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slvrlng · 12-16-2009, 07:50 PM

So Frank, is that why you wanted to buy mine? Or are you under the impression I will never finish it?

Alumanutz · 12-16-2009, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 62overlander

But you have one of the best in southern Cali.

Your right BUT, it is a long skinny State. You are the new guy and will do a better job to establish your reputation. Besides, going from Nor Cal to So. Cal compared to Nor Cal to Maryland isn't that much further, and you don't get shot at going to Maryland!!!

NUTZ

VIKING · 12-17-2009, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Alumanutz

Your right BUT, it is a long skinny State. You are the new guy and will do a better job to establish your reputation. Besides, going from Nor Cal to So. Cal compared to Nor Cal to Maryland isn't that much further, and you don't get shot at going to Maryland!!!

NUTZ

You do if you go through Arkansas with California plates

Rich the Viking

Frank's Trailer Works · 12-17-2009, 05:53 PM

on the news today they said we had 242 killings and 584 shooting so far this year in Baltimore. You see this is a celebration for in the 80's when crack was King here in Baltimore the number was closer to 356 killings for the year and 1100 shootings. Our Shock Trauma is world renowned. Sobering huh?
But where I live it is fairly safe. I do not think anyone is going to shoot you if you bring a trailer to me.

Lewis, I am still interested if you change your mind.

Ganaraska · 12-20-2009, 10:29 AM

i can totally believe this offer is on the level. I used to work for a body shop that restored a number of cars, mainly Mustangs and Camaros from the 60s but also some cars and pickups from the 40s and 50s.

The cost of restoration typically exceeded the cost of the car by far, and also exceeded the resale value of the finished vehicle.

Buying an old Airstream for $2000 or $3000 and giving it away to secure the restoration job, amounts to a discount of 4% or 6%. I can easily see someone doing this to promote his business especially in times when demand is not brisk.

Gene · 12-20-2009, 03:33 PM

Good promotional effort Frank. It saves people the frustration of traveling around looking for a vintage trailer, transporting it, and wondering what to do next and gets you some major business (and the fun of finding and saving one. If this brings you too much business you'll never get to Newfoundland.

And thanks again for your kind messages.

Gene

Frank's Trailer Works · 12-20-2009, 04:20 PM

Gene there is no way I am missing Newfoundland. Many people make a bucket list for when they come down with cancer or some other terrible illness. I am not waiting to get sick. After talking to a few people we have decided to jump on over to Labrador for few of the two weeks we are up there. We totally realize we are only going to scratch the surface in such a short time, but few can say they drove to Labrador let alone took their Airstream there.

Gene · 12-20-2009, 04:25 PM

Frank, I'll be interested to hear about Labrador and the ferry from St. Barbe. The road should be finished up the coast to Goose Bay soon, if it isn't already. The round trip that way and then around to Quebec sounds tempting, though I don't know what condition it's in.

Gene

Silverfoxrae · 12-20-2009, 04:27 PM

awesome approach! If I didn't want to play and learn hands-on with my own restoration, I'd be handing it over to you to be done :-)

Frank's Trailer Works · 12-21-2009, 06:46 AM

Well, you do have a trailer that falls right into the "top of the heap" category. Wow, a 47 liner.... WOW!!!! How lucky are you? Do you pinch yourself daily? I sure hope you start a blog so we can all follow your progress, for you have a restoration many would kill for. Well, not kill, bad karma with killing, but would do some things seriously out of the normal realm.

Silverfoxrae · 12-22-2009, 12:33 PM

62Overlander-- yes I do! It's very hard to believe it. When I finally can have her sitting in my yard I'll really have to start believing ;-) (the cries will be audible, rather than telepathic). I promise to have a thorough photo and written record of the work! I'm sure I'll be asking for help along the way, too... so y'all be involved. And then! Perhaps I'll meet some of you out on the road!!