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Forum: Member Introductions 12-29-2015, 03:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 744
Posted By MarkE
Welcome & congrats! That Airstream is a real...

Welcome & congrats! That Airstream is a real cutie.
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 11-05-2015, 01:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 484
Posted By MarkE
If you are looking for the small, white nylon,...

If you are looking for the small, white nylon, catches used to secure the roof locker doors...I purchased some (just last week) from VTS. You need to cut off a small tab on each one & are, then, a...
Forum: On The Road... 09-10-2015, 10:01 PM
Replies: 2,892
Views: 710,170
Posted By MarkE
HiHoAgRV, Now that's funny!

HiHoAgRV, Now that's funny!
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 08-30-2015, 05:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,271
Posted By MarkE
Hey Eric111, I did a little research and found...

Hey Eric111, I did a little research and found some vent covers that may work for you. Check-out Vintage Trailer Supply website. Looks correct if yours are originals.
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 08-29-2015, 04:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,271
Posted By MarkE
I believe you will find your refrig. & stove vent...

I believe you will find your refrig. & stove vent covers to be fiberglass (plastic). I know the ones on my '69 are. The one for the stove is very different from those used on more recent models, in...
Forum: 1984 -1986 Excella 04-28-2015, 08:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,078
Posted By MarkE
dwightdi is correct. This brace firms-up the...

dwightdi is correct. This brace firms-up the entry steps to your trailer. You may be surprised how much more stable it makes these steps.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 01-11-2015, 11:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,166
Posted By MarkE
Yup! I'm in the Midwest and have often wished...

Yup! I'm in the Midwest and have often wished there were such a thing as a 'Jam Rally'. I would love to participate. I am into everything from jazz, to big band, to country, to old-school rock &...
Forum: General Interior Topics 12-30-2014, 03:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,395
Posted By MarkE
On my '51 FC I installed carpet, matching that on...

On my '51 FC I installed carpet, matching that on the floor, on the walls directly touching the beds. I used a wood trim strip along the top edge of this carpet (matching the original woodwork). It...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 12-25-2014, 08:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 593
Posted By MarkE
Kewl! I love the little Airstream, complete with...

Kewl! I love the little Airstream, complete with awning.
Merry Christmas!
Forum: WBCCI Forum 12-22-2014, 05:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 986
Posted By MarkE
Looks Good!

Looks Good!
Forum: On The Road... 11-29-2014, 03:46 PM
Replies: 2,892
Views: 710,170
Posted By MarkE
Beautiful!

Beautiful!
Forum: On The Road... 11-02-2014, 02:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,284
Posted By MarkE
I checked out your Photobucket. You've got some...

I checked out your Photobucket. You've got some beautiful shots there!
Thanks for sharing these.
Forum: WBCCI Forum 09-17-2014, 01:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,087
Posted By MarkE
T.&J., Welcome to the Iowa bunch of WBCCI'ers!...

T.&J.,
Welcome to the Iowa bunch of WBCCI'ers!
'Hope to meet ya at a rally or on the road.
Forum: Photography 08-31-2014, 01:31 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,342
Posted By MarkE
GAT, 'Love your diorama for the train set! ...

GAT,
'Love your diorama for the train set! It's very creative. I enjoyed your inclusion of the outhouse but really caught my eye was the '55 Chevy Nomad.
I have one in my garage & it's original...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 08-19-2014, 09:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,636
Posted By MarkE
Major improvement with just soap & water! ...

Major improvement with just soap & water!
Lookin' Good.
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-19-2014, 09:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,884
Posted By MarkE
I second Cochese's opinion. It looks like your...

I second Cochese's opinion. It looks like your trailer is pretty much original and that gives you the chance to replace carpet, curtains, etc. while cleaning & refinishing the hard surfaces as...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 08-06-2014, 01:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,618
Posted By MarkE
I recall that in the late 70's or early 80's,...

I recall that in the late 70's or early 80's, someone showed-up at the International Rally with a homemade Airstream motorhome that looked very similar to this one.
It was not allowed admission to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-28-2014, 02:39 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 89,881
Posted By MarkE
Piratesteve, Your Pontiac will make a great...

Piratesteve,
Your Pontiac will make a great looking tow machine with your vintage Airstream. The Pontiac sedan delivery is quite rare (compared to the Chevy version) and there is a photo of one,...
Forum: On The Road... 07-22-2014, 05:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,112
Posted By MarkE
I like that blue glow against the side of your...

I like that blue glow against the side of your Airstream. Good job!
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-11-2014, 05:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,259
Posted By MarkE
The right conversion van will work well. My...

The right conversion van will work well. My parents pulled a 27' Airstream, for many years, with a Chevy van and later, with a Ford van. Both of these were 1/2 ton conversion vans.
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 07-11-2014, 01:49 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 52,168
Posted By MarkE
Dependent on price, I would be interested in the...

Dependent on price, I would be interested in the 3X5 size flag.
Forum: On The Road... 07-02-2014, 01:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,134
Posted By MarkE
Dumplin 12, Welcome to the Forum! I'm IN...

Dumplin 12,
Welcome to the Forum!
I'm IN Iowa and my Airstream is presently parked beside my garage.
Quite a few are in Wyoming, now, for the WBCCI International rally. They will be hitting...
Forum: On The Road... 06-24-2014, 12:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,754
Posted By MarkE
A second for Ivar's! That has been a MUST stop...

A second for Ivar's! That has been a MUST stop whenever I have been in Seattle. Went there, for the 1st time in 1962, and have eaten there (at least once) on every return trip since.
Forum: On The Road... 06-08-2014, 10:26 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,916
Posted By MarkE
Oh yes, I remember the signs in railroad...

Oh yes, I remember the signs in railroad passenger cars that read, 'Do NOT use restroom while stopped in station.'
Regarding the plastic bottle 'bombs' along the roadside: I read a newspaper story,...
Forum: Doors & Locks 05-20-2014, 08:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,954
Posted By MarkE
JBruno, Welcome to Airforums ! I understand...

JBruno,
Welcome to Airforums !
I understand your concern regarding violation of your trailer's locks & don't want to minimize that. But, personally, I'd much rather someone wanting to get into...
Forum: The Rally Zone 05-07-2014, 10:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,897
Posted By MarkE
I love seeing these old photos! Thanks for...

I love seeing these old photos! Thanks for posting them.
I really liked the one in post #11. It really is inspiring, and just notice how few of those beautiful Airstreams have AC units on their...
Forum: Member Introductions 05-03-2014, 01:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 698
Posted By MarkE
Welcome to the Airstream community! It's always...

Welcome to the Airstream community! It's always great to have more Iowans within our 'community'.
Enjoy your new Airstream & I hope to run into you somewhere along the way.
Forum: Photography 05-02-2014, 01:22 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,783
Posted By MarkE
Hey Articfox, Go ahead and enter your photo...I...

Hey Articfox,
Go ahead and enter your photo...I think it's great. 'Shows good creativity, nice composition, & impressive use of color.
It is an interesting shot.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-01-2014, 06:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,414
Posted By MarkE
Hittenstiehl/SteveSueMac, That red Chevy is...

Hittenstiehl/SteveSueMac,
That red Chevy is actually a 1955 Nomad (that's the only year that had factory radius rear wheel wells); but we "Nomaders" appreciate whenever anyone recognizes a...
Forum: Global 'streaming 02-09-2014, 09:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,106
Posted By MarkE
COOL! Am I seeing things or does the Airstream...

COOL!
Am I seeing things or does the Airstream in this, well done, video have a door on the rear street side AND on the front curb side (as Americans think of it)?
Forum: On The Road... 02-02-2014, 02:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,100
Posted By MarkE
Estes Park, RMNP, & area = One of my...

Estes Park, RMNP, & area = One of my favorites!
Forum: 1969-1971 Caravel 02-01-2014, 09:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,716
Posted By MarkE
Hi, It is presently snowing & wind is blowing...

Hi,
It is presently snowing & wind is blowing pretty hard but, once things settle down, I will head out to the Airstream and get you some measurements. I know how you feel: the 1st winter I had my...
Forum: Member Introductions 01-29-2014, 04:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,046
Posted By MarkE
Glad to Have You With Us

Welcome to the Forum & to the world of Airstream!
I am especially fond of the Caravel trailers and hope you'll post some photos when possible.
Enjoy your new travel mode! :)
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-29-2014, 04:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,933
Posted By MarkE
Fast Eddie, I have never paid much attention...

Fast Eddie,
I have never paid much attention to the Flex model, but your photo really caught my eye. I love the 2-tone color combo. Great looking tow vehicle!
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 01-23-2014, 03:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,396
Posted By MarkE
Janet, Thanks for explanation. I have long...

Janet,
Thanks for explanation. I have long wondered what NULL meant in the ads.
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 01-04-2014, 03:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,078
Posted By MarkE
I used this on my '51 Flying Cloud when I first...

I used this on my '51 Flying Cloud when I first got it. Like Rick, it cut through the years of built-up grime and left the trailer with a very clean and very dull appearance (there was no 'clear...
Forum: Photography 12-27-2013, 10:18 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 11,540
Posted By MarkE
Bob, The creation the right is the obligatory...

Bob,
The creation the right is the obligatory 'Cartridge in a Bare Tree'.
Happy New Year!
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 12-22-2013, 04:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,380
Posted By MarkE
911, The update worked beautifully & the...

911,
The update worked beautifully & the trailer looks great!
It's nice to know that there is a solution to the faded, cracked, body stripes on an older Airstream.
Forum: Member Introductions 11-29-2013, 12:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,030
Posted By MarkE
'Looks great! Merry Christmas!

'Looks great! Merry Christmas!
Forum: Member Introductions 11-26-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,077
Posted By MarkE
Jon, What Cliff said. Plus, check out some of...

Jon,
What Cliff said. Plus, check out some of the tire debate threads (there are several): but don't let the tire failure stories freak you out.
My advice is NOT to run 'radial tires' on your...
Forum: Member Introductions 11-23-2013, 04:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,077
Posted By MarkE
Hi Mike & Welcome to the Airstream family! ...

Hi Mike & Welcome to the Airstream family!
I'm glad your 'mishap' resulted in only minimal damage and no injuries.
Just out of curiosity I ask, during your search for a motorhome/trailer, did...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 05-28-2013, 02:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,532
Posted By MarkE
Daniel, This is correct. With the Dual Cam...

Daniel, This is correct.
With the Dual Cam setup you should not need a friction-type sway control bar. Just leave the small ball mount on the trailer tongue and proceed as you explained in your...
Forum: Member Introductions 05-21-2013, 10:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,509
Posted By MarkE
Great looking little trailer! 'Hope you have...

Great looking little trailer! 'Hope you have many fun adventures with it.
Forum: Member Introductions 04-13-2013, 10:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 733
Posted By MarkE
Hi RF! Welcome to the forum. Keep us posted...

Hi RF!
Welcome to the forum.
Keep us posted on your progress and feel free to ask questions, There is bound to be someone here who can answer just about any Airstream question you can come-up with....
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 04-13-2013, 09:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,416
Posted By MarkE
Seller has 100% Positive Feedback, though.

Seller has 100% Positive Feedback, though.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 03-16-2013, 05:12 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 27,029
Posted By MarkE
If you keep a 'guest sign-in' book in your...

If you keep a 'guest sign-in' book in your Airstream.
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-06-2013, 08:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,780
Posted By MarkE
I would 2nd the motion to have Bill Thomas RV...

I would 2nd the motion to have Bill Thomas RV check-out your possible purcase.
They have a good reputation for Airstream service,
Good Luck.
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 02-28-2013, 12:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,531
Posted By MarkE
Hi there, Caroline, Mini blinds, properly...

Hi there, Caroline,
Mini blinds, properly sized, will work well in your trailer (especially on the rear window and center portion of the front window).
If you go with blinds for the front window,...
Forum: Airstream Registry Discussions 01-16-2013, 08:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,835
Posted By MarkE
Gerr, 'Love this photo! Your Caravel along...

Gerr,
'Love this photo!
Your Caravel along with the '68 (?) Dodge wagon feels like I'm peering into a time machine.
Do you travel, regularly, with this vintage pair?
Anyway, thanks for sharing! ...
Forum: The Pet Forum 01-11-2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,088
Posted By MarkE
What a cutie! And he looks to be an intelligent...

What a cutie! And he looks to be an intelligent pup, too.
I'm sure Oliver will be a great travel companion.
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