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06-11-2012, 02:33 PM
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#161
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Rivet Master
1973 23' Safari
1977 23' Safari
2018 25' Flying Cloud
Palmer Lake
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 4,092
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Minno
... Did you grind or file any kind of sharp edge on it?...
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Sharp is not necessary. Z
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06-11-2012, 02:48 PM
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#162
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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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outside pictures
No grass to mow and I missed the picture of the day....the giant dust devil that got us all.
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"If it can't be reduced, reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold, recycled or composted
then it should be restricted, redesigned or removed from production."
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06-11-2012, 02:52 PM
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#163
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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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more pics
outside areas
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"If it can't be reduced, reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold, recycled or composted
then it should be restricted, redesigned or removed from production."
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06-11-2012, 02:53 PM
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#164
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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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one more
last one..
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"If it can't be reduced, reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold, recycled or composted
then it should be restricted, redesigned or removed from production."
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06-11-2012, 08:33 PM
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#165
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4 Rivet Member
Commercial Member
1954 22' Flying Cloud
2017 30' Classic
Currently Looking...
Ojai
, California
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 254
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Thank you to everyone who joined in the communal BBQ last night on the patio. It was a great excuse to get together and an opportunity to clear out our refrigerators! Jim, Boone and I made it home today after 13 hours on the road. Wunderlust has already set in.
Safe travels everyone and let us know that you made it home OK!
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Lynda
AIR 24539 WBCCI 261
Founding Member, Greater Los Angeles Airstream Club
Accredited Appraisal Firm www.PolkAssociates-llc.com
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06-12-2012, 08:03 AM
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#166
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3 Rivet Member
1965 17' Caravel
Mountainous
, Utah
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 203
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Resto-ralley
Once again I had a great time at this years resto-ralley. This was my fifth time and my Caravel was finally finished with the exception of a few details and polishing. Thanks to everyones kind comments, encouragement, and praise, it was very humbling. Thanks to the patient tutelage and expert advice of professionals, an average guy like me could actually realize his dream. Anyone can do this with the support system and gentle guidance provided at this event.
Thanks to you all,
Sheridan
P.S. I took the long way home keeping one of my promises that this coach will never be a "trailer-queen". It's time to actually use it and I'm loving every minute of it.
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Sheridan
TAC# UT-1
WBCCI#11112
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06-12-2012, 08:27 AM
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#167
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Rivet Master
1973 23' Safari
1977 23' Safari
2018 25' Flying Cloud
Palmer Lake
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 4,092
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Dan, that first photo looks like you're going up the Mokee Dugway to Muley Point. I hope you enjoyed that area as much as I do. I'm making plans to camp there in the Overlander after the Kayak Rally at Lake Powell.
Zep
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06-12-2012, 09:31 AM
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#168
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3 Rivet Member
1965 17' Caravel
Mountainous
, Utah
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 203
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Zep, That's the spot. Should have had my Mt. Bike with me. Love the desert.
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Sheridan
TAC# UT-1
WBCCI#11112
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06-12-2012, 09:55 AM
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#169
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Rivet Master
1973 23' Safari
1977 23' Safari
2018 25' Flying Cloud
Palmer Lake
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 4,092
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Dan, meet us at the kayak rally 27 Sep or at Muley 2 Oct. You're a retired guy--Marty will make the call to get you a kitchen pass.
I know you're going to kill me for this, but I have to show off your work....
For those who don't know, SHERIDAN showed up 4 years ago on a motorcyle with a tent. Last year his Caravel was looking great, all the systems were installed per NASA specifications and blew us all away.
This year he's almost finished, just a little bit of polishing to go. The beauty of his work is more than skin deep, with auto-closing drawers and other refined touches.
Zep
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06-12-2012, 10:02 AM
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#170
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4 Rivet Member
Commercial Member
1954 22' Flying Cloud
2017 30' Classic
Currently Looking...
Ojai
, California
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 254
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These photos are just a teaser! Sheridan has graciously accepted our request (right!?) to kick off the 6th Annual VRR with a slide presentation on his work! Already counting the days....
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Lynda
AIR 24539 WBCCI 261
Founding Member, Greater Los Angeles Airstream Club
Accredited Appraisal Firm www.PolkAssociates-llc.com
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06-12-2012, 10:03 AM
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#171
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Rivet Master
1973 23' Safari
1977 23' Safari
2018 25' Flying Cloud
Palmer Lake
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 4,092
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I didn't take many photos this year, but this one shot of getting ready for the rafle captures a lot of the participants. Lynda Polk is getting us to settle down...you can see Levon in the back is resisting (and he doesn't have his face covered, as he does in every other photo-HA!)
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06-12-2012, 01:24 PM
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#172
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4 Rivet Member
1955 22' Flying Cloud
mapleton
, Utah
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 464
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14 hours on the road yesterday and made it home alive! Maybe if I have my flying cloud ready next year I can take it a little easier. I really feel compelled to add my thanks to those already expressed. As a rank newbie this year I was almost overwhelmed with the amount of knowledge and expertise collected in this event. Uwe, kip, Roger, Lew, Jim, Ken and everybody else- THANK YOU. My daughter (cleco) and I were made to feel totally welcome and included even though we didnt previously know any of you.
The only complaint I have is that the weekend was too short! Ken, you really need to consider making this a week long event.
tim
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06-12-2012, 01:39 PM
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#173
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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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Tim....now that you know us....still love us? I sure enjoyed meeting you and Cleco. Will she forgive me for hat new name?
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then it should be restricted, redesigned or removed from production."
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06-12-2012, 05:40 PM
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#174
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Site Team
1963 26' Overlander
Hollis
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,647
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I got home last night! After sitting two and a half hours on the runway in Chicago, supposedly some paperwork problem
I so enjoyed myself this weekend, it was the best! I met so many great people and for my first rally it far exceeded my expectations!
I was blown away by Sheridan's trailer. Beautiful
And I learned soooooo much... I also intended to blog about our travels around NM before the rally, but the internet speed just wasn't up to it! I'll try to get the blog updated ASAP.
By the way, an unfinished trailer is no reason not to come next year! Both Uwe and Kip had unfinished trailers (both incredibly inspiring tho!).
I know there wasn't an official list of people who attended but if you'd like to be a part of one, I'd be happy to compile it and send it out privately. There were a few of us talking at the end that wanted to exchange messages and stay in touch! Just pm me with your name, email, maybe your trailer model? I promise it'll stay private!
Many many thanks to the organizers and presenters.
PS. The "Kip" roller made it thru Airport security!
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06-12-2012, 06:25 PM
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#175
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Rivet Master
1959 26' Overlander
Western
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,468
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Great work Sheridan
Dan (Sheridan)
After corresponding with you over the last few years, I'm thrilled to see the pics of your work. Outstanding.
Hope you really enjoy the fruits of your labor!
John
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06-12-2012, 06:48 PM
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#176
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4 Rivet Member
1955 22' Flying Cloud
mapleton
, Utah
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 464
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Robin, she is so proud of her new nickname! Carissa is already planning the 8 hour drive to put what we learned to the test
We will surely be there next year and look forward to seeing you all again.
If anybody is travelling I-15 through central Utah and wants a place to stop awhile I am always available.
tim
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06-13-2012, 07:16 AM
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#177
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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 want to thank everyone who attended - as you can see from the posts, we are very serious about teaching restoration skills - any fun that went on was not on the schedule- - - - - LOL!!!!!!!!!!!! And even I learn things - I had no idea Sheridans name was Dan - he looks more like a Sheridan than a Dan - Sheridans Airstream is really nice - and so is Dan's - Sheridan and Dan are planning a GREAT presentation next year on their restoration project - something to really look forward to.
So who really rebuilt that Airstream .... hmmmmmmmmm
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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06-14-2012, 02:30 PM
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#178
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Rivet Master
1967 17' Caravel
Pocatello
, Idaho
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 944
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Safely Home? NOT!
Well, I'm really glad others made it home in one piece after a truly stellar resto rally: unfortunately we did not. We were rear-ended while stopped at a stop sign at an off-ramp from I-86. It was a deserted stretch of interstate, at the exit only one gas station, and no traffic, but a driver managed not to see the rear-end of our '86 34' Ltd filling his windshield and smacked into our rear bumper. Bumper came off, storage door came off and in coming off pushed up into the rear body panel, side pieces that met bumper are all bent, and worst of all, the side body panels above the left wheel well are bulged out. Our well-loved Ltd is now resting at the brand-new A/S dealer in Boise/Nampa. And now we will miss the Intern'l in Sedalia, too. Dang dang.
I can't imagine what we could have done to prevent that one short of staying home, the bumper even had a red and white reflective strip, and it was 3:00 in the afternoon! How does one NOT see something the size of an A/S trailer looming up in front in broad daylight??
Oh well: the price of taking our babies out on the road, I guess.
But the rally was worth it! We learned a whole lot, enjoyed the people a whole bunch, and we really appreciate Ken and Co for all the work that a successful rally requires. And thanks to everyone who was patient when young Cerberus jumped on them! (We're working on that behavioral problem.)
We'll see you all again next year, thanks to everyone who organized and/or participated!
Vivian
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06-14-2012, 02:44 PM
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#179
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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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Glad your home OK. So sorry about the accident. The new owners of my 21' Sovereign were rear ended on their first trip...a trip to the Rally in Wyoming two years ago. The hit took the rear bumper, really, all I could see. The insurance company totaled the trailer at a miserably low value. The owners bought it back and still use it. Hence my question at the Resto Rally on getting some insurance company input next year. Now I really am motivated to get my Airstreams appraised by Jim ASAP.
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06-14-2012, 03:10 PM
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#180
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Rivet Master
1967 17' Caravel
Pocatello
, Idaho
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 944
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Melody Ranch
Glad your home OK. So sorry about the accident. The new owners of my 21' Sovereign were rear ended on their first trip...a trip to the Rally in Wyoming two years ago. The hit took the rear bumper, really, all I could see. The insurance company totaled the trailer at a miserably low value. The owners bought it back and still use it. Hence my question at the Resto Rally on getting some insurance company input next year. Now I really am motivated to get my Airstreams appraised by Jim ASAP.
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Thanks for telling me about the new owners, I don't feel so bad I guess since it has happened to others, but I am so afraid they will total it. The dealer said Jackson Center will have to make a new bumper, nothing from ' 86 in stock of course, and then I'm worried about what is causing the bulge above the wheel well: scary.
What may be the worst of all is that we had decided to have Jim appraise the Ltd at the rally, and then changed our mind because it needs new curtains and I am just embarking on a complete redecoration, so we thought we'd wait until it was refurbed and then have it appraised. Alas, the accident didn't wait for the refurb! Well, "the best-laid plans of mice and men gang aft astray," and I guess we just got caught in the astray part.
Vivian
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