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02-11-2010, 06:09 PM
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Rivet Master 
1994 30' Excella
Mississauga
, Ontario
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,243
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With all the unpleasant comments made about the group who use red numbers(you know who),, why would you want it to look like you belong to them?
Al
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02-11-2010, 06:11 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 27' Overlander
1954 25' Cruiser
1990 34.5' Airstream 345
VC Highlands
, Nevada
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,151
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Puleeze! Illeagal? No way. Our 1954 California Cruiser has the ghosted numbers 128! We bought a 2nd membership in WBCCI just so we could get #1 1281. But, being as we are getting kicked out, that 11281 will just become 128. We are preserving the history of the trailer which is far more interesting to us.
Go ahead - put numbers on it and when someone asks you what they mean, you can make up your own story or talk about the history of the trailer and where it has been if you can find that out.
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02-11-2010, 06:17 PM
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Wise Elder
2010 30' Classic
Vintage Kin Owner
South of the river
, Minnesota
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 4,169
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Just don't use numbers like 70496. That one's someone's intellectual property, from what I understand.
Illegal number - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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02-11-2010, 06:31 PM
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Wise Elder
2010 30' Classic
Vintage Kin Owner
South of the river
, Minnesota
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 4,169
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In certain quarters C&Ds are considered a source of pride. Some of my friends collect them.
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02-11-2010, 07:08 PM
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A.K.A "THE STREAM"
2010 25' FB International
Arlington
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,308
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigAl
With all the unpleasant comments made about the group who use red numbers(you know who),, why would you want it to look like you belong to them?
Al
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In the beginning I didn't know what the numbers ment. I lovedd the look. Kinda reminded me of an old airplane of sorts. I like the look. I called the Wbcci last week and the four digit number I want is taken. So I thought I'd get opinions....
Shane
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02-11-2010, 07:57 PM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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Quote:
Originally Posted by THEPILL
In the beginning I didn't know what the numbers ment. I lovedd the look. Kinda reminded me of an old airplane of sorts. I like the look. I called the Wbcci last week and the four digit number I want is taken. So I thought I'd get opinions....
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 If they "took" I don't see why you can't "took" it too, in fact why don't you tell us what it is and we could all "took" it. That may keep 'em busy for awhile.
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I’m done with ‘adulting’…Let’s go find Bigfoot.
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02-11-2010, 08:05 PM
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A.K.A "THE STREAM"
2010 25' FB International
Arlington
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,308
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Taken?
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02-11-2010, 08:09 PM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
, ON
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 11,219
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Is it true, really?
Is it true that the WBCCI has a secret hit squad that roams the country seeking unpaid-for big red numbers on AS trailers?
I'm keeping my watchdog armed, just in case...
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02-11-2010, 08:28 PM
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Moderator
2004 30' Classic Slideout
Fenton
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 10,408
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Keep in mind that there are many trailers sold or traded in that have their numbers still intact. I'm certain that some of them are still cruising on the road today and their owners probably are not WBCCI members. I really wouldn't be too concerned about putting on your own. Personally if I was going to put on numbers and I didn't want my forum number, I'd probably consider the number of my home address. After all my Airstream is my home away from home...
Jack
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STL Mo.
AIR #56 S/OS#15
'04 Classic 30' S.O.,'03 GMC Savana 2500
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02-11-2010, 08:32 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 31' Sovereign
1967 22' Safari
1958 22' World Traveler
Pardeeville
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 569
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...Id like 867-5309...not sure if that would fit though...
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WBCCI #10917
AIR #32349
TAC #WI-2
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02-11-2010, 09:14 PM
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Rivet Master
2021 27' Globetrotter
Saint Louis
, Missouri
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,108
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I think you should use your debit card PIN. That way, if you forget it, you can just look at your trailer.
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BRN #20321 Air #4056
"Oooh - They have the Internet on computers now!" - Homer Simpson
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02-11-2010, 10:15 PM
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Wise Elder
2010 30' Classic
Vintage Kin Owner
South of the river
, Minnesota
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 4,169
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Sure, but 1234 would look wrong on a traylah.
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02-12-2010, 04:44 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
1968 17' Caravel
Marblehead
, Hasslechusetts
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 146
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Numbers are not normally something that can be copyrighted or trademarked. I would think that you could put any number you want on your trailer as long as it isn't "patently offensive" to others. Not even the WBCCI and it's 400+ lawyer law firm can stop you.
Then again, if you wanted to show your disapproval you could also use a piece of black electrical tape placed diagonally across your nice new red numbers.......
If you do get a letter from their counsel please post it for us to enjoy!
MisterMike
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02-12-2010, 05:42 AM
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Restorations done right
Commercial Member
1962 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Vintage Kin Owner
Currently Looking...
Baltimore
, Maryland
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 5,545
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I say use any number but #1 That was Mr. Byam's and I would not like to see his name used improperly.
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02-12-2010, 05:48 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 26' Overlander
Huntsville
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,018
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Was your picture above of Mr. Byam taken right before he died? He looks terrible..
Tom
(just kidding, Frank - I always liked that image)
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02-12-2010, 08:35 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,971
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Why don't you...........
I see no problem here. Why don't you just join one of the Units here in North Texas...even though the Four Corners and New England Units look Great....The folks I have met in all those Units are super....no "piss and moan" types and you will get all the new owner help you can stand. You will enjoy them...AND, you will get red numbers.
Anything about the overall Organization begins to bother you....ignore them. Go have fun.
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02-12-2010, 09:26 AM
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Rivet Master
1977 27' Overlander
Trotwood
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,153
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Shane
If you become a supporting member here ,you get a number and then Donavan can make ya some blue numbers for your trailer.
Blue AIR numbers look pretty cool I think. The way Donavan cuts em out they are very easy to put on.
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F350 CREWCAB SW LONG BED
7.3 liter Power Stroke Diesel
1977 27ft OVERLANDER
KA8LMQ
AIR # 22336 TAC- OH-7
May your roads be straight and smooth and may you always have a tailwind!
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02-12-2010, 09:31 AM
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Rivet Master
1962 22' Safari
1957 22' Custom
1963 16' Bambi
Vacationland
, Maine
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 956
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deathwatch?
Quote:
Originally Posted by mistermike
Numbers are not normally something that can be copyrighted or trademarked. I would think that you could put any number you want on your trailer as long as it isn't "patently offensive" to others. Not even the WBCCI and it's 400+ lawyer law firm can stop you.
Then again, if you wanted to show your disapproval you could also use a piece of black electrical tape placed diagonally across your nice new red numbers.......
If you do get a letter from their counsel please post it for us to enjoy!
MisterMike
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Glad to see some are enjoying this.
It looks like the club will continue to break apart over the next many years. Over fifty years of history and the work of so many all to bring people and travelling machines together to share their stories around the campfire.
We have heard all the good and bad things about what is happening to the club. Many have very positive experiences like me. Others with more experience at the "official level" are very unhappy and have left the club. So here we are.
The beginning of the end? I think most that have joined and travelled and camped with the club will be sad about this.
A few others that never made the effort to experience what the club had to offer for whatever reason are now cheering at the deathbed and waiting to dance around the grave.
What is the motivation of the deathwatchers here? Why should anyone be happy to see the unraveling of this otherwise great old club?
Can enough chemo be injected into the body to kill off the cancer and not the whole body? Or is this it? The end of the name and history once and for all?
Some here hope so. Do you find yourself taking great pleasure at the sight of these troubles?
What is UP with that?
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02-12-2010, 09:34 AM
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Rivet Master Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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numbers
New idea for numbers, well.......... maybe.
For those that no longer belong to WBCCI, and won't be, how about using our AirForums membership number?
Hey Andy, you could publish a book with all those names and numbers, for a fee, of course.
But on the other hand, for whatever reasons, some members of the Forums list a city they have never lived in, as their place of residence.
What's to hide from?
The WBCCI lists their addresses anyways.
Andy
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