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Forum: Title, VIN & Registration 12-03-2014, 06:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 16,841
Posted By Bugtussel
Thats because info is INACCURATE. I live in TN...

Thats because info is INACCURATE. I live in TN and just got a title for a 1964 overlander with a bill of sale only. I don't know about the rest of the states she talked about.
Forum: General Interior Topics 12-03-2014, 11:53 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,395
Posted By Bugtussel
buck rivits

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hB3rIECtxM. Good starting point if you have never buck rivited. Thanks youtube university.
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 12-02-2014, 09:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,964
Posted By Bugtussel
First off Kpt. Tn is not the middle of NOWHERE...

First off Kpt. Tn is not the middle of NOWHERE TN. Sunday you might not have any luck but There is a bearing place in Kpt. called dixie bearing that should be able to match your bearings when you...
Forum: General Repair Forum 12-01-2014, 07:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,165
Posted By Bugtussel
Harbor freight if you have one. They have all...

Harbor freight if you have one. They have all colors of compounds
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-30-2014, 09:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 691
Posted By Bugtussel
Check out these guys. fordcummins.com - Increase...

Check out these guys. fordcummins.com - Increase Horsepower with Ford Cummins Diesel conversion kits (https://www.fordcummins.com/). I know it says ford but these guys know there stuff. They have...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 11-30-2014, 09:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,726
Posted By Bugtussel
You have 2 different issues sounds like. Has...

You have 2 different issues sounds like. Has their been a weather change such as turning really cold. Chassis battery are charged from alternator when vehicle is running.Temperature change is the...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 11-30-2014, 08:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,726
Posted By Bugtussel
Matched set? No such thing as matched set: you...

Matched set? No such thing as matched set: you can have the same brand and same battery group number ie, 24,27 etc. or voltage 6,8,12. Matched is very misleading.
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-29-2014, 08:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,165
Posted By Bugtussel
VTS is NOT the sole dist. of nuvite! Do a quick...

VTS is NOT the sole dist. of nuvite! Do a quick goggle search and you will find other places such as this PerfectPolish (https://www.perfectpolish.com/catalog.html)
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 11-28-2014, 08:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,502
Posted By Bugtussel
You will have to fabricate all of your own...

You will have to fabricate all of your own brackets and mounts for frt. end, transfer case, and steering linkages. If you are a fabricator and handy with a welder it should not be out of the realm of...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-26-2014, 12:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,356
Posted By Bugtussel
Why would you want to? Spartans are becoming more...

Why would you want to? Spartans are becoming more sought after than airstreams and their are way fewer of those old beauties around. If you want a smaller trailer sell that one and buy a smaller one....
Forum: Full-Timing 11-25-2014, 08:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,746
Posted By Bugtussel
Hands down VERIZON or a carrier that uses verizon...

Hands down VERIZON or a carrier that uses verizon network. Have now done away with internet at home and went to Verizon jet pack. Slightly more but I have 15 gigs of data plus internet almost...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 11-25-2014, 07:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,532
Posted By Bugtussel
Have you pulled 10,000 pounds with it or that is...

Have you pulled 10,000 pounds with it or that is what it is rated at? I pull with an F350 with 7.3 diesel and 10,000 behind it I can tell is there. Pulling through the mountains is hard on a TV....
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 11-25-2014, 06:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,532
Posted By Bugtussel
I live in Church Hill. 20 min. south of kpt. That...

I live in Church Hill. 20 min. south of kpt. That should be probably a 600 to 700 dollar pull. You got a pretty good pull out of Erwin up Sams gap on I26 to get over unless you go back down through...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 11-25-2014, 06:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,532
Posted By Bugtussel
Your cost for renting the trailer and then time...

Your cost for renting the trailer and then time to go get the trailer will negate most of the cost of hiring a shipping co. that has the knowledge and equipment to do the job. Plus using a 1500 truck...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 11-23-2014, 08:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,586
Posted By Bugtussel
Ever seen a cinder block explode? I personally...

Ever seen a cinder block explode? I personally would not get under that trailer for anything. Osb board across cinder blocks a disaster waiting to happen
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 11-20-2014, 08:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,312
Posted By Bugtussel
Crowder Rv in Johnson City Tn. About an hour from...

Crowder Rv in Johnson City Tn. About an hour from Newport. Ask for Mark Green. Not an AS dealer but they don't need to be to pack bearings.
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 11-20-2014, 08:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,312
Posted By Bugtussel
Where in TN are you?

Where in TN are you?
Forum: Our Community 11-19-2014, 07:47 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 8,147
Posted By Bugtussel
[QUOTE=Jammer;1543060]Most of the studies show...

[QUOTE=Jammer;1543060]Most of the studies show that handsfree devices don't enhance safety to any significant degree. It is the conversation that distracts. The requirement to use a handsfree...
Forum: 1960 - 1963 Flying Cloud 11-18-2014, 01:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,015
Posted By Bugtussel
If you are trying to restore to original Good...

If you are trying to restore to original Good Luck here. You will get lots of information on here but it will be someone with a 1984 or a 2003 or a 1972 answering your questions. Only a very small...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 11-18-2014, 11:44 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,165
Posted By Bugtussel
Wasn't going to say anything because I didn't...

Wasn't going to say anything because I didn't know if it might be a canadian thing but I second the Ram observation. Positive ground????
Forum: Our Community 11-18-2014, 11:37 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 8,147
Posted By Bugtussel
This is a question for everyone. If there were a...

This is a question for everyone. If there were a fine of 2500.00 and points against your record and possible loss of driving privaliges would you still talk on your phone without a hands free device?...
Forum: Our Community 11-14-2014, 07:28 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 8,147
Posted By Bugtussel
Everyone wants to blame drivers on cell phone as...

Everyone wants to blame drivers on cell phone as the first thing that is wrong. Truth is if you are a commercial driver and you are caught on the cell phone without a hands free device being used it...
Forum: Our Community 11-14-2014, 06:38 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 8,147
Posted By Bugtussel
[ Sounds to me like you need to look at your...

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Sounds to me like you need to look at your own driving instead of the "Aggressive trucker". I haul camper all across the country and I very seldom encounter a trucker that is intentionally...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 11-07-2014, 08:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,906
Posted By Bugtussel
I pull new campers from manufacture to dealers...

I pull new campers from manufacture to dealers and we are required to check torque before we leave the yard, again at 25 miles, again at 50 miles, and again at 100 miles. It is unbelievable how many...
Forum: Modifications 11-06-2014, 10:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,939
Posted By Bugtussel
Common sense tells me Howie is right more often...

Common sense tells me Howie is right more often than not about the valve stems. you are correct that alot of people take these forums to heart about the info presented here. Because you have gotten...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-03-2014, 10:23 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,358
Posted By Bugtussel
Luv truck

I hope you are mocking some of the questions on here because the answer to your question is NONE!!!!!!
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 10-28-2014, 07:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,888
Posted By Bugtussel
If not you may get slapped with a big fine. Ask...

If not you may get slapped with a big fine. Ask how I know. Last time in and around LA. Mr. CHP found us and didn't care if we were from out of state and didn't know about the 55 speed limit if...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 10-27-2014, 08:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,545
Posted By Bugtussel
moen filter

5 min search turned up 1 on ebay for 23.00. You can exchange the 3000 series or the 1000 series filters per Moen support.
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-17-2014, 07:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,323
Posted By Bugtussel
Wow thanks for all the pics. Never knew I had to...

Wow thanks for all the pics. Never knew I had to have so many tools or it was so involved just to repair a ground wire.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-11-2014, 06:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,047
Posted By Bugtussel
And the help has started. Sorry don't know, don't...

And the help has started. Sorry don't know, don't have a clue so no advice here.
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 10-10-2014, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,467
Posted By Bugtussel
uponor/wirsbo same system patent still owned by...

uponor/wirsbo same system patent still owned by wirsbo, Do some research I beleive you will find they had some leak issues in europe where this came from. Don't know that I would want to chance this...
Forum: Working on the Road 10-05-2014, 07:55 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 16,123
Posted By Bugtussel
He posted about the job opportunity and I was...

He posted about the job opportunity and I was following up on it checking it out to see if it was a viably option for me. Didn't see a lot of good and was asking for more details about the job. If...
Forum: On The Road... 10-05-2014, 07:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,099
Posted By Bugtussel
The parkway doesn't start until outside of...

The parkway doesn't start until outside of charlottesville and to the fancy gap exit is 199 miles. TRUST ME YOU DON'T WANT TO TAKE THE FANCY GAP EXIT to get to 77. Trucks are not allowed on that...
Forum: On The Road... 10-05-2014, 07:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,099
Posted By Bugtussel
Don't know how far down 81 you are going but you...

Don't know how far down 81 you are going but you could stay on the parkway to Ashville NC. Go to 26 to 85 south thru Atlanta and you really have not gone out of your way plus the parkway drive is...
Forum: Working on the Road 10-05-2014, 07:22 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 16,123
Posted By Bugtussel
field technician

There is a lot about the company on google and not a lot is good. Doesn't look like pay is great either. Am not seeing the whole picture here?
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 10-03-2014, 12:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,663
Posted By Bugtussel
check this link about half way down the...

check this link about half way down the page.Inland RV Center Inc. (https://www.inlandrv.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=48&osCsid=56b8a5237a03be81ee3e57ef082b97fe). Only place I know to find covers for...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 09-25-2014, 06:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,601
Posted By Bugtussel
Check these guys out. Diesel Conversion...

Check these guys out. Diesel Conversion Specialists | Power For The Long Haul (https://dieselconversion.com) 454 to cummins swaps are done everyday. These guys are in Montana but should be able to...
Forum: Airstream "In the News" 04-24-2014, 10:24 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,950
Posted By Bugtussel
Lots of work, very creative, I think it is very...

Lots of work, very creative, I think it is very unique and cool. Especially the rolls that goes with it.
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-20-2014, 08:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,113
Posted By Bugtussel
pex is made in larger sizes typically used in...

pex is made in larger sizes typically used in europe for commercial applications. I don't think it is recommended for drain applications only supply side. Wahoo is right , use the black abs for drain...
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-20-2014, 02:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,346
Posted By Bugtussel
change fluids before cranking and then again at...

change fluids before cranking and then again at 500 miles. DON'T use starting fluid it is horrible on an engine even diesel engines. Use straight gas and pour a little down carb to crank with. Hey...
Forum: On The Road... 04-20-2014, 07:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,633
Posted By Bugtussel
WOW ( me standing here scratching my butt sucking...

WOW ( me standing here scratching my butt sucking on my thumb wondering what to do next)
Forum: On The Road... 04-17-2014, 04:52 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,903
Posted By Bugtussel
two houses: first one South Carolina, BEACH....

two houses: first one South Carolina, BEACH. Second one : Tennessee, BRISTOL, Nascar racing baby, blue ridge parkway, smokey mtns., gatlinburg, hiking, trout fishing, white water rafting, and so many...
Forum: Doors & Locks 04-13-2014, 07:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,282
Posted By Bugtussel
It has been awhile since I took one out but I...

It has been awhile since I took one out but I think you have to pull the inside handle off first and then you can remove the access panel in the door to take the screws out that holds it in
Forum: Doors & Locks 04-13-2014, 06:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,282
Posted By Bugtussel
That should be a KT lock. Airstream used them...

That should be a KT lock. Airstream used them from1970 to 1977. If the main frame is intact everything else to rebuild them is available from out of doors mart. Go their website and look for KT Lock...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 04-11-2014, 06:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,253
Posted By Bugtussel
GM parts has it listed as still available. A bit...

GM parts has it listed as still available. A bit pricey at 335.00 dollars each but still available. As well as all the other brake parts if you want original. Can the rotor be turned at a machine...
Forum: Doors & Locks 04-07-2014, 09:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,174
Posted By Bugtussel
Go to out of doors mart website they have the kt...

Go to out of doors mart website they have the kt lock assembly on special this month if you want the whole lock assembly. If not they have all the parts plus a very good pic of the parts breakdown...
Forum: Doors & Locks 04-07-2014, 09:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,174
Posted By Bugtussel
1973 to 1977 is a KT lock. If your main housing...

1973 to 1977 is a KT lock. If your main housing is not cracked or broken all the parts for those locks are available to rebuild them. Out of doors mart has all the parts for those locks. They are not...
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