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01-13-2003, 03:04 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1955 30' Liner Commodore Vanderbilt
Wayne County
, Michigan
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 421
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1955 Sovereign
Well, I finally got to go out and play in our new toy yesterday and see what kind of treasures it was hiding. I recieved the A/S manual (vague to say the least), manual for the Robert Shaw Sun Ray stove and auto lighter, all correspondence pertaining to the unit and hitch and brakes +. Auxillary mirrors (don't know if they're Mckesh or not, didn't dig them out). The original waxed cardboard box with the reese eq. bars in it. The owners blue beret and assorted clothes hats and cardigan sweaters. All the kitchen ware is there with bedding, rugs, towels etc. The Veritas glass lamp is in unused condition, furnace is in great shape. All the window and vents are complete and operational with all original hardware. Has the original(?) electric hot water heater, upgraded to demand water pump and electric water tank gauge. Original curtains and upholstery. Zolatone is perfect throughout. Even the insides of the drawers and bed tops are painted in zolatone. Airstream dealer potholders and other neat stuff like all aluminum Ray Ban sunglasses. Has an auxillary gas heater in the bath. Outside is near perfect with 1 softball sized dent in upper rear corner wrap and only minor beauty marks. All the original bargman lenses are there and uncracked or checked. The original Bargman door handle and dead bolt are intact,functional and not bad looking (I can see why tey would break though). Aluminum tanks w/auto switch valve, electric jack, aluminum jack stands (no jack plate , darn) and everything I've tried so far works! Have to cut off the lock on the battery box so i can get in there and poke around and see if the battery will take a charge. Overall we are very happy with our find and can't wait to take it out and enjoy. I have to borrow a digital camera so I can post pics.
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Jason & Veronica J.
S.E. Michigan
1955 Commodore Vanderbilt 30'
"Hawley"
TAC Member MI-6
2008 Chevy Silverado Ext. Z71 w3.73
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01-13-2003, 03:30 PM
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Retired Moderator
1992 29' Excella
madison
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 4,644
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cool stuff
jason,
that is way to cool.
to not only get a great trailer, but to have the period accessories also.
john
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01-13-2003, 03:41 PM
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Contributing Member
2018 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Austin (Hays County)
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 7,164
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Beam me up, Scotty
Sounds like you are in a time warp.
Congratulations on a real find.
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John W. Irwin
2018 Interstate GT, "Sabre-Dog V"
WBCCI #9632
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01-13-2003, 03:42 PM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 917
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Sweet Rig!!!
Jason,
Sounds like you got the deal of the century!
A 1955 A/S in that shape is truly a treasure !
Lookin forward to the pics-John
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01-13-2003, 04:00 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1955 30' Liner Commodore Vanderbilt
Wayne County
, Michigan
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 421
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Time Capsule
We feel like it is a sort of time capsule. My wife and I were discussing the fact we'll feel guilty when we do start pulling stuff out. But we are going to box it all up and save it for the next owner, as she and I agreed we feelt more like care takers and not owners. We are just thankful to the owner for loving it as much as he did, he didn't have any children, so the trailer was his baby.
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Jason & Veronica J.
S.E. Michigan
1955 Commodore Vanderbilt 30'
"Hawley"
TAC Member MI-6
2008 Chevy Silverado Ext. Z71 w3.73
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01-13-2003, 04:13 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,701
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Congratulations!!!
We want pictures!!!
Shari
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01-13-2003, 05:47 PM
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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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Yes, pictures. Need pictures.
Brad
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4CU 2699 / AIR 10 / TAC AZ-1
I'm haunted by aluminum.
Charter Member of the 4 Corners Unit.
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01-19-2003, 07:49 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1955 30' Liner Commodore Vanderbilt
Wayne County
, Michigan
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 421
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First picture...
Well, here's the first picture of it that we've got so far, hope it works, let us know what you think.
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Jason & Veronica J.
S.E. Michigan
1955 Commodore Vanderbilt 30'
"Hawley"
TAC Member MI-6
2008 Chevy Silverado Ext. Z71 w3.73
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01-19-2003, 08:21 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1955 30' Liner Commodore Vanderbilt
Wayne County
, Michigan
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 421
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Attempt #2
Thanks to the help of John HD, this should hopefully work...
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Jason & Veronica J.
S.E. Michigan
1955 Commodore Vanderbilt 30'
"Hawley"
TAC Member MI-6
2008 Chevy Silverado Ext. Z71 w3.73
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01-19-2003, 08:22 PM
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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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There it is. Its the size of an Amtrak car. You have any more pictures?
Brad
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4CU 2699 / AIR 10 / TAC AZ-1
I'm haunted by aluminum.
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01-19-2003, 08:28 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1955 30' Liner Commodore Vanderbilt
Wayne County
, Michigan
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 421
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Tomorrow...
I'm tech deficient, still shooting with film. My Sister-in-law is coming over with her digital camera to shoot pics tomorrow so I'll hopefully have a mess of 'em to post. Believe me, I'm anxious to show it to you all!
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Jason & Veronica J.
S.E. Michigan
1955 Commodore Vanderbilt 30'
"Hawley"
TAC Member MI-6
2008 Chevy Silverado Ext. Z71 w3.73
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01-20-2003, 06:19 AM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 917
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Sweet Rig!!
Jason,
I'm sure you're going to be a big hit at the Vintage Rally's & the Tincan Tourist Rally's. That's truly a beautiful Airstream and I'm majorly impressed with it's condition. It's something one wouldn't want to fulltime in!
Can't wait to see the pics of the interior!!
Best to you-John
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01-20-2003, 07:40 AM
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Moderator
2004 30' Classic Slideout
Fenton
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2002
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Wow, this one is a real gem. Congratulations on your find!
Regards,
Jack
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STL Mo.
AIR #56 S/OS#15
'04 Classic 30' S.O.,'03 GMC Savana 2500
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01-20-2003, 07:54 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1975 31' Sovereign
Billings
, Montana
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 50
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Wow!! What a treasure trove to come on. What led up to finding this beauty? How about some background?
mtbob
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01-20-2003, 05:09 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1955 30' Liner Commodore Vanderbilt
Wayne County
, Michigan
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 421
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pics
Leaving before the snowstorm hits...
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Jason & Veronica J.
S.E. Michigan
1955 Commodore Vanderbilt 30'
"Hawley"
TAC Member MI-6
2008 Chevy Silverado Ext. Z71 w3.73
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01-20-2003, 05:12 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1955 30' Liner Commodore Vanderbilt
Wayne County
, Michigan
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 421
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pics
front, excuse the dirt, I haven't been able to wash it yet, temp hasn't gone much over 20 since it's been home.
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Jason & Veronica J.
S.E. Michigan
1955 Commodore Vanderbilt 30'
"Hawley"
TAC Member MI-6
2008 Chevy Silverado Ext. Z71 w3.73
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01-20-2003, 05:14 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1955 30' Liner Commodore Vanderbilt
Wayne County
, Michigan
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 421
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pics
side view
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Jason & Veronica J.
S.E. Michigan
1955 Commodore Vanderbilt 30'
"Hawley"
TAC Member MI-6
2008 Chevy Silverado Ext. Z71 w3.73
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01-20-2003, 05:16 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1955 30' Liner Commodore Vanderbilt
Wayne County
, Michigan
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 421
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pics
door handle
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Jason & Veronica J.
S.E. Michigan
1955 Commodore Vanderbilt 30'
"Hawley"
TAC Member MI-6
2008 Chevy Silverado Ext. Z71 w3.73
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01-20-2003, 05:19 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1955 30' Liner Commodore Vanderbilt
Wayne County
, Michigan
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 421
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pics
rear, sorry, got to figure out how to rotate...
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Jason & Veronica J.
S.E. Michigan
1955 Commodore Vanderbilt 30'
"Hawley"
TAC Member MI-6
2008 Chevy Silverado Ext. Z71 w3.73
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01-20-2003, 05:22 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1955 30' Liner Commodore Vanderbilt
Wayne County
, Michigan
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 421
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pics
looking in door at furnace
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Jason & Veronica J.
S.E. Michigan
1955 Commodore Vanderbilt 30'
"Hawley"
TAC Member MI-6
2008 Chevy Silverado Ext. Z71 w3.73
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