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01-11-2011, 04:24 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1964 24' Tradewind
Stillwater
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 83
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Newbie in Oklahoma
Hi! Longtime lurker here, finally decided to join the party.
My name is Sarah and I live in Stillwater, Oklahoma. I'm not a native Okie though, as I was born and raised in Ohio. My brother and I used to count 'silver twinkies' on our family vacations in the Buckeye state, so Airstreams have been catching my eye since childhood.
I purchased my first AS in November, and just towed it home to Oklahoma last week. She's a 1964 Airstream Trade Wind Twin, whom I've affectionately named Miranda. She needs some work, but for the most part I think I landed myself a heck of a deal, and I am extremely excited about this project. Miranda was obviously very well cared for up until approx 2007 when she was sold as part of an estate auction. I have a public album on Facebook is anyone is interested in a complete set of photos of Miranda before restoration.
THANK YOU to everyone who posts here, I have already learned SO MUCH and have found very useful information on this website, especially when I was shopping for an AS of my own. I look forward to making some friends here!
Cheers!
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01-11-2011, 04:47 PM
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Addicted
1971 27' Overlander
Currently In: Skowhegan
, ME
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 703
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Welcome to the forums.....there's a few other Okies here and there if you look around. Be sure and post some photos of Miranda (funny...our's is called Minerva)!
Anyway, welcome!
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01-11-2011, 04:53 PM
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Moderator
Vintage Kin Owner
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 11,696
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Greetings Sarah,
Congratulations on making the transition from lurker to active member, and the new Airstream. Glad to have you with us and look forward to your participation.
Kevin
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"One of the best lessons I've learned is that you don't worry about criticism from people you wouldn't seek advice from."
William C. Swinney
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01-11-2011, 04:54 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Florissant
, USA
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 5,083
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First of all, welcome to the forums. Second, I love the name. We have a hot sauce (bar) and collection going here that we hope to implement into the trailer someday.
Steve
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01-11-2011, 07:16 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2011 27 FB International
Lubbock
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 65
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Hello and welcome! Please post pictures of Miranda.
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01-11-2011, 09:43 PM
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Moderator
2006 19' International CCD
Olathe
, Kansas
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 4,224
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Welcome! What's your FB page? It sounds like you have a great trailer to work with, if you have time check out Air Midwest, were having a Rally Branson MO on April 15th. Once again, welcome.
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01-12-2011, 08:34 AM
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2 Rivet Member
Springfield
, Missouri
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 34
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Welcome to the forums Sarah! As you have seen this is a wonderful resource for info on the 'Streams!
Would love to see you at the Air Midwest Rally!
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01-12-2011, 09:30 AM
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Certainly Blessed
1971 27' Overlander
Waiting to Escape....
, Somewhere between sanity and insanity ... on the brink of both.
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,791
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Miranda as in Miranda Lambert who sings the Airstream Song??
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01-12-2011, 10:09 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1964 24' Tradewind
Stillwater
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 83
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rebelstand
Miranda as in Miranda Lambert who sings the Airstream Song??
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Ding Ding Ding!! I've been a fan of hers for a LONG time.
Thanks for the welcomes everyone.
Quote:
First of all, welcome to the forums. Second, I love the name. We have a hot sauce (bar) and collection going here that we hope to implement into the trailer someday.
Steve
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Steve, Tabasco is my nick name b/c it rhymes with my real last name.. people have been calling me that, or just Basco for ages. Ironic that in reality, I cant stand hot sauce. Bleck.
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01-12-2011, 10:11 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1964 24' Tradewind
Stillwater
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 83
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Also, here is the the link to my FB album:
Before Restoration
I've already done some minor things, but this is how she looked when I got her.
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01-12-2011, 10:16 AM
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#11
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2 Rivet Member
1964 24' Tradewind
Stillwater
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 83
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oh bummer, I added a link to pictures and it said the post had to be approved by a moderator. Is that b/c of the link?
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01-12-2011, 10:17 AM
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Certainly Blessed
1971 27' Overlander
Waiting to Escape....
, Somewhere between sanity and insanity ... on the brink of both.
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,791
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tabasco
Ding Ding Ding!! I've been a fan of hers for a LONG time.
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newer fan of hers.. but then I often listen to only one genre at a time and miss some good new ones.
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01-12-2011, 12:50 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Florissant
, USA
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 5,083
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Miranda Lambert is a member of the WBCCI in Texas.
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01-12-2011, 01:15 PM
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Certainly Blessed
1971 27' Overlander
Waiting to Escape....
, Somewhere between sanity and insanity ... on the brink of both.
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,791
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I've seen the video of her Airstream. Exthemius found it online somewhere.
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01-12-2011, 01:17 PM
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68Safari22
1968 22' Safari
edmond
, Oklahoma
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 12
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airstream in Edmond
I am just down I35 near Edmond Ok. I have 68 22' Safari. My grandkids call it The Silver Bullet. Went to college at OSU.
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01-12-2011, 01:21 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1964 24' Tradewind
Stillwater
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 83
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rebelstand
I've seen the video of her Airstream. Exthemius found it online somewhere.
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I knew she had one, didnt know there was a video of it. got a link?
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01-12-2011, 01:51 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1964 24' Tradewind
Stillwater
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 83
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Harleyyat
I am just down I35 near Edmond Ok. I have 68 22' Safari. My grandkids call it The Silver Bullet. Went to college at OSU.
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Hey thats not far at all. I'm an OSU alum myself. (Ohio State & Oklahoma State). I don't even have kids, let alone grandkids so I'll keep the class year to myself.... The lady from WBCCI here in OK laughed when I told her old I was.
You have any experience with the AS dealer in OKC? I haven't even been there yet.
A co-worker suggested Allied Foam in OKC for new bunks and couch cushions for me, have you heard of them?
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01-12-2011, 02:09 PM
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Addicted
1971 27' Overlander
Currently In: Skowhegan
, ME
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 703
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tabasco
Hey thats not far at all. I'm an OSU alum myself. (Ohio State & Oklahoma State). I don't even have kids, let alone grandkids so I'll keep the class year to myself.... The lady from WBCCI here in OK laughed when I told her old I was.
You have any experience with the AS dealer in OKC? I haven't even been there yet.
A co-worker suggested Allied Foam in OKC for new bunks and couch cushions for me, have you heard of them?
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There's no A/S dealer in OK -- only a service center which is Griffin RV. We take ours over to Tom when things are just out of my capabilities -- the funny thing is that we bought our '71 off craigslist from a place up in Enid, and it was originally purchased from a place called Brassfields RV off Route 66 here in OKC. Long story short, that dealership was owned by Tom's father and Tom used to work there growing up and serviced our A/S when it was brand new. The guy is totally awesome...but it does come at a price.
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01-12-2011, 02:27 PM
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Certainly Blessed
1971 27' Overlander
Waiting to Escape....
, Somewhere between sanity and insanity ... on the brink of both.
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,791
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We did it Ourselves
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tabasco
A co-worker suggested Allied Foam in OKC for new bunks and couch cushions for me, have you heard of them?
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We bought the foam at Joann's. It was on sale and used a holiday coupon. I used the original covers for a template for the gaucho covers.
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01-12-2011, 02:33 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1964 24' Tradewind
Stillwater
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 83
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Quote:
Originally Posted by exthemius
There's no A/S dealer in OK -- only a service center which is Griffin RV. We take ours over to Tom when things are just out of my capabilities -- the funny thing is that we bought our '71 off craigslist from a place up in Enid, and it was originally purchased from a place called Brassfields RV off Route 66 here in OKC. Long story short, that dealership was owned by Tom's father and Tom used to work there growing up and serviced our A/S when it was brand new. The guy is totally awesome...but it does come at a price.
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Ah, I see. So If I need something from Griffins, ask got Tom. Gotcha.
Miranda spent her whole life in Ohio, and then just across the border in PA. I found her on Ebay. The guy lived about 3 hrs from my hometown in OH, so I sent my Dad the $ and he went to pick her up. She stayed at his house till i was home for Christmas and could tow her home. He also said he had to make sure she was 'road worthy' before he turned his daughter loose on a 1000 mile journey.
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