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02-07-2010, 02:12 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
Posts: 3,491
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2010 Vintage Restoration Rally
The Four Corners Unit of the WBCCI is pleased to announce the much anticipated Third Annual Vintage Restoration Rally.
This is a rally for anyone interested in learning all of the ins and outs of restoring a vintage trailer, or just seeing how these trailers are put together.
This rally is part seminar (classroom) and part hands-on and does not require you to bring your trailer. Anticipated topics are as follows:
· Complete overview of trailer restoration – with lots of photos to see
· Rivet and skin skills taught by Aircraft experts
· Cabinet building skills
· Zolatone painting (this alone will be worth the trip)
· Electrical – basic and high-tech wiring
· Axle replacement
· Door rebuilding/repair
· Solar – including converters/inverters, surge protection and batteries
In addition to the above – and keeping in mind that some of you will have attended previously – we are adding and/or focusing on these additional topics. These will be covered more in depth than in previous years:
· More interior restoration – electrical, plumbing, insulation
· Charging system install
· Gray and black tank installation
· Furniture install
· Window removal and rebuild
These skills are not taught by hobbyists – they are taught by professionals who do this for a living.
We will have trailers at the rally that we’ll be working on and have tons and tons of tools around so you can get hands on experience.
Area 63 Productions will be back this year – a major force in Airstream restoration on the west coast. Master Tech RV will also be in attendance – they do premier solar installations.
We are also proud and excited to announce a very special guest – Pee Wee Schwamborn. Pee Wee’s mother was Wally Byam’s cousin and started the WBCCI for Wally. Pee Wee attended many early rallies with his Mom and Wally and has an almost photographic memory of it all.
Check out last year’s rally at http://www.airforums.com/forums/f289/2009-fcu-vintage-restoration-rally-47536.html and the 2008 rally at http://www.airforums.com/forums/f289/fcu-vintage-restoration-rally-39159-2.html to see this is a must attend event – this is the only rally who’s focus is Airstream restoration taught by professionals – you will see and learn far more than you would think possible.
So, you want details…? Ok – the rally will be held the second weekend in June (10-13) at Enchanted Trails RV Park and Trading Post in Albuquerque, NM (this is an old Route 66 trading post – see http://www.enchantedtrails.com/ for park info). We are holding the rally later this year for better weather (less wind), plus the pool will be open for the kids! Our rally fee is $50 per person or $85 for a couple, and $100 for the family plus a screaming deal on Enchanted Trails’ campsites of just $15 per night (thank you Vicki!!).
So what do you get for your 50/85/100 bucks?
· A great learning experience
· A catered meal on Saturday night (so you don’t have to worry about cooking after working hard all day)
· A continental breakfast on Sunday morning (so you won’t have to worry about cooking after staying up late on Saturday night).
Please e-mail us at fourcornersunit@hotmail.com and we will forward you a sign up sheet with instructions.
Don’t hesitate – contact us now. We look forward to seeing you in Albuquerque!
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1956 Flying Cloud
Founder :
Four Corners Unit
Albuquerque National Balloon Fiesta
Rally
Vintage Trailer Academy - Formerly the original
restoration rally
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02-07-2010, 03:02 PM
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Naysayer
1968 24' Tradewind
Russellville
, earth
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 4,971
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Too cool! I hope I get to make it to this one.
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02-08-2010, 11:43 AM
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Rivet Master
2002 25' Safari
1977 20' Argosy 20
northern valley
, new jersey
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 532
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looking forward to another great rally! I highly recommend this event for the content & the cameraderie!
I heard the Organizing Committee is guaranteeing that the desert winds will be at or below only 5 knots this time!
best,
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Joseph & Gabrielle
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci.
WBCCI 2087 - AIR 3144 - TAC-NJ2
https://defendwally.org/
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02-08-2010, 12:13 PM
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Rivet Master
2022 25' International
Savage
, Minnesota
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 753
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I highly recommend this rally. I attended with my wife last year ('09). I would attend again this year, as the agenda is even better than last, and that is hard to top! I unfortunately cannot attend this year, as I have a schedule conflict. If you are on the fence to attend, get off that fence and head to Albuquerque in June!
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"I've got aluminum fever, and the only prescription, is more AIRSTREAM!!!"
'64 Safari Resoration Blog ("May"):
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WBCCI/VAC 11736
AIR 25979
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02-08-2010, 01:09 PM
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Rivet Master
Airstream - Other
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Bosque Farms
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 7,030
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Kind of doubtful that we'll be able to make it down even for a day during that period. Anything during "season" has to be looked at pretty carefully, and we've already committed ourselves to attend VAC in Salida, come hell or high water or a full park.
Lynn
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02-08-2010, 07:29 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
Posts: 3,491
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Sorry to hear that you can't make it - hopefully next year!
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1956 Flying Cloud
Founder :
Four Corners Unit
Albuquerque National Balloon Fiesta
Rally
Vintage Trailer Academy - Formerly the original
restoration rally
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02-08-2010, 07:37 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
Posts: 3,491
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Yes - we have been assurred that that particular weekends weather is expected to be perfect!
The pool will be open - so if you get too hot working on trailers, just jump in!
Joseph - did your trailer get dull all of a sudden? And did it age a bit? From your avatar it looks like it did...
Ken
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1956 Flying Cloud
Founder :
Four Corners Unit
Albuquerque National Balloon Fiesta
Rally
Vintage Trailer Academy - Formerly the original
restoration rally
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02-08-2010, 09:28 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 25' Safari
1977 20' Argosy 20
northern valley
, new jersey
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 532
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Actually Ken, the trailer in the avatar is the '76 Sovereign that was sold back in April, and that I delivered to the buyer in NY State in May.
Here's a neat little piece about the buyer, a fellow named Dennison Lee. radical shift: economist into farmer/forager « The Improvised Life
I'll have to see if he'll come to the VRR, too? He's quite the character, and we like him a lot!
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Joseph & Gabrielle
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci.
WBCCI 2087 - AIR 3144 - TAC-NJ2
https://defendwally.org/
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02-09-2010, 05:45 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
Posts: 3,491
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I knew that - just pulling your leg
wow - very cool - the ol trailer looks great!
Hope he can make it
Ken
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1956 Flying Cloud
Founder :
Four Corners Unit
Albuquerque National Balloon Fiesta
Rally
Vintage Trailer Academy - Formerly the original
restoration rally
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02-13-2010, 08:23 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
Posts: 3,491
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Registrations are coming in pretty steady - just as an fyi, we have a 70 unit limit.
This is a great opportunity to see how your trailer is put together or a great opportunity for those who have vintage units they want to restore to learn from professionals who do this for a living.....
Ken J.
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1956 Flying Cloud
Founder :
Four Corners Unit
Albuquerque National Balloon Fiesta
Rally
Vintage Trailer Academy - Formerly the original
restoration rally
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02-15-2010, 07:51 AM
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Rivet Master
2002 25' Safari
1977 20' Argosy 20
northern valley
, new jersey
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 532
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken J
Registrations are coming in pretty steady - just as an fyi, we have a 70 unit limit.
This is a great opportunity to see how your trailer is put together or a great opportunity for those who have vintage units they want to restore to learn from professionals who do this for a living.....
Ken J.
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hey Ken!
send an app, please?
obtw, I found the DVD's the day after you guys went home! I have to find some boxes to package them for transit - there's about a dozen or so.
if you need any help, let us know?
looking forward to seeing all of you and Vicky at Enchanted Trails, again.
best,
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Joseph & Gabrielle
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci.
WBCCI 2087 - AIR 3144 - TAC-NJ2
https://defendwally.org/
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02-15-2010, 08:09 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
Posts: 3,491
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Thanks
Yea sure you have pictures of last years rally - actually Joseph documented the whole rally - maybe we could all just watch them and party- - - -
Just kidding - we are planning some really great stuff - if anyone has anything they are working on, or just dreaming of, just let us know.
The presenters are hard a work putting together a great program.
And yes, Joseph, we could use your help - I'll put you on the committee.
Also, if anyone has anything they are burning to share, we will put you to work as a presenter...
Ken J.
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1956 Flying Cloud
Founder :
Four Corners Unit
Albuquerque National Balloon Fiesta
Rally
Vintage Trailer Academy - Formerly the original
restoration rally
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02-20-2010, 04:04 AM
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vintage travelers
1972 31' Sovereign
Johnson City
, on the road
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 398
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alb nm
Ken we will plan on coming leaving Charlette NC enroute to camp work at rancheros in santa fe around that time works good can yo e me the reg info thanks Charles & Rondie
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02-20-2010, 06:59 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
Posts: 3,491
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Charles and Rondie
If you will PM me with your e-mail or respond to the e-mail in post #1, I'll be glad to forward the sign up sheet to you -
Looking forward to meeting you!
Ken J.
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1956 Flying Cloud
Founder :
Four Corners Unit
Albuquerque National Balloon Fiesta
Rally
Vintage Trailer Academy - Formerly the original
restoration rally
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02-28-2010, 03:43 PM
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Area 63 Productions
Commercial Member
1963 26' Overlander
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1963 19' Globetrotter
Orange
, California
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 156
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Area 63 Productions will again be present for this event, with hands on workshops, how-to's, q&a, and perhaps seminars. We will be bringing one of our trailers for this event, and present real time, hands on, scrape your knuckles type seminars. Depending on our work flow at the studio, we might be bringing back the 1958 Flying Cloud we re-skinned at last years Rally. It now has new insulation, new perimeter belly skins, and all the windows are already rebuild, some with new glass. If we do brig it, then the hands-on will be DC wiring, AC wiring, and plumbing, including holding tanks.
Stay tuned to this thread for updates on this event.
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03-23-2010, 11:24 PM
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Site Team
1964 26' Overlander
1964 19' Globetrotter
OlyPen
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,936
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Your event ad is running - here's a copy. Have fun at the rally!
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03-24-2010, 09:33 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
Posts: 3,491
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Thank you thank you thank you - virtual hugs to Janet everyone!
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1956 Flying Cloud
Founder :
Four Corners Unit
Albuquerque National Balloon Fiesta
Rally
Vintage Trailer Academy - Formerly the original
restoration rally
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03-25-2010, 11:10 AM
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Kmpro
Currently Looking...
1984 31' Airstream310
Lubbock
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 301
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Registration Rally
Ken J:
Hi Ken, We spend time in Texas, Colorado and New Mexico. We were thinking the 4 Corners Unit might be the right one for us. We are rebuilding our 1984 310 Ltd AS M/H and think I could find out some much needed info from the Rally. We would like to attend, so let us know.
Mike & Mary Dee
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A Man has got know his limitations-Dirty Harry
That's Some Bad Hat Harry-Jaws 1978
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03-25-2010, 11:59 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
Posts: 3,491
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Mike and Mary - that would be great - if you will PM me with your e-mail address, I'll send you the sign up sheet.
Ken J.
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1956 Flying Cloud
Founder :
Four Corners Unit
Albuquerque National Balloon Fiesta
Rally
Vintage Trailer Academy - Formerly the original
restoration rally
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03-26-2010, 08:17 AM
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Kmpro
Currently Looking...
1984 31' Airstream310
Lubbock
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 301
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Ken J
If you would like to see the vintage Silver Hornet project go to www.starnewspub.com for the short version of the blow by blow refurb.
Mike
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That's Some Bad Hat Harry-Jaws 1978
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