'62 Globe Trotter Project...

[A-Merry-Can]

i named my second trailer "Shotgun" after the shotgun blast in her side...

i think this one's gonna have to be "Trailer 51". this is the front corner. looks too cool to take off, don't ya think? plus, when people say: "why is it called Trailer 51?"... i can say... "i have NO idea!"



jp

[3Ms75Argosy]

Hey, I like that setup. It looks like a big end polishing pad with rouge? Ok, so a question, I bought some rouge, but have no idea how to apply it. Do you just rub in on the pad with the pad stationary, on the aluminum, or on the running pad? My stick seems so hard, it doesn't want to put the material down on anything?

I also like the typestyle of the "51". It came that way? Looks cool to me.
Marc

[azflycaster]

Originally Posted by A-Merry-Can

i named my second trailer "Shotgun" after the shotgun blast in her side...

i think this one's gonna have to be "Trailer 51". this is the front corner. looks too cool to take off, don't ya think? plus, when people say: "why is it called Trailer 51?"... i can say... "i have NO idea!"



jp

two answers you could use for the 51 on the side.

1. The trailer came from a place called Groom Lake, NV. I wonder what that wierd smell could be?

2. 51 is one short of a full deck.

[A-Merry-Can]

Originally Posted by 3Ms75Argosy

Hey, I like that setup. It looks like a big end polishing pad with rouge? Ok, so a question, I bought some rouge, but have no idea how to apply it. Do you just rub in on the pad with the pad stationary, on the aluminum, or on the running pad? My stick seems so hard, it doesn't want to put the material down on anything?

I also like the typestyle of the "51". It came that way? Looks cool to me.
Marc

well, i apply the rouge to the wheel when it's spinning, then clean it out with a rake periodically to keep the wheel clean. i'm still perfecting the technique!

you can buy it here: http://www.jestcoproducts.com/

he's got an "airstream polishing kit". it's still work, but seemingly more rewarding than teh swirl marks. that angle grinder thing gets heavy after a while, though!

jp

[A-Merry-Can]

Originally Posted by azflycaster

2. 51 is one short of a full deck.

just like the owner! haha!

jp

[Bradjun1]

looks like it was built in March of 1962. I think it's a CA built trailer.

[A-Merry-Can]

how many were made that year? any idea? where did you get March from?

jp

[A-Merry-Can]

this afternoon, i'm going to tape all the windows closed in preparation for her trip to fayetteville. i'm taking her in to have the floor replaced, a grey and black tank installed, and the frame taken care of (derusted, painted, etc). then i'm bringing her back home to replace the 2 rear quarter skins, reseal all the glass, install the new front window and a few more bits, before sending her back down to Todd to reinstall the bathroom, paint the interior and install black linoleum tiles... then back to me for the fun stuff (cabinets, lights, etc).

i'm trying someting different on this one. i figure by splitting up the work between me, and a guy who does this sorta stuff for a living, i can focus on teh parts of this restoration that are best suited for the winter months... theoretically...

here's a few pics, prior to departure...

jp

[A-Merry-Can]

oh, the yard feels so empty with only 2 trailers in her... i think Todd's planning on starting on the floor and frame in teh next couple of weeks... photos of course will be forthcoming!

jp

[uwe]

Originally Posted by A-Merry-Can

the californias had the globe trotter name at an angle, too... those wacky californians!

Hey Now!

[Fyrzowt]

[QUOTE]

Originally Posted by A-Merry-Can

the californias had the globe trotter name at an angle, too... those wacky californians!

My globetrotter is straight, so am I! It was built in CA.

[A-Merry-Can]

Originally Posted by uwe

Hey Now!

i didn't build the dern things! haha! i just repeats what i hears on the internets!

http://www.vintageairstream.com/arch...2GT/index.html

i think the wacky californian angle treatment was a 1962 thing... must ahad good crops that year... ha!

jp

[A-Merry-Can]

the holiday's have been really crazy around here, andi haven't had a free second to work on any of the trailers myself! i kinda miss it! anyway, here's an updated pic of the (now) floor-less stinky! Todd Coleman's doing the floor replacement and frame painting part of this for me, then it's back to my place to replace the rear quarter skins, move the tail lights inboard, and replace the front window. it's got a list a mile long of stuff to do to it, so i'll take it as it comes... no rush on tis one...

jp

[flyfshr]

Man, you got it bad...or is it good? In an effort to be more like you, we're looking in to moving so we have more space and I can have an Airstream shop. A two-car garage just isn't enough. Then we'll have courtesy parking.

Brad
FF

[dmaiden]

Originally Posted by 3Ms75Argosy

Hey, I like that setup. It looks like a big end polishing pad with rouge? Ok, so a question, I bought some rouge, but have no idea how to apply it. Do you just rub in on the pad with the pad stationary, on the aluminum, or on the running pad? My stick seems so hard, it doesn't want to put the material down on anything?

I also like the typestyle of the "51". It came that way? Looks cool to me.
Marc

It does look like something that could have been in Forbidden Planet.
Area 51? Trailer 51? I'm just saying is all...

If you find any pods beneath the skins I'd leave them alone.

[A-Merry-Can]

Originally Posted by flyfshr

Man, you got it bad...or is it good? In an effort to be more like you, we're looking in to moving so we have more space and I can have an Airstream shop. A two-car garage just isn't enough. Then we'll have courtesy parking.

Brad
FF

do i get a private spot?



jp

[flyfshr]

Of course jp, right up front.

Brad
FF

[A-Merry-Can]

well, todd's got all of the floor out, and is planning on cleaning up and paintint the frame this week. then he's going to strip the inside for me, and install teh new floor. THEN things are back in my court. it feels a little funny not doing all the dirty stuff myself, but i've got my other little guy to focus on (now that the holidays are over). with any luck, both of these beasts will be (remotely) campable by april. they'll look so similar from teh outside, but so vastly different on teh inside. what a treat!

anyway, on to the pics. the frame looks great. no rust-through anywhere! the belly's dropped in anticipation of putting in the new floor (with bolts). as i mentioned, once it's back, i'll replace the 2 rear quarter skins, and do some quick window work to get it water-tight as fast as possible.

jp

[A-Merry-Can]

man, i haven't posted to this in a WHILE. since then, i've gotten the trailer back, with the new floor and frame done. VERY tight! the smell is all but gone. Todd did a great job on teh floor. i know i'd have never gotten it done during the cold months. now it's time to get back on the skin and sealing her up! here's a pic of the final floor...

[A-Merry-Can]

now for today's offerings. it's EBAUTIFUL outside, so i took a long lunch, installed a couple of patches and window glazing. she's now got new glass in the 2 smaller side windows, as well as a new frame and glass on the front (courtesy of 59toaster... thanks again!!!).

after that, i removed one of the rear sewer vents. the trailer has 3 vents in as many feet, and the farthest one back is just plain ugly, both inside the trailer as well as out... so it's gone. i'll double things up on one of the remaining 2. this called for a little circular patch to cover the hole. Stinky also had a small puncture in the front corner, so i went ahead and did a patch for that as well. all that's left, patch-wise on the trailer is the big hole by the door. i'm thinking about putting in a recessed porch lite there, set in the 8 1/2" patch. should be cool! stay tuned! maybe this week, if the wether holds.

here's a few pics for ya...