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07-04-2015, 04:35 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Enterprise
, Alabama
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 23
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prowd new owner of an old timer
Happy 4th everyone. finally made the jump and purchased a 1966 ambassador 28'. Not in the best condition, so going to renovate the whole thing (hopefully with the shell on). But I can't complain for 700 bucks. the floors need replacing and the entire inside will be redone. I found some rusted through streamers but hopefully it's not too bad when I get the plywood up. I will post the pics I have and more as I dive into it. Any advice would be much appreciated.
P.S. How do you upload photos on you discussions?
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07-04-2015, 06:14 PM
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1987 Avion 34W owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Good Ol'
, USA
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 2,090
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Welcome, dave83.
The only thing I can answer is the picture question. Below the "Quick Reply" box, click on "Go Advanced". Scroll down and you'll see a place to upload photos.
(Is there minimum post count required before pictures can be uploaded?)
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I this great country!!!!
1987 Avion 34W
1995 Ford F250 7.3L PowerStroke
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07-04-2015, 06:34 PM
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Free Range Human
2012 25' FB Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
Haines
, Oregon
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 736
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Dave, sounds like you have a project.
If you have a Flickr or Photobucket account, you can always link to the images there. You need to copy the image address (not the URL). That is done on Flickr by finding the 'View All Sizes' button, selecting the size you want, then right clicking on it. You should see something that says 'Copy Image Address" or a similar statement. That's what you want.
Then in your build thread, click on the picture icon and paste the address in the dialog box that pops up...
Here's a couple from my Flickr stream...
It just takes a few seconds...
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07-06-2015, 01:54 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Enterprise
, Alabama
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 23
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picking her up from the storage lot.
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07-06-2015, 02:08 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,406
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Sweet!!! You may be in for a 'shell'-off resto... now is the time to do it..
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Peace and Blessings..
Channing
WBCCI# 30676
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07-07-2015, 10:11 AM
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59' Globester
1959 18' "Footer"
1957 26' Overlander
Three Rivers
, California
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 248
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Hopefully yours won't be as bad as my 59'.
Of course I paid thru the a#% only to find it needs a shell off which I will do in time....unless i find something better...LOL!
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07-07-2015, 11:13 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1964 22' Safari
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 12
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Hey, Dave - Congrats and Good Luck with the "Re-Do"! We are in the midst of renovating our '64 Safari and I'd be glad to help you with answers (problems..!?) and situations as much as we can.
Mike in San Diego y Playas de Tijuana, Mexico
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07-07-2015, 01:51 PM
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New Member
1964 26' Overlander
Crestview Hills
, Kentucky
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 4
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Congrats
You definitely may want to consider a shell off before you start any new work. We just finished gutting our '64 Overlander and will be taking it to Colin Hyde for the shell off work, frame, and axles. Once that is completed I'll do the finish work myself. You can see some pics and information on our blog site Our Airstream Restoration – Chrome Twinkie
Best of luck and hope to see you down the road!
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07-07-2015, 04:49 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1994 30' Excella
Kiefer
, Oklahoma
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 89
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Dave, their are allot people in the forum who are very smart. You will not go wrong with their advice. I have been reading this forum for many years. If it wasn't for the members compassion and dedication to Airstreams; I wouldn't have had bought mine.
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07-07-2015, 09:08 PM
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Regular Guy
1978 31' Sovereign
Hot Springs
, Arkansas
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 603
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Welcome Aboard, and congratulations!
Sounds like you got a really good deal. If you cant find an old thread topic when you are looking for an answer, just ask. Someone will help. We all really enjoy our hobby and like to help when we can.
Clayton
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07-17-2015, 07:41 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Enterprise
, Alabama
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 23
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I'm hopping to keep the shell on. I've pulled the walls and the first section of floor. kinda rusty but i'm not sure if it's too bad. used lock tight rust converter and then a coat of rostolium. going to try and start a flicker account so I can link the pics. the real problem I'm running into right now is trying to figure out how to switch around the bathroom. My wife wants the bathroom in the front and bedroom in the back.
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07-17-2015, 07:56 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Enterprise
, Alabama
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 23
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does anyone know where I can get 'u' channels? I have a few that are corroded through.
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07-17-2015, 08:16 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Enterprise
, Alabama
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 23
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ok, just uploaded all my photos onto photobucket, so i'll be dumping them all into this thread
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07-17-2015, 08:34 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Enterprise
, Alabama
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 23
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yay, i figured it out
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07-17-2015, 08:37 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Enterprise
, Alabama
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 23
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07-17-2015, 08:38 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Enterprise
, Alabama
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 23
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before
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07-17-2015, 08:47 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Enterprise
, Alabama
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 23
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after
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07-17-2015, 08:49 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Enterprise
, Alabama
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 23
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07-17-2015, 08:50 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Enterprise
, Alabama
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 23
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so, have some mild corrosion on the sides. going to buff it out and paint. wiring looks good. doing to renovation outside in Alabama, kinda hot.
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07-22-2015, 10:52 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Longport
, New Jersey
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 307
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Congrats! We own the exact same trailer and just love it. We are new to this as well.
The black tank is small (and no grey tank) so you should address this if you can now. We use a "blue boy" to combat this issue now.
Can't wait to see yours in the road!
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