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Post by 247stream on Apr 29, 2013 10:11:42 GMT -8
So we are currently on the hunt for our last trailer. We've tried 2 others over the past 2 years and believe we have figured out what we are looking for in a trailer. Our first one was 10', our current Covered Wagon is 16' and now looking for a 22-25' trailer but I never thought I'd say this part...we're looking for an airstream! Yep, a mid 60's overlander or tradewind airstream. I'll admit, they aren't as cool looking as our first two have been but then we're finding that's one of the trade-offs for the comforts we're looking for. Ooooh-eeee look at all that space! That's in a '66 overlander which we fell in love with. sigh Attachments:
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Post by vikx on Apr 29, 2013 21:21:04 GMT -8
Hey, maybe we can start a SMALL Airstream section when you find the ONE. Can't wait for pix...
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Post by boandsusan on Apr 29, 2013 22:38:29 GMT -8
Nice. We bought a 62 Overlander a few years ago and restored it from the frame up. Took us 2yrs. We sold it just a few months ago. If I ever feel the need for another Airstream it will be a Bambi. Lifting the body on the Overlander to rework the frame and replace the floor was nerve wracking. Years ago and children still at home, we would have kept it but we prefer something smaller now.
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Post by 247stream on Apr 30, 2013 2:51:50 GMT -8
ugh, why does it always seem like i'm a day late and a dollar short. i could have loved your airstream boandsusan. thanks admin, that makes me feel special, except that it makes me think about the years i'll have to post about the restore ugh  not looking forward to that part! |
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Post by dsadki on May 5, 2013 12:56:53 GMT -8
Hummmmmm...was there a name change 247stream? Lol Your history sounds so familiar with someone on another board I am on. HaHa. Good luck with your hunt for an airstream. Everyone needs to find what fits them.
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Post by 247stream on May 7, 2013 7:07:38 GMT -8
yep wanderlust, ahem, I mean dsadki, its me harrison429. thanks, I hope it doesn't take forever considering I've already practiced for 2 years on the 'wrong' trailers. |
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Post by dsadki on May 9, 2013 9:22:31 GMT -8
yep wanderlust, ahem, I mean dsadki, its me harrison429. thanks, I hope it doesn't take forever considering I've already practiced for 2 years on the 'wrong' trailers. HaHaHa!!!!!! |
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Post by boandsusan on Jun 17, 2013 17:24:05 GMT -8
There are no "wrong trailer"  . In my opinion the Airstreams are a lot more difficult to restore. Our`s was totally gutted but for the upper cabinets when we bought it. The hardest part was figuring and working with 2 curves while working on either end. Sides were pretty easy as you`re only working with one curve. I loved the challenge but Bo would get sooo mad and aggravated , thought we were gonna divorce a couple of times...... |
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Post by 247stream on Jun 18, 2013 12:48:48 GMT -8
well the third time is a charm as we found our needle in a haystack...a one owner, all original 1977 in excellent condition, living under cover from day 1. we traveled this past weekend to PA to bring our new girl home. I can't wait to go camping again!!!!  |
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Post by 59shastadeluxe on Jun 18, 2013 18:42:06 GMT -8
Is that your parents or the original owners?
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Post by mobiltec on Jul 15, 2013 6:07:10 GMT -8
There are "Bread Loaf" trailers, "Canned Ham" trailers, "Toaster" Trailers and "Tear Drop" trailers. I guess now we have "Tube" trailers... |
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Post by trailersailor on Jul 20, 2013 9:25:27 GMT -8
Nice Argosy. You will love it! What are the odds of buying one from the original owners? One thing you will want to invest in quickly is a lexan rock guard for those front windows. They, like most everything exclusive to Airstreams, are expen$$$ive. (Ask me how I know this...)
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Post by cowcharge on Aug 9, 2013 13:38:28 GMT -8
Wow that's gorgeous. I dreamt of getting an Airstream when I started my search, but knew I'd never be able to afford one. I wanna see the inside!
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Post by bigbill on Aug 9, 2013 14:52:47 GMT -8
So we are currently on the hunt for our last trailer. We've tried 2 others over the past 2 years and believe we have figured out what we are looking for in a trailer. Our first one was 10', our current Covered Wagon is 16' and now looking for a 22-25' trailer but I never thought I'd say this part...we're looking for an airstream! Yep, a mid 60's overlander or tradewind airstream. I'll admit, they aren't as cool looking as our first two have been but then we're finding that's one of the trade-offs for the comforts we're looking for. Ooooh-eeee look at all that space! That's in a '66 overlander which we fell in love with. sigh I know a guy who said the same thing a few years back and he just came in from California back in July with a forty foot fifth wheel that they just fell in love with. |
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Post by Hamlet on Aug 10, 2013 20:51:00 GMT -8
Congrats! We hope that had some wonderful stories to share.
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not looking forward to that part!
. In my opinion the Airstreams are a lot more difficult to restore. Our`s was totally gutted but for the upper cabinets when we bought it. The hardest part was figuring and working with 2 curves while working on either end. Sides were pretty easy as you`re only working with one curve. I loved the challenge but Bo would get sooo mad and aggravated 
