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12-16-2002, 10:41 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 31' Classic
Golden Valley
, Arizona
Join Date: Apr 2002
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Is this an Airstream?
On the way to Joshua Tree this weekend we were travelling eastbound on Hwy 58. I saw this trailer north of the highway east of North Edwards. On the way home, I snapped this picture. Is this an Airstream? If anyone is interested, I can give you better directions but it is pretty easy to find.
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12-16-2002, 11:50 AM
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Still Working
1994 36' Classic 36
North Charleston
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,686
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For sale
Is it for sale?
Smily
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12-16-2002, 11:57 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 31' Classic
Golden Valley
, Arizona
Join Date: Apr 2002
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I didn't see any signs on it. I will try to find out what type of business it is parked at.
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12-17-2002, 06:02 AM
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4 Rivet Member
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 414
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What is it?
I cast my vote for a 1951 or 1952 Cruisette! The windows look closer and it had factory paint....
http://www.vintageairstream.com/arch...Cruisette.html
The axle looks like its riding a little high? When did they start making Avion's?
In California? Another nod for a Cruisette!
DMC
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12-17-2002, 08:06 AM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Mar 2002
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I am certainly no expert, but it does not look like an Airstream to me. The segments look all wrong.
I have no appropriate photos at hand for comparison, but memory suggests it may be a late 50s Silver Streak. An Avion? I don't think so, but I could be wrong.
Mark
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12-17-2002, 10:07 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1955 30' Liner Commodore Vanderbilt
Wayne County
, Michigan
Join Date: Sep 2002
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I vote for a Silver Streak too. Possibly a Curtiss Wright?
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S.E. Michigan
1955 Commodore Vanderbilt 30'
"Hawley"
TAC Member MI-6
2008 Chevy Silverado Ext. Z71 w3.73
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12-17-2002, 12:52 PM
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5 rivets, 1 loose screw
1966 20' Globetrotter
Saginaw County
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 1,555
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My money is also on Silver Streak
Note the dual windows and matching panel design on the 53 Clipper and then the same panel design on the 61 Sabre, their answer to the Bambi. There are not a lot of Silver Streak photos on the web. I hope someone posts the correct identity.
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12-18-2002, 06:07 AM
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Still Working
1994 36' Classic 36
North Charleston
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,686
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Right here in the Photo site
Found this in Photo section, Identified as a 1949 Airstream Liner Southwind.
Note the windows compared to the clipper. I believe I win
Link: http://www.airstreamphotos.com/photo...papass=&sort=1
Smily
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12-18-2002, 06:24 AM
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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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We have a winner...
Ken, I think you're right. What was the prize again? I forgot...
Brad
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I'm haunted by aluminum.
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12-18-2002, 06:42 AM
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4 Rivet Member
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 414
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I'm not convinced!
The windows in our "test" subject have an even spacing between them. The "Match" that smily posted has an uneven spacing between the windows and a pointed front. Our "test" subject looks to have a flat front. Too many years looking at x-rays I guess.
I feel that the match is inconclusive.
Try again?
DMC
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12-18-2002, 06:49 AM
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Still Working
1994 36' Classic 36
North Charleston
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,686
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The third dimension
Photo is two dimensional.............
If you note the strips on the top you will see that they could not flatten out without crease or dramatic change in taper.
Windows may be due to different year model, year older or year younger???????
My money is on the AS.
Smily
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12-18-2002, 07:00 AM
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4 Rivet Member
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 414
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Look at the corner.
The 90 degree(ish) angle at the water inlet (right side of pic) would imply that the front is flat. The lack of narrowing of the space between the windows would suggest the the front is flat.
I am glad were are gentlemen and can agree to disagree about this subject without personal attack.
I have been accused of being two dimensional on several occasions! (I know thats not what you were saying)
I think it looks more like a Cruisette, I am not yet convinced its an A/S yet.
DMC
Also ... what appears to be a low axle .... is really bothering me.
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12-18-2002, 07:57 AM
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4 Rivet Member
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 414
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Avion?
Look at the window style?
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12-18-2002, 08:27 AM
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Contributing Member
2018 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Austin (Hays County)
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2002
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Segments
I have to agree with an earlier poster that the segments do not look at all like A/S segmenting. The whole contour of the front doesn't look like any A/S I have ever observed; the windows tell me that it may not be totally flat, but it is a while lot flatter than and A/S.
The four pane side window doesn't look right for an A/S, either.
I'm for something other than an A/S, don't know what.
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2018 Interstate GT, "Sabre-Dog V"
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12-18-2002, 08:49 AM
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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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54 Silverstreak
here's one to add to the argument...
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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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12-18-2002, 12:53 PM
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5 rivets, 1 loose screw
1966 20' Globetrotter
Saginaw County
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 1,555
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Another view of smily's entry
The trailer wasn't identified in this photo but the owner was. The plot thickens.
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12-18-2002, 01:35 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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Mrs. Smith
I believe that's Mrs. Smith the Airstream. It's a '47. Belongs to Forrest Bone, he's the president of the Tin Can Tourists. He bought it about 10 miles from my house (the lucky dog), from the original owner.
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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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12-18-2002, 02:22 PM
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Rivet Master
1975 Argosy 26
1963 24' Tradewind
Seattle
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 2,341
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Need more phots?
Arrggh, I got to know, are there more pictures Caadoptees? Very interesting case.
Although, I'm also interested - what the heck are all those "triangles" on top of their roof of the house? No kind of venting system that I've seen. In the NW, all the rain would come in.
Marc
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12-18-2002, 05:25 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 31' Classic
Golden Valley
, Arizona
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 569
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No, I don't have anymore photos. I have been making a few phone calls to find out more about this. Here is the original photo.
http://www.airstreamphotos.com/photo...php?photo=1675
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12-19-2002, 03:26 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 414
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Oh where Oh where can he be?
It is a real shame that one of our forum members got RV Andy so ticked off that he is no longer regularly (openly) posting to our forum.
I would think that RV Andy could and would identify this trailer.
Andy, Are you still out there? Would you be so kind as to solve this mystery for us?
DMC
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