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Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 07-31-2023, 05:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 414
Posted By wam52
Belly band external extrusion

Help my 30 foot Classic belly band keeps pulling out preventing access to the battery box. It been to the dealer twice and it keeps coming apart
No no ⁹
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 05-30-2023, 05:54 PM
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Views: 491
Posted By wam52
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View this ad at Airstream Classifieds - 2017 Airstream Classic 31 - New Hampshire...
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Overlander 12-15-2019, 07:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,243
Posted By wam52
63 Overlander Cabinet Hardware

Looking for someone with experience in removing original push pin door hardware!
Forum: 1958 Traveler 11-12-2019, 03:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,719
Posted By wam52
58 Traveler

Hi Shari,
This was one of my collection which I was so happy to sell to these folks from CT. We had not planned to go to WBCCI Loveland but changes in our plans now may see us there in 2020! If you...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 01-11-2013, 07:34 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 15,866
Posted By wam52
Rally Tax

Thanks Judy, I started this thread not to air dirty laundry but to bring attention to an idea which I felt was counter productive to participation and recruitment. My wife and I have been club...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 01-04-2013, 12:23 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 15,866
Posted By wam52
Hopefully there is a message sent that there are...

Hopefully there is a message sent that there are better ways to combat deficit budgets than selective taxation. Assuming there is a real need to increase revenue, a general dues increase for all...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 01-02-2013, 12:30 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 15,866
Posted By wam52
2013 Rally Attendance Tax

In the motions of the 2013 Mid Winter there is a proposal to collect a Dollar from all participating members at each unit function they attend. The plan is to raise up to $15,000 dollars through this...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 12-30-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,078
Posted By wam52
This is great Idea I could set them up in my...

This is great Idea I could set them up in my backyard!
Forum: VAC | Vintage Airstream Club 07-02-2012, 12:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,643
Posted By wam52
Anymore news on "Normans" condition?

Anymore news on "Normans" condition?
Forum: WBCCI Forum 10-03-2011, 04:59 AM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,157
Posted By wam52
So..... the Blue Beret as a club publication...

So..... the Blue Beret as a club publication which in the past has been viewed as a product of little value, has now become the instrument of leadership propaganda!

I promised my wife I would not...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 09-05-2011, 06:21 AM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,157
Posted By wam52
Its time to disolve the present Club

No matter how much they whine about the non support of Airstream as the reason that they are pressing for non Aistream products. It is the management of the WBCCI who has caused the rift to happen....
Forum: WBCCI Forum 07-29-2011, 07:44 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,324
Posted By wam52
Thank you, you just proved everyone's point here...

Thank you, you just proved everyone's point here on this forum. The club is just not for those elite members who have either higher education or higher incomes, who also subscribe to an inquisition...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 07-19-2011, 01:53 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,157
Posted By wam52
VOTE NO! As many times as it takes to stop this...

VOTE NO! As many times as it takes to stop this arbitrary change of the club charter!
NO AIRSTREAM! NO MEMBERSHIP! PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There are plenty of other organizations and venues...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 07-04-2011, 05:24 AM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,157
Posted By wam52
Suit DeJour

Jones, this is classic! It so aptly describes the absurdity of the kind of individual who is drawn to such executive bafoonery! Unfortunately it has an affect on the good people who make up the...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 06-06-2011, 08:25 AM
Replies: 1,165
Views: 116,234
Posted By wam52
Now back to our regularly scheduled programming! ...

Now back to our regularly scheduled programming!

The very idea that anyone needs to run a club like an incorporated town is just the sort of thing that keeps people from joining or more to the...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 05-30-2011, 05:59 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,157
Posted By wam52
Great segue to begin anew. I left the club...

Great segue to begin anew. I left the club volantarily, so did many others. There are so many Airstream owners out here who just want those associations of other Airstream Owners. In general we do...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 05-23-2011, 12:52 PM
Replies: 1,165
Views: 116,234
Posted By wam52
Nail on Head!

I knew someone with some smarts would figure out where all this was going.

I agree Ed, this is the most elaborate smoke and mirror show to date, and it has nothing to do with making a better...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 05-02-2011, 06:15 AM
Replies: 390
Views: 54,508
Posted By wam52
Non Cooperation!

Thats because the leadership does not take member input as valuable. Remember its their club. They have the power of the purse and are not likely to give it up. Everyone in the club has a choice, you...
Forum: VAC | Vintage Airstream Club 04-15-2011, 12:14 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 28,823
Posted By wam52
VAC Future

I think I tried to show positive support for the current VAC officer's attempt at taking a stab at trying to improve the VAC by my responses to the recent survey. While we are no longer WBCCI...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 02-14-2011, 07:21 AM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,157
Posted By wam52
Leo, don't jump to conclusions!

Leo,
While I appreciate your reinforcement and clarification of the historical perspective to which I was writing about I think, rather I know, you misinterpreted my perspective on networking and...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 02-11-2011, 10:19 AM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,157
Posted By wam52
The Great Divide

Hey Tim and all,
As a previous Officer of the VAC, I’m sorry if I offended anyone with my recent post with regards to my personal experiences with the IBT. The fact remains that not all who have...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 02-10-2011, 11:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,236
Posted By wam52
The Real Deal

I can't help myself I decided to not pay my dues, so I should have nothing to say right? I am actually very torn and angry about the state of affairs which have lead to my decision, because the real...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 02-10-2011, 09:16 AM
Replies: 1,165
Views: 116,234
Posted By wam52
Does anybody know where it says "AIRSTREAM" or is...

Does anybody know where it says "AIRSTREAM" or is that conspicuously missing from the founding documents as well??? Motor homes were not introduced in the WBCCI until Wade Thompson took the helm...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 02-07-2011, 11:35 AM
Replies: 390
Views: 54,508
Posted By wam52
WBCCI Change or Not

Let’s see now, if I read you correct Paul, what your saying is no matter what the membership does including rewriting the Constitution, that the same people who control the club, will be in charge...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 02-07-2011, 10:45 AM
Replies: 372
Views: 38,009
Posted By wam52
WBCCI Affiliation and other assorted tidbits

There is no direct affiliation, however at one time one of the Officers of the Company was on the WBCCI Board in what amounts to an advisory position. I believe the Company or at least some of its...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 02-07-2011, 07:07 AM
Replies: 372
Views: 38,009
Posted By wam52
The loss of three point hookups

Forgive me for posting from another thread but I believe it to be pertinent to any discussion of the club. I titled my response the loss of three point hookups because it is in my opinion the primary...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 01-29-2011, 10:28 PM
Replies: 372
Views: 38,009
Posted By wam52
What am I missing?? The real WBCCI!

So there is a new draft of a "proposed" constitution?? The old one is still in effect until it is voted out! That motion could have proceeded under the present constitution and if the new...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 01-27-2011, 11:43 AM
Replies: 289
Views: 32,280
Posted By wam52
Is there anywhere in this great game of...

Is there anywhere in this great game of "Scrabble" that will ensure the existance of an an Airstream Only Club? Provide for a reorganization based on cost effectiveness instead of tradition? And...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 11-01-2010, 09:34 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,675
Posted By wam52
Smile The repetative argument continues once more!

[quote]
"Recent Message from the IP"
I have learned that individuals on various forums have let differences of opinion and honest disagreements lead to personal online attacks, involving alleged...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 11-01-2010, 07:29 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,675
Posted By wam52
Now back to our regularly scheduled programming...

Now back to our regularly scheduled programming of hate and discontent coming from the top of the that so called club of Fun Fellowship and Adventure! Good organizations have good leadership. Poor...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 11-01-2010, 07:12 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,675
Posted By wam52
Thanks Janet, For the explanation, however...

Thanks Janet,

For the explanation, however with all the discussions about Law suits concerning the WBCCI and all the crap that has been posted by those for and against, shutting down all the...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 10-25-2010, 01:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,675
Posted By wam52
Wink Paul I would agree with you if one thread was...

Paul I would agree with you if one thread was shut down, but all WBCCI threads at the same time. If two folks are having a public foray within a thread, yeah time to knock them both out, but a whole...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 10-25-2010, 10:45 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,675
Posted By wam52
Lightbulb WBCCI Moderation

At the risk of being moderated out, I would like to know why the sudden urge to close a number of the WBCCI threads? Has there been a request by a number of posters or has there been any outside...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 10-25-2010, 10:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,151
Posted By wam52
All the WBCCI Membership Directoreis are...

All the WBCCI Membership Directoreis are available at WBCCI HQ in Jackson Center, OH. for anyone to do research. I believe the only way to get access to that info is to actually go there! Putting...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 10-04-2010, 12:17 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 13,619
Posted By wam52
This is the content of the Email I received today...

This is the content of the Email I received today Informing me of the WBCCI Forums disposition! To me it says the former WBCCI Forums is now on the originators website and that the EC7 has concluded...
Forum: Other Clubs 10-04-2010, 08:38 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,378
Posted By wam52
The Future

Thanks Nick, for the words of encouragement. I would like to add my 2 cents here, in that I can see where all this is going! Those of us who have been WB members can see what happens when too much...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 09-30-2010, 10:35 AM
Replies: 1,090
Views: 149,171
Posted By wam52
Leo, you’re absolutely right! It’s not right and...

Leo, you’re absolutely right! It’s not right and sometimes that "getting it right" business takes a lot more time than many would like! In my earlier post I said that with sufficient time there would...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 09-30-2010, 10:14 AM
Replies: 1,090
Views: 149,171
Posted By wam52
You gotta be kidding!

If you don't need melodrama why bother posting to my not so obvious effort to downplay all that has happened. Unless you've been in the club at the local level in a unit that has fun folks enjoying...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 09-29-2010, 03:57 PM
Replies: 1,090
Views: 149,171
Posted By wam52
CJ, All valid points but how long do you...

CJ,

All valid points but how long do you torture yourself and the perpetrators and at what point do you say uncle. Anyone who has plunked down their money and didn't get satisfaction or the value...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 09-29-2010, 12:40 PM
Replies: 1,090
Views: 149,171
Posted By wam52
Isn't this just great! The IBT wins again not...

Isn't this just great! The IBT wins again not because their smarter or have more money but just because they are unified in their position and the opposition isn't. Like the country song goes!...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 09-29-2010, 10:12 AM
Replies: 1,090
Views: 149,171
Posted By wam52
Leaving the WBCCI

The mechanics of this relationship are a lot like being married, where one partner believes they have rights which they would deny to the other so they constantly fight for the rights to the spoils....
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 05-12-2010, 10:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,166
Posted By wam52
TAC Rally

Have fun guys. We will be in upstate NH passing papers on our new "camp" in Colebrook!

Later

WAM & Lin TAC NH-2
Forum: WBCCI Forum 04-26-2010, 11:30 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 19,294
Posted By wam52
Slight of hand

Matt,

You have stumbled on to something here. This is a great way to get changes through the EC7 except for one thing. It won't ever leave HQ once the BOYZ get a hold of it!

They only follow...
Forum: Other Clubs 02-20-2010, 01:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,017
Posted By wam52
Were in and want to volunteer to be thr New...

Were in and want to volunteer to be thr New England TAC Rep!

WAM and Lin
Forum: WBCCI Forum 02-16-2010, 06:37 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 22,889
Posted By wam52
Bash Lists

Rob,

I noticed there have been a few drops because people who were on the wait list are now on the going list!

Do you have info that suggests people cancelled once they discovered this was...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 02-15-2010, 05:36 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 15,405
Posted By wam52
WBCCI Lives On

Tim,

I am sorry to say I once thought that the club could not survive another year and that this would be true but the way the club is organized, no one who does not agree with the top 7 will...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 02-13-2010, 06:41 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 15,405
Posted By wam52
The Last Straw

Hi Gang,

The sad reality is that there are members of our club at both ends of the responsibility scale who are obnoxious. In the past ten years there has been an increasing number of those kinds...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 02-13-2010, 06:25 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 15,405
Posted By wam52
Decline in Membership

Hi Kevin,

My Wife and I have been members of the WBCCI for 10 Years. In 2000 there were more than 1800 members of the Vintage Airstream Club. Today there are about 700. This drop was not from...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 02-11-2010, 03:16 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 10,296
Posted By wam52
WB Holiday is and Airstream

Just for the record Frank,

The "Holiday" is a name like "Overlander" It was produced in a separate building somewhere near the Ohio main factory. It was certified to be an Airstream and allowed...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 01-25-2010, 11:45 AM
Replies: 737
Views: 93,727
Posted By wam52
Smile Rob and all! What makes anyone think the...

Rob and all!

What makes anyone think the leadership of the WBCCI is looking for new members? They haven't done one thing to entice people to join, especially families.

The Leadership is...
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