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10-23-2008, 01:38 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
1963 19' Globetrotter
miami
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 10
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Wally Byam Holiday: Who knows about them?
I have a Wally Byam Holiday that someone gave to me. Its serial number is 0-40707 and then has a 71 slightly elevated above it. The trailer is about 15 feet and had a marine toilet, stove, 2 bunks and a dinette. It is in bad but restorable condition. Could this be the forth surviving one? Is it worth keeping?
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10-23-2008, 01:55 PM
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Rivet Master  
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,707
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10-23-2008, 02:00 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
Placerville
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 3,328
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sobephil
I have a Wally Byam Holiday that someone gave to me. Its serial number is 0-40707 and then has a 71 slightly elevated above it. The trailer is about 15 feet and had a marine toilet, stove, 2 bunks and a dinette. It is in bad but restorable condition. Could this be the forth surviving one? Is it worth keeping?
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Yes, I've seen a picture of one and there's a picture of an ad for one in a book that I have. Definitely a collectible and should be great to restore. If you show up at a rally with it it would be fun to win the argument that it is an Airstream cousin. 
Neil.
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Neil and Lynn Holman
FreshAir #12407
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Kirk Creek, Big Sur, Ca. coast.
1966 Trade Wind
1971 Buick Centurion convertible
455 cid
1969 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight
455 cid
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10-23-2008, 02:39 PM
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Rivet Master
Vintage Kin Owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Vintage Kin Owner
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Greeeneville
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Most definately one to restore. It is a rare trailer indeed.
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10-23-2008, 06:14 PM
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Tom, the Uber Disney Fan
2006 30' Safari
Orlando
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,693
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BUT! Does it qualify for membership in WBCCI? After all, it is an Airstream product.
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2008 F-250 Lariat Power Stroke Diesel Crew Cab SWB
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10-23-2008, 06:19 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Minnie's Mate
BUT! Does it qualify for membership in WBCCI? After all, it is an Airstream product.
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Yep, it does... 
Shari 
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10-23-2008, 06:23 PM
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Rivet Master
Aurora
, Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2002
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You were given one? To me that would be like winning the lottery! Congratulations, and whatever you do hang on to it and make it road worthy again.
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Out for coffee! 
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10-23-2008, 06:30 PM
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Tom, the Uber Disney Fan
2006 30' Safari
Orlando
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,693
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Originally Posted by InsideOut
Yep, it does...
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Glad to hear I'm not the only one that interpreted the rules that way.
Afterall, it has "Wally Byam" in the name...if that don't make it qualify, nothing will!
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2006 30' Safari - "Changes in Latitudes"
2008 F-250 Lariat Power Stroke Diesel Crew Cab SWB
Family of Disney Fanatics
WBCCI# 4821
https://streaminacrossamerica.com/
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10-23-2008, 07:16 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 20' Globetrotter
Sauquoit
, New York
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 638
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The Holiday IS worth restoring
The Holiday is quite a gift. I am SURE if you aren't interested in restoring
...MANY more would be.
There were said to be 5 Holidays still "living". VERY RARE indeed.
They are adorable.
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10-23-2008, 08:28 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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Oh yes, the Holiday is a keeper. Congratulations on your fortune!
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07-28-2023, 05:31 PM
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Rivet Master
1962 22' Safari
2016 30' Classic
Southeast
, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,987
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sobephil
I have a Wally Byam Holiday that someone gave to me. Its serial number is 0-40707 and then has a 71 slightly elevated above it. The trailer is about 15 feet and had a marine toilet, stove, 2 bunks and a dinette. It is in bad but restorable condition. Could this be the forth surviving one? Is it worth keeping?
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Hi Sobephil,
Do you still have your Wally Byam's Holiday? Somewhere I got a photo of the serial number plate showing the unusual serial number, but nothing else. I would love to see more photo of the trailer to try to determine what the unusual serial number means. I am currently in the process of creating a Wally Byam's Holiday registry of still existing trailers with some attempt to document design changes over time and would love to add yours to it. If you have sold it, is there a way to put me into contact with the new owner. Thanks in advance!
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Joe
Wally Byam Caravan Club International Historian
Vintage Airstream Club Historian
WBCCI/VAC #702 & #6768
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07-28-2023, 07:56 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2023 23' International
springfield
, Missouri
Join Date: Feb 2021
Posts: 249
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Wow, 15 year resurrection. impressive! 
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