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03-11-2015, 09:23 PM
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#41
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Rivet Master
2009 23' FB Flying Cloud
1959 24' Tradewind
1951 21' Flying Cloud
Northeast
, Iowa
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 596
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Vintage Airstream get together
We are taking a break from our '59 restoration to host a vintage Airstream gathering.
We (Kathy and Scott Allen and Eileen and I) are hosting a vintage Airstream event at our place on 28March2015 (2 1/2 weeks from now).
The event is free and you do not need to be a VAC member or even own an Airstream to attend. We plan on starting at about 10:00 a.m. with early arrivals welcome to join us for home made blueberry pancakes. We will supply a mid afternoon meal (barbecue chicken, pork tenderloins, baked potatoes, sweet corn and salad). Bring a favorite snack and beverage if you like.
We are located near the intersection of interstate 380 and Hwy 20 near Waterloo Iowa. Guests are welcome to stay with us on Friday and/or Saturday night (we have plenty of room).
We have a heated shop where we have been restoring the '59 Tradewind with plenty of room for people to gather.
We will talk about vintage restoration and various topics associated with a restoration (we will be looking for input from guests that may have already restored a vintage trailer or are in the process of restoration). You can see our '59 Tradewind (in the process of restoration) and see our '51 15 panel Flying Cloud (not restored). We also have a '94 Excella that we are just completing a solar installation on.
Topics will include plumbing, electrical, flooring, frames, aluminum, propane and solar.
We will also be set up for people to practice buck riveting for those that are interested.
This will be a very casual event but we do need an RSVP so we know how much food to prepare.
Please private message us to RSVP and get directions.
Best regards,
Ed and Eileen
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03-12-2015, 06:32 PM
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#42
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Rivet Master
1986 34' Limited
1975 27' Overlander
1969 21' Globetrotter
Conifer
, Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,278
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What a wonderful neighborly gesture! Iowa is my home state! We're from Clarion. I've been following your thread and saw this Airstream Social and had to chime in.
I've been working on a 66 Trade Wind but not near to the extent your restoration is taking you. Having a MIG welder is a huge advantage when repairing or replacing the frame. Your 59 will be extra special when you are done.
I nearly bought this 59 Overlander instead of the Trade Wind. It was in pretty good condition but I'm sure had a lot of needs like my Trade Wind. I was surprised it was a single axle for 26 feet, and prefered the dual axle set up.
We plan on traveling on the date of your gathering. But it sure sounds like a lot of fun.
David
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03-13-2015, 05:21 PM
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#43
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Rivet Master
2009 23' FB Flying Cloud
1959 24' Tradewind
1951 21' Flying Cloud
Northeast
, Iowa
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 596
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David, hope we get to meet up with you and other upper midwest restorers eventually. Ed is from northern Minnesota originally, and both of our vintage trailers came from Minnesota.
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03-14-2015, 04:48 PM
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#44
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4 Rivet Member
1955 22' Flying Cloud
Centrally Located
, Wish you were here!
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 485
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Only 2 weeks until the event of the season!
Mid-Winter Airstream Event - Vintage Trailer Shell Off, Solar Installation, & More
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03-18-2015, 05:07 PM
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#45
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Trottinon
1962 19' Globetrotter
Maplewood
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 48
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Looking good. Keep up the good work. Nancy
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03-21-2015, 06:27 AM
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#46
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Rivet Master
1954 25' Cruiser
Currently Looking...
Cruisin
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 683
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Ed,
Your gathering today sounded great, I was trying to figure out a way all week to make it but too many things not lining up. It would be great to see your projects, I hope you have a great day!
Doug
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03-21-2015, 06:41 AM
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#47
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Rivet Master
2009 23' FB Flying Cloud
1959 24' Tradewind
1951 21' Flying Cloud
Northeast
, Iowa
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 596
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Doug,
The get-together is next Sat, not today. Maybe that will fit into your schedule--would be great to see you.
E&E
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03-29-2015, 01:22 AM
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#48
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Rivet Master
1954 25' Cruiser
Currently Looking...
Cruisin
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 683
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Quote:
Originally Posted by epperp
Doug,
The get-together is next Sat, not today. Maybe that will fit into your schedule--would be great to see you.
E&E
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Wish it would have worked out, sounded like a fun time! Hope to see some pictures and hear about your day!
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03-30-2015, 09:45 AM
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#49
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4 Rivet Member
1955 22' Flying Cloud
Centrally Located
, Wish you were here!
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 485
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Doug,
Sorry to miss you.
Ed & Eileen's Event
March 28, 2015
Photos at:
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f505...-a-131255.html
Also on Facebook.
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03-30-2015, 09:45 AM
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#50
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4 Rivet Member
1955 22' Flying Cloud
Centrally Located
, Wish you were here!
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 485
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Eileen- do you have photos to share?
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12-30-2020, 02:15 PM
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#51
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Vintage Alum. Enthusiast
1959 24' Tradewind
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: I currently do not own a 2nd Airstream
Posts: 4,360
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Iowa is also my home state, I'm from Harlan in SW Iowa. The restoration of your '59 TradeWind puts mine to shame. I did not not have the opportunity to have a shop to work in, just the front yard and its awfully hot to work on it most of the year. Loving your progress. I'm a follower and lover of '59 TradeWinds.
Brad
FF
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