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Ken J · 06-15-2007, 06:51 AM

Looks pretty good to me - those panel are not that hard to replace - in those years they used all straight panels - no compound curves like todays trailers - so its just a matter of drilling out thi rivets, duplicating the panel and replacing - you should use buck rivets. That T 24 I believe is the type aluminum used.

A new frame will be the big challange - but the rest is a pretty easy retore - will just take some time to do. Time is free and we have lots of it!

Ken J.

47WeeWind · 06-15-2007, 09:03 AM

The door hinges are lightweight aluminum folded into a "C" channel, not the later stronger flat stainless steel straps, so I'd estimate your 22' Liner was built in late 1947 or during the first quarter of 1948. The homemade brackets bolted to the outer body on each side where the spring hangers attach to the short axle subframe suggest the subframe has partially detached from the centerpole pipe frame. I recommend building a new ladder frame ("A" frame) chassis to mount the body on. It will be much stronger than the original centerpole chassis frame. One you strip the interior paint you will loose the feeling of having been swallowed by a brown bear. Have fun!

1953 Flying · 06-15-2007, 09:16 AM

nice find. I would not have even hesitated to pay 500 bones for you trailer. Is this trailer gutted? If so it will be a tasked to rebuild aluminum cabinets. If you are to go this route. just remember it's a labor of love and have fun.

rebel beck · 06-15-2007, 09:44 AM

I just love the trailer, yes it needs work and like stated before we all have time. The good part is the paint is peeling and will not take much to get it all off. What a great find for $500.00 sure wish I could luck up on one. Good luck with the restore and keep us all posted.

mello mike · 07-26-2007, 10:58 AM

Wow, what a find. Keep us posted on your progress.

A-Merry-Can · 08-16-2007, 08:18 PM

progress? how's it going??

jp

countymike · 09-04-2007, 05:56 PM

a friend of mine has his dads 1949 airstream & is trying to sell it to me. he wants a grand for it........it is still used for camping but no restoration has been done,the wood is good,ill look this weekend for the model as i think its about 24 foot or so.......its been in the camp ground for years.it has a door on each side of camper,but he said the tounge is bent & cant be towed....let me know what you all think as if i buy it i dont have a place to work on it,so i will probably sell it.........im near cincinnati..........thnks mike

A-Merry-Can · 09-04-2007, 07:19 PM

can you post a few pics?

jp

Ganglin · 09-04-2007, 07:24 PM

Let us know if you plan not to buy it or are going to sell it. Someone here will likely be interested....

66Overlander · 09-04-2007, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by countymike

a friend of mine has his dads 1949 airstream & is trying to sell it to me. he wants a grand for it........it is still used for camping but no restoration has been done,the wood is good,ill look this weekend for the model as i think its about 24 foot or so.......its been in the camp ground for years.it has a door on each side of camper,but he said the tounge is bent & cant be towed....let me know what you all think as if i buy it i dont have a place to work on it,so i will probably sell it.........im near cincinnati..........thnks mike

Mike,
I have always loved Whirlwinds and am looking for a vintage Airstream project trailer. This one sounds like an interesting find, but definitely a major project to get roadworthy again. If you are not interested in this trailer contact me. Thanks.