I just looked at the serial number guide and realised that our Bambi was the 4th one made in California. Serial number16TDSS1604, built in 1/61.
Are there any other early Bambis out there? I'd love to compare notes.
For example the wiring from the TV goes into the bellypan just to the side of the A frame, but there is no inspection panel, wires just appear in other places as if by magic.
We have a "younger" Bambi, 1963 California mfg. You are certainly our "senior".... Ours just finished a restoration, new wiring, new floor, etc. We kept all the original appliances, most of the interior wood is original except for a few sections that needed replacing. You can find my husband's thread under "floor replacement 1963 Bambi"... lots of pictures and info there on ours...
We aren't even too far apart ~ just Northern California.
My umbilical wiring does the same thing. No access panel inside the trailer. I wanted to replace the entire assembly by connecting inside the trailer but there isn't any access. Guess I'll put up with my tired and sun worn cord awhile longer. Another project for the off season, which means around here sometime between mid-October to mid-April.
I did read the floor replacement thread.
Scared me witless.
But great work.
Thanks, I will pass that on to my hubby. (his computer crashed.... video card maybe....) He never did anything like that before either... but all the folks on the forum here helped him a great deal! Took 10 months.... from shell off to on the road... and he originally thought 2.
It has been quite a learning experience! But with the forum you aren't alone!
My wife and I own 16TDS/S1631. We are the third owners. We are currently putting a new floor in the rear of the trailer. I have pulled the frig, cook top sink and shower walls. Will be pulling the shower pan shortly. Will also be doing some frame repairs?? Plan to put a new axel before putting the Belly pan back in place.
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My wife and I just bought #1635, so I am assuming it was the 35th made in California. It is in decent shape and has been out camping all summer long!!!
Lauerman,
Well I am replacing the floor. Humbeling to say the least. I am just behind the door. It has only taken a year to get here. Axel replaced / 2500 lb. New tires and wheels. Some tail section frame replacement. Still more to do at the door, leaked too long rusted out one out rigger infront of door frame.
Just got it today and am immersing myself in the Airstream world. Our door handle is snapped off. Any suggestions. I've scoured ebay and a bunch of the other airstream specific classifieds but haven't found anything yet and would greatly appreciate any ideas.
That is great. Sorry about the handle. I think there is a retro fit. However it requires a modification to the door face. Might check wit vintagetrailersupply.com or Andy at Inland RV. Maybe, it can be repaired, we will be interested in what you learn. Our '61 is 1631 and was made in CA.
The handle had been broken before and put back together by the prior owner. It broke again just above where it broke the last time. Thank you for the leads to track a replacement down. Any other suggestions for a newbie are always appreciated. If you have a Facebook account you can take a full photo tour here.
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Maybe yours IS the oldest. We'll stay tuned to see what else turns up~G
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