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12-20-2008, 11:36 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
1975 31' Sovereign
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 155
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Happy New Owner!!
Hey Everyone,
Just picked up my "new" Airstream today. It's a '75 31ft Sovereign Land Yacht. I'm loving it and look forward to using it.
I'm trying to decide whether or not to redo the interior, as the 30 year old interior has seen better days and there's lot's of mouse turds 
I've been looking over the site for the last couple of weeks leading up to me picking up my Airstream, so I've had a lot of ideas floating through my head.
I look forward to leaning on you all for some knowledge as I tackle my new project and hope to share my ideas with you as I start.
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12-21-2008, 12:17 AM
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Rivet Master  
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,376
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Welcome
 Hi, CrzyCorpsman. Welcome to the forum and enjoy your new to you Airstream.
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"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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12-21-2008, 06:09 AM
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Vintage Kin Owner
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Join Date: Jul 2007
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Welcome C2,
For me the retro finishes are one thing...the mice is another. There are numerous threads describing rather disgusting owner findings and associated smells once mouse cohabitation is verified.
Post some pictures and keep us posted as to your progress.
Happy Holidays,
Kevin
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William C. Swinney
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12-21-2008, 06:40 AM
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Rivet Master
1993 34' Limited
Melbourne Florida
, Springfield Ohio
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 759
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Congratulations on your purchase. Welcome to the forum.
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12-21-2008, 07:34 AM
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Rivet Master
1978 29' Ambassador
Walnut Cove
, North Carolina
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 519
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Gloves, TSP and Mr. Clean!!Also an industrial wet vac! Removing the deposits might give you a different perspective. WE just bought a 1965 Ambassador and as the cabinets are in decent shape we are going to keep them. Butchers wax with shoe polish close to the same color will have them looking spiffy in no time!As for the dried out plastic Bathroom-no hope there, it will all be replaced! Go to my blog on Humzoo.com/dannie for the story and pictures. Good Luck you are in for an adventure!
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The Silver Queen
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12-22-2008, 03:15 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1975 31' Sovereign
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 155
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Alright everyone. Got some pictures up on this site as well as my blog.
Thanks for looking
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12-22-2008, 03:38 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1998 28' Excella
Dolores
, Colorado
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 324
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Brian;
Welcome to the forums. I'm sure you will find plenty of changes in getting this new unit cleaned up and making road worthy. Never fear, there are plenty of ideas floating around on the forum.
Bob
Member Four Corners Unit/CAC
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12-22-2008, 06:37 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 29' Ambassador
Walnut Cove
, North Carolina
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 519
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Looks pretty good compared to my Silver Princess but you know how projects go, one thing begets another. My husband and I have matching recliners at home and I would seriously consider it for the AS when all the other $$$$$$projects are done.
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The Silver Queen
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12-22-2008, 07:23 PM
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 13,158
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Welcome from the Florida Panhandle
Welcome to the Forums. We're glad to have you with us.
If you would like to see a whole bunch of Airstreams, both old and new, there is a Forums Rally in January fairly close to you. It will be held on January 9, 10, & 11 at Topsail State Park in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, which is about 50 miles east of Pensacola.
Even if your isn't ready to camp yet, your are welcome to drive over for the day when we have the open houses.
Checkout the Can Opener Rally at the bottom of the Portal Page.
Brian
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WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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12-23-2008, 08:48 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 28' International CCD
Ottawa
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 587
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Welcome!! Lots of great info here on the forums, and friendly people willing to dispense it out...
Cheers!
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[COLOR=Blue] 2005 28' International CCD
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12-23-2008, 11:30 AM
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
1963 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Central
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 5,919
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Welcome to the Forum from another Mississippian. I checked out your Blog and noted you were considering removing the front gaucho and installing recliners - that's exactly what we did.
Good luck with the big cleanup and getting her ready to use!
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12-23-2008, 02:03 PM
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Rivet Master
2009 27' FB Flying Cloud
1982 31' International
1991 35' Airstream 350
Jay
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,706
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Congrats, and welcome. Lots of info here! Good luck with the re-fit.
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'09 27FB Flying Cloud;'82 31 International
'91 350 LE MH; '21 Interstate 24GT
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12-23-2008, 02:55 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1978 31' Sovereign
Charlottetown
, PEI
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 86
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Congrats! Our 1978 Sovereign was pretty nasty too, but a cleaning with Mean Green did a lot to make it liveable. You will hopefully see where the little creeps are getting into your AS.
Have fun!
Melissa
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12-23-2008, 03:40 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1975 31' Sovereign
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 155
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Well, did some "cleaning" today. A little more than anticipated, but happy that it's done!
Check out the pics on my blog.
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12-23-2008, 10:15 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2017 16' Sport
Malibu
, California
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 298
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The fabric and new floor will make a big difference and not that costly compared to other minor repairs that added up for us. Enjoy we are close to getting our gal on the road.
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12-26-2008, 01:40 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1975 31' Sovereign
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 155
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Hey all,
Thanks for the words of encouragement!!! I'm surely going to need them. I've decided to move my post to the '75 Sovereign forum
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f183/
I did some cleaning today of the exterior and posted some pic on my blog. I also decided to take a look behind a panel and popped off the front panel behind the couch. It looks like I'll be gutting the interior after my findings. Take a look.
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