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09-10-2006, 03:57 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1965 20' Globetrotter
1956 22' Caravanner
Mendon
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 468
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For Sale $800
That's the sign that I saw while rubber necking down a back road near my house the other week. The owner wasn't home but I called the number several times and he was leaving on vacation, so left me the keys in the mailbox. Once he got back, we settled on the price and I pulled it home today. It's a 1956 Airstream Caravanner 22'.
The interior is very original. I've attached a couple pictures, but with the exception of the fridge the rest is orig. It looks as if at one point the PO replaced the floor and from the vantage points I have above the belly skin the frame looks in very good shape with the exception of the A frame and where the frame rails stick out to the bumpers, which look pretty rough. I had thought that I would need to get the fram redone but after closer inspection it looks better than expected.
The trailer has the original water tank, pump, heater, fan, toilet, and fuse box.
The bonus on this was that the owner had owned Airstreams in the past and asked me if I wanted any old parts. We proceeded to the shed and he pulled out the original humprey gas lamp for the trailer AND a 50s airstream aluminum tire cover "Perfect Towing Airstream".
The serial number is 9090 which would make it number 89 for 1956 and for being 50 years old, the old girl is in pretty good shape.
So, now the big question.... what have others done to their 50s trailers to add in tanks and a shower. The wife loves it but would like to have a little more than just a black water tank.....
Thanks!
Doug
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09-10-2006, 04:01 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
New Borockton
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2002
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Good find! There's just not that many 50 something units in better condition unless they have been restored. Nice.
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09-10-2006, 04:04 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1982 34' Limited
1975 31' Sovereign
Grovetown
, Georgia
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 107
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I'm jelous. Looks like a great rig at a steel. I'm always looking for a jewel like that.
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09-10-2006, 04:40 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1957 30' Sovereign of the Road
Bellevue
, Full-timing
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 143
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I'm positively green-eyed - congrats and enjoy applying the elbow grease.
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09-10-2006, 04:55 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 22' Safari
1960 Caravel
Edmonds
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,445
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Wow - congrats on that find. No way I could have passed that one up either! Have fun -
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09-10-2006, 04:57 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2000 27' Safari
Berkeley
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 135
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WOWEEE!!!
Quite a find, and appears to be in excellent shape for its' age. More pictures, please! If I had the acreage, I would have more than one right now.
Is the skin in good shape?
I like the interior... especially the radius bathroom opening, and those pre-CCD, CCD overhead cabinets...just add translucent plexiglass, and there you have it.
From what I understand, adding tankage, with a little frame modification, is doable. Use the search function, and if that doesn't work, consult a marine supply company. As I own a number of boats, I know you can adapt almost anything for gray/black tanks. As a backup solution, you could always use something like an Incinolet for the commode.
Congratulations Doug! Keep us updated!
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09-10-2006, 05:03 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1965 20' Globetrotter
1956 22' Caravanner
Mendon
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 468
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Skin
The skin is in great shape with the exception of a brush by mark on the street side. Other than that it's all there. The vents are in need of some re-sealing but overall it's in great shape. Some PO loved her and put some time in keeping her in good shape.
There is black water tank there now but I have no idea how big it is. I am considering removing it and flattening out the bathroom to add in a shower/wet bath and a marine toilet with a macerator. I was thinking of adding tanks under the bed since there is space. Use macerators and pump them out when needed vs. gravity systems. What do you think?
I'll post some more pictures this week.
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56' Caravanner 'The Broomstick'
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09-10-2006, 05:23 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1965 20' Globetrotter
1956 22' Caravanner
Mendon
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Aug 2003
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Insulation on 50s campers
When did Airstream start insulating with fiberglass under the floor?
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09-10-2006, 06:03 PM
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Rivet Master
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
, California
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muddy_hollow
When did Airstream start insulating with fiberglass under the floor?
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At least in 1954, as my Liner had insulation under the floor.
Bill
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09-10-2006, 06:21 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1965 20' Globetrotter
1956 22' Caravanner
Mendon
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 468
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wkerfoot
At least in 1954, as my Liner had insulation under the floor.
Bill
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The missing insulation and the better areas of the floor lead me to believe that this rig was partially renovated. It is in fantastic shape and I am guessing that sometime in the late 70s, early 80s this was redone. Time to find the PO - PO....
In any event, I'm going to do the full Monty and do a frame off restoration to it. Next summer should be fun
Doug
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09-26-2006, 07:27 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
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I really DO have Green Eyes!
But they are positively PEA GREEN with ENVY now. Wow! What a great find! I agree with others, more pictures. Please!
I'm not even a restorer, but for one like that... and at that price...Yeah Baby!
Paula
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09-26-2006, 07:35 AM
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
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What a neat Airstream!We also would like to see more pictures of the outside.
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09-26-2006, 08:25 AM
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Liberator
1972 Argosy 24
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Heart of Dixie
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2006
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How can you sleep at night?
Go back and give that guy some money...you stole it!
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09-26-2006, 08:47 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1965 20' Globetrotter
1956 22' Caravanner
Mendon
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 468
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pics and sleep
Quote:
Originally Posted by moosetags
What a neat Airstream!We also would like to see more pictures of the outside.
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I put some more pictures on my blog.
Now that I have the interiour out, I have a better understanding of the amount of work to be done. TONS.
Re: Sleeping... just fine.
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09-26-2006, 09:32 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1975 29' Ambassador
Littleton
, Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 134
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Good for You! I don’t buy anything unless it’s a deal. Enjoy every minute of it.
Joe
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09-26-2006, 10:26 AM
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Rivet Master
1976 27' Overlander
Richmond
, Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2003
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thanks for the photos!
Thanks for the blog site! It brings me great joy to see a Vintage that has a new owner!!!
Keep those photos comming!!!
Abe
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1976 Overlander "Spirit"
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09-26-2006, 10:55 AM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muddy_hollow
There is black water tank there now but I have no idea how big it is.
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The black tank should be ten gallons. Enough for a weekend "out", as long as you are careful.
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