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07-31-2016, 07:08 AM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Ebro
, Fla Panhandle
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,212
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Cool unusual motorhomes
My buddy sent me this posting on Barnfinds.
Sorry can't seem to get the photo to post, here is the link.
Sure are some creative folks out there.
Oh yea it has a tail fin.
http://barnfinds.com/crazy-custom-rv...western-flyer/
I haven't seen this site " Barnfinds before " can see some time spent there
Cheers Richard
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07-31-2016, 09:00 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Walnut Creek
, California
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 3,952
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Dos look nice both coming and going. Nice color scheme as well. Easy on the eyes. Folks who do nice work are just great. Fantastic to see such a unique project. Pat
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07-31-2016, 09:13 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
I'm In
, Kentucky
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 4,251
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Interesting coach, looks like it'd be fun for touring around. It sure is an eye catcher. Thanks for sharing.
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Rich & Yvonne
2006 Safari SE -Dora-
2004 4Runner SE 4.7L V8
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08-01-2016, 07:17 AM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Ebro
, Fla Panhandle
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,212
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Here is another one from the same Barnfinds source.
This is a production based model that is quite appealing.
I'm relatively new to the RV world so still delight in the interesting variety of rigs to be discovered.
http://barnfinds.com/83593-2/
Cheers Richard
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08-01-2016, 07:26 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1973 31' Excella 500
Vicksburg
, Mississippi
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 164
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Love this one!
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08-01-2016, 07:31 AM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Ebro
, Fla Panhandle
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,212
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Or how about this executive SOB, may be aluminum sided.
Will trade for hay!
http://barnfinds.com/60618-2/
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08-01-2016, 07:40 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
I'm In
, Kentucky
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 4,251
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Al Boondy
Love this one!
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That is pretty clever, I like it. I wouldn't want to own it, but I like it.
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Rich & Yvonne
2006 Safari SE -Dora-
2004 4Runner SE 4.7L V8
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08-01-2016, 07:45 AM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Ebro
, Fla Panhandle
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,212
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Me too, Al. That Bambi/ Tornado is awesome! Perfect fusion in silver.
Thanks for posting that, could be fun to see what else turns up here.
So that is our challenge, seak out the coolest, most unusual campers/ RVs
And post them here, to stimulate, inspire, or just entertain.
Cheers Richard
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08-01-2016, 08:55 AM
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in the rising sun toaster
1956 26' Cruiser/Overlander
Wimberley
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 52
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I'm always looking for my next projects - here's a 1956 Cadillac-Motorhome "meld" that the Craigslist seller says were intentionally produced. The pictures show a ~complete~, if very dusty, unit. I've no knowledge of how many Cadillac motorhomes were ever made - perhaps this is a one-off, perhaps just a couple - for sure though, this is the first/only such that I've EVER seen, even heard about. It's in the Deming NM area, a persistently dry climate w/ a reduced rusting rate that allows lots of interesting "survivors" from days long gone by to tickle our curiosity - I'm not too far away from Deming at the moment so might actually go take a look at it.
https://lascruces.craigslist.org/rvs/5611902750.html
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08-01-2016, 09:26 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1973 31' Excella 500
Vicksburg
, Mississippi
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 164
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What frame sag?
A great way to avoid buying new axles...
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08-01-2016, 10:36 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 31' Airstream310
Honokaa
, Hawaii
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 993
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rsjmcg
here's a 1956 Cadillac-Motorhome "meld" that the Craigslist seller says were intentionally produced. The pictures show a ~complete~, if very dusty, unit. I've no knowledge of how many Cadillac motorhomes were ever made - perhaps this is a one-off, perhaps just a couple - t too far away from Deming at the moment so might actually go take a look at it.
https://lascruces.craigslist.org/rvs/5611902750.html
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I don't know how many were made either, but it was more than just a couple. I remember seeing them on the road in the late 50's and early 60's.
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08-02-2016, 09:38 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Walnut Creek
, California
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 3,952
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Nice model Caddie but a terrible result. Function yes, but at horrible cost to the eye. Maybe the right paint job would have sealed the deal, but as presented, which is likely original, the styling of this rig is something only the designer could love. Good thing that you don't have to look at the row away view while driving down the road. Usually a $9K price would be interesting from a vintage perspective, but it's just too much for this. Really going to have to find that one buyer who has the bucks and the love. Pat
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08-10-2016, 01:51 PM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Ebro
, Fla Panhandle
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,212
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Duh the light finally came on for me. I've been driving by theis 60s Dodge motorhome for mos. it is between where I'm staying and my Sis'S place 5 miles away.
It looks to have been a production model. Molded fiberglass skin with some nice details.
Cheers Richard
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08-10-2016, 02:41 PM
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Senior Member
2012 27' FB Eddie Bauer
Sparks
, Nevada
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,116
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rsjmcg
I'm always looking for my next projects - here's a 1956 Cadillac-Motorhome "meld" that the Craigslist seller says were intentionally produced. The pictures show a ~complete~, if very dusty, unit. I've no knowledge of how many Cadillac motorhomes were ever made - perhaps this is a one-off, perhaps just a couple - for sure though, this is the first/only such that I've EVER seen, even heard about. It's in the Deming NM area, a persistently dry climate w/ a reduced rusting rate that allows lots of interesting "survivors" from days long gone by to tickle our curiosity - I'm not too far away from Deming at the moment so might actually go take a look at it.
https://lascruces.craigslist.org/rvs/5611902750.html
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There was one like this at the Pismo vintage gathering this year in black. Looked to be in about the same condition.
2015 F350 CC 4X4 6.7 Diesel
2010 27FB Silver Cloud "The Silver Spoon"
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08-11-2016, 05:47 AM
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Rivet Master
1982 31' Airstream 310
champaign
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 4,071
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I really like those old Dodge motorhomes.
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08-11-2016, 05:56 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,115
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tevake
Duh the light finally came on for me. I've been driving by theis 60s Dodge motorhome for mos. it is between where I'm staying and my Sis'S place 5 miles away.
It looks to have been a production model. Molded fiberglass skin with some nice details.
Cheers Richard
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Richard, I've seen one of these before and never could get close enough to figure out the brand/make.
They aren't a bad looking motorhome.
Brad
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1974 20' Argosy Motor Home
1975 24' Argosy Motor Home
1974 31' Excella trailer (parting out, as of 4/1/2015 I have wheels & windows left to sell)
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08-11-2016, 06:12 AM
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Rivet Master
1982 31' Airstream 310
champaign
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 4,071
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Heres a cool one Brad, Im pretty sure this is a factory paint job.
Sent from my iPad using Airstream Forums
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08-11-2016, 06:32 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,115
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Mike, here is the only picture I have of the one I saw, which I believe was somewhere in Arizona.
At the time I was trying to decide if it was an early Argosy but in the end I decided that the rear was to curved. I was also wondering if the windshields and possibly the cockpit windows were the same as the Argosies and the Classics. Sure looks like it!
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1974 20' Argosy Motor Home
1975 24' Argosy Motor Home
1974 31' Excella trailer (parting out, as of 4/1/2015 I have wheels & windows left to sell)
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08-16-2016, 07:55 PM
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Dazed and Confused
Currently Looking...
1983 31' Airstream310
Hillsburgh
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 3,805
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These have Mopar 440's, but in pusher position. The company actually was known for making amphibious vehicles for the US. FMC motorhome production ended when the company got the contract to produce the Bradley. Very cool.
Cheers
Tony
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08-19-2016, 05:43 AM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Ebro
, Fla Panhandle
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,212
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While not strictly a motorhome, this unit has so much going on I just had to share it.
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