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Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-27-2019, 05:05 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 22,651
Posted By WayneG
I am now out of the 3D printing hobby. With the...

I am now out of the 3D printing hobby. With the health issues worsening, I gave the printer to my brother to use. He has a company that makes specialty parts, typically wire EDM and CNC. I figure it...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 02-11-2019, 01:14 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 39,266
Posted By WayneG
If the gauge and sender are matched and the fuel...

If the gauge and sender are matched and the fuel module is functional it should light at about 1/4 tank. There may be a resistor missing from the back of the replacement fuel gauge or the fuel sender...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 02-11-2019, 01:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,568
Posted By WayneG
On my panel there are clips on each end of the...

On my panel there are clips on each end of the panel, and I dont recall but there may be more on the top or bottom. If you are careful you can pry it outward but the old plastic is brittle and I...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-09-2019, 01:08 PM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 414,988
Posted By WayneG
I have a pair of them, but never installed em, a...

I have a pair of them, but never installed em, a bit to gaudy
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-09-2019, 06:43 AM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 414,988
Posted By WayneG
Back here on the East coast, with lots of salt on...

Back here on the East coast, with lots of salt on the roads, we call that the auto chassis anti corrosion lubrication system :D
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-07-2019, 01:29 PM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 414,988
Posted By WayneG
For the air intake cover, my 84 did not have...

For the air intake cover, my 84 did not have anything, I went to lowes and found a standard vent fitting that was almost a perfect fit. I added some flex host to the grill and done....
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 01-31-2019, 03:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,608
Posted By WayneG
A quickie method may be to put padding under your...

A quickie method may be to put padding under your carpeting
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-20-2019, 07:18 AM
Replies: 1,578
Views: 339,805
Posted By WayneG
https://theouterlimits.ws/projects/airstream/sale/p...

https://theouterlimits.ws/projects/airstream/sale/photos/thumbnails/IMG_5680.jpg
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-20-2019, 03:22 AM
Replies: 1,578
Views: 339,805
Posted By WayneG
Near Albany, my home weather station showed -5F...

Near Albany, my home weather station showed -5F for wind chill at 1AM, just before the snow stopped it from turning. We have at least a foot of snow, temps are going up now, so we can enjoy some...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 01-19-2019, 10:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,352
Posted By WayneG
I give up on ebay, a bunch of freaks and scammers...

I give up on ebay, a bunch of freaks and scammers over there.

I did list it on Facebook, hopefully less riffraff there?
https://www.facebook.com/groups/267116096791073...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-15-2019, 05:30 AM
Replies: 3,170
Views: 621,063
Posted By WayneG
I would never have put that together. He is a...

I would never have put that together. He is a sneaky SOB, I dont play well with sneaky people, I like to be up front and open about transactions.

My method is: If you like my deal, buy it or look...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-15-2019, 02:40 AM
Replies: 3,170
Views: 621,063
Posted By WayneG
I sold my 77 24' Argosy to someone overseas for...

I sold my 77 24' Argosy to someone overseas for $3K just to get it out of the yard. He paid more than that to ship it to Germany, and found things missing and broken when it got there. He was happy....
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-14-2019, 04:53 PM
Replies: 3,170
Views: 621,063
Posted By WayneG
I said OH BOY when I saw that, but the bidder is...

I said OH BOY when I saw that, but the bidder is from the UK and I dont think the 270 is watertight enough to row across the pond.

I have another interested from Texas with relatives not far from...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-13-2019, 06:14 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 22,651
Posted By WayneG
I was going to work on that ring, maybe make it's...

I was going to work on that ring, maybe make it's OD larger, maybe make it thicker. It could also use some bracing on the sides. I just did not get to it.
One other thought was to avoid the rivet or...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 01-13-2019, 06:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,352
Posted By WayneG
I relisted it for one last try, starting at $13K....

I relisted it for one last try, starting at $13K.
I wanted to do a buy it now at 14K but they make you do a minimum % that set the buy it now to over 16K!
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-13-2019, 05:58 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 22,651
Posted By WayneG
Something strange with the forum. It claims there...

Something strange with the forum. It claims there is a post on page 8, but it wont let me go to page 8? Maybe this post will fix it?


Edit to add, it works now, but whatever other post before...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-12-2019, 08:50 AM
Replies: 3,170
Views: 621,063
Posted By WayneG
Mine did not sell today, so I lowered the price...

Mine did not sell today, so I lowered the price to 13K for one last effort. Amazing that ebay has a minimum limit on buy it now, forcing me to set it to over 16K. I would have rather set it to the...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-11-2019, 01:59 PM
Replies: 3,170
Views: 621,063
Posted By WayneG
Thanks, I was going to leave it blank, but that...

Thanks, I was going to leave it blank, but that sounds like a plan that most folks here agree on.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-11-2019, 03:34 AM
Replies: 3,170
Views: 621,063
Posted By WayneG
I am getting lots of good questions and comments,...

I am getting lots of good questions and comments, and some strange ones also.

I am getting a NY State bill of sale ready.

It has a blank area for Terms and Conditions.
Being a 35 year old...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-09-2019, 02:19 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 22,651
Posted By WayneG
There are soft plastics that work with the 3d...

There are soft plastics that work with the 3d printers, I dont know how well they handle the weather. The stuff I have been testing is ASA and it will handle weather and has some flex to it,...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-07-2019, 01:02 PM
Replies: 1,578
Views: 339,805
Posted By WayneG
When my knee went bad, I pulled one of the...

When my knee went bad, I pulled one of the dinette bench seats and did this:
https://theouterlimits.ws/projects/airstream/sale/photos/thumbnails/IMG_5662.jpg

It was a life saver, for a easy place...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-07-2019, 01:08 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 22,651
Posted By WayneG
I bet with enough ambition, even odd ball diesel...

I bet with enough ambition, even odd ball diesel parts could be made :D
Just about any part can be made, it all depends on how desperate you are to make it, and if you can find the right material...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-06-2019, 01:51 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 22,651
Posted By WayneG
2 things, for the mirrored output you need to do...

2 things, for the mirrored output you need to do this:

Also make sure that you are exporting only the layer data you are working with in STL otherwise it will try and print all layers. Designcad...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-06-2019, 12:05 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 22,651
Posted By WayneG
I put the ASA filament in today, It printed OK...

I put the ASA filament in today, It printed OK but lost a lot of detail on the lettering and curves. It was not stringy, more chunky.

It probably needs a config tuneup to get better results. I do...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-05-2019, 08:57 AM
Replies: 3,170
Views: 621,063
Posted By WayneG
OK I put it here in classifieds here and ebay for...

OK I put it here in classifieds here and ebay for a 7 day run.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/143080501460
We will see how it goes.
Thanks for all the help.

Wayne
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 01-05-2019, 08:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,352
Posted By WayneG
1984 Airstream 270 27 - New York

Title: 1984 Airstream 270 27 - New York
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

1984 Airstream 270. I dont have time to list all the details here. The info for this can be found...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-04-2019, 01:32 PM
Replies: 3,170
Views: 621,063
Posted By WayneG
I try to avoid FB and craigslist. Scammers are...

I try to avoid FB and craigslist. Scammers are over abundant.
If need be I will give that a try.
I did start a preliminary page with new photos from today.

Very ugly looking beast since it has...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-03-2019, 05:46 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 22,651
Posted By WayneG
I put the DCD files on the web page ...

I put the DCD files on the web page
https://theouterlimits.ws/projects/3dPrinting/WeepHoleCovers/
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-02-2019, 03:38 AM
Replies: 3,170
Views: 621,063
Posted By WayneG
Thanks for the good wishes, I did not want to...

Thanks for the good wishes, I did not want to take this topic to far away from its intent.

I do need to sell asap, partly to see that the money goes where it is needed most and partly, so I can...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-02-2019, 03:26 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 22,651
Posted By WayneG
For the cab covers, I measure about 1.04"...

For the cab covers, I measure about 1.04" (26.5mm) to the outside edges of the grip posts. If yours are different by a 1/10th of an inch, there may be a scaling error or airstream cutting error?

I...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-01-2019, 03:06 AM
Replies: 3,170
Views: 621,063
Posted By WayneG
It looks like I need to put my 84 270 up for sale...

It looks like I need to put my 84 270 up for sale this week. No way around it health issues are putting a end to my Airstreaming daZe.

It will need to be a quick sale, preferably less than 2...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 12-28-2018, 02:14 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 22,651
Posted By WayneG
Looks good, I see some stringing in the vent...

Looks good, I see some stringing in the vent holes, but I dont think that can be eliminated on the PETG.
The STL files do not contain code for the type of material, the gcode files have that.
This...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 12-28-2018, 12:58 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 22,651
Posted By WayneG
Looks good! Actually looks better than some of my...

Looks good! Actually looks better than some of my tries!

I did put up the autocad dwg file for the cab covers on the website today. I am not sure how easy it will be to understand my methods in...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 12-26-2018, 08:12 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 22,651
Posted By WayneG
You can look on the bottom of this page to get...

You can look on the bottom of this page to get the various gcode and other files:
https://theouterlimits.ws/projects/3dPrinting/WeepHoleCovers/
The Autocad DWG conversion is there for the rear...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 12-26-2018, 06:31 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 22,651
Posted By WayneG
If you are using the STL files I generated, then...

If you are using the STL files I generated, then they will have to be rotated because the cad program has a different XYZ orientation. You can rotate the model in slic3r (usually x 90 deg will do it)...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 12-24-2018, 07:39 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,916
Posted By WayneG
Do everything you can on the cooling system,...

Do everything you can on the cooling system, while it is out, you save a lot of grief later.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 12-22-2018, 01:38 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 22,651
Posted By WayneG
The more the merrier. I use a cheap cad program...

The more the merrier. I use a cheap cad program that we used at work DesignCad
I bought the latest version DesignCad 3D Max 2018 and it has OK 3D capabilities. It can export to Autocad DWG and other...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 12-22-2018, 10:58 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 22,651
Posted By WayneG
I found a 5' tall wheeled cabinet that NY State...

I found a 5' tall wheeled cabinet that NY State had on sale on eBay (Their surplus warehouse is near my work)

I got it for $11 and it will hold the printer and more.

I can leave the back...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 12-22-2018, 01:21 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 22,651
Posted By WayneG
I have been taking a break from the weep hole...

I have been taking a break from the weep hole covers to do Xmas prints. With that done, I am looking into the best material for the covers longevity in the weather.

Even though PLA gives the...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 12-17-2018, 10:30 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 22,651
Posted By WayneG
When I have a good working model, I will put the...

When I have a good working model, I will put the stl code online so anyone can print them. If there is a compatible cad format, I can post that also so if anyone wants to make modifications, it will...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 12-17-2018, 08:11 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 22,651
Posted By WayneG
My cab covers did not have mesh, they were hollow...

My cab covers did not have mesh, they were hollow with no method of stopping mud wasp nests. I put a grill on the ones I made.

The original covers used a clip on the outer edges of the cover. They...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 12-17-2018, 03:44 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 22,651
Posted By WayneG
Naw, using PLA for now. It makes a more accurate...

Naw, using PLA for now. It makes a more accurate print with less strings. I will go back to PETG once I debug the parts in PLA.
I was going to put these images on my server, but it is down, so I am...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 12-17-2018, 12:46 AM
Replies: 1,578
Views: 339,805
Posted By WayneG
Maybe you need to tow a small Bambi for all your...

Maybe you need to tow a small Bambi for all your gear, or has anyone tried to put a slideout in a classic MH yet?
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 12-16-2018, 05:24 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 22,651
Posted By WayneG
Worked up a 3D Airstream logo using Photoshop and...

Worked up a 3D Airstream logo using Photoshop and the cad program
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 12-16-2018, 10:03 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 22,651
Posted By WayneG
Here is todays progress on the rear window...

Here is todays progress on the rear window covers.
I still have some tweaking, and I have not tried to fit one to the MH yet

Cad images:...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 12-16-2018, 05:55 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 22,651
Posted By WayneG
Finding a free flat surface around here is about...

Finding a free flat surface around here is about as common as finding a $100 bill on the ground :lol:
What I do is take one of my fold up tables from the camper, scoot stuff around in the room to...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 12-15-2018, 05:58 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 22,651
Posted By WayneG
Take your time assembling it, you need to convert...

Take your time assembling it, you need to convert your brain to metric mode.
Once it is assembled, calibration should be easy and you can do simple prints to start the learning curve
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 12-13-2018, 11:52 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 39,266
Posted By WayneG
If it comes down to me not being able to finish...

If it comes down to me not being able to finish it, at all, I may take you up on that.
It is not a simple task, besides the boards with parts on both sides, there are the interface cables and then...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 12-13-2018, 11:48 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 22,651
Posted By WayneG
Starting on the rear covers, here is a blank...

Starting on the rear covers, here is a blank before hollowing it out.
Someone pointed out that the best way to make a 3d part is like you would on a milling machine, start with a solid piece and...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 12-12-2018, 09:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,459
Posted By WayneG
Nice!

Nice!
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