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Post by Alaska Shasta on Aug 21, 2018 12:10:17 GMT -8
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Post by Alaska Shasta on Aug 22, 2018 14:41:13 GMT -8
I replaced the coupler on the tongue with an updated one that would accept the VITAL safety pin. The part is a Redline CP02-010. Fit like a glove. IMG_9148 by Bryan Port, on Flickr IMG_9150 by Bryan Port, on Flickr
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Post by charliemyers on Aug 23, 2018 3:36:55 GMT -8
Wow, I didn’t realize that part had a replacement available! I think that I’d spot weld that nut onto the bolt though or at least use a locknut.
But I would have thought that by ‘64 the hitch would have accepted a safety pin. I think that my two Compacts (‘61 & ‘64) have this same type of hitch, and they both accept a safety pin. I’ll have to compare my hitches to your old one.
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Post by Alaska Shasta on Aug 23, 2018 9:40:45 GMT -8
The nut that is supplied is a pinch nut, to keep it tight. I agree, spot weld would be best. The photo is just to show what is available, I have not fully installed it since I have yet to paint the hitch and tongue. Thanks for the reply, Bryan
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Post by charliemyers on Aug 23, 2018 16:22:31 GMT -8
I guess technically I should have said “tack” weld rather than spot weld, but you get the picture. Awesome find on the replacement part though!
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Post by bigbill on Aug 23, 2018 16:34:13 GMT -8
Hopefully the nut will tighten more and still allow slide. That nut needs a full thread to work properly. If you need a longer bolt make sure it is at least a grade 5 or better. Congratulations on your find and have fun repairing it.
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Post by Alaska Shasta on Aug 26, 2018 16:54:01 GMT -8
I loaded the Shasta into the garage today so I could start removing the skin, and not worry about rain. Talk about a tight squeeze! I had to let the air out of the tires, and use our Pontiac Vibe with a hitch since it is much lower. Roof vent barely fit through, but as they say, an inch is as good as a mile. 😀 205B6501-63FA-40F0-8452-A903E9C85174 by Bryan Port, on Flickr
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Post by vikx on Aug 26, 2018 18:49:56 GMT -8
Inside is so nice, isn't it?
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Post by CorvettCrzy on Aug 26, 2018 19:11:27 GMT -8
Hey, your Shasta Looks to be in good shape. Let me know if you want to get rid of that outdated dixie cup holder ! But hey, I'm confused, do you have an Astrodome too? And don't you have a ton of snow up there? The ceiling is in amazing condition.
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Post by Alaska Shasta on Aug 26, 2018 20:37:08 GMT -8
Inside is so nice, isn't it? The interior is very nice, and original. I am so pleased about that. Much less work to restore.
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Post by Alaska Shasta on Aug 26, 2018 20:40:43 GMT -8
Hey, your Shasta Looks to be in good shape. Let me know if you want to get rid of that outdated dixie cup holder ! But hey, I'm confused, do you have an Astrodome too? And don't you have a ton of snow up there? The ceiling is in amazing condition. Funny you mention the Dixie cup holder. My wife is really attached to it. The Astrodome is abandoned on a property a friend of mine ownes. He let me go and scavange parts. A little gold mine. We will not have snow until mid October. Then it will stay until April.
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Post by CorvettCrzy on Aug 28, 2018 20:49:51 GMT -8
Hey, your Shasta Looks to be in good shape. Let me know if you want to get rid of that outdated dixie cup holder ! But hey, I'm confused, do you have an Astrodome too? And don't you have a ton of snow up there? The ceiling is in amazing condition. Funny you mention the Dixie cup holder. My wife is really attached to it. The Astrodome is abandoned on a property a friend of mine ownes. He let me go and scavange parts. A little gold mine. We will not have snow until mid October. Then it will stay until April. Scavanged. an. Astrodome.
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Post by Alaska Shasta on Aug 28, 2018 21:19:57 GMT -8
Funny you mention the Dixie cup holder. My wife is really attached to it. The Astrodome is abandoned on a property a friend of mine ownes. He let me go and scavange parts. A little gold mine. We will not have snow until mid October. Then it will stay until April. Scavanged. an. Astrodome. The poor thing is rotten and sinking into the ground. What my wife and I took out of it will breath new life into our Airflyte. Like the almost pristine rear canvas bunk, and the original dinette seats.
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Post by Alaska Shasta on Aug 30, 2018 20:50:22 GMT -8
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Post by vikx on Aug 30, 2018 21:32:41 GMT -8
Good onya, Bryan! Fun to see.
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