Newbie to Airstream world

[M.C]

Unfortunately I found nothing so far on previous owners; I don't know much about Airstream but for what I see on pictures, window on the street side looks like a bit different, also the refrigerator vent is on street side too, Thanks again for all the help BIGED52 !!!

[BIGED52]

M.C , You can get new glass for your windows from Airstream dealers or from VintageTrailerSupply.com. My refrigerator is on the street side so if your vent is on the same side as the two large windows that would make sense. The round vent stack at the street side rear is the vent for the bathroom as a plumbing vent. The small window to the left of the entry door is normally located above the galley sink. I don't believe the window to the right of the door is found on the Globetrotter. However this trailer could have been a custom order. Check to see if that window opening is 17.5" X 20.5", if so it is likely a Safari 22 foot model. Ed

[ALUMINUMINUM]

Some fun facts about GTs... Generally speaking, and with Airstream's caveat “Specifications subject to change”.



The name Globe Trotter may have first appeared as a sub-model of the 22ft liner in 1948.


The name disappeared until around 1954, reappearing as18ft, then vanished again until perhaps 1958 and 59, This fuzzy era of 18footers shared names of caravelle , globester, wanderer, traveler, comet, pacer... The names might be CA and OH differences?



'62 appears to be the first 19 foot GT.


19foot 1964 is first year of reputed model standardization, CA and OH floor-plans matched. Last year of Door-in-Door.


'65 became a 20footer (20' 8”), relinquished Door in Door to stacked side lite window right of entry door. Hence forward, GTs always had a small stack window right of door.



65/66 were sisters, both had wet-baths, but the '66 got the beautiful new Corning/Philips curved glass. Today, everything is available to restore these windows to original.


The 67/68 GTs were stretched to 20' 11” and shared the same “luxurious” new bath design with all bigger trailers of 67/68. Comparatively, the nicest bath yet, perhaps ever. Two floor-plans, Twin or Double.


1969 21footer was the year of modernized shell change. GTs got longer, wider, heavier until disappearing after 1977, and have yet to resurface.

Your damaged refrigerator roof vent is on the curbside directly above the stacked refrigerator access doors to the left of entry door.


Your water heater door is pretty hammered, but save it.


Keep posting photos, and good luck...

[ALUMINUMINUM]

Images

[M.C]

Well this is starting to make a bit more sense now, trailer length is actually 20'11" and not 21 FT as I said previously. Ref vent is on curb side, plumbing for kitchen sink vent is in between window and fridge access doors, curved window right to entrance door is 17 by 20 or close to that, round marks from old lights are still there maybe it can help a little to identify it.

[M.C]

Some Interior pics

[M.C]

Back pics and storage access?

[M.C]

I found more letters on A frame right under the power tow cord

[ALUMINUMINUM]

Hi There,

Yes that black pipe is your sink vent.

Take care of your door latch and lever handle, that model, used, goes for $300-$550 on eBay.

Quite a project you have there, keep your goal in mind.

[M.C]

Quite a project indeed haha! I guess that price is with original title which I don't have, anyway we're not thinking about selling it, so we'll probably apply for a home made if we have no luck with the original title.

[M.C]

Thanks so much to everyone here, this is great help for a newbie like me !!!

[M.C]

MHMA TCA registration # 2096402

Is it possible to track a vin # or title with this?

[BIGED52]

Originally Posted by M.C

MHMA TCA registration # 2096402

Is it possible to track a vin # or title with this?

M.C , That badge is for the Mobile Homes Manufacturers Association. I am not sure what the TCA stands for. If you can see if the MHMA still exists and they have records going back to the 60's they may be able to connect there registration Number with a trailer VIN number. These plates were installed on the trailers at the Airstream factory where the trailer was built. The good part is that was only Jackson Center, Ohio by the time your trailer was built. You could try to call Airstream and ask if they have records that would cross reference the MHMA number to the VIN number. Good luck with your search and let us know what you find out. Ed

[BIGED52]

M.C , By the way, I forgot to mention that Colaws is the Carthage, Mo. Salvage yard that was posted above. I have a few other sites that have parts available in the U.S. and there is also a list available on the VintageAirstream,com site. The other big salvage parts place I have knowledge of is FiveStarRVCenter.com who purchased all the stock from CherokeeRVSalvage.com when the went out of business. Ed

[M.C]

After 2 weeks I am back, I called Airstream factory in Ohio, emailed the info that I had back and forth, I went to the DMV, called Florida Highway Patrol and the only thing that I have found (rather received) is an email [from Airstream] stating that the # that I came up with is consistent with model and year. The # is: O207J683
I don't know how to proceed other than getting a title as a homemade trailer. Please advise.

[M.C]

On an unrelated note, we're getting ready to lift the shell off. We will be installing gray and black tanks from a 1995 Nomad by Skyline that I had gutted years ago. Is there any other thing to be done during the lift of the shell other than tanks.

[BIGED52]

Originally Posted by M.C

After 2 weeks I am back, I called Airstream factory in Ohio, emailed the info that I had back and forth, I went to the DMV, called Florida Highway Patrol and the only thing that I have found (rather received) is an email [from Airstream] stating that the # that I came up with is consistent with model and year. The # is: O207J683
I don't know how to proceed other than getting a title as a homemade trailer. Please advise.

M.C, The number you reported above is your VIN # This is how you break it down:

O = Standard Landyacht interior and exterior trim package.
20 = Trailer Length 20 feet/ Model = Globetrotter.
7 = Year of Manufacture 1967.
J = Mfg Plant = Jackson Center, Ohio.
683 = This is your trailers individual Production Serial Number.

Put all together it = Your Trailer Vin #! So now you can search for that vin # with the State or local Police to see if you can find two important things in the history of your trailer. 1) Where (State) was it last Registered and Licensed in. 2) Was it reported Stolen.

Stolen could be an issue but if the title was Registered in a State DMV it will help you to locate the last know owner. That could lead to getting the title transferred to you. This would allow you to have an original Title in your name, Registered & Licensed in your State.

You should have the police verify the Vin#. If it is not located on the trailer anywhere you will need to show the proof you have that it is the Vin# for your trailer. After this step is complete then the Vin # can and should be stamped onto your A-Frame in a conspicuous place. If you could locate a model serial plate from a scrapped Globetrotter you could remove the scrapped trailers Vin # and have your trailers Vin # stamped onto it. Then it could be added to the trailer below the window to the right of your entry door where it was originally located. This would be the best thing that your investigation has found to date! Keep us up to date with your search. Good Luck, Ed

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Hi there. So glad I came to check in on any new GT's. Your family is going to love it! There are so many helpful people here. I know nothing. Barely knew the name of tools. But I did a shell off anyway. There well be many questions and the if, then, else sequencing. Like I missed getting my new wheel wells back on under the floor. They are on top. Dang it. But I learned to fix or patch from all these great people. Good luck. Start a new thread on your whole process! Dena