WBCCI Numbers

[Bradjun1]

When you get the new numbers Airstream sends you throw them into the trash can. Go to a local grafic shop and have them make you a new set of the same size and color. They will come mounted between two sheets of paper. You simply peel the back off and stick them all on at once. The front sheet keeps them straight and aligned. The front sheet is then peeled off and your numbers are perfect. The cost is about $20.00. Mine were only $14.00

[RWSiefke]

I have recently acquired a 1954 airstream flying cloud. Shell is in great shape although oxidized. All exterior lights are missing lenses. Glass, window seals, and screens have all been replaced. All appliances inside are in great shape and operating. All interior lights are in tact and functional with the exception of 1 missing sconce light globe in seating area. Humphrey gas light is functional. Rear sleeping area has bed platforms. Box spring frames are there but no cloth on them. seating area/table are missing. Plywood floor is showing some rot but is repairable. Belly pan and frame are in good shape. Awning is missing. WBCCI numbers are 12834.
Would like to know:
1) What is its aprox value in current shape
2) What is aprox value once repaired (Not RESTORED but will keep as original as possible with what is there and what I can find for parts)
3) What can I find out from WBCCI numbers

rwsiefke@hotmail.com

[dwightdi]

My directories only go back to 1967 but 12834 was assigned to Gates that year. There is no Gates entry in the alphabetical listing. In 1970, 12834 was assigned to Allan and Thelma Weygandt from Detroit, MI. In 1989, 12834 was assigned to Weaver. We can not tell when 12834 was put on that particular trailer, so we can not say who owned it at that time.

The value is what you can get someone to pay for it. If you hire the work out you will likely not get your money back in the selling price. This is before torque axles, so if the springs are good you may not have to replace axles. There are several people on this site that sell some reproduction parts.