Category: Show Archive

Episode 148: The Common Airstreamers

Episode 148: The Common Airstreamers

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pros Colin Hyde, Rob Baker as they talk vintage.

Shell off panel repairs
Vintage awning repairs
How the panel  became Airstreamers
Elevator bolts and insulation
Leaking rear window
Removing the shell
Wheel balancers
Toilets gaskets
Real aluminitus
House window A/C
Heaters, chargers, and vents
 
Thanks to the Trailer Park Troubadours for our theme music
 
Release Date: 10/28/2011
Running Time: 01:21:32

Episode 147: Plateless Airstreams

Episode 147: Plateless Airstreams

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pros Colin Hyde, Rob Baker, and Frank Yensan, as they talk vintage.

 

 

Website and iTunes problems solved
1994 Airstream with front separation
Front frame plate on vintage Airstreams
No callers again! Call in! 707-5334VAP!
Extending open sealant tubes
Rewiring brakes
Removing scratches revealed after polishing
Removing unsightly dents
Many uses of a glue gun
Building a custom camper
White wall trailer tire @ Frank's Site
 
 
Thanks to the Trailer Park Troubadours for our theme music
 
Release Date: 10/14/2011
Running Time: 52:03

Episode 146: Vintage Jayco?

Episode 146: Vintage Jayco?

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pros Colin Hyde, Rob Baker, and Frank Yensan,  as they talk vintage.

Atwood installation 
Tambour door problems 
Sealing gutters 
Furnace ducting 
Insulating spare tire carrier 
Rusted out rivets 
Vintage 50's water cap 
Getting neglected trailers 
Water heater pilot going out 
Winterizing with an air compressor 
Removing polish residue
 
Thanks to the Trailer Park Troubadours for our theme music
 
Release Date: 09/30/2011
Running Time: 01:14:00

Episode 145: In Hot Water

Episode 145: In Hot Water

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pros Colin Hyde and  Frank Yensan as they talk vintage.

Colin at a Tin Can Tourist Rally 
Twin Temp issues 
Atwood donates water heater 
Making a matching door 
2008 Converter problems 
Upgrading your converter 
Replacing 1963 bath trim 
Replacing interior skin without aluminum 
Making a 73 CCD 
Fixing trailer emblems 
Leaking bumper storage doors 
Removing silicone
 
Thanks to the Trailer Park Troubadours for our theme music
 
Release Date: 9/16//2011
Running Time: 01:06:49

Episode 144: From the Field to the Showroom

 

Episode 144: From the Field to the Showroom

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pros Colin Hyde and Frank Yensan, as they talk vintage.

 

Hurricane Irene 
Getting an as found to the restorer 
Trailer inspection 
Safety first 
Upgrades 
Documentation 
Layout changes 
Dealing with rare parts 
Appliances vintage or new 
Final touches

 
 
Thanks to the Trailer Park Troubadours for our theme music
 
Release Date: 9/02/2011
Running Time: 01:10:38

Episode 143: It’s Number Six

 

Episode 143: It's Number Six

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pros Colin Hyde and  Frank Yensan as they talk vintage.

Airstream's new vintage website 
Protecting polished trailers from rain spots 
Does indoor storage prevent oxidation? 
How to know when you need to replace axles? 
Removing propane tank scratches 
Rescuing a 1947 Liner 
Pipe frame upgrades 
Happy Anniversary
 
 
Thanks to the Trailer Park Troubadours for our theme music

 

 
Release Date: 8/16/2011
Running Time: 59:39

 

Episode 142: The 74 Point Turn

 

Episode 142: The 74 Point Turn

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Frank Yensan, as they talk vintage.

Junior ranger programs
National Park stamp passport
Yellowstone talk
Extra hookup supplies
Fixing the grey tank handle
Low rider issues
Water heater problems
Mt. Rushmore
Crazy Horse
Lake Tahoe
74 Point Turn
Colin's Polish?
Ca vs Ohio
VAP Rally?
Replacing a water heater
Cleaning a water tank
Flooring choices
A/C noise
 
 
Thanks to the Trailer Park Troubadours for our theme music
 
Release Date: 8/05/2011
Running Time: 01:38:07

Episode 141: How Big is Your Tank?

Episode 141: How Big is Your Tank?

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pros Colin Hyde and Frank Yensan, and special guest Rob Baker, as they talk vintage.

 
Guest Rob Baker
Rob's latest recovery missions
Frank's attempted recovery mission
1960 Pacer window and lock
Call in question '73 Safari
Expanding your black tank
Aluminum interior cleaning
Rebuilding a door on a 1966
Different aluminum types and finishes
Replacing a black tank valve on a '58
 
Thanks to the Trailer Park Troubadours for our theme music
 
Release Date: 7/15/2011
Running Time: 01:20:24

 

 

Episode 140: Happy Birthday Wally

Episode 140: Happy Birthday Wally

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pros Colin Hyde and  Frank Yensan as they talk vintage.

Wally Byam Birthday Bash
Updates from Colin's shop
70's trailer aluminum vs new
Deciding on what trailer to restore
Tanks on vintage trailers
How much does it take to get into a restored trailer?
 
Thanks to the Trailer Park Troubadours for our theme music
 
Release Date: 7/01/2011
Running Time: 53:51

 

Episode 139: The Floors Were Fine

Episode 139: The Floors Were Fine

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pros Colin Hyde and  Frank Yensan as they talk vintage.

 
Replacing windows in a '62 Safari
Repairing puncture holes
Wheel size on a '62
Evaluating a trailer's electrical system
Restoration concerns
What to check when picked up a trailer
Upgrading wall insulation
 
Thanks to the Trailer Park Troubadours for our theme music
 
Release Date: 6/17/2011
Running Time: 01:00:27

 

Episode 138: Tinkle Trailer

Episode 138: Tinkle Trailer

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pros Colin Hyde and  Frank Yensan as they talk vintage.  With guest Rich Luhr.

Alumapoluza report from Rich Luhr
lojack for trailers?
Raising a trailer to work under
Trailer plumbing/tanks
Layout design
Weight distribution in trailer
Changing the rear window to a smaller one
Why a suicide door?
Faking a 13 panel
Speeding up patina
 
Thanks to the Trailer Park Troubadours for our theme music
 
Release Date: 6/03/2011
Running Time: 01:14:14

 

Episode 137: Can of Worms

Episode 137: Can of Worms

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pros Colin Hyde and  Frank Yensan as they talk vintage.

Moving trailers
How much amps in a converter
Identifying a 70's trailer
Colin's magic polish
Welding aluminum window frames
What floor type and size to replace
Where to get panels to replace
Bucking and shaving rivets
Black tank leaks
Reinstalling a fridge
Finishing a trailer or painting
 
Thanks to the Trailer Park Troubadours for our theme music
 
Release Date: 5/13/2011
Running Time: 59:10

 

Episode 136: Tires and Towing

Episode 136: Tires and Towing

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pros Colin Hyde and  Frank Yensan as they talk vintage.

New lower price on archive DVDs
Polished turds defined
Frank's recovery mission
Finding your trailer's history
Tire pressure
Tankless water heaters
Finding serial numbers
Shorter vs longer on fuel mileage
Tires, bias and radial
Tongue weight
Sealing the beltline
Painting a roof white
 
Thanks to the Trailer Park Troubadours for our theme music
 
Release Date: 4/29/2011
Running Time: 01:16:51

 

Episode 135: Stuff and Things

Episode 135: Stuff and Things

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pros Colin Hyde and  Frank Yensan as they talk vintage.

 
Ambassador Trip
rvparkreviews.com
Afghanistan Axles
Camping Journals
Gas prices
aluminiumidler.blogspot.com
The Pros three favorite Airstreams
Polish and seal or seal and polish
Coolest airstream layout
Sealing Fantastic Vents
Best batteries and generator
 
Thanks to the Trailer Park Troubadours for our theme music
 
Release Date: 4/15/2011
Running Time: 01:05:32

 

Episode 134: Overcoming Airstream Depression

Episode 134: Overcoming Airstream Depression

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pros Colin Hyde and  Frank Yensan as they talk vintage.

ABS vs PVC for drain pipes
Seam sealing
Keeping inside original
Floor covering concerns
Replacing screens
Minnesota TAC Rally
Overcoming Airstream depression
Is my mho vintage?
How to find an Airstream
 
Thanks to the Trailer Park Troubadours for our theme music
 
Release Date: 4/1/2011
Running Time: 01:05:28

 

Episode 133: My Trailers a Survivor

Episode 133: My Trailers a Survivor

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pros Colin Hyde and  Frank Yensan as they talk vintage.

Rally Report
Essential tools to bring
Greasing the hitch
Birthday Bash 2011
Wrapping belly pans
Insurance for vintage trailers
Where to start on a restoration
Update on Colin's trailer damage
Double Door Sovereign update
Sealing and Polishing in the UK
Axles in question
 
Thanks to the Trailer Park Troubadours for our theme music
 
Release Date: 3/18/2011
Running Time: 01:06:31

 

Episode 132: Being Frank Malkovich

Episode 132: Being Frank Malkovich

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pros Colin Hyde and  Frank Yensan as they talk vintage.

Working upside down
Still no info on Colin's magic polish
Ohio vs California
Door in a door vs non door in a door
Restoring trim
Replacing propane lines
Lighting a 1960 fridge
Leaky A/C on a 69
Vintage awnings
Insulating your trailer
 
Thanks to the Trailer Park Troubadours for our theme music
 
Release Date: 3/04/2011
Running Time: 01:07:37

 

Episode 131: Trailer Worthy

Episode 131: Trailer Worthy

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pros Colin Hyde and  Frank Yensan as they talk vintage.

 
Thanks for all the well wishes
Kirk's Wally Smilin' Airstream Song (www.mackellarscreenworks.com)
Airstream trailer height does matter
What's a fantail?
Mobile Airstream coffee shop
What kind of trailer do I have?
vintageairstream.com
Maintaining a trailer until restoration
Fixing cracked 70's sinks/tubs
How much frame re-enforcement is too much?
Shock absorbers on torsion axles
Danger of frozen wheel bearing grease?
OK to remove the shower in my design?
Original vs restoration weights
Replacing windows in a '64
Love them '70's
 
Thanks to the Trailer Park Troubadours for our theme music
 
Release Date: 2/18/2011
Running Time: 01:17:27

 

Episode 130: Pro’s Choice

Episode 130: Pro's Choice

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde and guest Frank Yensan as they talk vintage.

 
Weekend camping worth it
Not enough questions
Cleaning after trailering in the snow
Bare frame weights
Trailer lifestyle
Seam sealing
 
Thanks to the Trailer Park Troubadours for our theme music
 
Release Date: 1/28/2011
Running Time: 53:27

Episode 129: I Think It’s 129

Episode 129: I Think It's 129

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde and guest Frank Yensan as they talk vintage.

Intros and weathertalk.
VAP website gets hacked.  Backup everything always.  Geek talk.
Mystery jig/Frank’s gantry
Listener Nancy sends in list of book with Airstreams in them.
Some books require plain brown wrappers.
Tim, Colin and Frank list Airstream books they have.
Lance emails questions about his ’72 Ambassador and rear end sag.
Discussion on subfloor materials    
AC plywood, marine grade plywood, nyloboard, kusaboard.
Miss Brown’s mystery email asking for English language on sailormoonstars?
Voicemail questions from Denny in Mayland
Polishing ’99 Safari
Car buffer vs. Cyclo
Triametric location
Jack points
Kirk on facebook question and topic
Why do 70’s trailers weigh more than 60’s?
Woodland Travel in Grand Rapids, Michigan turning 5 vintage coaches into mobile Hush Puppy Shoe Showrooms to travel the world. 
Double-door update
Charles and Tony from 1st Impressions come to Frank’s Trailer Works and polish.
Seams sealed inside and out
Jalousie window work
Discussion on ’64 window styles
New employee Wayne
Send email questions
Find us on facebook
Call in questions

 

Thanks to the Trailer Park Troubadours for our theme music

 

Release Date: 1/14/2011

Running Time: 1:05:06

 
Show notes by Dancin' Hansen.