Well - it sure is lonely here - 1961

[Bugtussel]

Originally Posted by kirkrik

We just purchased our 1st Airstream - a 1961 Flying Cloud.

I was hoping there was a larger community of other owners so we could share tips and tricks.

Where is everybody?

If you are trying to restore to original Good Luck here. You will get lots of information on here but it will be someone with a 1984 or a 2003 or a 1972 answering your questions. Only a very small handful of people actually answer the question you ask. They mean well but if original is what you want answers for do your research other places on the net. I have a 64 overlander I am trying to put original and it has been a 5 year process chasing parts and information. I have researched what door lock came on it and still have not found the correct answer. Colin hyde and frank at franks trailer works are 2 great sources of information for early vintage airstreams. Good luck in your adventure.

[dbj216]

Holy cow jdlimages, that's a super looking Flying Cloud. Thanks for the pictures.

Streamdreamn talks about how difficult it is to restore an old to factory specs. I think folks who restore automobiles do this. It takes lots of time and research to find exactly the right cabinet hardware, or furnace part, or univolt converter. To see these restored trailers at rallys and shows is a lot of fun. It is something I'd not be very good it.

Kirkrit is meeting some 61 Flying Clouds and their owners.

David

[jdalrymple]

Originally Posted by drboyd

If you want lots of interaction, just go in the towing / hitches forum and tell everyone there that you heard a Hensley really sucks.

I know this posted is somewhat dated, but that is funny.

Gin and tonic out of my nose funny.


Regards,

JD

[VooDooLounge]

Originally Posted by jdlimages

I just got my first Airstream and it's a 1961 Flying cloud.

How are things coming along since 2014? Still got the FC? Mine is 62 FC.

[VooDooLounge]

hahahha