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02-14-2011, 12:35 PM
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Eric Johansen
1976 31' Sovereign
San Francisco
, California
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 12
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Proud New Owner of Old Airstream
I am retired & live in San Francisco. I was visiting my brother, also retired, in Wimberley TX & I told him that I always wanted an Airstream so we looked around & bought a 1976 International (about 30' ft.) It is in "well used" condition. We are having it moved to his home & workshop in Wimberley next week to start our excity adventure or renovating it.
I'm sure we will be using these forums to seek anwers to our questions.
Eric
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02-14-2011, 12:38 PM
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Rivet Master 
1964 26' Overlander
Richmond
, Virginia
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 790
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Welcome, and yes, as a 3 week old father of an airstream that is 7 years older than me, I have been all over this forum. It's a great help.
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02-14-2011, 01:00 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
Currently Looking...
OO
, OO
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 174
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First I wanted to upgrade my Cruiser in 1954 (!). However, here on the forum I saw what this signifies!
Now I make "only" the inside upgrading of wood. Besides, I copy the style of the old equipment....
Greeting from a pensioner from Switzerland
Werner
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02-14-2011, 01:02 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1971 27' Overlander
Antlers
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 426
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Mel
2006 GMC 1500 SLE Crew Cab
5.3L V8 Towing Package
Equal-i-zer E2
AIR # 40365
TAC # OK-3
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02-14-2011, 01:18 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: 13,159
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Greetings from the Florida Panhandle
Welcome to the Forums. We're glad to have you with us. You've found the right place for the best Airstream information available.
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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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02-14-2011, 01:29 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1976 27' Overlander
Stuarts Draft
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 28
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Eric, welcome to the Forum. Three and half years ago I too bought a 27' 1976 International Overlander. This forum has been a wealth of information and has save me a lot of money too. Have fun with your renovation project.
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02-14-2011, 02:46 PM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
, ON
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 11,219
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EricJohansen
I am retired & live in San Francisco. I was visiting my brother, also retired, in Wimberley TX & I told him that I always wanted an Airstream so we looked around & bought a 1976 International (about 30' ft.) It is in "well used" condition. We are having it moved to his home & workshop in Wimberley next week to start our excity adventure or renovating it.
I'm sure we will be using these forums to seek anwers to our questions.
Eric
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Howdy and welcome to airforums.com, Eric!
We look forward to helping you with any questions you can dream up. And there always seems to be a few new ones.
In the meanwhile, please be so kind as to post any photos you have of your trailer, both in- and outside. We are photo junkies here. 
Cheers,
Aage
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02-14-2011, 03:48 PM
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Rivet Master
1957 26' Overlander
Currently Looking...
Saint Augustine
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 703
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Welcome! And congratulations :-)
Rae
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AIR # 42703
TCT Member
TAC # FL~6
WBCCI # 1464
'57 Overlander thread:"the end of the rainbow is silver" 
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02-14-2011, 09:50 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1992 29' Excella
Currently Looking...
THE RANCH
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 82
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Howdy from the "OTHER END" of TEXAS.....had to come all this way to join us....glad to see you got here as quickly as you could...You sure enough found GOD"S country in Wimberley...Ain't retirement grand!!! Welcome to Paradise..and the "family"...Callie
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HOOK 'EM HORNS
GOD BLESS AMERICA!
COURAGE IS BEING SCARED TO DEATH BUT SADDLING UP ANYWAY........JOHN WAYNE
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02-14-2011, 10:01 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Sioux Falls
, South Dakota
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,403
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I MUST think 1976 is the best year trailer to own. Welcome!
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02-15-2011, 06:36 AM
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Moderator
Vintage Kin Owner
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 11,696
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Welcome and congratulations on the rig.
Keep us posted on your progress.
Kevin
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William C. Swinney
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02-15-2011, 07:12 AM
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Rivet Master
1970 27' Overlander
Espanola
, Full Timer
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,753
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Welcome!
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02-15-2011, 04:35 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
Posts: 3,491
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Welcome - you and I not only both own an Airstream, but we also have the same last name.... and I think Wimberly is a really cool place...
Ken J.
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02-15-2011, 05:13 PM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
, ON
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 11,219
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken J
Welcome - you and I not only both own an Airstream, but we also have the same last name.... and I think Wimberly is a really cool place...
Ken J.
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OMG, your name is Johansen, too!? Wow, that makes at least three of us on here.
But "Eric" is the name of one of my brothers. Ken, is your middle name Glen, by any chance? Y'see, I have two brothers...
Well, dad did get around when he had that motorcycle, I guess!
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02-15-2011, 05:39 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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Welcome!
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