Hello Fellow Airstreamers,
Being a fresh graduate from college looking for a home on wheels, I just picked up a 1958 22' Airstream that I believe is a Flying cloud. Got a great deal from the previous owner and am looking forward to the adventure that awaits ahead of me. I sure have a project ahead of me but it looks like there is abundent knowledge on the internet. I am looking to do alot of work to it both inside and out and would love any advice/suggestions. I am having a hard time determining what type of Airstream mine is exactly, it doesnt seem to look like others that I have seen photos of. Maybe you guys can tell what she is. Here are some photos. I am glade to be a new member of the forum and hope everyone has a great remainder of there weekend.
Welcome, Wow that's really nice. I see some upgrades too! Do the appliances work? Does it roll okay? Ask anything you like, and use the "search" function to get answers too.
Good luck!
Steve
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The rear end "whale tale" ended in late '56 or early '57.
The taillights are no longer original, and there's been some extensive "changes" made to your interior. If I was to make a semi-edumacated guess, I'd say it looks to be about a '55 or '56 Overlander. Leaning more towards a '55.
Hey Mike...Welcome to the forum and congratualtions on your new toy! Looks like a keeper! I'm sure others who know more about vintage trailers can help you ID it, but I can welcome you to the party! Pok around th subforms and try some buzz word searches and you'll find lots of info to help you along. If you don't find what you need, just ask...
The VIN Number is 07474 if that helps at all. Thanks for your help
1957 Ohio built trailers range from O-7359 to O-7499. (Letter O, not Zero) Your VIN shows you've got a 1957 Ohio built 26' Overlander - built towards the end of the year. Compare yours to others here:
Welcome to the forums. You will find all the answers here. Are you planning on living in your Airstream while you work on it? Or is this a project you can have on the side? I suggest being sure the floor is solid, the electrical redone (completely rewire is my suggestion!) then check the frame and axle tires and brakes. After that you can do the pretty stuff!
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Great find! I love those mid 50s trailers and as a Midwesterner I love the ones built in Ohio!
Please keep us posted on your plans/progress. If you ever need a hand or would just like to have someone longingly stare at your trailer, I'm not that far from you, give me a shout.
Hi Mike, Nice find. I checked my WBCC Mem. Direc. and the old number does not apear to be in use. If you plan on joining WBCC, you might ask for that number. It worked for me. Enjoy your rebuild. Keep Smilin! LJH 6196
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