05-11-2004, 11:42 AM
|
#1
|
|
Moderator
1968 17' Caravel
Battle Ground
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,255
|
Abused globetrotter on ebay...
I was perusing the 'designer prototypes' on eBay when I spotted this little trailer, and literally GASPED IN HORROR at the pictures! Oh what a hard life this poor little trailer has suffered!
Airstream Globetrotter 16ft
__________________
Stephanie
|
|
|
|
05-11-2004, 12:08 PM
|
#2
|
Rivet Master 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 561
|
I can think of only one person on this forum with the wherewithal (courage) to undertake that project - Bredlo! I considered Ron but but thought better of it after closer examination. 
Ouch!
X
|
|
|
|
|
05-11-2004, 02:36 PM
|
#3
|
Rivet Master
1959 22' Caravanner
Atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,197
|
I wonder how long it sat in that water?
It's a 1962 19 ft not a 16ft. It would be a bambi if it was a 16. to much work. It's toast. If it had it's windows I would have ovvered $200 just for the windows but it's not worth it for anything else.
__________________
1959 22' Caravanner
1988 R20 454 Suburban.
Atlanta, GA
|
|
|
|
|
05-11-2004, 03:30 PM
|
#4
|
|
Moderator
1968 17' Caravel
Battle Ground
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,255
|
It looks like it was hit in the front straight on from the way the panels are buckled down the sides. I figured that was where the other 3 feet went 
__________________
Stephanie
|
|
|
|
|
05-11-2004, 03:32 PM
|
#5
|
Rivet Master
1959 22' Caravanner
Atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,197
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Stefrobrts
It looks like it was hit in the front straight on from the way the panels are buckled down the sides. I figured that was where the other 3 feet went |
hahahaha You might be right!
__________________
1959 22' Caravanner
1988 R20 454 Suburban.
Atlanta, GA
|
|
|
|
|
05-11-2004, 03:50 PM
|
#6
|
Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
|
It is a sorry little guy 
Quote:
|
I figured that was where the other 3 feet went
|
Alot of folks that don't know much about Airstreams miscalculate the length by thrre feet...that's because AS are measured from tongue to tail including the bumper (usually about 1') and the tongue hitch (usually about 2'). Our 19' GlobeTrotter's body is actually about 16'.
Shari
|
|
|
|
|
05-11-2004, 03:58 PM
|
#7
|
Rivet Master
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,721
|
I don't think it looks that bad. At least he didn't use a "big-*ssed grinder" to clean up the outside.
I think the stone guard looks salvageable. I might bid on it!
|
|
|
|
|
05-11-2004, 06:14 PM
|
#8
|
|
Vintage Alum. Enthusiast
1959 24' Tradewind
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: I currently do not own a 2nd Airstream
Posts: 4,360
|
Looks like the front is wearing a diving mask. What is that funny looking window extension? Were they trying to make up for the missing three feet?
FF
__________________
4CU 2699 / AIR 10 / TAC AZ-1
I'm haunted by aluminum.
Charter Member of the 4 Corners Unit.
|
|
|
|
|
05-11-2004, 10:19 PM
|
#9
|
3 Rivet Member 
1974 31' Sovereign
Texarkana
, Arkansas
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 224
|
That poor trailer would not be worth 'dragging home'...That is if it would even make it out of the driveway. You can see 'waterlines' all in the interior. Looks like it had been sitting in a swamp somewhere for lord knows how long....Feel sorry for the poor sucker that buys that thing in attempts to restore it...
__________________
imeynstein
|
|
|
|
|
05-12-2004, 01:16 AM
|
#10
|
|
Rivet Extraordinaire
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 82
|
Andy to the Rescue!!!
"No title" Hmmm... how much you wanna bet it was found abandoned somewhere and hobbled home? And now it's for sale on Ebay. Sheesh!! Is that 10 tubes of silicone I see holding the front window on? And is that window from a pickup truck camper top or what? It's a shame to see an old timer like that in such sad shape. Hope someone is able to bring it back to life somehow. Can't see it but... Hey you know it occurs to me, this looks like a job for Inland RV! What an advertisement it would be to have before an after pics of this one on their site!
Just walk away? NO WAY!!! Andy'll fix it!
__________________
Mike
1991 60th Anniversary Limited 34' - w/out Hensley ;O)
1991 F250 diesel 4x4 - (retired farm truck/beast)
"It's a good feeling to be long."
|
|
|
|
|
05-12-2004, 06:45 AM
|
#11
|
Rivet Master
1968 22' Safari
1976 27' Overlander
Newport
, Washington
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 864
|
Wow
__________________
Ron ... now in Newport, Washington
[font=Impact][font=Arial Black]
|
|
|
|
|
05-12-2004, 06:56 AM
|
#12
|
Rivet Master
1959 22' Caravanner
Atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,197
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by joossens
"No title" Hmmm... how much you wanna bet it was found abandoned somewhere and hobbled home? And now it's for sale on Ebay. Sheesh!! Is that 10 tubes of silicone I see holding the front window on? And is that window from a pickup truck camper top or what? It's a shame to see an old timer like that in such sad shape. Hope someone is able to bring it back to life somehow. Can't see it but... Hey you know it occurs to me, this looks like a job for Inland RV! What an advertisement it would be to have before an after pics of this one on their site!
Just walk away? NO WAY!!! Andy'll fix it! |
Title on something that old doesn't bother me. In GA that resists issuing a title on cars over 15 years old. I always get one when possible but I don't fret when I don't have one.
__________________
1959 22' Caravanner
1988 R20 454 Suburban.
Atlanta, GA
|
|
|
|
|
05-12-2004, 09:14 AM
|
#13
|
|
Moderator
1968 17' Caravel
Battle Ground
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,255
|
Not a straight panel on it, and can you imagine the rot and mold in the floor and walls - eewwwwww! I don't think you could pay me to drag that thing home. Sad to see the WBCCI number on top and think of the fun days it might have spent travelling the country in the old days - before the flood!
__________________
Stephanie
|
|
|
|
|
05-12-2004, 01:13 PM
|
#14
|
Rivet Master Commercial Member
1954 22' Safari
Deerfield
, Illinois
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 1,419
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Xray
I can think of only one person on this forum with the wherewithal (courage) to undertake that project - Bredlo! I considered Ron but but thought better of it after closer examination.
Ouch!
X |
X - LOL!!! I think I'll take that as a compliment, though my sweet wife Melissa would shake her head and agree with you for other reasons. 
No, not even I would attempt to save that little guy. He looks like he's been " ridden hard, and hung up wet", as my mother would say.
One thing, though. Separated at birth... This:
and old guys who wear these!
 
__________________
Brad
|
|
|
|
|
05-12-2004, 05:07 PM
|
#15
|
3 Rivet Member
1974 31' Sovereign
Texarkana
, Arkansas
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 224
|
I wonder if the number 4418 could be traced back to see who it had belonged to...You can still see the numeric outline over that god awful window in the front of the trailer...Something has got to be fishy when there is no title....Maybe someone dumped it years ago for insurance or got mad at their ex...Man, wouldn't that be the ultimate blow!!! Anyone that abuses an AS like that would be on the ten most wanted list!!!!
__________________
imeynstein
|
|
|
|
|
05-19-2004, 04:00 PM
|
#16
|
2 Rivet Member 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 64
|
It is like pulling a puppy from a rageing stream. Anyways...ha! I bought the ol beast. I'll bring her home (on a semi-trailer) fix her up a bit and send to my brudda in Hawaii. Smallish Airstreams that tow are the ticket there...no worry about da dents bra...
|
|
|
|
|
05-19-2004, 04:54 PM
|
#17
|
Rivet Master
1984 29' Sovereign
Savannah
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 3,478
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by fundave
It is like pulling a puppy from a rageing stream. Anyways...ha! I bought the ol beast. I'll bring her home (on a semi-trailer) fix her up a bit and send to my brudda in Hawaii. Smallish Airstreams that tow are the ticket there...no worry about da dents bra... |
Dave,
GOOD FOR YOU~!~
What a nice brudda you are~!!
I kinda wished I was close by to lend a hand~!
Have fun~!~ 
ciao
53FC
__________________
WBCCI 5292 AIR 807
NEU #64
New England Unit
|
|
|
|
|
05-20-2004, 04:27 AM
|
#18
|
Rivet Master
1968 22' Safari
1976 27' Overlander
Newport
, Washington
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 864
|
Good, the poor thing has found love
I was still tempted, considering it's only four hours away from me. But what a mess.
Congratulations on your purchase!!! Best of luck, and you will HAVE to keep us posted!
Ron
__________________
Ron ... now in Newport, Washington
[font=Impact][font=Arial Black]
|
|
|
|
|
05-20-2004, 08:40 AM
|
#19
|
2 Rivet Member
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 64
|
Ya'll think this one is bad...have ya seen the wrecked 2000 in laural mississippi? I called this guy and asked about parting it out if the reserve wasn't met...he seemed interested. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...478723001&rd=1
|
|
|
|
|
05-20-2004, 09:12 AM
|
#20
|
3 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
bay city
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: 1970 31' Sovereign
Posts: 155
|
man o man
if i wasn't in the middle of building a hose right now i would definately be bidding on that sweet TT. i would love to own one of those babys.
|
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
