Hello to all. I have just put a deposit on a 67 26 Overlander, after searching for the past two months for one that fit our wants. After extensive study, I narrowed my search down to three years, 63, 67, 68, in a 26' or 28',for various reasons including: bathrooms, original woodwork, and kitchen cabinets.
We found a 63 28" that was a good deal, but it has some exterior damage that finally curbed the deal at the last minute. If anyone is looking for a 1963 28 Ambassador Double let me know and I"ll hook you up..
I have not picked up the 67 26 yet, and I'm obsessed with studying everything I can for now. The article posted by "UWE" I believe titled "63 for me"??. Was one of the best posts I've read so far.
I know that I'll have a lot of future time on this website. The 67 we found Is overall very good condition. The only exterior repairs needed (so far) is on the exterior wheel well trim. right now i'm looking at spare wheels, trailer plugs, wheel well trim, etc. Hopefully it won't be buried in snow when time to pick it up. I'm going to have to drive 690 miles one way to pick it up in Wisconsin from Kansas.
Any other owners that have the same type of wheel wells that can hook me up with replacement trim, or links to, please let me know. For anyone that is interested, I will post more later. Also need a owners manual.??
Congrats on your purchase. Where in Wisconsin are you picking it up? I've got an original manual that I would be willing to make a copy of for you. PM me if you are interested... and feel free to stop by on your way back to KS.
Hi Todcor,Welcome.
It sounds like you're doing all of the right things in terms of getting as much info as you can ahead of time. Make sure you know how to check for rear end seperation and floor rot.
Good luck,
Dave
Very cool...I just got my '67 Overlander in October and have been full timing it since then down here in Deep in the Heart of Texas...so welcome. BTW the folks here on the forum are great and can help immensely with any and all questions you have. I just joined the forum and everyone has been fabulous.
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Aloha - Ronnie aka Lonali - Skipper, First Mate, and Cabin Boy of "The Leaky Tiki" - 1967 Overlander International Land Yacht
Pay special attention to the windows and how they are sealed. There were three years (including 67) when the corning windows were used. There are some good posts on how to seal them and be sure to lubricate the hardware too.
I too have a 1967 Overlander which my family & I have enjoyed immensely. '67 was an excellent year for Airstream products.
My Overlander has it's own web site. Let me know if you would like more detail on anything listed there.
Tom
Tom,
I read your "aquisition" story. I laughed outloud. I loved the description of your uncle Les and your aunts "airstream" comments. I imagined the whole story like it was happening right in front of me. I'm afraid when I get my first A/S and I lose interest, someone's gonna pull the same thing on me and I'll end up doing the same thing he did. Thanks for sharing. What a funny article.
Having read your story on your acquisition I wondered what your Uncle and Aunt, and your father, thought once you had the trailer redone?
I know my parents wanted an Airstream very badly in their travel days but with so many kids they found it hard to justify. They both were alive when we started our search but passed before our actual acquisition.
Great story, loved the way you presented it.
Barry
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