Honey, it followed me home, can I keep it? - Page 2

Pudentane · 11-01-2008, 11:52 AM

Ooooooh - she's sweet. Congratulations! (Your fun has just begun.)

26.982 amu · 11-01-2008, 07:14 PM

Looks just like my '68 Safari that will arrive this Thursday! Congratulations, and keep posting!

ts8501 · 11-01-2008, 10:36 PM

Gr8Dane. it must be a Minnesota thing, as i just bought a '64 Safari this week as well. Looks like yours may have a better interior. I just might have to take you up on that beer and check it out. Keep the posts and pics coming, and welcome aboard.

-Tim

GR8DANE · 11-04-2008, 07:02 PM

So far, my Safari has been sitting in the backyard acting as a playhouse for my two girls. While that is wonderful, I've decided it's time for action...

I took a couple hundred pictures of my baby so I know how it looks when it's together. I have a friend's barn lined up to store it this winter so it will be out of the weather and I can get some work done (with the aid of some propane heaters).

I am attaching a few photos and asking a few questions of the people that have "been there, done that."

Question #1...is there anything special to know when removing the vinyl coated interior skins? Do I just drill out the rivets and off it comes?

Question #2...after looking at the rear crossmember by the black tank I'm sure I have frame issues to address, so what's the best way to proceed?

Question #3...is there any chance a Danish bass player can get this Airstream roadworthy by the Madison International?

Continuing thanks for all your help. I'm making new friends every day and I'm pretty sure that's what Airstreaming is all about!

p.s. the last pic has me seated (holding the cheap beer even though I don't condone its usage) in front of Rochester's finest at an after hours party in the alley (there's not a question related to that photo, I just think it's funny) The guy in the beard is my harp player...

GR8DANE · 11-04-2008, 07:07 PM

I guess I forgot to hit the upload button. Jeez life is complicated sometimes...

ts8501 · 11-04-2008, 09:17 PM

GR8Dane:

Here is a good thread to read from tinman54. The process he is following and the work that he is doing look very familiar to what I will need to do on my '64. This may also be what you are starting to find.
Just got a 54 cruiser- replacing floor

I consider him local. Roberts is just east of Hudson, WI. I'm a visual learner, I certainly can help, so it might be time for a road trip.

-Tim

HiHoAgRV · 11-04-2008, 11:16 PM

It looks to me like you already have the diamond! great find and welcome to the group.

kposey · 11-05-2008, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin245

If you let one follow you home...others will likely follow. I hope you realize what you've done!!!

Welcome to the forum...Looks like a sweet tow.

Kevin

I have to agree with Kevin. The first one followed me home over 10 years ago and they still keep following! What a ride!

Stock up on the beer because you will spend many a day sipping (or downing!) beer and pondering while you walk around the Airstream!

GR8DANE · 11-05-2008, 04:52 PM

I already miss looking at ebay, craigslist, airstreamguy.com, etc on a twice-daily basis. Now I have time to actually get some work done. I started tearing out the inside today and got a good look underneath the bathroom area (from inside the back hatch). I'm now wondering whether I could do the framework/floor with the shell on or whether it's easier/faster to do a shell-off? I've decided to do way less band gigs this winter which allows me more time on the weekends to "make a mess."

I've decided today to start a blog just to inspire all the procrastinating wannabes that dreams can become realities and that a bass player is really the second most important guy in the band, right behind a funky drummer. When I come up with a blog name, I'll get it started and I'm sure it will contain gratuitous shots of my chocolate lab, Jake, just as the 66 Safari (HUGO) blog does. By the way, it's great to have all of the existing blogs and threads and forum posts to follow. The inspiration factor is off the charts!

InsideOut · 11-05-2008, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GR8DANE

I've decided to do way less band gigs this winter which allows me more time on the weekends to "make a mess."

Hmmm...you may want to reconsider this decision...you'll always need more $$$ than you think to restore your baby!

Have fun! Take lots of pictures along the way ~ and remember, things are going to get worse before they get better.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GR8DANE

Question #3...is there any chance a Danish bass player can get this Airstream roadworthy by the Madison International?

Hope so...I wanna see it!

Shari

GR8DANE · 11-09-2008, 03:43 PM

I am now officially $10.25 to the plus side thanks to finding some vintage money hidden in the recesses of my trailer. It doesn't offset the money I have spent on beer, but I'm counting it as a hidden benefit. Hopefully more to come as the interior removal continues...

THIS JUST IN...
VIKINGS BEAT PACKERS...TAKE THAT, CHEESEHEADS!

GR8DANE · 11-19-2008, 04:10 PM

I've got my blog going...you can follow my ups and downs at

http://www.bluessafari.blogspot.com

at this point I have the interior out and stashed in an outbuilding...

tinman54 · 07-31-2009, 02:12 PM

Hi Steve, I just got a chance today to read thru your blog and thread here, its looking good. I had kind of dropped out for a while, lots of stuff going on but is still fun reading about everyone's progress. People that don't have a vintage trailer just don't understand how addicting these are. Hopefully I can make it down there sometime, If you are ever in the area stop on in.We are in the process of building the cruiser a new barn right now.
Good luck Doug