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Forum: Off Topic Forum 05-08-2006, 10:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,265
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Smile Hi Betty - this picture is just for you!

Hi Betty!

I photographed this around Christmas 2005 in Southeast Idaho....
It is a government trapper wagon that was in a small town welders' shop in for repairs....there is a colorful story that...
Forum: Photography 05-02-2006, 03:02 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 15,745
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Wink Truly Vintage Trio....

1925 Chevrolet Housecar - 1941 Genuine Teardrop - 1948 Wee Wind 18'
Forum: Off Topic Forum 04-08-2006, 09:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,691
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
It seems to be getting worse every year.....

What is scary ........... the tornadoes are appearing at unusual times of the year along with severe thunderstorms, lightning, hail, etc...
It seems a good root cellar or storm shelter would be a...
Forum: Photography 04-04-2006, 05:22 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,376
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Moonset at Sunrise along the road in Northern Kentucky

Moonset at Daybreak
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-28-2006, 11:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,284
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Goll dern it to Ant Bezzie May.....

We knows we cnnot affurd such a pricy aeerstream..... lookie thet ther toaster on top!

Stil serchin I supoze;)
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-28-2006, 11:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,284
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
He never sez nothing about it being furnished....

Gots to tell ya....wez gettin excited at this point.....
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-28-2006, 11:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,284
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
So we went on back outside his showroom....

Looks kinda promizin Huh?....
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-28-2006, 11:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,284
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Cool Can Man - Just for you.........

Well, me & the missus went lookin fer a better traileer this here weekend.....

We traveled quite a spell to see here this here deeler outside Moorehead in Kintuckee.......

He sez he haz quite...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 03-27-2006, 07:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,801
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Just to polish the exterior....

To just polish the exterior to the finish you have a picture of could cost way in excess of $5000.........

Something to consider is, if you are willing to budget $25,000 or more on restoring an...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-24-2006, 01:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,529
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Talking I think us "big bigs" have moved on ......

No one is forcing you to do anything...certainly not this big big!
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-24-2006, 12:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,411
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Thumbs up Free Mac support site with Forum & Tech assistance

This is a great site with the same format as Airstream Forums....

@ https://www.macosx.com/forums/

I realize you are a non Mac user, but your question might be answered here as the members use...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-24-2006, 12:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,284
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Thumbs up Pants off - GREAT Picture

Man, you have one great sense of humor:lol:

It is obvious that the gentleman is in the middle of a very important business call:brows:

It would not last, but this would be a doozy of a March...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-24-2006, 12:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,861
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Dear Mrs. Tin Hut....

Dear Mrs. Tin Hut,
I do apologize for the delay in answering your letter dated February 14th, 1962.
It seems you mailed the envelope with a first class stamp of 7 cents and this left a postage due...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-24-2006, 11:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,284
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Bob, I followed those guys....

To this gas station where they said their cousin worked.....;)
I am emailing this message while waiting in line using a wireless network connection ....... thats' funny, I don't see anyone in the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-24-2006, 11:25 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 13,144
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Uh....

Uh.... people in other countries don't tow with Intrepids, that would be "experts":rolleyes: from our country. But, because towing speed limit & safe stopping information from a link I posted came...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-24-2006, 10:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,284
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Thumbs up TinHut - that guy rented a storage space to me....

If you look closely, he is giving me directions to a "real purty" storage building where I was told I could store my trailer for the winter:D

After he took my hard earned $6.43, I found...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-24-2006, 08:56 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,529
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Thumbs up You are absolutely right.....

I would not recommend you have Andy Thompson do the towing setup on the new tow vehicle you finally decide to purchase because...


"Last year we set about 500 trailer and vehicle combinations...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-24-2006, 08:13 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,529
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Lightbulb In all fairness Silvertwinkie....

I bet the Intrepid has a supercharger w/ a nitrous oxide tank in the trunk...
He could kick your *ss in a trailer towing drag race;)

Wait a minute:rolleyes: ....

They race lawnmowers &...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-24-2006, 07:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,487
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Thumbs up Great idea Peter!

This Thread is a good idea for those members looking for help with their Airstream who may not have deep pockets:)

Great idea:clap: :clap: :clap:
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-24-2006, 07:26 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,529
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Exclamation There goes "Andy" towing & blowing by at 100 m.p.h.!

I think the following excerpt from this guys' post in another Forum (link listed above) pretty much sums up his attitude:brows:



"In the interests of science I have towed Airstreams with...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-24-2006, 06:47 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 13,144
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Drivers in the U.S. should read this link

We here in the U.S. are just plain stubborn and often highly resistant to change our driving habits as a result:(

Even when drivers in the U.K. have restrictions on vehicles towing caravans...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-24-2006, 05:09 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 13,144
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Lightbulb No offense Paul....

I disagree with your train of thought on "preventative maintainance":(

I would expect my transmission to fail before 100,000 miles if I waited that long to service it....

If that is how you...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-23-2006, 08:21 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 13,144
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
From the experts....

"The combined capacity of all of the tires should exceed the loaded trailer weight by 20 percent."

Easier for me to derate the load capacity of the tire by 20%.....

"Time
Time and the elements...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-23-2006, 07:01 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 13,144
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Lightbulb Same old thinking.....

Porky, if you read the link I posted you may want to look at this again:)

Time
Time and the elements weaken a trailer tire.
In about 3 years roughly one third of the tire's strength is gone....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-23-2006, 03:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,529
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Thumbs up Amen to that

DITTO ON THE SUBURBAN:)
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-23-2006, 01:22 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 13,144
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Lightbulb No increase in speed....

I just picked up a 1968 Barth travel trailer last week in Florida & delivered it to South Carolina. The owner had installed steel belted passenger tires (22570R15) one year earlier. The first thing I...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-23-2006, 09:53 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 13,144
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Lightbulb Just to clarify....

Here is the entire section of the Discount Tire Co. tech bulletin from which the question of "time" comes from:

Time
Time and the elements weaken a trailer tire.
In about 3 years roughly one...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-23-2006, 08:35 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 13,144
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Exclamation Slow down when towing - here is why

This bears repeating, so I am posting a new thread. Trailer tires are speed rated at a maximum of 65 m.p.h. Beyond that speed, road surface heat combines with the weight of the trailer and tire...
Forum: Refrigerators 03-23-2006, 07:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,067
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Lightbulb Avion Travelcade Club

If you have not visited, this is a good place to start....

@ https://my.execpc.com/~drg/avion

Good luck:)
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 03-23-2006, 05:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,431
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Question Dayton, Ohio anyone want to polish for $$$

I have a Silver Streak travel trailer that a customer bought & is in storage.
He wants to get it polished. Any member interested?:D
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 03-23-2006, 02:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,580
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Lightbulb This is 52 years old......

If you have never purchased a 52 year old travel trailer......
Check out this thread right here in the Forums...

@ https://www.airforums.com/forums/f71/1953-21-flying-cloud-18950.html
...
Forum: Tires 03-22-2006, 04:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,562
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
From the experts....

The following were downloaded off the internet at various tire manufacturer & tire manufacturer rep websites....

The load range or ply rating branded on a tire's sidewall helps identify its...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 03-22-2006, 01:44 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,785
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Question C'mon 2air......

Your comments....

"hi macozil.......

i expected more of this sort of answer....along with the 'get a mac'....folks must be tired."

Nothing directly in Macozils' post directly attacked your...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-22-2006, 12:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,503
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Specs readily available on the internet

Honda 2006 Pilot specs (including towing specs) are here:

@ https://automobiles.honda.com/models/specifications_full_specs.asp?ModelName=Pilot&Category=ALL

Airstream 2006 Bambi specs are here:
...
Forum: Tires 03-22-2006, 09:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,562
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Lightbulb Your best investment.......

Single axle travel trailers are at highest risk for damage to the trailer as a result of sudden tire pressure loss/blowout:sad:

The best thing you can do is purchase an "E" rated or higher...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 03-22-2006, 05:15 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,785
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Thumbs up Keep on posting Maczoil....

Macozil, I gave you some karma.....:)
Thanks for posting & keep it up :clap:
Some of the most famous literary figures would have opted for the less popular choices..... MACbeth comes to mind as...
Forum: Airstream "In the News" 03-22-2006, 02:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,567
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Frankenstein says.....

Frankenstein says - "Thor losing money with big dinosaur":(
Frankenstein still says - "Fire bad":mad:
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-22-2006, 02:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,503
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
"Considering" a key word here....

Good thing you have not already purchased....
Frankenstein says - "Bambi good to camp in":)
Frankenstein also says - "Honda too little to pull Bambi":sad:
Frankenstein still insists - "Fire...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 03-21-2006, 10:11 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,691
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
And the Karma Fairy heard the Rivetmasters' request...

And the Karma Fairy, resting on her day off, heard the request of Mark on behalf of Carol and granted them BOTH abundant karma!:)
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 03-20-2006, 06:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,410
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
The colder it gets....

I don't know where you live; but the colder it gets, the less efficient propane becomes. The b.t.u. output dramatically decreases as the temperature drops...

Those control panel gauges for propane...
Forum: Doors & Locks 03-18-2006, 05:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,270
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Here is another view...

Thanks:)

Barth made travel trailers, not many, from 1960 to 1968....
The company sold & the new owner made them for one more year in 1969.
I think it is very 1950's looking South Palm Beach art...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 03-17-2006, 05:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,997
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Thumbs up Great tip with humorous presentation

Sooooooo Dave...
Next, its' gonna be that Preference by Loreal is a great shampoo to remove the polish compound thay "accidentally" gets in your hair?????

Gave you a bump..... great tip;)
Forum: Doors & Locks 03-17-2006, 05:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,270
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Back from the road again...

Back home from a road trip to Florida to pick up a 1968 Barth travel trailer
As always, along my way I saw several storage yards with Airstreams in them....
My personal experience has shown the...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-14-2006, 01:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,582
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
look how many times the question 'where can i rent an airstream' appears here

I have never seen the question appear here...

Where can I commit to a five year "timeshare on wheels"?...

Either you can afford to own a new Airstream or not.... and it doesn't take five years...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-13-2006, 07:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,582
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Question Airstream "Time Share"? Whats' next????

This current posting on eBay already has one bid.....
Whould YOU pay for a time share in an Airstream?
Look at the "timeshare" geographical areas you get to choose from...
Keep in mind, you have...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-13-2006, 11:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,647
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
10 dead in Mississippi from torando, maybe more...

And I was worried about hail damage to a trailer:glare: :cry:

Sometimes it helps to put things into perspective.....
Forum: 1997 - 2004 Bambi 03-13-2006, 06:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,471
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
I swear I would love to install a device that when they break in, it would blow them

Ah yes, the ultimate ant-theft-existence device:brows:

Someone knew what they were doing & they knew when to do it, because your schedule.....
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-12-2006, 05:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,647
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Unhappy Just came back last night from running the Storm Gauntlet

I picked up a 1961 Streamline Duke yesterday afternoon & was less than 50 miles from golf ball hail along the Kentucky/Tennessee border.....:sad:

I ended up driving over 200 miles out of my way...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-12-2006, 07:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,428
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Lightbulb Texas Chili Cook Off Humor

If you live in Texas, have visited Texas, or just want to read just about the funniest joke ever...... click on the link below:lol:


@ https://www.tincantourists.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=113
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 03-09-2006, 06:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,426
Posted By Jim Jarzabek
Tom....

"In the old days, everyone used copper tubing for gas service as neither natural nor LP gas attacks it. But there was a period where the odorant added to let one know there was a leak did. The...
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