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05-31-2012, 11:15 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1970 23' Safari
1973 25' Tradewind
raynham
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 69
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Need to hire some help
I have a 1970 Safari 23' looking for someone in the Raynham, MA area to help replace the sub floor for starters. Thanks ~D
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05-31-2012, 01:17 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,801
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There are lots of people who THINK they know what theyre doing when it comes to restoring Airstreams. There are a few incompetent crooks out there two, but if you don't have the desire, mechanical skills, or streangth to do it, search long and hard for someone with tons of references and some real history.
Colonial Airstream has a great rep for newer units, but I honestly don't know if they take on much vintage work. The mothership is good, but a heck of a drive for you.
Wish I knew of others in your area. I'm sure you'll get lots of feedback.
(You could hop a plane and go to the 5th annual restorer rally - learn how to do it yourself).
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05-31-2012, 03:23 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 25' Safari
1977 20' Argosy 20
northern valley
, new jersey
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 532
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Quote:
Originally Posted by deelind
I have a 1970 Safari 23' looking for someone in the Raynham, MA area to help replace the sub floor for starters. Thanks ~D
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hmm,
closest to 'Raynham, MA' is likely to be Frank Y. in Baltimore, or Colin H. in Plattsburgh, NY. both are highly recommended.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Foiled Again
Wish I knew of others in your area. I'm sure you'll get lots of feedback.
(You could hop a plane and go to the 5th annual restorer rally - learn how to do it yourself).
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ditto Paula's suggestion on the 5th Annual 4CU Vintage Restoration Rally in Albuquerque, NM. see here -> 2012 4CU Vintage Restoration Rally
iirc, "Reinergirl" lives here in the Northeast and is going. we did the 2nd and 4th VRRs; well worth the time & travel!
pix here 2009 and here 2011
best,
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05-31-2012, 03:31 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 23' Safari SE
Central
, Connecticut
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,652
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Are you looking for someone to come to your place to help you do it (that's how the question is worded) or do you want to tow it to a shop?
Can't help with the former, but for the latter there are two East Coast shops I'd use for extensive vintage work. One is Colin Hyde Trailer Restorations in Plattsburgh. I haven't used him but he has a very good reputation and knows his stuff.
Personally I have extensively used Franks Trailer Works in Baltimore for work on my Argosy and have been very happy with the quality of work and the vendor-client relationship. I highly recommend him.
I also use a good shop, Classic RV and Restorations, just over the CT/NY border. He works magic with new trailers (my 2007 is there now) and works on vintage too. But the difference in labor rates might make a tow to Baltimore well worth it for a major vintage job.
Hope this helps.
Tom
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Before: Argosy Minuet and T@B, towed by various Honda Odysseys
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05-31-2012, 05:01 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2007 25' International CCD FB
1961 16' Bambi
1956 16' Bubble
Potrero
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 254
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Much depends on how much floor and where. I learned alot on these forums, attended the last two Resto Rallys and did the work myself on the rear of our Safari. You have some options, and great suggestions here. Good luck and let us know how it turns out. Your Airstream,great year, great rig!
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San Diego, CA.
The " TinDen "
2007 25' International FB
1961 Bambi, 16' California
1956 Bubble 16' California Whale Tail
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06-01-2012, 09:25 AM
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New Member
1974 31' Excella 500
hot springs
, Arkansas
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 1
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We also need body damage repaired in northern Florida. Thanks for any help
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06-01-2012, 09:44 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Mantua
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 7,062
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JD Sanders rv and Airstream in Alachua, fl just north of Gainesville. Call Mark. Jim
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06-02-2012, 11:31 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2008 22' Sport
Green Mountains
, Vermont
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 132
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Colin Hyde is less than six hours away and comes highly recommended.
-Norm
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06-03-2012, 08:27 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1970 23' Safari
1973 25' Tradewind
raynham
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 69
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Thanks for all of your replies. I was hoping to find someone near by to aid in the floor replacement. I've been doing the work myself and have read endlessly, thought it be prudent to find someone in the know and in the hood to assist myself and two others getting this done-right-. There's a new dealer of airstreams in Stoughton, I'll take a ride by and see if they know someone who is familiar with vintage.
I'm hoping this unit becomes road worthy one day, but it may be destine as a pool side cabana!
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