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04-26-2004, 12:45 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
West Linn
, Oregon
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 195
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Hi - new here
Just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. I bought a 71 Safari off Ebay a couple of weeks ago, drove out to Wisconsin and pulled her back to the SF Bay Area. Kind of a spur of the moment thing - usually I agonize over these decisions. This one took about 45 minutes. Highly recommended as therapy for anal retentive/neurotic worriers like me. Aargh! So, two weeks, 5400 miles, 14 states, and about $800 in gas later... I'm still pleased! Lots of fun. Pulls like a dream behind my older 3/4 ton 4x4 ton pickup.
Pretty nice shape overall - clean, solid - but a few typical problems here and there, some of which I sorted out on the way back due to necessity, like er, the furnace. It's still COLD in most parts of the country! Or at least it was last week. Also mounted new Marathon tires (all 5) which I felt was cheap insurance. Luckily no major suprises and a great seller to work with (thanks Steve).
My Safari is very original on the inside - original curtains, upholstery, all the tambour doors work, etc. Solid floor and perfect glass. Feels like stepping back in time when I am inside. Plumbing was still winterized so I have had all that to figure out, along with the waste water system. I learned the hard way which way is open on the dump valve when I removed the cap to hook up the sewer line the first time in an RV park - Oops! Luckily I hadn't used it for you-know-what, in anticipation of that sort of thing happening. Whew!
Heck, I've already had some great adventures just getting her home!
Appreciate all the tips I have read on this forum over the past few weeks.
Thanks,
john
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04-26-2004, 12:50 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1977 23' Safari
Hillsboro
, Oregon
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 348
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Welcome to the club.
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Van
2009 F-350 FX4 Crewcab 4x4 6.4l
former '78 Argosy 20' Minuet owner
former '77 23' Safari owner
former 25' Fun Finder X-250BHS SOB owner
current 26' Komfort Trailblazer 262BSLE SOB owner
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04-26-2004, 06:19 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Richmond
, Virginia
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 219
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Welcome, John. I understand the learning curve, being a newbie myself and an anal retentive virgo, accountant (yikes).
Would love to see you Safari. First trip was to a WBCCI rally. Lots of older trailers in excellent shape. I love going in them. It is like a time warp. You are lucky yours is in good shape. Will look forward to pictures.....
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Paul
WBCCI #2468
2006 Ford F-150 Lariart 4X4
2004 19' Bambi Safari LS
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04-26-2004, 06:32 AM
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Just an old timer...
2004 22' Interstate
Tipton
, Iowa
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 4,766
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Congrats, and welcome John!
My first Airstream was a '70 Safari single axle. We had it for years, and I really miss it. (of course I miss all of the Airstreams I've had and sold...) Have a ball; sounds like you're well on your way to being an Airstream veteran already!
Roger
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havin' to fix my broken Airstreams since 1987...
AIR 2053 Current: 2004 Airstream Interstate "B-Van" T1N DODGE Sprinter
Former Airstreams: 1953 Flying Cloud, 1957 Overlander, 1961 Bambi, 1970 Safari Special, 1978 Argosy Minuet, 1985 325 Moho, 1994 Limited 34' Two-door, 1994 B190 "B-Van"
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04-26-2004, 09:40 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 34' Classic
N Smithfield
, Rhode Island
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 884
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Congrats!!!!
Congradulation John on your exciting newwwwww purchase! You couldn't have made a better choice. My husband and I considered buying an older AS, but were skeptical about buying something used without knowing what to look for. Now that we purchased a new AS, we are excited to find an older AS and restore it. Never can have enough, right? Will call on the experts when we make our second purchase.
Have fun streamin'
Gail
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Titu & Gail
2005 34' Classic-Mercury (Goddess of Travel)
2016 GMC Sierra Denali 2500HD Diesel
BRN-2905
NEAC of Region 1
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04-26-2004, 09:51 AM
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Rivet Master
1968 22' Safari
1976 27' Overlander
Newport
, Washington
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 864
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Welcome!!!
Our first was a 68 Safari bought in Jan. of this year!!! Still haven't figured out how all of this stuff works. I;ve been working the interiors instead...
Welcome, you have found a new home, and plenty of new friends!!!
Ron
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04-26-2004, 10:28 AM
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a.k.a. Ambassador Tim
1960 28' Ambassador
Northern
, California
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,921
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Congratulations!
I have the same one as you. I have done a lot of work on mine some of which I posted on my website.
Feel free to browse around if you want. And be sure to ask as many questions here as you need. This group is great for opinons.... eerr uh... help I mean ;-)
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04-26-2004, 01:41 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1971 23' Safari
Joshua Tree
, California
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 259
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We've had our safari for almost a month now, and we're planning our maiden voyage in 2 weeks! Seems like there's been a bunch of new A/S owners come online this month.
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04-26-2004, 05:21 PM
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2007 25' Safari FB SE
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1974 29' Ambassador
Yucca Valley
, California
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: 1963 26' Overlander
Posts: 4,804
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Welcome to "THE" forum, John.
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04-27-2004, 04:57 AM
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4 Rivet Member
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 304
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71 Safari
Welcome,
We have had our 23' Safari for a couple of years and love it. I have fixed or replaced a lot of items. Great fun and a wonderful learning experience.Couldn't have done it without this Forum. Leaving this weekend on a loooooong voyage with the Silver Fox.
Dan
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04-27-2004, 11:02 AM
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a.k.a. Ambassador Tim
1960 28' Ambassador
Northern
, California
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,921
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Where are you going Dan. And how far?
Farther we have been so far is about a 3 hour drive. Thinking of going further....
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04-27-2004, 11:08 AM
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Rivet Master
1968 22' Safari
1976 27' Overlander
Newport
, Washington
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 864
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dan Brawner
Couldn't have done it without this Forum. Dan
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You've got that right....I think we have ALL said that about this place....
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Ron ... now in Newport, Washington
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04-27-2004, 11:56 AM
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4 Rivet Member
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 304
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Southwest trip
Safari Tim,
We are leaving Tennessee and going to the Grand Canyon and take a right. With a lot of side trip on the way. Then up through Utah and back East through Denver with lots of turn arounds and back ups along the way. 3-4000 miles I guess. Who cares, gas is cheap. Did I say that?
Dan
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04-27-2004, 12:10 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 28' International CCD
Pagosa Springs
, Colorado
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 811
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Congrats
Congrats Dan. I'm envious, I'm from Northern California there are so many great spots to camp that I have not found comparable to any where else I've lived. Saw someone else on this site that just bought a '67 Tradewind and they live in east bay.
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04-27-2004, 02:34 PM
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a.k.a. Ambassador Tim
1960 28' Ambassador
Northern
, California
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,921
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Cool Dan. Hope you have a fun trip. Be sure and report back!
Tin Hut, I also live in Northern Ca. What places do you like to camp?
We have been to South Lake Tahoe, Gilroy, Yosemite, and a couple of weeks ago Columbia.
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