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01-06-2012, 06:57 AM
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Rivet Master 
1997 34' Limited
1970 27' Overlander
South of Atlanta
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The Henry Ford Trailwind
Over Thanksgiving my family and I went to Michigan to visit my sister-in-law. While there, we stopped by a fantastic museum called simply "The Henry Ford" It encompasses a large area including Greenfield Village and other attractions. They are in the process of redoing the automotive collection area (scheduled to open on 28JAN12). I slipped past a cattle guard on a locomotive and managed to snap a couple of pictures of their 1949 Trailwind before the guard yelled at me. I can't wait to go back when the exhibit is open and take a good look at the trailer.
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1997 34' Excella 1000
1970 27' Overlander, International
2009 Ford F150 5.4L
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01-06-2012, 07:28 AM
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Rivet Master 
2007 Interstate
Normal
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Beautiful!
We were in a museum in Florida, I think, and saw one of the original "trailers" which were basically tents on a frame and built from a kit. Had a pantry/cooking area that folded out and open. Very, very cool.
Maggie
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01-06-2012, 07:49 AM
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Rivet Master
2011 28' International
Chatham
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I was a bit disappointed with the Henry Ford Museum; there were lots of interesting things to look at but very little narrative backing it up; but maybe that's just me. I hadn't been bitten by the Airstream bug when I went there but I did like the Dymaxion house that is on display. It's sort of a circular Airstream but without the wheels!
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01-07-2012, 08:10 AM
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Rivet Master
1997 34' Limited
1970 27' Overlander
South of Atlanta
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Agreed. The house was cool. My wife wasn't too happy when I started asking the docent there about obtaining a set of plans......
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Craig and Carol
1997 34' Excella 1000
1970 27' Overlander, International
2009 Ford F150 5.4L
ProPride hitch with 1400# bars
AIR 41028
TAC GA-8
WBCCI 10199
Past President Southeastern Camping Unit (12)
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02-27-2012, 11:16 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
1949 18' Trailwind
1963 19' Globetrotter
Huntsville
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Join Date: Jun 2008
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Another Trailwind!!!
Thanks @Aviator for snapping these shots!!! I guess there's no way to tell what the serial # is? It would be on the left side of the entry door. Would love to know which one it is. Anybody know??? Thanks!
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02-27-2012, 01:17 PM
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Rivet Master
1997 34' Limited
1970 27' Overlander
South of Atlanta
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Here is a link to some more pictures, but the data plate is not one of them.
http://collections.thehenryford.org/...am+Trailers%22
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Craig and Carol
1997 34' Excella 1000
1970 27' Overlander, International
2009 Ford F150 5.4L
ProPride hitch with 1400# bars
AIR 41028
TAC GA-8
WBCCI 10199
Past President Southeastern Camping Unit (12)
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02-27-2012, 04:45 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1949 18' Trailwind
1963 19' Globetrotter
Huntsville
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Join Date: Jun 2008
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I can almost see the serial #'s... I'm guessing it's a 501? Love these pics!!!
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02-27-2012, 05:15 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
asbury park
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so you snuck in, had the chance, but you're saying you DIDN'T stick it in your pocket and walk out with it?
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07-24-2014, 05:52 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
1949 18' Trailwind
Upland s/n 5060
, California
Join Date: Apr 2011
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Benjo has the first '49 Trailwind sn# 5018 and I have the last (Crazycpa) sn# 5060, so it would be in that range.
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08-02-2021, 05:14 PM
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Riveting Queen!
1965 26' Overlander
1952 21' Flying Cloud
sugar land
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2017
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Henry Ford 1949 Trailwind
The serial # is 5059. It states it on their website.
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08-02-2021, 06:04 PM
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Rivet Master
2020 23' Flying Cloud
2019 22' Sport
Sebastian
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The Florida museum is the Edison-Ford Estate in Fort Myers. Not exactly RV friendly parking, unfortunately. It’s a very engaging exhibit about the pioneering days of motor camping, tucked among numerous other displays. Well worth a visit!
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08-02-2021, 07:55 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 16' International CCD
Vintage Kin Owner
Somewhere
, Colorado
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How I would love to see a ‘49 Ford Woody in front of that!
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08-02-2021, 10:45 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1951 18' Clipper
1965 17' Caravel
Currently Looking...
Ballarat, Victoria
, Australia
Join Date: Apr 2018
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AirStreamEma
The serial # is 5059. It states it on their website.
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It looks like a late model to me with the different style windows. Mine is #5064.
One day when we get to the states I'll drop in for a look.
Stu
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