply, yes it was hard ,but being a car nut , you are always looking at the next car. People always ask what my favorite car is , I TELL THEM ITS THE ONE i DON'T HAVE YET. Check out my web site...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-01-2003, 06:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,558
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
New Tow Toy

Well I fed my addiction again. I just bought a 2004 Chevrolet Crew Cab Dualie with the Duramax Diesel and Allison 5 speed automatic. It should be in this coming week. Traded off my 2002 Z06 Corvette....
Forum: On The Road... 11-30-2003, 10:03 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 27,581
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
#1 OOOPS

My first trip out with my 1968 A/S was the drive off error. I got 20 miles down the road, at 5 am, when a car pulled up along side of me waving his arms. He said I had a long cable following me. I...
Forum: General Interior Topics 11-29-2003, 09:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,983
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
Leg-o-matic chairs

I was at a swap meet in Long Beach Ca.,and saw 5 of the leg o matic chairs. They were priced around $25 each,since I live in South Carolina, I decided not to buy them. There are 2 on Ebay now. PJ
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 11-14-2003, 05:18 AM
Replies: 512
Views: 71,397
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
new trailer ID

Look on the emblem under the curb side window, mine stamped on the lower middle of that emblem. Faint and hard to read but its there. PJ:) :)
Forum: Parts Archive 11-13-2003, 05:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,517
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
New Wheels

Well I up and did it. I put Outlaw II wheels and Goodyear 225/75/15 Marathon radials on my 68 Ambassador A/S. Boy did it improve the looks. Had a little problem putting them on ,(clearance) until one...
Forum: Parts Archive 11-07-2003, 07:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,517
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
outlaw II load

The load rating is said to be 2 thousand lbs. I have personally used them on about 10 different vehicles, including car hauling trailers and trucks. The trailers were tandem axle and weighed in at...
Forum: Parts Archive 11-07-2003, 05:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,517
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
Tire question

Thanks UWE for your response on the new tires.Did you have Inland RV balance them? PJ
Forum: Parts Archive 11-06-2003, 01:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,517
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
Wheels,tires

UWE, are you pleased with shorter height Goodyear tires?(225/75/15) I now have a set of Outlaw II,s and would like to put new tires on. By the way the spacing on the wheel lugs is 6lugs on a 5.5inch...
Forum: Parts Archive 11-06-2003, 07:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,517
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
outlaw II wheels

I bought a set of the outlaw II wheels today. They are not in the catalog, but they are available. Sears cares them, as well as most tire dealers. PJ
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 10-30-2003, 04:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,955
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
Talking Thetford adaptor

Well after three RV stores, I found the 4 1/4 inch elbow I needed. I streched the new hose to fit (their just not color coordinated). Thanks all for the assistance in this mess matter. P J;)
Forum: Doors & Locks 10-30-2003, 03:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,869
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
Smile panel locks

Burnzee, I brought my A/S to a dealer who lost all of my keys.They sent a locksmith out to open the panels and make new keys. It took him about 15 min, and he made 4 of each key, Could be a lot...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 10-29-2003, 02:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,955
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
Question thetford adaptor

Brian, where do you get this adaptor? I have just discovered that the new hoses I bought don't fit my A/S. I still have the old nasty one from the PO, but would sure like to get new. PJ ...
Forum: Our Community 10-22-2003, 06:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,023
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
Wink My Trip in A/S

Well its been 2 weeks since I started on my first trip in the A/S. To sum it up, it was a ball!! I went to the cruisin the coast street rod show ,on the gulf coast of Mississippi. Counted 8 A/S on...
Forum: Our Community 10-04-2003, 03:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,023
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
first trip ?

I woke up early, so I decided to take off. I guess it was way too early,as I forgot to unplug my power cord. I got 20 miles down the road before someone pulled me over. Now I get to have breakfast ,...
Forum: Our Community 10-03-2003, 03:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,023
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
Wink First trip sleeping in the A/S

Well i leave in the morning on a trip from Myrtle Beach,Sc, to Dallas, Tex. I will have a 7 day stopover in Mississippi for the Cruisin the Coast streetrod affair. Then on to Big D. I am looking...
Forum: Parts Archive 09-10-2003, 08:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,271
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
water heater door

Its hard to say since I can probably make a close substitute for not a great deal of money. Put a price on it, if I think its within
reason, I'll buy it, if not you can leave it with the rest of...
Forum: Parts Archive 09-10-2003, 04:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,271
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
1967 A/S parts

Do you have the door for the hot water heater (outside), the local dealer lostr mine this week. I have a 1968 Amdassador, should be about the same. PJ
Forum: General Interior Topics 08-25-2003, 05:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 25,823
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
Lightbulb I have the bunk bed option in my 1968 Ambassador...

I have the bunk bed option in my 1968 Ambassador International A/S.I am going to the Harley 100th aniv. in the morning, so no time to send pictures. It is complete with cables, cot and mounts, so...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 08-14-2003, 06:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,312
Posted By bswaslien@aol.com
Thumbs up hub caps and rings

Where did you find your baby moons and beauty rings? I need to change the ones on my 68:confused:
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