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09-25-2013, 12:01 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1967 26' Overlander
Bacliff
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 27
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Airstream Houston area
Hi there, anyone out there currently working on a 60's or 70's Airstream project that live around the Houston/Galveston Texas area?
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09-25-2013, 12:08 PM
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Rivet Master 
1969 29' Ambassador
brooksville
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,270
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Nope but I'm working on a 69 in Flordia!
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09-25-2013, 12:24 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1967 26' Overlander
Bacliff
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 27
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I'm starting to dig into my 67 Overlander. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE this forum, but it sure would be nice to see first hand/in person how someone else's project is going and to share ideas. I will say, this forum has been an AWESOME experience in the many questions I've already had 
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09-25-2013, 06:14 PM
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Rivet Master
1969 29' Ambassador
brooksville
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,270
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Most areas have AS clubs. That might be a good start.
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12-11-2013, 09:09 AM
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1 Rivet Member 
1977 31' Sovereign
caldwell
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 8
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I am..
Im working on my 31 ft 1977 AS Soverign. I live around the College Station area about 2hrs north of you.
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12-20-2013, 05:15 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1970 27' Overlander
1989 32' Excella
Bay City
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 46
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airstream in Houston area
I'm working on 70 overlander in Sargent.
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12-20-2013, 05:24 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1967 26' Overlander
Bacliff
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 27
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Cool! Sargent is about an 1hr and 15 min from me! Are you doing a full restore?
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12-21-2013, 02:33 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1970 27' Overlander
1989 32' Excella
Bay City
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 46
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It was in fair shape when I started.It has been usable all along.Recently replaced water valve in toilet, overhauled door lock,cleaned and painted exposed metal on tongue and aft and still working on painting wheels and axels. going to be on roof when weather clears recaulking. also installed new air conditioner. I'll also replace window seals. what are you doin on yours?
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12-21-2013, 05:21 PM
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Rivet Master
1973 21' Globetrotter
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,320
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I'm in the Houston Heights. Two years into a shell-off. I'm in the aluminum tent stage now.
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12-21-2013, 10:25 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1973 31' Sovereign
Santa Rosa
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 10
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Just started my complete overhaul on my 73 sovereign. Removed everything in the inside. Going to replace the deck in the next couple of days then the plumbing. Any tips would help.
Javier
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12-22-2013, 06:34 AM
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Rivet Master
1978 31' Sovereign
Texas Airstream Harbor
, Zavalla, in the Deep East Texas Piney Woods on Lake Sam Rayburn
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,435
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Opportunity for Mensal Aluminum Dose
If anyone near East Texas needs a monthly Airstream fix, an opportunity exists right on the banks of Lake Sam Rayburn (between Lufkin and Jasper, about 30 miles West of Toledo Bend).
The WBCCI Gulf Coast Unit has monthly meetings at the Texas Airstream Harbor (TAHI) - pronounced Tay-High.
Texas Airstream Harbor: Texas Airstream Harbor, Inc.
There are many Vintage Trailers and owners on the premises, and most of the members can answer a myriad of questions on new and vintage trailers.
PM me if you would desire additional information.
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Dennis
"Suck it up, spend the bucks, do it right the first time."
WBCCI # 1113
AirForums #1737
Trailer '78 31' Sovereign
Living Large at an Airstream Park on the Largest Lake Totally Contained in Texas
Texas Airstream Harbor, Inc.
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12-22-2013, 08:25 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1970 27' Overlander
1989 32' Excella
Bay City
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 46
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I know where that is in Zavalla. To the left before you cross the bridge. My hunting.fishing club was out toward Caney Creek Park. Do you allow overnite parking?
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12-22-2013, 09:58 AM
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Rivet Master
1978 31' Sovereign
Texas Airstream Harbor
, Zavalla, in the Deep East Texas Piney Woods on Lake Sam Rayburn
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,435
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Overnight (Airstream only) $15
Quote:
Originally Posted by capt ken
... Do you allow overnite parking?
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For sure - $15 a night - monthly storage and camping can be arranged.
Purchase a lot and erect a cover - yearly lot assessment is $400 - this includes everything (including taxes) with the exception of electricity. TAHI is a gated community - some of the cheapest storage in the nation.
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Dennis
"Suck it up, spend the bucks, do it right the first time."
WBCCI # 1113
AirForums #1737
Trailer '78 31' Sovereign
Living Large at an Airstream Park on the Largest Lake Totally Contained in Texas
Texas Airstream Harbor, Inc.
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01-15-2014, 09:29 PM
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New Member
1975 25' Tradewind
Simonton
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 1
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I'm redoing a '75 in Simonton, just west of Katy. There is also a guy in Old Katy who always has a shell-off restoration or two going on beside his house. I haven't met him, but roll by there whenever I'm in town to see what is new... Hopefully someday I'll catch him outside! I've been working on mine for the past year (along with restoring a vintage tow vehicle to match!), and just got it close enough to done for its maiden voyage; the wife and I went and 'driveway camped' in Austin for the family Christmas gathering. I don't consider myself an expert by any means, but would be happy to get together and talk shop when time allows. Perhaps we could both learn something!
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01-16-2014, 05:37 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1970 27' Overlander
1989 32' Excella
Bay City
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 46
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I'm replacing Window gaskets now waiting for Capt. Tolley's Creeping crack cure to come in to put above windows. Also have to replace gaskets on top. Need to pull water tank and repair leak. Always something.
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01-16-2014, 05:43 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1967 26' Overlander
Bacliff
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 27
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Have any of y'all replaced axles yet? If so, what have you used? I'm trying to see what alternative I have other than using the axles from Collin Hyde or Inland. If the issue is welding more brackets, that's not a problem for me.
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01-18-2014, 09:36 PM
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Dilla Villa
1985 25' Sovereign
Alvin
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 10
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We live in Alvin, we have an '84 Sovereign. Still working on it.
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01-22-2014, 08:27 AM
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Rivet Master
1969 29' Ambassador
brooksville
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,270
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I got dexter axles. Inland ordered them, and I picked them up at Redneck Trailer supply. Inland gave them the specks, but you could do it your self if you want to cut out the middle man.
I must say, inland was very helpful, and helped choose the right weight. I think I have a thread on it some where on this site.
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01-22-2014, 05:13 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1967 26' Overlander
Bacliff
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 27
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I've talked to Inland also, but I know other people have gone with regular trailer axles which were cheaper, but just needed additional brackets welded. That's what I'm trying to find out
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03-16-2014, 06:18 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 1
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Just start tear down on a 1960... In downtown houston.
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