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Forum: Airstream Classifieds 11-08-2016, 08:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 754
Posted By epperp
Sold

Our Excella has been sold and delivered. Thank you to those who replied to our ad!
Eileen
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 09-25-2016, 06:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 754
Posted By epperp
1994 Airstream Excella 28 - Iowa

Title: 1994 Airstream Excella 28 - Iowa
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

1994 Excella 28 Twin layout
We are sad to part with her, she was our first Airstream (we bought it...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 09-20-2016, 11:08 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 25,469
Posted By epperp
Thanks, we have made reservations in site 41 in...

Thanks, we have made reservations in site 41 in Area1, lakeside.
Ed&Eileen
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 09-20-2016, 10:09 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 25,469
Posted By epperp
Newcomers

Hello, we would like to join the rally if we may. We are traveling through on our way to visit friends in Florida. When I called the fairgrounds, the lady told me Area2 was booked with all the...
Forum: On The Road... 09-12-2016, 06:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,166
Posted By epperp
I assume you are looking for sites other than...

I assume you are looking for sites other than campgrounds since you asked about overnight parking.
Cabellas in Rapid City is very welcoming to overnight parking, not sure about multiple nights. ...
Forum: The Rally Zone 09-03-2016, 11:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,653
Posted By epperp
VAC Midwest Rally

Hi all,
Less than 2 weeks and we'll be gathering in Backbone State Park in NE Iowa! There is still room for more fun loving folks. Here's some more info on our rally plans:
...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-03-2016, 06:37 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 31,595
Posted By epperp
Hi Brad, Ours might be a typo in your list--...

Hi Brad,
Ours might be a typo in your list-- we have Ohio 24-9-037. I see 24-0-037 in your list in red.
Cheers, Eileen
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 03-30-2016, 06:50 AM
Replies: 438
Views: 52,046
Posted By epperp
I am so disappointed to cancel out; I was really...

I am so disappointed to cancel out; I was really looking forward to putting faces with forums names. But we aren't quite ready for first trip of year and there is too much severe weather predicted...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 03-19-2016, 01:36 PM
Replies: 438
Views: 52,046
Posted By epperp
Can we still sign up?

We would like to attend, if there are any spaces still available.
Ed&Eileen
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-13-2016, 09:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,369
Posted By epperp
There are, of course, many variations in how...

There are, of course, many variations in how Alzheimer's patients respond, especially early in the progression of the disease.
A book that may give you some insight is Yellow Rock, by Jeannie Kish,...
Forum: On The Road... 02-06-2016, 09:50 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,264
Posted By epperp
I also like to have a full map to look at during...

I also like to have a full map to look at during navigation on the road and for planning.
As mentioned by others, you can often, but not always, find official state highway maps on state tourism...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 01-24-2016, 07:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,622
Posted By epperp
In our Excella with a rear bedroom, we did a very...

In our Excella with a rear bedroom, we did a very simple conversion from twin to King by placing a plywood piece between the twin bed bases, supported on a small ledge, making a large platform across...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 04-17-2015, 03:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,604
Posted By epperp
We are finally on our way after a very slow prep,...

We are finally on our way after a very slow prep, will be arriving after dark probably. Hope it is easy to navigate the park in the dark:)
E&E
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 04-15-2015, 08:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,604
Posted By epperp
We would like to join your rally--2 of us plus a...

We would like to join your rally--2 of us plus a big lazy dog, coming from northeast Iowa. From your photo above, I assume dogs are OK? Are they allowed on hiking trails?
Looking forward to...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 03-21-2015, 06:41 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,504
Posted By epperp
Doug, The get-together is next Sat, not today. ...

Doug,
The get-together is next Sat, not today. Maybe that will fit into your schedule--would be great to see you.
E&E
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-13-2015, 09:08 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 28,884
Posted By epperp
Terry and Marie, I hope life settles down for...

Terry and Marie,
I hope life settles down for you two. I have never met you, but would very much like to meet both of you, plus Foiled Again, Lily&Me and more of the fine people on this thread. ...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 03-13-2015, 05:21 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,504
Posted By epperp
David, hope we get to meet up with you and other...

David, hope we get to meet up with you and other upper midwest restorers eventually. Ed is from northern Minnesota originally, and both of our vintage trailers came from Minnesota.
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 03-11-2015, 09:23 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,504
Posted By epperp
Vintage Airstream get together

We are taking a break from our '59 restoration to host a vintage Airstream gathering.

We (Kathy and Scott Allen and Eileen and I) are hosting a vintage Airstream event at our place on 28March2015...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 03-09-2015, 12:30 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,918
Posted By epperp
We missed 2014, but certainly enjoyed the...

We missed 2014, but certainly enjoyed the previous one. Our vote would be for May8-10.
Forum: VAC | Vintage Airstream Club 02-15-2015, 10:30 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 32,470
Posted By epperp
Midwinter Vintage get together

Hi Mike and Kathy,

Everyone is welcome! We will hold it in our heated shed where we are restoring the '59 Tradewind. Don't have a agenda yet but anything vintage will be fair game. We can also...
Forum: On The Road... 02-15-2015, 08:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,802
Posted By epperp
Another Iowan checking in

Hi Lynn,
We live near the route, in between the Cedar Falls and Hiawatha overnight stops. We would be glad to provide any local assistance, including overnight parking, either during the ride or on...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 02-06-2015, 05:59 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,504
Posted By epperp
Short update: Ordered and started receiving...

Short update:

Ordered and started receiving the pipe fittings to install the drain valve assembly for the black and gray tanks. Also ordered and got the controller, thermocouple, solenoid valve...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-31-2015, 11:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,504
Posted By epperp
Looks like we need to get a double flare tool...

Looks like we need to get a double flare tool since Lewster says we need double flares.
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-31-2015, 11:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,504
Posted By epperp
Finally up to the present time. Have the belly...

Finally up to the present time. Have the belly pan aluminum cut and formed. The aluminum is 5052 H32 0.045 thick. The sheets are 5 X 10 feet (needed a 5 foot width to make the rear piece from one...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-31-2015, 09:38 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,504
Posted By epperp
Lance and Doug, Good to hear from you guys. ...

Lance and Doug,

Good to hear from you guys. The plan is to use the walnut for the '59 if it is dry. This should not be a problem since my progress is so slow.

Lance, I am planning on putting...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-23-2015, 05:57 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,504
Posted By epperp
Here are a couple of pictures showing the...

Here are a couple of pictures showing the insulation. We have chosen to do the bottom is two layers of 2 inch extruded polystyrene. We are also going to mostly seal the belly pan and frame. I have...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-23-2015, 05:46 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,504
Posted By epperp
Finally time for more updates. Getting close to...

Finally time for more updates. Getting close to real time.

The first picture shows the tanks installed. The tanks are sealed in place with black polyurethane caulk all the way around (except the...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-18-2015, 09:04 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,504
Posted By epperp
Forgot to press upload on the pictures so here...

Forgot to press upload on the pictures so here they are.
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-18-2015, 09:01 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,504
Posted By epperp
The first picture shows the tabs that were welded...

The first picture shows the tabs that were welded on the frame and used to bolt down the floor. This was done so we would not have to drill into the 2 X 4 tubing we added to replace the rear cross...
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-16-2015, 09:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,249
Posted By epperp
Good evening, Interesting that we are just...

Good evening,

Interesting that we are just now installing a new belly pan on a 1959 Tradewind. We are doing a complete shell off restoration and have the facilities to lift and rotate the frame...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-15-2015, 04:45 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,504
Posted By epperp
After all of the work repairing the frame, I...

After all of the work repairing the frame, I would not do it again. The next time, I am starting from scratch and building a new frame. The additional cost of the metal will be more than made up in...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-15-2015, 04:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,504
Posted By epperp
As you can see in the pictures, I had a shop make...

As you can see in the pictures, I had a shop make new inner and outer wheel wells. They came out very well and made installation a lot easier.

Note how nice the step looks (after a lot of work to...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-15-2015, 04:23 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,504
Posted By epperp
Here are some pictures taken last year starting...

Here are some pictures taken last year starting with a picture of the floor after all of the bolt holes have been drilled and the countersinking for the bolt heads is done. There are about 200 bolts...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-11-2015, 09:47 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,504
Posted By epperp
Speaking of working on the trailer, between May...

Speaking of working on the trailer, between May of 2013 and now it seems like I was just puttering. Work got done but in short spurts. I now wish I had posted more but at the time it did not seem...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-11-2015, 09:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,504
Posted By epperp
Hi Kim, Send me a private message and I will...

Hi Kim,

Send me a private message and I will send details if you are still interested. Sorry about the long delay in reply, we are just now getting back into posting and back working full time on...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 10-18-2014, 09:51 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 15,388
Posted By epperp
Grilled Pork tenderloin from site 53 (Ed and...

Grilled Pork tenderloin from site 53 (Ed and Eileen), assuming there are no restrictions on charcoal grills. Maybe a grilled apple pie, too (Ed has figured out how to cook an apple pie on a Weber...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 10-02-2014, 04:43 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 15,388
Posted By epperp
Midwestern Airstreamers on the road

We hope you won't mind a couple of flatlander (Iowa) Airstreamers joining your rally, it sounds like a great group and a great time.
We are traveling in the west for a while, and it looks like this...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-11-2014, 12:01 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 40,629
Posted By epperp
Maggie, I'm adding our thoughts and prayers to...

Maggie, I'm adding our thoughts and prayers to all your forum friends. I have enjoyed your posts and hope to meet you and Doug at a rally. Your comments have often pointed out that the important...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 01-01-2014, 10:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,623
Posted By epperp
These ideas you've tossed out as idea generators...

These ideas you've tossed out as idea generators are quite intriguing, and new enough to me, at least, that I don't follow all the acronyms. What is/are 'sips'? What are the images in post 10?
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-31-2013, 09:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,574
Posted By epperp
These are great chairs! We take them canoe...

These are great chairs! We take them canoe camping in the Boundary Waters and bring them along in the Airstream. They are very comfortable, and pack small enough to fit into a portage pack. We've...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 10-20-2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,883
Posted By epperp
Thanks for organizing a great rally! We really...

Thanks for organizing a great rally! We really enjoyed meeting everyone, look forward to another opportunity. That is a great place to boondock, and the full moon rising over the lake above the...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 10-16-2013, 12:08 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,883
Posted By epperp
We expect to arrive sometime Friday; plan to stay...

We expect to arrive sometime Friday; plan to stay at Wakonda State Park Thursday night on our way south.
Our potluck contribution will be grilled pork tenderloin and crunchy munchies of some sort. ...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 10-08-2013, 09:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,003
Posted By epperp
We had a fun time, and really enjoyed meeting...

We had a fun time, and really enjoyed meeting some new Airstream 'neighbors' to the east. Definitely concur on how nicely Mary and Joe's redo was done.
Hope to meet up with you all again!
Eileen&Ed
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 10-08-2013, 09:20 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,773
Posted By epperp
Thanks for documenting your work! We'll be very...

Thanks for documenting your work! We'll be very interested to follow along and get a preview of what awaits us on our 51 Cloud.
Yours is in much better shape on the shell than ours. We are...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 09-20-2013, 06:32 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,003
Posted By epperp
Plan to be there Thurs eve

Hi all, looking forward to meeting you.
We plan to be there Thurs evening, will be arriving after dark so I hope it will be easy to spot the right place to go. We will have our Excella 28'.
Ed...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 07-24-2013, 08:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,415
Posted By epperp
Congratulations!

Welcome to the Forums. We also have a 1959 Tradewind, that we are completely rebuilding.
Good luck with your project!
Eileen & Ed
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 07-22-2013, 09:09 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,883
Posted By epperp
Sounds like fun!

Sounds like a great time. We hope to meet up with some of our southern neighbors, and maybe also try some dutch oven cooking. We RSVP'd on the rally site as a maybe until we have our calendar...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 07-19-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,003
Posted By epperp
Reservations needed?

Hello,
We would like to join you. Wanted to make some of your earlier Northern Illinois rallies, but couldn't work the calendar out, but this time I think we can do it.
Do we need camping...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 06-17-2013, 09:37 PM
Replies: 527
Views: 102,728
Posted By epperp
Is it a 15 panel?

Is it a 15 panel?
Forum: On The Road... 06-13-2013, 09:45 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,595
Posted By epperp
Paula, I'm so sorry to hear about your...

Paula,
I'm so sorry to hear about your accident. Wishing you a speedy recovery, health and equipment-wise. I've appreciated your thoughtful input to the forums, and you're one of the forum folks...
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