Finally made it home

[saharaj8888]

108 miles on original tires and trailer wiring! did a quick paint strip and basic polish and its not to bad from what i see so far.....25 more feet 200 more hours to go. anyone know what the switch is on the front of the airstream located down low on front almost above the frame where it goes under the camper ? its an on off switch but does nothing when flipped. last pict is of the fine man who sold it to me

[xrvr]

WOW, jim

[3Ms75Argosy]

Wow, what us the back story on this one? Maybe its the lighting, but it looks nice inside? Is that wood strips inside? I'd like to see more of it.
Marc

[saharaj8888]

Lil back story. I've seen this on Craigslist for month or so. Finally decided to make the two hour trip from Scranton to my Upton,NY. Shes been sitting for almost 40 years jacked up on blocks under a carport next to the former owners barn. He's a artist.....explains the paint. The 1st owner did the inside wood strips and mosaic tile. Ended up getting the the Airstream and a 1974 Harley sx175 for $2200.

[mojo]

Far out, dude. You need to have him paint your truck to match.

I think that switch turns on the intergalactic space communication beam.

[saharaj8888]

I figured that button did that....ill leave it in the off position for now. No need to beam in anymore freaks to my town,were over run already :-)

[Splitrock]

What's the Harley look like . . . ?

[saharaj8888]

well the harley did look pretty good the week before i bought it but it seems he liked the peanut tank to much and took it off and put the factory one back on. found a decent one on craigslist for $70 so im guessing ill get it for around 40-50. she should have looked like this,ill post the after pick up pick tomorrow

[3Ms75Argosy]

With the value of Harley's now adays, I think you got a steal, with a free Airstream too!
I do like the fender cutouts on your AS. Looks like the paint is coming off well... and, it probably saved the alumanum from oxidizing too much too!
Marc

[Splitrock]

Interesting!

[ROBERT CROSS]

Originally Posted by saharaj8888

..... He's a artist.....

Well thats debatable.

Looks like you have your work cut out for you, best of luck and keep us posted on your progress.

Bob

[saharaj8888]

this how i picker her up.....

[Splitrock]

Street legal with high exhaust in case ya gotta cross a river on the way to the 7-11. Sweet!

[saharaj8888]

With the rain in nepa today im gunna need a snorkel and high mount exhaust in my lifted jeep!

[Gene]

I do like the paint job, but I'm not so sure I'd like it on my trailer, but it is cool on yours.

So what is with the frog thing?—the door says "No Frogs. If you look like this, Keep out".

A recent thread told the story of a guy who bought an old trailer and found what he thought was crack and a pipe in it—wonder what you'll find in this one?

Gene

[saharaj8888]

The frogs from what im told are from tge 60's/70's no clue as to why they chose to paint them on here. He did say it was painted yellow like a submarine for the beetles. As for strange finds inside......nothing major yet. Few original pen drawings by the owner. Few rusty knives,mouse poop,and old ornate hand formed door hinges. The map leading to Jimmy hoffas body im pretty sure is common place back then but ill frame it just incase......

[saharaj8888]

Slowly but surly its coming off

[Cantrell]

So cool. That paint might be a blessing in disguise. In addition to having sat under a carport for 40 years, the paint may have helped keep water out and your frame and floor might be in good shape!! Our 60 sat in a field for 30 years and the water had its way with the frame pretty good. Hope you won't have to deal with all that repair work.
Nice find!!

[saharaj8888]

A glimmer of hope.......idiots who paints an airstream