Safari Newbies in Seattle

[lenb]

Hi from a couple of new Streamers from Seattle (Len & Dail).

We've never had a trailer before, but the wife and I always wanted to find and fix up a vintage Airstream that we could use for exploring around the Northwest. Well, a couple weeks ago, we brought home our dream project, a 1966 22' Safari International. We purchased it locally from a person that brought it up from California, and though it needs quite a bit of work, we're looking forward to spending the Summer fixing up our baby and getting her on the road in the fall. This one has had most of the interior removed except for the bathroom, but has the interior panels intact. (I've included a few photos of her arrival at our place).

We've explored this forum for over a month, and have found the folks here really great and always willing to provide lots of helpful info. We're looking forward to getting to know many of you, and also look forward to sharing our restoration adventure as well.

Len

[Bambi_Bandit]

Originally Posted by lenb

Hi from a couple of new Streamers from Seattle (Len & Dail).

We've never had a trailer before, but the wife and I always wanted to find and fix up a vintage Airstream that we could use for exploring around the Northwest. Well, a couple weeks ago, we brought home our dream project, a 1966 22' Safari International. We purchased it locally from a person that brought it up from California, and though it needs quite a bit of work, we're looking forward to spending the Summer fixing up our baby and getting her on the road in the fall. This one has had most of the interior removed except for the bathroom, but has the interior panels intact. (I've included a few photos of her arrival at our place).

We've explored this forum for over a month, and have found the folks here really great and always willing to provide lots of helpful info. We're looking forward to getting to know many of you, and also look forward to sharing our restoration adventure as well.

Len

Welcome to the forums! You must be handier than I am, given your first airstream is a project! I just got my first vintage too, so I'll be following similar threads as you during our restoration.

Have fun. I'm looking forward to the adventure...

[Scott J-24]

Sounds like a great project! Can't wait to see more photos as the project progresses.

[J5MM]

Hi there! You are our neighbor We live in Bellevue, WA -- it is my DREAM to get my hands on a vintage Airstream. I look forward to your posts and look forward to your restoration!! I am silver with envy!!

We have a Safari too but it will never be as shiny as yours will be!!

[Zeppelinium]

Welcome! We cruise through Seattle every year, we might even plant one of our Airstreams over by Port Townsend. Great area, especially if you have a kayak, too.

It looks like you might have a Modern Shed in the background, or something similar. We like that architecture, also.

Zep

[SilverHoot]

The fun begins! Welcome aboard and be sure to keep us posted on your progress.

Michael

[Del Gurney]

Hi Len and Dail:
Welcome from NE Seattle.
I'll be keeping "Tinbad" up near Ferndale, so drop by if you get a chance.
Cheers and enjoy the refit.

[Not Done]

Hello Len & Dail and welcome,

We are just North of you in Marysville. We purchased our '73 as storage shed since "it's too far gone to be a trailer". Its looking preety good now and we get alot of enjoyment out of it. Happy to lend any assistance...

John and Lisa

[AlumFalcon]

We're in Kirkland, with our '11 Bambi. I have a hard time getting suction cup hooks to work so vintage isn't an option for us but I can imagine how excited you must be. Congrats!

[Del Gurney]

Hi again Len and Dail:
There is a trailer that looks a lot like yours in a storage yard practically under the Freemont Bridge on Northlake way.
It's stripped down to bare bones and I could see it was full of parts (maybe windows/door etc. Sitting on flat tires..Body, curb side looked straight.
Might help if you had a "parts" trailer to help you with your project. Or a parallel project for a friend.
Del

[Del Gurney]

And again:
See ad on Seattle Craiglist of Tues. 7 ea. AS's for sale out in Annacortis, WA (plus parts they say). Some vintage and one "newish".
Cheers

[lenb]

Thanks for all the warm welcome replies everyone! It's great to see so many fellow Airstream owners in the local Puget Sound area. We really appreciate that there are so many locals that have these wonderful trailers.

We're moving ahead pretty rapidly to gather parts for our project, and yesterday, the new axle assembly arrived from Inland RV, along with all the new curved glass and other bits. We have rivets and tools coming in the mail soon, and want to get the trailer jacked up off the wheels so we can start working on the aluminum skin and flooring as soon as the Seattle weather clears up (hopefully before June).

Del, thanks for the head's-up on the nearby possible parts donor. We'll have to check it out to see if anything we need might be available. We'll keep you posted on progress.

Len & Dail

[Zeppelinium]

Originally Posted by Del Gurney

And again:
See ad on Seattle Craiglist of Tues. 7 ea. AS's for sale out in Annacortis, WA (plus parts they say). Some vintage and one "newish".
Cheers

Which reminds me... on route 20, east of Annacortes, there is a closed drive-in with about 40 vintage trailers stored in the open--maybe 7-10 Airstreams. The location is right next to the Ford dealer at
48 27.71N
122 33.83W

Here's a couple of snapshots of the lineup--many more Silver Streaks and similar are also in the yard:





I'd sure like to know more about the owner.

Zep

[Not Done]

Hi Zep,

Check out the Craigslist seattle post from April 12. These SEVEN trailers are also in Anacortes, WA

Pictures by 7_airstreams_for_sale - Photobucket

John

[Not Done]

Oops, Hi Del, Looks like you had already informed us regarding the 7 for sale.

[Klatawa]

Hi Len & Dail, welcome
We are on the other side of the water in Bremerton. We have found the search, research, planning, and exicution of the restoration to be alot of fun. We have gutted and rebuilt Two Airstreams, the first was a 1963 safari and the second one that we just completed is a 1965 Tradewind. We would be glad help with any questions, information or process that we have delt with in our rebuilds. Also with any pics that may help.

looking forward to you progress, Deb & Dave

[Not Done]

Hi Zep,

I drove to Anacortes and met the owner of all of those trailers parked at the drive-in. He still has many vintage trailers but only 3 AS at this time and will not part out. Almost everything he had is gutted but generally speaking everything has good shells. Regarding the AS, he thinks that one is 1959 and the other two are about 1964. I wrote down the models numbers on two of them. The third was missing the placard.

If you or anyone else wants more info contact me as he doesn't want a bunch of people calling him directly

John