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Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-22-2019, 12:52 PM
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Posted By TRfour
Post Thank you ITSNO60, YES, both axles six...

Thank you ITSNO60,


YES, both axles six lug Bendix electric brakes, with an electric conttrol unit mounter on the left hand side of the steering column.


Dad wiring it in.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-17-2019, 08:37 PM
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Posted By TRfour
Post Thank you Aviator, it's good to be back, and I...

Thank you Aviator, it's good to be back, and I love my Rivets. :wally:
Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-17-2019, 10:40 AM
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Posted By TRfour
Do-Da Math

Fridge = 1/4 of kitchen.
Have Fridge, Will Travel. :wally:
Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-16-2019, 08:49 PM
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Posted By TRfour
Post After the air over hydraulic dolly was mounted in...

After the air over hydraulic dolly was mounted in the Magic Carpet's tow frame, the newly designed heavy duty tow hitch pictured here.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-13-2019, 06:12 PM
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Posted By TRfour
Post Hi Hittenstiehl, Amazing! Yes, I've done a lot...

Hi Hittenstiehl,
Amazing! Yes, I've done a lot of traveling around The US, Canada, Germany and Austria since our journey West, however there is nothing so special as having your entire Family, and...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-13-2019, 12:10 PM
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Posted By TRfour
Smile Most Popular Accommodation

Mom's Kitchen. :wally:
Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-11-2019, 04:50 PM
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Posted By TRfour
Smile WAY FUNNY rmkrum!!

WAY FUNNY rmkrum!!
Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-11-2019, 03:15 PM
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Posted By TRfour
Post If You Like Magical Family Memories

Y'all ned to get a comfortablle Airsteam for the size of your Fammily, and Go Siteseeng around our Beautiful and Historic Country!
Pic#1. WDC, see for yourself.


Pic#2. US National Parks...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-11-2019, 03:04 PM
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Posted By TRfour
Post Thank you rowiebowie!

Thank you rowiebowie!
Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-06-2019, 07:24 PM
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Posted By TRfour
Another Getty Image

California regular, and Not a resume photo! :wally:
Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-06-2019, 01:08 PM
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Posted By TRfour
Post Palms Galore, West Coast

Even though the photo album that Life Magazine gave us after our story was published was HUGE, Getty Images bought the rights to Life Magazine and there were many more photos that were taken on our...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-04-2019, 01:51 PM
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Posted By TRfour
Smile Nothing Better

I've heard some say, "When Site seeing our Beautiful Country, Bring Less, Not More'.

NO such animal in our family!! :wally:
Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-02-2019, 10:19 PM
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Posted By TRfour
Post All of our homes, (most without wheels ) were...

All of our homes, (most without wheels ) were like Grand Central Station all the time with Aunts, Uncles and friends and Mom and Dad liked keeping us all very close and it was so enjoyable tallytwo!!...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-02-2019, 08:03 AM
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Posted By TRfour
Post Tried And True Blessings.

Tried And True Blessings.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-01-2019, 05:43 PM
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Posted By TRfour
Post And Here

Lucy thought that she had it tough in the movie.

And The Real Wonder Woman, and The Real Long Long Trailer.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 05-20-2019, 05:44 PM
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Posted By TRfour
Rivet Clinton Twiss Like many other full time RVers,...

Clinton Twiss
Like many other full time RVers, Clinton and Merle Twiss let their apartment go, sold most of their possessions and bought a travel trailer with plans to travel the United States and...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 05-20-2019, 04:30 PM
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Posted By TRfour
The Busy Corner @ The Magic Carpet

Mom's Kitchen, Only open 7 days a week. 'Per Management'. :wally:
Forum: Off Topic Forum 05-19-2019, 08:07 PM
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Posted By TRfour
Post WOW Carol!! Six years?? I think I just found...

WOW Carol!! Six years?? I think I just found anothah gray hair, lemmy check...…. Make that Two. Holy Mowly!!
Thank you Carol, and I'm so Blessed and Grateful for the VA keeping me with spare parts. ...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 05-14-2019, 03:37 PM
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Posted By TRfour
Post Thank you Bob, Oh haven't we all survived...

Thank you Bob,

Oh haven't we all survived some O those rough roads that life throws our way!
I got Grand Fathered in, some O that 'Life on Life's Terms'.
GOOD to be, back!!

Terry

S'more; ...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 05-13-2019, 01:15 PM
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Posted By TRfour
Away Way Long

Hi Family,
I had surgery, after a LOOOOng 'Go Find Me' series of tests at the VA here in Dallas and was suxsesfully operated on for kidney cancer and have been gaining strength back. They had to...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 07-14-2012, 01:16 PM
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Posted By TRfour
Arrow Book On The Way

Hello All,

I wanted to thank everyone for there interest and fallowing of our families trek west. We are saving the rest of the story for the book.
When it is published, I will be back here...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 04-22-2012, 08:29 AM
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Posted By TRfour
Thumbs up The Long Long Trailer By Clinton Twiss

Hi Bob,

Thank You! And yes, we were truly blessed and shared many wonderful memories through life's journey together!
With love,
Forum: Off Topic Forum 04-21-2012, 10:42 PM
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Posted By TRfour
Thumbs up The Long Long Trailer By Clinton Twiss

Another antique photo taken on our way to California after a rest stop and lunch, before hitting the trail some more. :wally:

From left to right, brother Brynn, Dad, Mom, sister June, brother's...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-12-2012, 09:18 PM
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Posted By TRfour
Thumbs up The Long Long Trailer By Clinton Twiss

While Mom was preparing dinner after a long day over the road, some were told to go out of doors and play... :wally:

Picture this; from left to right. Brother's Bob, Mel and Dad playing catch!
...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-12-2012, 01:42 AM
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Posted By TRfour
Post I Was So Amazed

At what my Dad Knew how to do!
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-08-2012, 11:38 PM
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Posted By TRfour
Thumbs up Very Thankful For Airstream Forums

And all of the wonderful folks here!!!!

I assume the feeling of a wish fulfilled! We get to share our journey's and soooo much more!!!! Noth'in better than that!!!! :wally: :flowers:
With Love,
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-06-2012, 12:14 AM
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Posted By TRfour
Post Hi Globie64

I hear you, and thank you! Truth be known, my Dad was the only pilot ( if you will ) that I could trust enough to fall to sleep while he was at the wheel. This includes Air, Bus, Taxi and all other...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-05-2012, 09:47 PM
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Posted By TRfour
Rivet Just Following Up

I know how tough it can be for some of the younger folks to fathom an old 19 and 49 Buick's abilities to tow such a Large trailer ( The Magic Carpet ). Well trust me, that old Buick straight eight...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-04-2012, 12:05 AM
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Posted By TRfour
Post Yup Bobby, The 1949 Buick Roadmaster with the...

Yup Bobby, The 1949 Buick Roadmaster with the Dynaflow automatic was one tough unit, to say the least! :flowers:
Donner Pass in the Sierra Nevada's was a trip in itself, at 7'085 feet above sea...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-03-2012, 11:16 PM
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Posted By TRfour
Post Hi Carol! I'm so thankful for your comments,...

Hi Carol! I'm so thankful for your comments, interest, and unique enthusiasm. I appreciate you very much!
With Love,
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-03-2012, 02:45 AM
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Posted By TRfour
Thumbs up The Long Long Trailer By Clinton Twiss

Will be remembered forever out here! My thanks to everyone that welcomed me!
Love, Terry
Forum: Off Topic Forum 01-18-2012, 10:23 PM
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Posted By TRfour
Post Wheel Of Fortune?

'WOW', I wouldn't want to have to buy valve caps, let alone a new set of tires for that rig!!!! :wally: :p :)
Forum: Off Topic Forum 01-16-2012, 10:17 PM
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Posted By TRfour
Post Yes, back in the 50s smoking was considered...

Yes, back in the 50s smoking was considered normal. Lucky Strike was a valued advertiser in Life Magazine... I also remember that cigarettes were ten cents per pack at the PX, when I served in the...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 01-13-2012, 01:35 AM
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Posted By TRfour
Smile Hey Robert...

You are such an eagle eye! :wally: :flowers:...

Yes, these photos were taken back in the day when cigarettes were more popular than they are today... And yes also, do not smoke!

1950's photo...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 01-12-2012, 11:55 PM
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Posted By TRfour
Thumbs up Mom And Dad

Worked very hard together and both were the best chef's on this planet, among many other great talents.

Some more antique pics...
They made quite an impact on so many people around the world.
...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 12-05-2011, 09:00 PM
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Posted By TRfour
The Long Long Trailer By Clinton Twiss

Golden Oldies, and the good O'l days!.. Are we blessed, ( Absolutely )!

I would like to share an old add that was in the Dec, 1953 publication of Life Magazine, along with our story.

How many...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 12-01-2011, 08:21 PM
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Posted By TRfour
A Special Thank You To All Of The Many Wonderful

Tin Crew Folks Out Here!!

I would like to share some more antique photos taken by Life, just in time for Christmas, in our first home without wheels out in LA California.

Pic#1. Santa Came To...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11-16-2011, 08:53 PM
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Posted By TRfour
The Long Long Trailer By Clinton Twiss

During our 4,376 mile journey west, we encountered an totally overlooked problem with our short short luggage trailer having a bent axle! Well, we very quickly and over the open road found out that...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11-12-2011, 09:45 PM
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Posted By TRfour
The Long Long Trailer By Clinton Twiss

After revisiting the above link posted by Carol, just today, I discovered a-new twist that The Twiss's also enjoyed and read Life Magazine!..

On my first visit to the link, I failed to enlarge...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11-09-2011, 10:47 PM
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Posted By TRfour
Rivet Even With A 46'er, With A Large Family...

Mom's kitchen (within The Magic Carpet ) could seamlessly transform into a mini e-R, when needed! :wally: Mom was an fantastic nurse and there want no such thing as a waiting room! Thank You Mom!...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10-14-2011, 08:31 PM
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Posted By TRfour
Oh, And How...

We all can understand a neighbors lawn mower being broken!!

An early I-US-POD, brought our things to a home in Orange California!! :wally: :huh:

Pic #1. Early 1950s too!

With Love,
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10-14-2011, 08:03 PM
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Posted By TRfour
Rivet I Hear Ya Aage!

And a Big Ten-four!..
Although we were always the Good Guys, and probably got that TV series ( Highway Patrol ), off the ground... :wally:

Now normally, my Dad would see a cruiser following us...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10-12-2011, 09:29 PM
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Posted By TRfour
Smile Over Width In Bakersfield California??

I think that everyone can understand that ( The Magic Carpet Was A Pretty High Profile Rig ), and we were tested in nearly every State for the proper paperwork, permits and licensing along our...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10-10-2011, 12:24 AM
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Posted By TRfour
Among Other Great Precautions That Our Dad Thought About

Was the red flags painted at the back of The Magic Carpet with the warning ' Watch Out For Rear End Swing ', as if we had to make a tight turn from a traffic light, the back of the trailer could...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10-09-2011, 11:12 PM
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Posted By TRfour
Rivet Hi Vinnie

Actually, I have a good memory of myFamily, however I could be lost in the photos! :flowers:

Now, ( in the disciplinary department ), our Mom taught us children very well, and just in case no one...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10-09-2011, 09:29 PM
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Posted By TRfour
Rivet This Family's Special Journey

Took our Dad's attention with and including having to be aware of Mother Nature, through and over the trek that we traveled in our 4,376 mile 34 day adventure.
From a tornado to a raging sandstorm...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10-08-2011, 02:16 AM
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Posted By TRfour
Thumbs up I Just Want To Thank Everyone

That has put up with my blurb, out here!! :wally: :blush: :p :)
Love Y'All
Terry
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10-08-2011, 01:49 AM
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Posted By TRfour
Rivet Carol Brings A Very Special Touch As Well

I love her in sites and love! I love her photo album too! She is a very special Gal to me!
With Love
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10-07-2011, 11:01 PM
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Posted By TRfour
Smile Ton Washing?

Could have been an early invention of whirlpool way back in the 1950s? :wally: Photo taken by Life Magazine in The Magic Carpet!

We all need a way to add and or delete the no doer's!

Pic #...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10-07-2011, 09:13 PM
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Views: 64,613
Posted By TRfour
Thumbs up The Long Long Trailer By Clinton Twiss

Well, Thank You Kevin!!... I hadn't heard from you so I got a little worried!
As it has turned out, I couldn't have found a better place to post our story, thanks to you!
Love
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