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08-10-2011, 06:14 PM
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Paul
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Hoping for a little guidance
I am hoping for a little guidance as I am not finding any helpfull info on the internet. We have an airstream we had hopes of restoring, but that is simply not going to be in our budget and therefore we are going to sell it. But i do not have any clue as to what to ask for in its current condition. It is 20' not including the tongue. The plate on it reads Model #47-9 serial # 1023 Built by Wallace M. Byam. Made in Metropolitan Las Angeles, CA. The trailer is completely gutted but the shell is in good shape. Front window is out, most side windows are intact. Any help or direction I could get before I post this on craigslist would be so greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
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08-10-2011, 07:15 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
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Some pictures might get more replies. Or, lots of folks put adds in the clasifieds here for "best offer".
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Steve
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08-11-2011, 08:56 AM
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Paul
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Pictures
I have attached some pictures
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08-11-2011, 10:55 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
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WOW! Don't know the year from looking, but it is definately an oldie.
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Steve
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08-11-2011, 11:32 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1959 24' Tradewind
The Grass Capital of the World
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beauty
wow. I love those. I hope it finds another happy home.
As a buyer, I'd start with the basics -
1. does it roll? Are the wheels in need of replacement? Axle?
2. does it leak? Most likely yes, but how badly, and how much damage because of the leaks?
3. what could I do with it? renovate the trailer for camping? Shine it up, leave it gutted, and stick in in a movie background? Make the world's coolest food trailer and serve a retro menu?
I say all this because these trailers only seem to be worth what someone will pay. If it rolls, I'd pay you up to a couple grand and tow it away, based solely on the beautiful structure of the shell. In fact, I wish I had that money to offer you, but I don't, so I won't. but good luck.
Are you sure you want to part with it? You could always use it to dry camp as a hard shell tent!
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08-11-2011, 03:25 PM
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Paul
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We want it to be restored to its original luster. And therefore it is already sold,... thanks to this forum. I believe it is going to the right individual so thank you! Maybe someday an airstream will be in our future.. right now is not it. Happy trails
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08-11-2011, 03:30 PM
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A.K.A "THE STREAM"
2010 25' FB International
Arlington
, Texas
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That was QUICK!!!
Congrats!!To the BOTH of you!!
Shane
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08-11-2011, 05:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by THEPILL
That was QUICK!!!
Congrats!!To the BOTH of you!!
Shane
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Thanks Shane and a special thank you to the seller for the priviledge of purchasing this trailer and restoring it to it's former glory.
They are a very nice couple who I now consider friends.
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08-11-2011, 05:20 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Sioux Falls
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Atta boy!
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08-11-2011, 06:40 PM
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Rivet Master
1997 34' Limited
1970 27' Overlander
South of Atlanta
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Now that you own it, we will all look forward to an entire thread of your restoration process along with an initial rundown of year, model, history, etc.......
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1997 34' Excella 1000
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08-11-2011, 07:20 PM
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A.K.A "THE STREAM"
2010 25' FB International
Arlington
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Aviator
Now that you own it, we will all look forward to an entire thread of your restoration process along with an initial rundown of year, model, history, etc.......
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YUP!!!
Shane
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08-11-2011, 07:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Aviator
Now that you own it, we will all look forward to an entire thread of your restoration process along with an initial rundown of year, model, history, etc.......
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I'll need to ask the mods to create a section for it as there is no spot for a 1947 liner.
I do know that they started production in May of 1947 with s/n #1001 and by June #1007 was built and by August they had ramped up production because #28 had been built and #49 was off the line by Oct. Thsi one is #23 so probably built in either July or August that year. They built 90 that year. It is gutted inside so finding out what the interior layout was will be difficult as they offered the 22ft liner in 7 different layouts each with a specific name for each layout
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08-11-2011, 07:47 PM
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Thanks for the link Shane. I'vee bookamrked for later reference. The sellers will be sending me some more pictures and I'll compare what I see to that. Airstream has one layout that looks like that link on it's website. According to what else I've seen there are 7 different layouts though so no telling for sure what this one was originally. There might be some traces left on the interior skins that will reveal some clues.
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08-11-2011, 07:51 PM
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Rivet Master
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
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Don't forget RJ Dial's site VintageAirstream.com there are 7 different 1947 Liners there.
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Originally Posted by wasagachris
Thanks for the link Shane. I'vee bookamrked for later reference. The sellers will be sending me some more pictures and I'll compare what I see to that. Airstream has one layout that looks like that link on it's website. According to what else I've seen there are 7 different layouts though so no telling for sure what this one was originally. There might be some traces left on the interior skins that will reveal some clues.
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1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental, 2014 Dodge Durango
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08-11-2011, 07:55 PM
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Thanks Bill I have been looking there already. I actually use that site a lot for reference material.I will be sending him some shots of this one once I have hands on it.
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08-11-2011, 08:21 PM
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2017 26' Flying Cloud
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Wasagachris: You have a serious, serious problem, and I can't tell you how envious I am.
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08-11-2011, 08:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DKB_SATX
Wasagachris: You have a serious, serious problem, and I can't tell you how envious I am.
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Still looking for an 80's, 90's, 00's and 10's to complete the set. Kidding of course. That's my limit for sure. It's going to cost a fortune to build a building large enough to hold them all and their respective vintage TV's. Lets see 5 trailers and 5 cars plus workshop, probably 60 ft wide by 60 ft long should do.
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08-12-2011, 08:32 AM
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Paul
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Join Date: Aug 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wasagachris
Thanks for the link Shane. I'vee bookamrked for later reference. The sellers will be sending me some more pictures and I'll compare what I see to that. Airstream has one layout that looks like that link on it's website. According to what else I've seen there are 7 different layouts though so no telling for sure what this one was originally. There might be some traces left on the interior skins that will reveal some clues.
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I will make it my aim to get in there this weekend during the best lighting and get some decent pictures of the inside as well to give you a start .
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