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01-19-2015, 09:54 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
1960 22' Safari
Johnson City
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 71
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Proud new owner
Hi-
John here. Big news in my world!
On 1.5.15 we welcomed our third child into the world.
On 1.17.15 we purchased our first airstream. A 1960 LandYacht Safari.
I'm already in over my head, but I'm excited!  !
I look forward to all the help this forum and community will provide!
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01-19-2015, 11:24 AM
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1987 Avion 34W owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Good Ol'
, USA
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 2,090
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Wow, no "welcomes" yet? Let me be the 1st..... Welcome! And congratulations on BOTH new additions.
Getting much sleep????
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I  this great country!!!!
1987 Avion 34W
1995 Ford F250 7.3L PowerStroke
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01-19-2015, 12:17 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1960 22' Safari
Johnson City
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 71
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Thanks!
We're doing ok. We've got a good pattern going.
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01-19-2015, 01:45 PM
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Retired
2008 30' Classic
Currently Looking...
Livingston
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 850
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Welcome. When the going gets tough with diaper changes, you have an aluminum man cave for a retreat....
Tom
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AIR 71620
WBCCI 5809 Reg 9 Unit 155
2008 Classic 30'
2019 F250 4x4
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01-19-2015, 02:15 PM
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Rivet Master 
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,346
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Welcome! Dig in and enjoy your project!
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2014 25' Flying Cloud Rear Twin
2019 Ford Expedition Platinum
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01-19-2015, 04:22 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1960 22' Safari
Johnson City
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 71
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 this is the original water heater I presume...was it both gas and electric?
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01-19-2015, 04:34 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
Currently Looking...
ottawa (greely)
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 390
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Congratulations on your new babies.
Don
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01-19-2015, 04:57 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2015 16' Sport
Oakville
, Ontario
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 234
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congrats, she's a cutie
you're braver than me, or at least more handy
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01-20-2015, 04:14 AM
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Retired
2008 30' Classic
Currently Looking...
Livingston
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 850
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Most of the newer water heaters use both. Hopefully, replacing this is on the list. There are people who use a household on demand water heater, which limits you to one or the other. We full time in our 31 ft Classic, and never have had an issue with no hot water from the stock Atwood six gal unit. Have fun, measure twice and cut once....
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Tom
TVKetchum
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AIR 71620
WBCCI 5809 Reg 9 Unit 155
2008 Classic 30'
2019 F250 4x4
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01-20-2015, 05:43 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1960 22' Safari
Johnson City
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 71
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tvketchum
Most of the newer water heaters use both. Hopefully, replacing this is on the list. There are people who use a household on demand water heater, which limits you to one or the other. We full time in our 31 ft Classic, and never have had an issue with no hot water from the stock Atwood six gal unit. Have fun, measure twice and cut once....
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Tom
TVKetchum
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Thanks Tom. This one actually has two, the original and another in the bathroom closet. I'm having to undo a lot of "redo". Fun so far.
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01-21-2015, 07:28 AM
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2 Rivet Member
bonita springs
, florida
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 30
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Welcome to the forum
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01-21-2015, 09:00 AM
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King of the Zebra Speedo
Obrien
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,439
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Congrats!... and, Congrats!
Exciting times, new child and new project! Keep us updated with the rebuild.
-Red, older kids, younger trailer...
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Somebody ought to clean these windows. There is a tremendous buildup of gook all over them...
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01-22-2015, 05:20 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1960 22' Safari
Johnson City
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 71
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Thanks all.
I've begun demo.  
Removing the 1x 2 built ins hasn't been too tough, but the walls are holding firm. Any secrets? I want to keep them for templates.
I'm eager to get the floor up and check the chassis. I had to remove 3/4 ply and carpet to get down to the laminate level.
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01-22-2015, 02:48 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1960 22' Safari
Johnson City
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 71
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Is this stove of value to anyone? I have no idea if it works. I do know the right front burner made a comfortable home for mice. 
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01-22-2015, 04:29 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2015 28' Flying Cloud
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Waxahachie
, Texas
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 380
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Double congrats! We have a new AS but I have often thought about how cool it would be, in theory, to refurbish one and make it all our own creativity. Have fun and enjoy the ride!
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01-22-2015, 05:17 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1976 23' Safari
1962 22' Safari
1961 16' Bambi
Philly burbs
, PA
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 185
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Hi John,
Looks great! I have a 62 Safari. I think it's a great length. What are your plans with this vintage gem? New floor? Removal of interior skins? New insulation? All I can say, is, take plenty o pictures. Digital is almost free. I don't know how much time you've spent on the forums. A couple of sites for your era AS. vintagetrailersupply.com, vintageairstream.com, thevap.com. Many others, but a few of my favorites. I wouldn't throw anything out until you're almost finished. Welcome to the forums!
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01-22-2015, 06:21 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1960 22' Safari
Johnson City
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 71
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Quote:
Originally Posted by surfpod
Hi John,
Looks great! I have a 62 Safari. I think it's a great length. What are your plans with this vintage gem? New floor? Removal of interior skins? New insulation? All I can say, is, take plenty o pictures. Digital is almost free. I don't know how much time you've spent on the forums. A couple of sites for your era AS. vintagetrailersupply.com, vintageairstream.com, thevap.com. Many others, but a few of my favorites. I wouldn't throw anything out until you're almost finished. Welcome to the forums!
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It's been pretty neglected for quite some time. At the very least I need to gut her, take up the floor and evaluate the chassis. I'm unsure about the interior skin, but I can't imagine the electrical is of any value and likely needs to be redone. I plan to stay close to the original layout, but with a whole new esthetic.
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01-23-2015, 06:39 AM
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Rivet Master 
1986 34' Limited
1975 27' Overlander
1969 21' Globetrotter
Conifer
, Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,319
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Hi teilhet, welcome to the Airstream community. That's a very nice 62 Safari you found. It looks like the exterior is in pretty good shape. I think the 62s were the first year of the Dura Torque axles.
It looks like you are making good progress even with a new baby and a young family in the house. But I bet it will be an hour here and an hour there with your Airstream. Take your time, no rush of course.
Your new baby and your new vintage Airstream are going to grow and evolve together.
David
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01-26-2015, 08:40 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1960 22' Safari
Johnson City
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 71
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01-26-2015, 08:43 AM
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King of the Zebra Speedo
Obrien
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,439
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Are you doing the whole floor, or just the front and rear end? You're going to have to remove that belly pan either way... I did the front and rear eight feet of floor on my '74 without removing the shell. The belly pan has to come off to get to the bolts holding it all together though.
-Red, having flash backs...
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