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02-04-2009, 02:50 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2008 27' International CCD FB
Mill Valley
, California
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 344
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Ryan
Your 18 footer was so beautiful ....can't wait to see what you do to the new one!
Baby will learn to love the sound of grinding metal in no time.
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02-04-2009, 08:14 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1959 22' Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
Seattle
, Washington
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 172
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Another point I want to add to what Ryan said: We started our restore on the Traveler Jan 08 and finished it mid-May. We were dedicated to keep at it so that we could use it as much as we could during the summer before baby 2 arrived.
Though we haven't done much this week, once we start up on Friday it'll be noses to the grindstone so to speak.
Katie
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02-04-2009, 08:25 PM
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Rivet Master
1963 26' Overlander
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,640
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Yes, I'm looking forward to watching your progress on this one. I find a lot of inspiration from seeing others tackle the same sorts of projects that I am.
Good luck, and I still have my fingers crosses that your Traveler will make its way back to you.
-Marcus
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02-09-2009, 08:10 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1959 22' Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
Seattle
, Washington
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 172
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And we have lift off!
We'll post more soon, but we wanted to let you all know that over the weekend Ryan with my brother and dad were able to get a ton done on the new rig. They removed all of the cabinets and appliances and water tank. They removed all of the inner skin, insulation, wiring, and plumbing. And as the finale Sunday night, got lift off of the shell from the frame.
We'll get photos and a blog post asap.
Katie
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02-09-2009, 08:30 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1965 20' Globetrotter
Woodland Hills
, California
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 129
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59 Flying Cloud Restoration
Woow, Congratulations on your find. Judging by the looks of your lost one, this one will be magnificent. I have been trying to fight my "Aluminum Fever" to get another trailer to do. I would like a couple more feet than my 20' Globetrotter has. I learned so much from my first one. I build in a wrap around booth, up front, that breaks down to a bed. It is wonderful. I also made the gaucho, across from kitchen, 54" wide. This has made a big difference, as two people don't have to spoon if they don't want to. All the best, Kenny
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02-17-2009, 04:17 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1959 22' Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
Seattle
, Washington
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 172
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Now that we've completely torn it apart...
We can start to build it up!
Frame is clean and sandblasted. Now we're ordering grey and black tanks...
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02-17-2009, 09:36 PM
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Rivet Master
1975 Argosy 26
1963 24' Tradewind
Seattle
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 2,341
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Wow! You guys are moving FAST! Can I bring my '63 over?
Marc
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02-17-2009, 09:37 PM
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Rivet Master
1975 Argosy 26
1963 24' Tradewind
Seattle
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 2,341
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Great work!
Wow! You guys are moving FAST! Can I bring my '63 over?
Will you be going with the leaf springs or torsion? How's the frame?
Marc
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02-17-2009, 11:43 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1959 22' Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
Seattle
, Washington
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 172
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 3Ms75Argosy
Will you be going with the leaf springs or torsion? How's the frame?
Marc
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The leaf springs are at the steel recycler. We've got a torsion type axle on order. (Ryan knows the exact details.)
Ryan is planning on replacing one or two outriggers, if I remember right. He order material for that today. Overall, the frame looks good.
K
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02-18-2009, 09:12 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Commercial Member
1954 22' Flying Cloud
2017 30' Classic
Currently Looking...
Ojai
, CA
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 156
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I am looking for tanks for a 1954 FC rebuild, it would be great to know more details about your tank orders
Jim
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02-23-2009, 09:43 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1966 17' Caravel
Seattle
, Washington
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 109
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Thank you Ryan for taking the time to show me your project. Its so exciting to see and watch the progress. Maybe someday we will attend the same rally or go camping together.
Cheers
Karen
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1966 17' Caravel
WBCCI #11508
Seattle, WA
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04-20-2009, 05:04 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1959 22' Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
Seattle
, Washington
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 172
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Looking for a water filler cover...
I am looking for a water filler cover. A PO had removed the water filler and riveted a patch over the hole in the skin. Do you have one of these you'd be willing to part with? Or know someone who does?
Any help is appreciated,
Ryan.
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04-20-2009, 05:28 PM
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Vintage Alum. Enthusiast
1959 24' Tradewind
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: I currently do not own a 2nd Airstream
Posts: 4,360
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To keep that vintage look you really need one of those. Wish I had one, I'd send it your way. Your restoration is progressing right along.
Brad
FF
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4CU 2699 / AIR 10 / TAC AZ-1
I'm haunted by aluminum.
Charter Member of the 4 Corners Unit.
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04-20-2009, 06:28 PM
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
Port Hadlock
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 864
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Ryan, I've got one on my Caravanner and I'm not planning to reuse it as I'm going to put the fresh tank in the frame. Got two caps, one with a faucet mounted on it and the other just the normal screw on fill cap.
PM me and I'll get it in the mail to ya.
cheers,
steve
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04-20-2009, 06:44 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1959 22' Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
Seattle
, Washington
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 172
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Steve
I don't know you, but I love you man!
I'll PM you tonight with info.
Ryan
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04-21-2009, 08:48 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1966 17' Caravel
Seattle
, Washington
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 109
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Hey Ryan,
I got my Airstream polished by Jim over at the Hood. I'm very pleased with the work. He's nice, experienced and reasonable with his price.
Here is his email address - FlatHeadChief348@aol.com
Take Care,
Karen
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1966 17' Caravel
WBCCI #11508
Seattle, WA
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04-21-2009, 12:05 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1959 22' Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
Seattle
, Washington
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 172
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Karen,
Your trailer looks so good! I'm really jealous!
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04-24-2009, 09:58 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1959 22' Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
Seattle
, Washington
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 172
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Friday is for getting ready ...
...to work on the trailer. Ryan hasn't blogged in a bit, and has photos on his camera from last weekend... and I know there are a few of you curious about our progress.
Last weekend we were able to finish the belly pan and get the shell lowered back on to the frame. Its currently Kleeco'd in place and we're waiting for assistants to arrive on Saturday (aka my dad, davenpow, and brother, WilsonTami) so that the riveting can begin.
We're hoping to complete the riveting of frame to shell as well as replace the two shell pieces in front. Aluminum sheet is at the ready.
Here's a photo from last Sat night as we were lowering the shell.
Wish us luck!
Katie
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04-24-2009, 10:07 AM
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Rivet Master
1963 26' Overlander
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,640
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Quote:
Originally Posted by r&kweber
...to work on the trailer. Ryan hasn't blogged in a bit, and has photos on his camera from last weekend... and I know there are a few of you curious about our progress.
Last weekend we were able to finish the belly pan and get the shell lowered back on to the frame. Its currently Kleeco'd in place and we're waiting for assistants to arrive on Saturday (aka my dad, davenpow, and brother, WilsonTami) so that the riveting can begin.
We're hoping to complete the riveting of frame to shell as well as replace the two shell pieces in front. Aluminum sheet is at the ready.
Here's a photo from last Sat night as we were lowering the shell.
Wish us luck!
Katie
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Good luck Katie, I've been wondering how you all were doing. I love observing your work, so I've missed the updates the past couple of weeks.
-Marcus
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04-30-2009, 11:30 PM
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#40
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3 Rivet Member
1959 22' Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
Seattle
, Washington
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 172
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BIG THANKS to pbearsailor Steve for mailing the water filler cover! And so quickly, too.
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