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spinolio · 09-10-2003, 09:31 AM

Hello all,

it's been a while since my last post. My wife and I are finally on the road in our newly remodeled '83 310. For those that are interested photos of the motorhome as well as sights along the road can be found @ www.curtandmandy.com. Thanks to everyone for all the info during our search for, and the re-modelling of our Airstream

cheers!

Curt & Mandy
WBCCI # 3432

InsideOut · 09-10-2003, 10:02 AM

Looks nice...Enjoy it!

Shari

zduke4x · 09-10-2003, 03:01 PM

As an owner of a 310, I love to see what others have done to their mh, so I can do it too! Looks Nice!!!

Mixstream · 09-11-2003, 03:20 PM

Your remodeled 310 is beautiful! The skin looks to be in great condition. Did you have it polished, painted or was is just in great shape when you purchased it? It's difficult to tell from the pictures.

I have a '95 Classic 360 with a some scratches, dings and oxidation. I've been considering painting it as I've heard it's difficult to do anything with the Alumax finish on the mid-90's Airstreams.

Any suggestions out there??

87MH · 09-11-2003, 04:48 PM

Mixstream:

Congratulations on owning one of the last of the "Classics".

Welcome to the Forum! There is a wealth of information here, and it is not too difficult to dig out.

Can you post some pics of your baby?

k5cad · 09-11-2003, 04:50 PM

Beautiful bride, nice motor home, and good pictures! Your living high, Curt.

Steele

swebster · 09-11-2003, 05:49 PM

Wow. What a nice 310! I really like the LCD drop down. Very cool.

LKappenman · 09-11-2003, 09:18 PM

What did you do to install the drop down tv. We have put in a entertainment center as you have but love the drop down.

spinolio · 09-12-2003, 01:14 AM

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Originally posted by InsideOut
Looks nice...Enjoy it!

Shari

Thanks Shari !

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Originally posted by zduke4x
As an owner of a 310, I love to see what others have done to their mh, so I can do it too! Looks Nice!!!

That's exactly how I got the ideas for mine! Thanks!

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Originally posted by k5cad
Beautiful bride, nice motor home, and good pictures! Your living high, Curt.Steele

She is gorgeous isn't she? And my wife's beautiful as well! (I couldn't resist that one) Seriously though, Thanks!

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Originally posted by Mixstream
Your remodeled 310 is beautiful! The skin looks to be in great condition. Did you have it polished, painted or was is just in great shape when you purchased it? It's difficult to tell from the pictures.

Skin was in pretty good shape, I've done nothing to it, but wash it and seal a couple of leaks with Vulkem. The clear coat is starting to peel a little on top so I'll eventually have to do something with it as well.

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Originally posted by swebster@myrvadvanta
Wow. What a nice 310! I really like the LCD drop down. Very cool.

We had to have some of the comforts of home with us, it seemed like the best solution since we're not tall people LOL.

Thanks!

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Originally posted by LKappenman
What did you do to install the drop down tv. We have put in a entertainment center as you have but love the drop down.

Dropdown cabinet and the entertainment center are made out of 1" oak, stained to match the window valances, beveled the edges to match as well. The cabinet is mounted using 1 1/2" aluminum angle attached to the inside straight sides of the cabinet and screwed into the aluminum stringers that run the length of the coach in the roof with 1" self tapping sheet metal screws. The other two sides are un-attached to the coach, just to the attached sides with more aluminum angle. Door is 3/4" oak plywood hinged with 3 european style flush mount hinges. The LCD is attached to the door with flat mirror mounts and a 6" square piece of plywood. standard chrome slide bolt holds it closed while in motion. I ran all the wiring under the plastic moulding that covers the aluminum strip between the cab and living area. I'll try and post some detail photos in the next couple of days so you can see what I'm talking about.

87MH · 09-12-2003, 12:16 PM

The entire unit looks great!

Two questions -

What size flat screen did you use?

In hindsight, would you have done anything different as far as the TV and flatscreen selection and installation go?

Mixstream · 09-12-2003, 02:39 PM

87airstream345:

I've posted a couple of pictures. Unfortunately, I don't have a digital camera so this is all I had.

Mark

spinolio · 03-12-2004, 12:00 AM

After working on several projects in Los Angeles, we're back on the road. Currently in NM, on our way to Ft Meyers, FL to catch a couple of Red Sox spring training games. After that, family in TN and on to RI for a wedding, I'll update my site as I can. Maybe I'll see some of you along the way!

TBKP's Overlander · 03-12-2004, 12:19 AM

Sounds like a great trip. Just don't watch the Sox when they play the Yanks. Things just don't seem to go well for you guys.

59toaster · 03-12-2004, 09:24 AM

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Originally posted by spinolio
After working on several projects in Los Angeles, we're back on the road. Currently in NM, on our way to Ft Meyers, FL to catch a couple of Red Sox spring training games. After that, family in TN and on to RI for a wedding, I'll update my site as I can. Maybe I'll see some of you along the way!

You coming up I75 to TN?
When?

There is a get together Aprill 17th about 30 minutes North of Atlanta right off I 75.

Allan has a post up about it.

want310 · 03-12-2004, 10:02 AM

Spinolio.....

If you need a place to lay-over on your trip to RI give me a PM for directions and phone#........plenty parking room

Steve.....Catskill Mtn's.....NY

ViewRVs · 03-12-2004, 10:51 AM

I've seen 310's in three rear bedroom layouts.

Twins
Walk around full/queen?
King (i.e. the entire back is a huge bed. The best choice for really tall folks)

I assume from the pictures that yours has the jumbo/king rear bed? What does that look like when it's not a bed?

ViewRVs · 03-12-2004, 10:55 AM

Here's a 310 for sale: 1984 310 Rv-Online.com

Here's the floor plan from the ad:

ALANSD · 03-12-2004, 11:02 AM

Llooks like Spinolio and his 310 will be at the Atlanta get together in April. So wel get to pick his brain for interior ideas!

spinolio · 03-15-2004, 10:35 AM

Three days without internet acess, drove me nuts! We're in Kerrville, TX at the Buckhorn Lake RV Resort, nice park, they even have free WiFi access. Heading for Houston today, the Big Easy tomorrow. Hoping to drink green beer at Pat O'Briens on St. Patty's Day, and have some Cafe Du Mond Coffee the next morning.

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Originally posted by TBKP's Overlander
Sounds like a great trip. Just don't watch the Sox when they play the Yanks. Things just don't seem to go well for you guys.

You said "Yanks", in my thread! Why didn't you throw in Buckner, Bucky Dent and The Bambino while you were at it? I'll forgive you this time. but . . .

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Originally posted by 59toaster

You coming up I75 to TN?
When?

There is a get together Aprill 17th about 30 minutes North of Atlanta right off I 75.

Allan has a post up about it.

We'll be there!

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Originally posted by want310
Spinolio.....

If you need a place to lay-over on your trip to RI give me a PM for directions and phone#........plenty parking room

Steve.....Catskill Mtn's.....NY

Careful, I might take you up on that.

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Originally posted by 1985air345
I've seen 310's in three rear bedroom layouts.

Twins
Walk around full/queen?
King (i.e. the entire back is a huge bed. The best choice for really tall folks)

I assume from the pictures that yours has the jumbo/king rear bed? What does that look like when it's not a bed?

We originally had the twins, but I took them out and built a removable support frame. Had a custom mattress made, it folds, but basically it's a bed all the time. Saved the twins in case I ever sell this thing.

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Originally posted by ALANSD
Llooks like Spinolio and his 310 will be at the Atlanta get together in April. So wel get to pick his brain for interior ideas!

Looking forward to it!

spinolio · 08-22-2004, 10:38 AM

Our trip has come to an end. It's been fabuluos, but time to settle. We're buying a house in Providence, RI., a great city where we also happen to have famiily. I've just completed a major update to our site so stop by and have a look. There are photos there from most places along our 13,000 mile journey, as well as pics from the Region 1 rally in Woodstock, CT, and the AS Forums rally in Lake Allatoona, GA

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Originally Posted by spinolio

. . . Saved the twins in case I ever sell this thing. . .

looks like the time has come. Unfortunately I can't keep the motorhome and still buy/work on the non-motor home, so we're putting it up for sale. I placed an ad here in the classifieds and at airstream.com. Once I'm done with the house though, I'll be looking for a 18-22 foot vintage trailer to restore, I'm hooked!

Thanks, to everyone, for the advice and assistance you provided throughout our oddysey, it was invaluable. It was great meeting some of you at the rallies. See you when I get that vintage trailer.