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Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 09-02-2016, 11:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,777
Posted By BenHud
Looks pretty close to what my brother is doing up...

Looks pretty close to what my brother is doing up for me. I plan to glass-bead-blast the inside of the lettering to remove the machining marks and more closely approximate the original sand cast...
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 08-02-2016, 09:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,777
Posted By BenHud
My mechanical engineer brother is in the process...

My mechanical engineer brother is in the process of re-manufacturing one for me, and once the prototype is approved (by me), I can make up a few to pass on to you guys. I don't have a time frame for...
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 05-21-2015, 08:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,777
Posted By BenHud
I have still not located one. I might have this...

I have still not located one. I might have this one remanufactured, and if I do I'll make up several of them.

Ben
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 02-19-2015, 09:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 542
Posted By BenHud
WANTED: "Land Yacht" side emblem for 1971

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I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

My 1971 Globetrotter shed one of its side badges (the one that...
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 03-09-2014, 10:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,777
Posted By BenHud
Need early 70s "Land Yacht" side emblem

Anyone have or know of any leads to locate this thing? The one on the other side fell off. I've been scouring the internet for a year and have zilch. I'd like an original one, and not have to resort...
Forum: General Interior Topics 03-07-2014, 09:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,109
Posted By BenHud
I love to swage. I bought my first swaging tool a...

I love to swage. I bought my first swaging tool a few years ago, and I'm amazed at all the uses I keep finding for doing things with stranded cable instead of rope or whatever. For example, my...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 02-25-2014, 07:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,311
Posted By BenHud
Thanks for the tips. Any idea of a product that...

Thanks for the tips. Any idea of a product that you could apply to the finely sanded and polished trim pieces that would keep it protected from corrosion without flaking off easily?

Maybe this is...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 02-19-2014, 11:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,311
Posted By BenHud
Shining up all the ext. trim

I've decided to not strip and polish my '71 Globetrotter since the clearcoat is in pretty good shape, and I kind of like the vintage patina. However, I think it would look incredible if I removed all...
Forum: General Interior Topics 02-17-2014, 06:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,617
Posted By BenHud
Wow, Fusion looks like it may be the way to go!...

Wow, Fusion looks like it may be the way to go! Now it's just about calculating how many cans to buy....
Forum: General Interior Topics 02-17-2014, 03:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,617
Posted By BenHud
Painting the sticky vinyl-covered walls

After many hours looking at various threads, getting lost and sidetracked, I need some direction. My yellow, dingy vinyl walls are gross, and I had thought I would simply paint them. Research here...
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 02-17-2014, 02:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,266
Posted By BenHud
I need the "Land Yacht" side emblem

Anyone have one of these or know where I can get one to replace the one that fell off?

Thanks a ton,
Ben
benhud @ gmail
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Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 07-09-2013, 12:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,519
Posted By BenHud
I too just lost the left one off my 71 GT! It's...

I too just lost the left one off my 71 GT! It's the "Land Yacht" emblem in cursive, a parallelogram about 6" wide and 3" high. I think it's the same for both sides (as they slant in the identical...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 07-09-2013, 12:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,111
Posted By BenHud
I need bed-repair plastic parts...

I have a '71 Globetrotter with two double beds (that pull out from sofa benches), and the slide-out mechanism is two aluminum channels with plastic pieces between the two to make it slide easily. I...
Forum: Axles 02-01-2013, 01:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,090
Posted By BenHud
Thanks for the advice on the how much to tighten...

Thanks for the advice on the how much to tighten the nut. I do have a bearing packer. The brakes are the self-adjusting kind, so I was thinking I just have to assemble it all and they would adjust...
Forum: Axles 02-01-2013, 12:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,090
Posted By BenHud
Putting the drums on the new axle

So I put the new axle on, and cleaned up the wheel wells nicely, and now for the final brakes etc assembly. Here's what I intend to do; Help me out if I'm about to do anything wrong...

-Bolt on...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 02-01-2013, 10:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,117
Posted By BenHud
So, let's say I do have some rot in the rear end...

So, let's say I do have some rot in the rear end floor. What's the easiest way to address it in order to not do a complete, gutted restoration? I'd have to remove most of the bathroom to access the...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 01-31-2013, 12:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,117
Posted By BenHud
Wow, Aerowood, you really went for it on yours. I...

Wow, Aerowood, you really went for it on yours. I am a little bummed to read about all of your experiences with this year/model and the evident QC issues from Airstream.

However, I must soldier...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 01-30-2013, 06:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,117
Posted By BenHud
bucked rivets at lower beltline: attached to frame?

So while redoing my axle and wheel wells, I realized that the trim around the left wheel well was not attached to the plastic wheel well insert, and there was an inch gap there (which isn't there on...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 01-27-2013, 01:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,050
Posted By BenHud
Okay, so if I were to pour a bucket of water in...

Okay, so if I were to pour a bucket of water in the sink, it would flow straight out without a valve to open? Is there a way to redirect it into the black water tank to help rinse it out? Also, the T...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 01-27-2013, 12:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,050
Posted By BenHud
Hmm, so that's what that blue tank is for. So...

Hmm, so that's what that blue tank is for. So there are only 2 built in tanks, the clean water one and the sewer tank? How do you make all the gray water drain into the blue boy but keep the black...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 01-26-2013, 05:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,050
Posted By BenHud
Thanks for the writeup, Jim, and for the other...

Thanks for the writeup, Jim, and for the other advice as well. I guess all that's left is to tow it somewhere and give her a whirl!
Ben
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 01-26-2013, 11:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,050
Posted By BenHud
Intro to using a vintage Airstream?

So, I fulfilled a lifelong dream a few months back by buying this original Globetrotter I've always envied, and towed it home. I bought it from the 2nd owner (of 28 years), and after all the due...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 01-12-2013, 04:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,191
Posted By BenHud
All aluminum rivets?

Okay, so I understand why it wouldn't be preferable to use rivets on the exterior that have a steel mandrel, but where can I find them that are aluminum only? I've ordered them twice that were billed...
Forum: Axles 01-06-2013, 03:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,531
Posted By BenHud
Thanks a bunch for the input, Andy and TG...

Thanks a bunch for the input, Andy and TG Twinkie. Greatly appreciated.

Andy, I apologize if I misread the tires' ratings. I'll double check them when I get home to be sure.

Best,
Ben
Forum: Axles 01-06-2013, 01:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,531
Posted By BenHud
Installing new brakes, drums; Torque specs?

I just put on a new 5000 lb Axis axle (from Andy at Inland RV) on my '71 GT, and tomorrow plan to finish the job with installing the brakes, drums, etc. Are you supposed to torque those 5 bolts per...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 12-29-2012, 09:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,589
Posted By BenHud
Okay, good info, thanks. I ordered the Marson...

Okay, good info, thanks. I ordered the Marson riveter. Any advice on brands of rivets that are the best quality? I'd like to order a large assortment of whatever I might need in the year to come as...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 12-28-2012, 01:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,589
Posted By BenHud
It looks like my beltline is attached with...

It looks like my beltline is attached with standard pop rivets, not the Olympic type. Is that normal, or did the PO remove it and reattach it incorrectly?

I don't mind spending a few hundred on...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 12-28-2012, 10:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,589
Posted By BenHud
Rivet guns and other tool recommendations?

I'm just getting started on the newly acquired camper, and was wondering what you all's recommendations were for a standard rivet gun. My beltline trim is coming off in places, and I'd like to pull...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 11-18-2012, 11:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,598
Posted By BenHud
Just a simple, basic cleaning?

I just acquired my first Airstream (hooray!), a beautiful 1971 Globetrotter in very nice all-original condition. I think I will eventually go nuts on the exterior, but I need to focus on interior...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-12-2012, 09:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,156
Posted By BenHud
Thanks for all the input. After looking into all...

Thanks for all the input. After looking into all the options presented, I decided to go big and bite the bullet on the Propride or Hensley. As luck would have it, there was a Hensley Arrow on...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-10-2012, 02:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,156
Posted By BenHud
Help! Need to pick a WD hitch...

Too much information out there! Gotta love the interweb.

Can anyone tell me which weight distributing hitch to buy for a 2005 Acura MDX (Touring, 6cyl, 4500lb tow capacity) pulling a single axle...
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