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Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 07-09-2016, 10:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,435
Posted By strshpntrprz
Older now

Bought the truck 23 years ago and replaced the tires and wheels about 20 years ago and when we bought the trailer 15 years ago it was natural to match them, took some work but the work has long been...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 04-14-2015, 09:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,084
Posted By strshpntrprz
Hi Urban Air neighbor!!!!!

We have had our trailer 15 years and I always start out with a good fresh water tank bug kill with a gallon of bleach and about 5 gallons of water and go around the mile to slosh it around and add...
Forum: Global 'streaming 04-13-2015, 06:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,310
Posted By strshpntrprz
Welcome--goodby

Sorry about life as it goes. How long will you be gone, maybe store till you get back. Did you really LOVE everything about the trailer, or have you picked up on some things that you may like better...
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-10-2015, 07:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,991
Posted By strshpntrprz
Wow

As a semi-retired diesel truck mechanic I may see lots more than most people would. The most obvious is mixing types of batteries-- the blue top being a best-- AGM and the other having cell caps to...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 04-01-2015, 06:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,496
Posted By strshpntrprz
Wash/wax in one also

We have owned our 1973 safari for 15 years and an all in one wash/wax is all I use-- I have some walbernize that I won at a rally and may one day use it. I use a long handled wash brush and of course...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-28-2015, 01:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,946
Posted By strshpntrprz
ANYTHING you want to!!!!

GO FOR IT!!!! That boat will do ALL you want and then some. You already have the recommended items listed here to tend to. You SHOULD have front disc brakes from the factory-- just wire it to pull a...
Forum: Fun & Games 02-28-2015, 09:28 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 40,340
Posted By strshpntrprz
YA we have named her

Because we boldly go where wifey has never been bold enough to go before.
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 01-03-2015, 04:05 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 23,989
Posted By strshpntrprz
Have I found my PEOPLE!!!

The wife retires in June and my very part time tue-wed-thur job has much freedom to it, so I'm game, but me thinks I'm on my own on this one!!!!!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-11-2014, 02:33 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,500
Posted By strshpntrprz
Spares

When ya drive stuff this old ya got to be prepaired, but in 21 years have not had to walk yet, were out 14 weekends last year, more planned this year, wife retires in JUNE!!!!
Forum: Photography 12-11-2014, 02:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,093
Posted By strshpntrprz
Ahhh???

Just let them guess!!!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-07-2014, 06:06 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 47,089
Posted By strshpntrprz
Life is too short to drive boring vehicles!!!!

Nuff said!!!!!!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-06-2014, 09:50 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 89,913
Posted By strshpntrprz
Living the dream!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We have had the 57 bel air and the 66 pick up for 21 years and the 73 safari for 14 years. The truck has been the tow vehicle and a GREAT one at that, 1/2 ton, 8 ft fleetside with the original wood...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-22-2014, 10:23 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 11,985
Posted By strshpntrprz
Research in your future.

You need to know how much weight your vehicle of choice can tow and how much your prospective trailer will weigh, and read--read--read about towing here in the forums. Any trailer dealership or even...
Forum: 1969 - 1973 Safari 11-11-2014, 11:45 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 60,414
Posted By strshpntrprz
I found some pics of the interior that is...

I found some pics of the interior that is original down to the carpet, we remade the front drapes last spring, they were in tatters.
Forum: 1969 - 1973 Safari 11-01-2014, 06:47 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 60,414
Posted By strshpntrprz
Cooool!!!

Have not followed in a while, caught up today. Too bad your across the country, your ear to ear grins are not quite visible at this distance. GLAD you took it camping even though it was not even...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-30-2014, 08:32 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 23,883
Posted By strshpntrprz
All I got

I have pulled the airstream for 14 years with the pickup, and it has always behaved perfectly, hope all is well with the car while I freshen up the truck.
Forum: Photography 08-28-2014, 08:30 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,344
Posted By strshpntrprz
Coolness abounds

We have owned the 1973 safari for 14 years and the 1957 chevy and 1966 chevy pick up for 21 years. And LIFE IS GOOD!!!
Forum: Off Topic Forum 04-20-2014, 06:26 PM
Replies: 890
Views: 89,016
Posted By strshpntrprz
You are not doing ok--- you are doing GREAT and I...

You are not doing ok--- you are doing GREAT and I am very glad to read about it, for I am not sure I could do so good. When WE heard the word cancer it REALLY sent me in a tailspin and a funk for as...
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-19-2014, 02:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,190
Posted By strshpntrprz
Welcome

I would have loved to have known about the forums in 1999 when we bought the enterprize. Instead we learned the hard way about everything that is contained in old and new threads here, which I do not...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 04-05-2014, 06:34 PM
Replies: 890
Views: 89,016
Posted By strshpntrprz
Yaaaaa

Your last post is the answer to a lot of prayers, I know a lot of people that would refuse to accept that life would be very different, and would be that puddle instead of taking your path.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-24-2014, 10:21 PM
Replies: 890
Views: 89,016
Posted By strshpntrprz
Let us ALL learn

We are at a point in our life that our mortality has REALLY stepped to the forefront, instead of being just in the back of our minds. I have already outlived both of my parents, and the little woman...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 01-27-2014, 12:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,249
Posted By strshpntrprz
Easy - good - cheap lock

We have had our trailer 13 years and have the hitch locked with a ball from a flea market for A DOLLAR, the threads were bad and the guy said that ya, it really was kind of unusable. I cut the...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 11-16-2013, 09:04 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 27,039
Posted By strshpntrprz
You might be an extreme airstream owner if...

you are not a deadhead, but an airhead.
Forum: Photography 11-15-2013, 10:13 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 18,955
Posted By strshpntrprz
proof

After 43 years of marriage I have proof for my friends that my wife can really wake up a little witchy in the morning.
Forum: Member Introductions 07-04-2013, 01:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 824
Posted By strshpntrprz
Lots to learn

:) Welcome guy's. Without knowing any history about you, and your mechanical knowledge, and the trailers history, this forum can provide you with MUCH critical info. There is a very good list of...
Forum: Member Introductions 07-04-2013, 12:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,243
Posted By strshpntrprz
You need some perspective

:)When I get nervous about money, or are we doing the right thing, I get out a tape measure and stretch it out to 75 or so inches ( average lifespan)??? Then put my finger on 66 and 64 inches, my...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 07-02-2013, 12:06 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 24,133
Posted By strshpntrprz
Thumbs up Go girl go

Glad to see you are using the bad experience as a learning tool and continuing life as you want to, albeit the worst for wear but much wiser for the experience. SOME lessons are best learned by the...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 05-11-2013, 04:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,470
Posted By strshpntrprz
Hope you go for it

Hello Crmpacer and welcome. Overlander64 did a remarkable job of explaining things for you and summed up in one post what hours and hours of finding and reading old posts would have taught you. There...
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 05-09-2013, 09:52 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,313
Posted By strshpntrprz
Ya betcha

We have been camping in the enterprize since 1999 and have just discovered the vintage trailer scene, and really enjoy it. We have joined the group TIN CAN TOURISTS and are heading to Milford MI. May...
Forum: Member Introductions 05-03-2013, 09:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,405
Posted By strshpntrprz
You have a big leg up on most people that get...

You have a big leg up on most people that get into AS because you found this place and you will know about bad axles and rusted metal frame parts and of course floor rot. And like restoring a vintage...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 05-03-2013, 09:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,329
Posted By strshpntrprz
As a sidebar, is tender voltage ok that batt. was...

As a sidebar, is tender voltage ok that batt. was not overcharged, a 7 year old batt. is OLD!!!
Forum: General Appliance Topics 04-28-2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,123
Posted By strshpntrprz
That bike was NOT leaning against the trailer...

That bike was NOT leaning against the trailer like it appeared to be?
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 04-26-2013, 12:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,840
Posted By strshpntrprz
Super ouch

Super ouch
Forum: Belly Pans & Banana Wraps 04-22-2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,124
Posted By strshpntrprz
Some creative work with a couple cheap ratchet...

Some creative work with a couple cheap ratchet straps from front axle to tongue should make it mobile while the thought processes go on.
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-21-2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,098
Posted By strshpntrprz
You won't fix very many things that cheap

You won't fix very many things that cheap
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-18-2013, 07:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,098
Posted By strshpntrprz
Easy one

Boy I wish my problems were so simple, I don't think a new handle will be easy to find, but an old, used one from some ones junk pile should be a possibility. Anyone that uses small trailers, like...
Forum: Other Clubs 04-18-2013, 01:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,813
Posted By strshpntrprz
Because I only travel 5 MPH over the speed limit...

Because I only travel 5 MPH over the speed limit and am always the slowest thing on the road, I think I qualify, but starship enterprize (earthbound by slime) is getting to be a rreeaall mouthful.
Forum: Airstream Registry Discussions 04-11-2013, 03:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,300
Posted By strshpntrprz
starshipenterprize (earthbound) :: 1973 Airstream safari

starshipenterprize (earthbound) :: 1973 Airstream safari (2013-04-11 16:08:20)
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-10-2013, 06:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,182
Posted By strshpntrprz
All I got to tow with

:) and we have not had to walk yet !!!
Forum: Vintage Kin 03-23-2013, 10:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,946
Posted By strshpntrprz
wow

You have really got a project here, glad my airstream is in such GREAT shape, good luck-:clap:to you, hope you don't run out of uuummmppppffff!!!
Forum: 1969 - 1973 Safari 03-13-2013, 11:51 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 60,414
Posted By strshpntrprz
What an undertaking, but you will love the...

What an undertaking, but you will love the results and the pleasure your hard work will return to you. We have 13 or 14 outings planned for the year including a 240 mile trip to alumapalooza at the...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 03-11-2013, 11:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,372
Posted By strshpntrprz
propane tanks

All the info seems correct and very informational, the reason opd's were introduced was to help tanks get refilled to the correct level, overfilling was great cause for concern, not enough empty...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-11-2013, 10:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,608
Posted By strshpntrprz
awsome-unbelievable-like hitting the lottery

awsome-unbelievable-like hitting the lottery
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