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Old 12-13-2005, 09:32 PM   #1
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Our 58 Sovereign of the Road

Work has begun on the 58 Sovereign of the Road that we bought off of RichardT this summer. Colin and his team are doing the structural stuff. Enjoy!

http://sweetsovereign.blogspot.com/

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Old 12-16-2005, 04:38 PM   #2
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Sure enjoyed the pictures. Thanks for sharing them. I love the old ones from the 50's and 60's. They bring back many fond memories of travelling with my family - although we could never afford an AS back then. We just envied those who had one. Those folks look about as relaxed as I'd like to be right now.
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Old 12-16-2005, 06:39 PM   #3
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What great photos. I enjoyed them all, but the old family/rally photos are priceless. I just imagine my AS is one of those parked next to yours, but of course I have no idea of my trailers history. More please as you have time.

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Old 12-17-2005, 04:12 AM   #4
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Very nice, man you have your work cut out for you! Looks like a sweet project!
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Old 12-30-2005, 08:54 AM   #5
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More updates on the SOTR

For all of your pleasure, I've posted many updates to the blog since I last posted on this thread. Enjoy! And a Happy New Year to you all! Let me know what you think!

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I think you are doing a beautyfull job! keep the pictures coming.
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Old 01-05-2006, 07:52 PM   #7
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Feedback everyone!

I just added a few more pictures of the restoration. Enjoy!
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Old 01-05-2006, 08:28 PM   #8
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I just added a few more pictures of the restoration. Enjoy!
Wow! Amazing, I didn't see any sign of "acid wear" when I saw your Airstream last week. Of course GSM had not started polishing at that point and the SOTR still had all her years of travel showing on her skin.

When you are in Plattsburgh please hug "The Tube" for me. Her Mom (me) is going through a period of major separation anxiety; I keep checking the weather reports for Plattsburgh, thinking she has snow on her (we built a barn for her to live in so she is not normally left out in the weather when we are not camping). I keep questioning my husband on things like: "Did you remember to turn off the propane? Did you chock the wheels? Did you close all the shades so the Sun cannot fade the interior?". He's pretty much ready to have me committed......
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Old 01-06-2006, 08:47 PM   #9
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Panel replacement

Just added some more pictures on the blog. The new panel is hanging by clecos. Enjoy!
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Old 01-24-2006, 05:58 PM   #10
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Hello all, in case you haven't been following the blog, more photos posted at http://sweetsovereign.blogspot.com

Enjoy. Anyone know of an antenna like the one posted.

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Old 01-27-2006, 06:06 PM   #11
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Rob, that antenna is from a 1950's - 60's VW Bug or bus ad can be bought new at any vintage Volkswagon place.

Here is an Ebay auction for one with pictures. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VINTA...33269767QQrdZ1
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Old 01-28-2006, 06:59 AM   #12
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Coming along

Hello everyone. I just posted a few pictures of the SOTR moved outside. MyBoyBurt, I think we are right next to the Tube now! So, we are neighbors now. Hi Neighbor!

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Looking good Rob and Colin. Making great progress. Now that the windows are in, I'll bet progress will really move along. Where did you locate the proper antenna?

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Old 01-28-2006, 08:03 AM   #14
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Hello everyone. I just posted a few pictures of the SOTR moved outside. MyBoyBurt, I think we are right next to the Tube now! So, we are neighbors now. Hi Neighbor!

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Hey Rob!

Yep, that my baby next to your baby.

I'm looking forward to the day "The Tube" can move inside at GSM, it will mean she's that much closer to coming home.

Are you already working on the interior cabinets for SOTR, and do you know what your layout is going to be? I'm looking forward to seeing what you've got planned. Do you believe you're going to be ready for the Cherry Blossom Rally?
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Old 01-28-2006, 10:17 AM   #15
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Antenna

Brad,

I've posted pictures of the new Antenna on the Blog and the source for it. What do you think?

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Rob -

You just updated your blog because I looked at it earlier this morning and that wasn't there.

Can't wait to see it in place.

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Old 01-28-2006, 04:41 PM   #17
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You are correct. I updated it for you.

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