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10-31-2008, 07:58 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1966 22' Safari
1964 24' Tradewind
1956 18' "Footer"
Southern
, Minnesota
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 127
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Honey, it followed me home, can I keep it?
After three years of saving money from my blues band gigs, I finally had enough to make a run at buying an Airstream. I looked at a '63 Flying Cloud and made an offer but the kind gentleman wanted to get just a little more for it so I passed. Then I found one 3 miles from my house that was just going up for sale. I talked with the owner and he shot me a price and I wrote him a check the next day. It's a '66 Safari with the original windows still intact. Towed it home yesterday and still can't believe I own an Airstream! From its VIN I believe it's a California-made '66 Safari Double. It looks very original with the exception of the front has been modified to resemble a Safari Twin. In the coming days, months, and years, I am sure to have many questions for the braintrust that is the Forums, so please bear with me as I try to turn my little lump of coal into a diamond.
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life is too short to drink cheap beer...unless that's all we've got and then pass me a cold one!
Steve "Dancin" Hansen TAC MN-31
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10-31-2008, 08:02 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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Very cool! I'd say if it adopted you...you can keep it!
Enjoy and welcome to the forums! Post some interior shots when you get a chance ~
Shari
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10-31-2008, 08:16 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1966 22' Safari
1964 24' Tradewind
1956 18' "Footer"
Southern
, Minnesota
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 127
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a few more shots
I'm trying to watch a Minnesota Gophers hockey game and post more photos, so bear with me...
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life is too short to drink cheap beer...unless that's all we've got and then pass me a cold one!
Steve "Dancin" Hansen TAC MN-31
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10-31-2008, 08:23 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 22' International CCD
Buckhorn
, Ontario
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 8,449
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Congratulations! and welcome to the rest of the aluminitisisisisisisisisisisisis
GreatDane (hey love the name) Gra8Dane.....Lovely animals - do you have one?
What a little beauty you have there - drooling!!!!
That wood will come up real nice with a good oiling....She looks in great shape with a bit of TLC and your own personal touches you will be well on your way to a Concourse first - eh Shari
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10-31-2008, 08:25 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1973 21' Globetrotter
Middletown
, Rhode Island
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 45
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Sweet trailer - good luck - is Jake a Viszla?
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10-31-2008, 08:27 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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Ahh...hockey & Airstreams, it doesn't get much better than that!
Shari
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10-31-2008, 08:29 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GT1963
She looks in great shape with a bit of TLC and your own personal touches you will be well on your way to a Concourse first - eh Shari
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Ya never know!
Shari
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10-31-2008, 09:11 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 27' Overlander
Trotwood
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,153
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WHOW GR8Dane
Great find. SEE ALL GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT.
Looks like a little GR8Dane tweekin is in order and I'm sure it will become a diamond.
Roger
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1977 27ft OVERLANDER
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AIR # 22336 TAC- OH-7
May your roads be straight and smooth and may you always have a tailwind!
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10-31-2008, 09:40 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1966 22' Safari
1964 24' Tradewind
1956 18' "Footer"
Southern
, Minnesota
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 127
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Jake (my dog) is a chocolate lab. I couldn't post some of the pictures of him and my new '66 because apparently he was even more excited than I was and his photo was not "family-friendly." Someday I hope to be lucky enough to have a Great Dane, but for now it just refers to my family heritage with my last name being Hansen. My grandfather came over on a ship and went through Ellis Island outside of New York when he was just a teenager.
Thanks for all the friendly replies. I can't wait to be shipshape enough to make it to a rally. If anybody lives close enough to Rochester, Mn and could help me out (and enjoys a beer or two), give me a holler @ 507-990-5571.
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life is too short to drink cheap beer...unless that's all we've got and then pass me a cold one!
Steve "Dancin" Hansen TAC MN-31
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11-01-2008, 04:33 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,333
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Great looking Airstream! Enjoy the ride!
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11-01-2008, 05:50 AM
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Moderator
Vintage Kin Owner
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Join Date: Jul 2007
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You Shouldn't Have.........
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
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11-01-2008, 07:11 AM
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Rivet Master
1963 26' Overlander
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,640
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Looks great, congratulations and welcome to the Forums!
I'm a Texas boy and football is my thing, but I spent many months up in Minneapolis about 10 years ago, and became a big fan of "U" hockey. Going to those games is a blast!
Good luck on the trailer.
-Marcus
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11-01-2008, 08:08 AM
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Rivet Master
2016 23' International
Centennial
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 1,684
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Hey Gr8dane!! Congratulations!!!
I have the same trailer/year as you and I love her!! They are just the right size and you can't beat those windows! You will love it here on the forums and everyone is very helpful.
Let me know any specific questions you have with your 66 Safari and I will be glad to help!
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11-01-2008, 08:20 AM
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Vintage Alum. Enthusiast
1959 24' Tradewind
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: I currently do not own a 2nd Airstream
Posts: 4,360
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Nice looking trailer that just happened to follow you home. As a former midwesterner and one of Danish heritage, I also want to welcome you to the forums. I predict many years of enjoyment now that you've caught Aluminitus. Its a disease we all have to endure.
Brad
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I'm haunted by aluminum.
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11-01-2008, 10:52 AM
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The Silver Schooner
2007 28' Safari SE
Dover
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 144
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Ooooooh - she's sweet. Congratulations! (Your fun has just begun.)
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11-01-2008, 06:14 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1972 29' Ambassador
1968 22' Safari
Tyler
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 116
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Looks just like my '68 Safari that will arrive this Thursday! Congratulations, and keep posting!
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11-01-2008, 09:36 PM
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Rivet Master
2022 25' International
Savage
, Minnesota
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 753
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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
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11-04-2008, 06:02 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1966 22' Safari
1964 24' Tradewind
1956 18' "Footer"
Southern
, Minnesota
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 127
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bloom is off the rose, time to get busy
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...
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life is too short to drink cheap beer...unless that's all we've got and then pass me a cold one!
Steve "Dancin" Hansen TAC MN-31
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11-04-2008, 06:07 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1966 22' Safari
1964 24' Tradewind
1956 18' "Footer"
Southern
, Minnesota
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 127
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here's the pics that didn't attach themselves
I guess I forgot to hit the upload button. Jeez life is complicated sometimes...
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life is too short to drink cheap beer...unless that's all we've got and then pass me a cold one!
Steve "Dancin" Hansen TAC MN-31
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11-04-2008, 08:17 PM
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Rivet Master
2022 25' International
Savage
, Minnesota
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 753
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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.
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f228...oor-45125.html
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
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