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03-13-2008, 07:42 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Warrenton
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Vintage AS and Politics associated with them?
Sorry in advance if this is the wrong forum, but I could not think of a better place to post.
What is the definition of a Vintage AS trailer? pre-'69, pre-'79? A Wally design? Anything over 25 years, no matter what?
Also I see there is a Vintage AS club, what is their definition? Can non-Vintage AS trailers go to Vintage Rallys?
Now for the Politics side. Is there any ellitist tone or attitude from the Vintage crowd towards later models?
Just wondering because, believe it or not, in the VW bus world there is a pretty big divide between pre-67 busses versus all later models. Not sure exactly why, but it is there.
This might be a fun Friday topic anyway
Thanks,
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Trailer: 1948 Spartan Mansion 30'
Tow Rig 1: Hers 2010 Cadillac Escalade ESV
Tow Rig 2: His 2010 Porsche Cayenne S
Others: 1971 Chevy C-10 with 5.3 LS and T5 conversion, 1983 Jeep Cherokee Pioneer (FSJ) with 5.3 LS and SM465 conversion, 1979 Porsche 911SC
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03-13-2008, 07:53 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 28' Ambassador
1963 19' Globetrotter
1970 29' Ambassador
Waukesha
, Wisconsin
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The VAC membership info says Vintage is 25 years old or more.
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03-13-2008, 08:38 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
West of Fort Worth
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I and many others own both vintage and non-vintage. I guess I have a split personality.
I think there may be a bit of the snobbery with some folks regarding vintage, but there is also a bit of snobbery regarding Airstream in general OMO.
Thankfully, most are just nice people.
Vintage is 25 yrs or older.
Dave
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03-13-2008, 08:44 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
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25 Years = VAC Membership
But anybody can be an associate member!
The Vintage Airstream Club
Quote:
Originally Posted by Fyrzowt
I think there may be a bit of the snobbery with some folks regarding vintage, but there is also a bit of snobbery regarding Airstream in general OMO.
Thankfully, most are just nice people.
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I have run into individuals with "attitudes" towards the other on both sides of the vintage fence ~ but as Dave said, most are just individuals - not the general attitude of the owners...unfortunately, people often judge those they don't understand or haven't tried to. Not just in the Airstream community, but in many facets of life ~
Shari
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03-13-2008, 08:49 AM
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Rivet Master
Airstream - Other
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Bosque Farms
, New Mexico
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Quote:
Originally Posted by byamcaravanner
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Yeah, I think the 25 year limit is pretty standard for "vintage." It also applies in the world of old sports cars. What I can't remember is the cut-off for "antique."
Come to think of it, maybe the cut-off for antique is precisely when you can't remember.
Lynn
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03-13-2008, 04:55 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Warrenton
, Virginia
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Excellent. Thank you very much for the replies.
Honestly I am surprised the Wally design trailers are not more of a click. Granted a lot of the floorplans really overlap old to new anyway.
Whew, no politics = good
Thanks!
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Trailer: 1948 Spartan Mansion 30'
Tow Rig 1: Hers 2010 Cadillac Escalade ESV
Tow Rig 2: His 2010 Porsche Cayenne S
Others: 1971 Chevy C-10 with 5.3 LS and T5 conversion, 1983 Jeep Cherokee Pioneer (FSJ) with 5.3 LS and SM465 conversion, 1979 Porsche 911SC
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03-13-2008, 05:01 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pillow
Whew, no politics = good
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No politics? I wouldn't go quite that far...if you look for 'em, you'll find your fair share!
But if you choose to overlook the zealous few...you'll be happier ~
Shari
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03-13-2008, 06:29 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 28' Ambassador
1963 19' Globetrotter
1970 29' Ambassador
Waukesha
, Wisconsin
Join Date: May 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pillow
Airstream Wannabees - WTB: rear full bed, 30-34', sleeps 6?, good condition. The older the better.
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I'm configuiring our 1967 28' Ambassador to sleep 7. It will have center twins with bunks and an "L" shaped gaucho up front with one leg that pulls out into a double.
Good luck in your search
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03-13-2008, 08:57 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1973 31' Sovereign
Bertram
, Texas
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byamcaravanner: Oh the humanity! Just kidding.
Pillow: Hey, when one ones a 73 thirty one footer ya learn to be humble...too old for contemporary, too new for an antique, and too long for sanity.
But who cares...we are streamers so we allready are a step above
rob n terry
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"There’s not much in life we can’t over-analyze”
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03-13-2008, 09:33 PM
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Rivet Master
Lisle
, Illinois
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Buy what ya like and run what ya have.
There is always one in the crowed that is willing to try and ruin your day.
I think it is a missery loves company.
Also the more people you have the smaller the trailer you have to have.
Politics happen every where. I am choosing to ignore as much of it as possible.
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03-13-2008, 11:01 PM
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Rivet Master
1963 16' Bambi
1962 22' Safari
Yreka
, California
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Wow,
I hadn't thought of it before, but I can tell my kids they are "vintage" ~ they are both over 25! Yikes, what does that make me!
As we get older "vintage" at the 25 year mark sure seems different. I clearly remember the 70s... now 70s stuff is "retro"... I think of vintage as things my folks remembered, and stuff as antique that my grandparents had.
I do know 25 is the magic number for many things. Espcially insurance!
Cool thread. Thanks.
Mrs. NorCal Bambi (traveling in S Tardis ~ from the Great State of Jefferson)
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03-14-2008, 09:02 AM
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Rivet Master
1972 25' Tradewind
North Vancouver
, British Columbia
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Vintage is anything older than 25.
Antique is anything older than me!
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North Vancouver, BC
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03-14-2008, 10:13 AM
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Rivet Master
1951 21' Flying Cloud
1960 24' Tradewind
West Coast
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cameront120
Vintage is anything older than 25.
Antique is anything older than me!
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By the way, in Canada we count birthdays in metric as we do almost everything else, so you can understand why it would have to be older than Cameron to be considered antique.
Barry
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Life is short - so is the door on a '51 Flying Cloud (ouch)
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03-14-2008, 11:28 AM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
1954 22' Safari
Deerfield
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Quote:
Originally Posted by InsideOut
I have run into individuals with "attitudes" towards the other on both sides of the vintage fence ~ but as Dave said, most are just individuals - not the general attitude of the owners...unfortunately, people often judge those they don't understand or haven't tried to. Not just in the Airstream community, but in many facets of life ~
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...said the SNOB with her two vintage trailers!
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03-14-2008, 11:52 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
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Hey! Thanks not true!!!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bredlo
...said the SNOB with her two vintage trailers!
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I only have one vintage trailer right now! The other is a vintage trailer kit (~ some assembly required ~)!!! If I had room for a third it'd be a new one that doesn't require any work!
Shari
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03-14-2008, 11:56 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
West of Fort Worth
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bredlo
...said the SNOB with her two vintage trailers!
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SNOB...Some New Other Box?
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"Wimpy" 1/2 ton 2002 GMC Sierra 4X4 Z-71 Gasser
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03-14-2008, 11:57 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
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Conifer/Evergreen
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No...it too would be an Airstream!
Shari
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