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silverwoman · 06-15-2012, 01:22 AM

I'm going to look at this trailer after talking to the owner for over 2 weeks. Owner says everything works but there's no title.

I sold my Schult so on Sunday, when I go see it in person, I'll most likely buy it. I noticed there's a lot of Streamline owners here so I've been reading all the comments for repair tips. There's a large damaged area by the door in the anodized aluminum. I was wondering if it was still available or if anyone knew a good place to buy it? And does anyone know if the wood is real or laminate & if it is birchwood on the walls?

It has all the original papers & a key!!! I'm really excited I found this trailer finally (after buying something that was not right for me) I will have an aluminum vintage kin! With that name (Duchess) she must be a girl trailer. Funny they left off the "t" in Duchess...or am I spelling it wrong?

towagaon · 06-15-2012, 04:06 AM

Looks like a fun project ahead of you!!

Barkingdogg · 06-15-2012, 03:49 PM

I have a 66 Duke. My wood finish looks similar to yours except lighter. Definitely not wood. I think it is a masonite product. I have the brochure that came with mine about the product. I normally don't care for those type products, but have learned to appreciate it. It is very light. The doors that are 3/4" thick are 1/4" product on both sides and 1/4" airspace in center. Save weight. They were made with solid material around the edges to accomodate hardware. Also cabinets are aluminum. Pretty well thought out.
Barkingdogg

silverwoman · 06-15-2012, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Barkingdogg

I have a 66 Duke. My wood finish looks similar to yours except lighter. Definitely not wood. I think it is a masonite product. I have the brochure that came with mine about the product. I normally don't care for those type products, but have learned to appreciate it. It is very light. The doors that are 3/4" thick are 1/4" product on both sides and 1/4" airspace in center. Save weight. They were made with solid material around the edges to accomodate hardware. Also cabinets are aluminum. Pretty well thought out.
Barkingdogg

Thanks for that info. I suspected it wasn't real wood so I'm thinking about painting them which would look better. If the cabinets are metal in mine - they might look nice stripped down to the metal. Wonder if it's stainless???

Here's a photo of the kitchen.

Aage · 06-15-2012, 05:22 PM

Duchess is spelled correctly, and if Barkingdogg has a Duke, then there appears to be a Royal theme happening.

Regal names are common for older trailers, I guess. I mean, Henri is a Sovereign of the Road, after all...

Barkingdogg · 06-15-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by silverwoman

Thanks for that info. I suspected it wasn't real wood so I'm thinking about painting them which would look better. If the cabinets are metal in mine - they might look nice stripped down to the metal. Wonder if it's stainless???

Here's a photo of the kitchen.

No, they are aluminum.

silverwoman · 06-16-2012, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Barkingdogg

No, they are aluminum.

Oh nice. Of course they're aluminum

thanks Barkingdogg.

LarryGlover · 06-19-2012, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by silverwoman

I'm going to look at this trailer after talking to the owner for over 2 weeks. Owner says everything works but there's no title.

I sold my Schult so on Sunday, when I go see it in person, I'll most likely buy it. I noticed there's a lot of Streamline owners here so I've been reading all the comments for repair tips. There's a large damaged area by the door in the anodized aluminum. I was wondering if it was still available or if anyone knew a good place to buy it? And does anyone know if the wood is real or laminate & if it is birchwood on the walls?

It has all the original papers & a key!!! I'm really excited I found this trailer finally (after buying something that was not right for me) I will have an aluminum vintage kin! With that name (Duchess) she must be a girl trailer. Funny they left off the "t" in Duchess...or am I spelling it wrong?

Would love see your original paperwork. Streamline documents are proving to be hard to find. I have a full pdf library of the paperwork that came with, or that I have acquired for my 1965 Duke. I can share that with you if you'll do the same.

silverwoman · 06-19-2012, 03:24 PM

Hi LarryGlover,

I would love to share the paperwork on this forum as soon as I get the trailer home & I can figure out how to pdf them. I might have to take them to the printer to put them on a zip drive. Printer scanner issues at home limit me & lately I can't seem to send photos from my phone to my email which is a big pain since I do a lot of that.

I only briefly looked at the paperwork so I'm not sure what all is there. There's an original purchase folder & a bill of sale. Original owner paid $5000 brand new.

OR I can make copies & mail them to you.

Thanks for the offer. I so admire the '60's Streamlines & would have preferred one but just couldn't pass the opportunity to buy this '70 model.

M2HB · 06-19-2012, 04:55 PM

Nice looking trailer. It looks like it will be a fun project.

StreamlineAK · 06-25-2012, 02:55 PM

I attempted to strip the paint off of the aluminum stuff inside my streamline, It was A PAIN! I decided to just paint over it, much less work. I would like more alumium accents although. Something I am working on. Also, I did not paint my "wood", it looks just like yours, I am curious if someone has photos of it painted.

silverwoman · 06-25-2012, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by StreamlineAK

I attempted to strip the paint off of the aluminum stuff inside my streamline, It was A PAIN! I decided to just paint over it, much less work. I would like more alumium accents although. Something I am working on. Also, I did not paint my "wood", it looks just like yours, I am curious if someone has photos of it painted.

Thanks for the heads up about stripping the metal cabinets. Do you remember what product used in case I want to try it but choose a different product? Good idea adding aluminum accents too. Painting the wood...the wood doesn't look good so maybe it can be painted. It's not real wood I'm guessing, just like the cabinets. Wonder if it can just be removed. I'm picking up my trailer tomorrow - then I'll have a better idea what I'm talking about when I can really look at everything.

StreamlineAK · 06-26-2012, 10:21 AM

I used a product that was a bright orange stripping gel, called Citristrip. It worked really decent to get off big sheets of paint, but around hardware, and corners, the stuff really took a lot of elbow grease. Kind of like cleaning a gigantic oven. So for small sections, It works really well, but a whole trailer (what I wanted to do) would take weeks of straight work, and I want to move into mine here soon! It would be easier if you didn't mind stratching the aluminum or going for a brushed look, but to keep it shiney I was using a rag to scrub it off, and that took time.

danlehosky · 06-26-2012, 10:36 AM

Silverwoman, if you can remove the doors you can take them to a commercial stripper. I've done this. It's fairly cheap and they will look like new. Maybe that will give you enough aluminum accent.

Dan

StreamlineAK · 06-26-2012, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by danlehosky

Silverwoman, if you can remove the doors you can take them to a commercial stripper. I've done this. It's fairly cheap and they will look like new. Maybe that will give you enough aluminum accent.

Dan

Maybe I am confused, but I think the doors for the cabinets are not aluminum, but a fake wood kind of stuff, but that they actual box making the cabinet is? At least it seemed that way in my trailer.

danlehosky · 06-26-2012, 10:58 AM

I'm probably the confused one. I know nothing about the const. Thats what happens when you assume.

Dan

Barkingdogg · 06-26-2012, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by StreamlineAK

Maybe I am confused, but I think the doors for the cabinets are not aluminum, but a fake wood kind of stuff, but that they actual box making the cabinet is? At least it seemed that way in my trailer.

That is the way mine is. The picture on hers shows a woodgrain type finish for the sinkbase. Mine is shiny aluminum.

slowmover · 06-26-2012, 06:42 PM

The doors are masonite or somesuch. Easy to replace, overall. I'd not strip the cabinetry, but prep it for paint (and only if it really needed it).

Ultradog · 06-26-2012, 09:07 PM

Looks like a nice rig SW.
Best of luck with it.

silverwoman · 06-27-2012, 01:53 AM

Hi Everyone, I brought her home today, it was a piece of cake! 1st time towing & it's amazing how easy it was & I didn't run into the median once!

Tomorrow I'm going to buy a respiratory to start cleaning. It's been sitting outside for 6 years, infested with mouse droppings & who knows what else. Guess I'll find out.

Not a fan of the floor plan or much of the faux wood interior but I do like the metal cabinets. The whole interior needs fresh paint. If it's easier to paint the cabinets - that will be the route I take. Everything needs to be inspected, tanks, heater, stove, fridge, lines, etc. PO didn't use it at all.

Anyone need bench seats for a '70 Streamline? They need to be redone. Shipping might cost a small fortune but just thought put it out there because I don't want them but I'd let them go for a reasonable price.

Not going to post photos until there's something interesting to see. LOL Right now it's pretty gross.

One cool thing I found out...the rear street side window is a fire escape - the whole window opens out sideways so some can climb out.

If anyone needs info that is in the manual, let me know. It's rather thick so I can't photograph the whole thing but I'll post a photo of the manual binder when I can figure out my problem with sending photos from my phone to my email that I can't do lately for some strange reason. All the photos show cars pulling the trailer.