cdeerinck
Well Known Member
About a month ago, I was reading a post of many years ago (here) about RV-8 Bolt Retainers. They spare you from having to get into the gear wells to retorque the gear nuts.
I really wanted them, but the post was old, and I feared that what was available in the "golden age" of RV's might not still be. Refusing to give up, I sent a PM to "Breezy" (Bruce Brielmaier) and asked if by chance they were still available. Sure enough, I got a reply back a week or two later (he doesn't check VAF as frequently anymore), and he gave me the details on how to get a set.
They just arrived yesterday. They were a little spendy (but not much) based on what they are, but the instructions are excellent, and in hindsight, the purchase still makes perfect sense. I would have spent far more money and time trying to make some myself. I highly recommend them to any 8 builders. So, in short, another huge win!
I just wanted to reach out and let people know, to use the network here on VAF, even if the post is older. Some of the guys are out flying around now, making us jealous and might not reply right away, but they are still out there, offering little jewels of wisdom or parts that can make our lives oh so much nicer.
When I first signed up for VAF, I told myself I would pay dues anytime someone's post helped save me some significant grief or helped me in a significant way. So far, no year has passed by where that hasn't happened. So today I make another payment to DR (this one for 2019) for offering such a useful forum.
I really wanted them, but the post was old, and I feared that what was available in the "golden age" of RV's might not still be. Refusing to give up, I sent a PM to "Breezy" (Bruce Brielmaier) and asked if by chance they were still available. Sure enough, I got a reply back a week or two later (he doesn't check VAF as frequently anymore), and he gave me the details on how to get a set.
They just arrived yesterday. They were a little spendy (but not much) based on what they are, but the instructions are excellent, and in hindsight, the purchase still makes perfect sense. I would have spent far more money and time trying to make some myself. I highly recommend them to any 8 builders. So, in short, another huge win!
I just wanted to reach out and let people know, to use the network here on VAF, even if the post is older. Some of the guys are out flying around now, making us jealous and might not reply right away, but they are still out there, offering little jewels of wisdom or parts that can make our lives oh so much nicer.
When I first signed up for VAF, I told myself I would pay dues anytime someone's post helped save me some significant grief or helped me in a significant way. So far, no year has passed by where that hasn't happened. So today I make another payment to DR (this one for 2019) for offering such a useful forum.