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byamcaravanner · 05-21-2008, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeppelinium

A great find. Hope she was "inexpensive."

Thanks to a heads up from Rob Baker, a nice Buy-it-Now price and a quick trigger finger...I think I made a great deal.

bredlo · 05-21-2008, 12:35 PM

Ooooh, nice one Steve! Don't forget to budget in a pair of real Bargman 99's, too. Those square ones seem a bit, well.. square.

I love other people's projects - all the joy of seeing 'em fixed up, with none of the expense or actual sweat on my part.

utee94 · 05-21-2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by byamcaravanner

Thanks to a heads up from Rob Baker, a nice Buy-it-Now price and a quick trigger finger...I think I made a great deal.

I saw that one Steve and it looked like a good price to me too. As soon as I saw it, I can remember thinking that someone on the Forums would likely snatch it up and get a great deal. Glad to see it was you, although I didn't even know you were in the market!

Looks good, should be a fun project for you.

-Marcus

bredlo · 05-21-2008, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by utee94

Glad to see it was you, although I didn't even know you were in the market!

That's one thing I'm learning about us Airstreamers... aluminitis strikes with random and powerful force. Often when we're not even in the market for another trailer!

byamcaravanner · 05-21-2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by utee94

...although I didn't even know you were in the market!

I'm always in the market... I usually do a good job of resisting the impulse by forwarding the listings to guys like you. LOL!

I hope you find that perfect trailer soon... the summer is upon us!

utee94 · 05-21-2008, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by byamcaravanner

I'm always in the market... I usually do a good job of resisting the impulse by forwarding the listings to guys like you. LOL!

I hope you find that perfect trailer soon... the summer is upon us!

Thanks amigo, and me too! Although, you DO realize that this is precisely what Rob just did to YOU... right?

To bring it back on topic, I'm sure that after a... ahem... few hours of work, it'll be looking just like Uwe's...

byamcaravanner · 05-21-2008, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by utee94

Although, you DO realize that this is precisely what Rob just did to YOU... right?

Ah, but do YOU realize that back in January Rob fell victim to similar tactics perpetrated by me?

We all conspire to enable each others addiction... it's a side effect of prolonged exposure to shinny aluminum.

uwe · 07-05-2008, 08:50 PM

So I have been very very slowly tinkering with the Globetrotter, just to have some campable object nearby. Of course most of my time goes into the client project, but every once in a while a few minutes are spent with the Globerotter.
Here's where it's at: Grey tank (26gal) is in, all the plumbing under the belly is done.
The original dump valve is a paperweight now, an adapter plate replaced it.
One of these days I should fill the tanks and test for leaks, but optimistic me will probably shlep it out to camp in and test it then.
I still need to close up the belly, it has wide open gaps now. And, it needs tires and a converter/charger installed. But theoretically, it's ready to go....

Ken J · 07-07-2008, 09:58 AM

Hmmm - I don't think I would want to use that icky thing as a paper weight....

Ken J.

uwe · 07-07-2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken J

Hmmm - I don't think I would want to use that icky thing as a paper weight....

Ken J.

Right you are, as usual. It's going on ebay, together with the hose adaptors and frying pan.

georgezink · 07-20-2008, 10:00 PM

Wasn't looking for one - goodness knows the 6 metre is keeping us busy and it is still not done. But, just could not pass up the opportunity to restore an original 63 globetrotter...this thread only makes it all the more appealing...you can see it on ebay (item 320274325226). Won't know if it came with "the table" until we pick it up in 3 - 4 weeks, but it's great to read all about it...

Overlander & Sea · 07-21-2008, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by georgezink

Wasn't looking for one - goodness knows the 6 metre is keeping us busy and it is still not done. But, just could not pass up the opportunity to restore an original 63 globetrotter...this thread only makes it all the more appealing...you can see it on ebay (item 320274325226). Won't know if it came with "the table" until we pick it up in 3 - 4 weeks, but it's great to read all about it...

I saw it on ebay last week. Nice Globetrotter, nice price. Congratulations!

uwe · 07-21-2008, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by georgezink

Wasn't looking for one - goodness knows the 6 metre is keeping us busy and it is still not done. But, just could not pass up the opportunity to restore an original 63 globetrotter...this thread only makes it all the more appealing...you can see it on ebay (item 320274325226). Won't know if it came with "the table" until we pick it up in 3 - 4 weeks, but it's great to read all about it...

George,

Nice find, complete unit, seemingly honest description.
It's pretty much exactly like mine, only perhaps a bit more rustic. The table is really not that big a deal, could easily be replicated with some trick hardware.
Please feel free to ask if you want info on tanks, wiring etc. , or just stay tuned here, I will eventually post pics of the progress.