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11-03-2008, 09:17 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,410
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Adding to the herd
So I got bored.
Came by this recently and could not pass it by!
For more pics check out how we spent our weekend.
Rescue Mission
Interior Removal
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'74 Overlander (T-O-Bee)
'46 Spartan Manor (Rosie)
'54 Cruiser (Bogart)
'60 Overlander (Hoagy)
2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Duramax
WBCCI 1754 - AIR # 6281
www.balrgn.com
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11-03-2008, 09:21 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 22' Safari
1960 Caravel
Edmonds
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,445
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Oh wow - I just love those Spartans. Glad you adopted it, and I'll be looking forward to seeing it brought back to life! Congrats on your new project.
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Mel
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11-03-2008, 09:24 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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WOW! Pretty cool ~ can't wait to see this one come to life again! If I only had the room...I'd have a Spartan too! Oh well, I'll have to live vicariously through you for now!
Shari
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11-06-2008, 12:20 PM
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Rivet Master
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1956 30' Sovereign of the Road
1963 16' Bambi
Southeastern Area
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,116
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Wow, that is terrific. I love Spartans. May your herd continue to increase!
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11-06-2008, 12:44 PM
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moderator
Commercial Member
2016 27' International
Currently Looking...
Wilton
, California
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,711
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Ditto, theres just something about an old Sparten. We have one near us thats sits beside someones house for years and i find my eyes go towards it every time i pass by. I so want to rescue it too... but the airstream continues to drain my budget! LOL
Good luck with it..
Vinnie
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11-06-2008, 02:09 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 27' Overlander
1973 27' Overlander
1963 19' Globetrotter
Naples
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,259
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Congrats on the Spartan,there are some clearance lights on Ebay right now,I have a 24 1948 Spartanette,that I hope to restore when the retirement comes around.Dave
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11-06-2008, 02:26 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Fond du Lac
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 396
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Balrgn: Nice find. Here are some pictures of a restored Spartan we saw in Estes Park CO several years ago. Maybe they will be helpful in restoring your diamond.
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Rich
2010 43' Newmar Dutch Aire
formerly 2006 34' Classic
Changing the World One Child at a Time
www.compassion.com
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11-06-2008, 02:29 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 31' Sovereign
1967 22' Safari
1958 22' World Traveler
Pardeeville
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 569
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Nice...and way cool...I wouldnt mind happening upon one of those...I like the layout of the interior of the 2nd set of images...
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Jay (KB8VMO)
WBCCI #10917
AIR #32349
TAC #WI-2
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11-06-2008, 04:11 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,410
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Way cool, like that layout! Thanks for posting!!!!
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'74 Overlander (T-O-Bee)
'46 Spartan Manor (Rosie)
'54 Cruiser (Bogart)
'60 Overlander (Hoagy)
2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Duramax
WBCCI 1754 - AIR # 6281
www.balrgn.com
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11-06-2008, 06:42 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1959 18' Globetrotter
Eaton
, CO
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 32
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Colorado Spartan
If you want to contact the owner of the Spartan photographed in Estes Park, PM me and I'll get you his info. Brian's a neighbor of ours and recently joined the Airstream family, too!
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11-06-2008, 06:52 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 20' Globetrotter
Sauquoit
, New York
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 638
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Spartan??? Is this relative to Airstream? We recently on our travels discovered a FAN
Travel Trailer. Not related to Airstream...but it is silver. Guess some of us get the fever? Does anyone know anything about FAN? Regards, Aria
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11-07-2008, 03:44 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,410
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Actually not related.
Here is a nice site that has photo's and information. Good history/trivia.
Spartan Aircraft Trailercoaches
The Fan coach company was started in 1954 by Franklin A. Newcomer hence the name FAN it's last year of production was 1980.
Found the info here
http://www.jcshop.netfirms.com/Camper.htm
Enjoy!
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Originally Posted by Aria
Spartan??? Is this relative to Airstream? We recently on our travels discovered a FAN
Travel Trailer. Not related to Airstream...but it is silver. Guess some of us get the fever? Does anyone know anything about FAN? Regards, Aria
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'74 Overlander (T-O-Bee)
'46 Spartan Manor (Rosie)
'54 Cruiser (Bogart)
'60 Overlander (Hoagy)
2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Duramax
WBCCI 1754 - AIR # 6281
www.balrgn.com
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11-07-2008, 04:22 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,410
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Update
I have updated to the Rescue mission as I do from time to time.
Rescue Mission
Check it out.
This weekends project is the removal of the remaining portions of the interior.
More to come!
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'74 Overlander (T-O-Bee)
'46 Spartan Manor (Rosie)
'54 Cruiser (Bogart)
'60 Overlander (Hoagy)
2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Duramax
WBCCI 1754 - AIR # 6281
www.balrgn.com
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11-07-2008, 05:15 AM
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Rivet Master
1994 21' Sovereign
Down on the corner...
, CT
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 997
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I just love your show and tells!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bummer about the original birch but I can't wait to see what a beauty you guys turn this into. It will truly be your own now.
No leaks!!!!
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Ann & Eric
WBCCI 6274
TAC CT-4
NEU
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11-07-2008, 06:44 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 20' Globetrotter
Sauquoit
, New York
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 638
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balrgn...thanks for the site. YES...this is similar to our 1961 FAN. Birch interior.
Exterior in excellent condition.
Interior needs a little work. Wood is birch. We need fresh water and gray water tanks. All original. The 9 x 9 floor tiles in good condition too. Except for 4 (water damage). We will remove good tiles from under bed and make an exchange. Minor
things to do. Thanks again, Aria
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11-09-2008, 05:32 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,410
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Made it home safe n sound!
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'74 Overlander (T-O-Bee)
'46 Spartan Manor (Rosie)
'54 Cruiser (Bogart)
'60 Overlander (Hoagy)
2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Duramax
WBCCI 1754 - AIR # 6281
www.balrgn.com
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11-09-2008, 06:46 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1948 22' Liner
1961 26' Overlander
1949 24' Limited
Springs
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 330
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Awesome- congrats on the new baby. Keep us posted with photos. I have been looking for one of those- would like to make a studio out of it. How did it tow- compared to the Airstream?
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11-10-2008, 04:19 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,410
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 3streams
Awesome- congrats on the new baby. Keep us posted with photos. I have been looking for one of those- would like to make a studio out of it. How did it tow- compared to the Airstream?
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Towed fine, however, it has a narrow wheel base. A little strange looking back on roads with a crown. There is not much left inside so it was very light, got 18 MPG with my diesel on the way home. The short tongue makes for an interesting tow as well. I'll be extending that before we go out too far again. Wish I had a way to weigh it, right now I don't think it's more than 2500#
Keep an eye on my website, I update as I go
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'74 Overlander (T-O-Bee)
'46 Spartan Manor (Rosie)
'54 Cruiser (Bogart)
'60 Overlander (Hoagy)
2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Duramax
WBCCI 1754 - AIR # 6281
www.balrgn.com
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11-10-2008, 05:14 AM
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Rivet Master
1958 30' Sovereign of the Road
Plymouth
, New York
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,776
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About 10 miles
I know of one of those about 10 miles from us, that has been neglected for year.. but it's the single axle smaller one... and oh so cool. When I catch the people that own the land there (and I will one day), I'll be taking my chain saw (to cut the trees that have grown around it down to move it) and bringing her home. Meanwhile, I went and saw something special yesterday - I've posted it on my blog.. about 30 miles from us! My fingers are crossed as the owner bought it in 1953 - he's 91. Sweet Sovereign of the Road
Rob
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11-10-2008, 05:44 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,410
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Quote:
Originally Posted by robandzoe
I know of one of those about 10 miles from us, that has been neglected for year.. but it's the single axle smaller one... and oh so cool. When I catch the people that own the land there (and I will one day), I'll be taking my chain saw (to cut the trees that have grown around it down to move it) and bringing her home. Meanwhile, I went and saw something special yesterday - I've posted it on my blog.. about 30 miles from us! My fingers are crossed as the owner bought it in 1953 - he's 91. Sweet Sovereign of the Road
Rob
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That is just too kool! Needs a little TLC but man, that would be a great project!
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'74 Overlander (T-O-Bee)
'46 Spartan Manor (Rosie)
'54 Cruiser (Bogart)
'60 Overlander (Hoagy)
2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Duramax
WBCCI 1754 - AIR # 6281
www.balrgn.com
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