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01-21-2014, 04:45 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1959 22' Caravanner
Cleveland
, Missouri
Join Date: Jan 2014
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Identifying my new Airstream
Hi -
I was reading how you decipher the serial number on the trailers. I just bought a trailer that the seller says it is a 1959, but doesn't know what model. The serial number doesn't read like your explanation. Can you help me figure out what I've gotten. It does have a double bed on the Left side - bathroom across the back - lots of closets on the right. Pink double sink and 3 burner stove. Banquette makes into bed.
Serial Number 22DS-0363
The trailer has the Santa Fe Springs address on it plus 3 60
Appreciate if you could help me. Best, Sissy
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01-21-2014, 05:47 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 Argosy 24
Currently Looking...
Milltown
, Wisconsin
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A picture would help.
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01-22-2014, 12:15 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1959 22' Caravanner
Cleveland
, Missouri
Join Date: Jan 2014
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Identifying my new Airstream
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01-22-2014, 12:44 PM
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Rivet Master
1951 21' Flying Cloud
1960 24' Tradewind
Folsom
, California
Join Date: Dec 2003
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I think it's either a Flying Cloud or a Safari.
And I believe the 3 60 indicates that it was built in March of 1960.
http://vintageairstream.com/photo-archives/
And it looks beautiful . . .
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01-22-2014, 01:04 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 Argosy 26
Morrill
, Nebraska
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Identifying my new Airstream
I think it is a '63. 22' double bed, "S????, built in March of '63. A '60 would have a L-77 door lock assembly.
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01-22-2014, 01:19 PM
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Rivet Master
1951 21' Flying Cloud
1960 24' Tradewind
Folsom
, California
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looks to me like there's a patch where the L-77 was.
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01-22-2014, 01:26 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
Vintage Kin Owner
Schererville
, Indiana
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I don't know what it is, but it's really nice!
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01-22-2014, 01:41 PM
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begorragirl
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Denville
, New Jersey
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Wowsersthat is beautiful....enjoy
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01-22-2014, 01:47 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1951 21' Flying Cloud
Sacramento
, California
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No idea but wouldn't mind seeing more photos She's a beaut!
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01-22-2014, 01:53 PM
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
1963 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Central
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkR
... I believe the 3 60 indicates that it was built in March of 1960.
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1960 - Yup. The '63's have a different door eyebrow and hinge arrangement (in general)
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01-22-2014, 04:42 PM
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flygrrl
1962 19' Globetrotter
Winchester
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 251
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serial numbers
Heya Sissy,
Try this link, it is the airstream website and lists the form of each serial number per year. This is how I figured out mine was a '62, not a '68 as the ownership stated. Had the ownership changed and all is good. Welcome to our disease.
Airstream, Inc :: Service
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01-22-2014, 04:53 PM
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flygrrl
1962 19' Globetrotter
Winchester
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 251
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serial #
Hi Sissy,
I would say you have a 1960 Flying Cloud with double and single gauchos, production line #363 of that year. 22 (length) DS (gauchos) 0(1960) and 363 (#). The 1959 serial #'s look quite different.
Leonie
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01-22-2014, 04:56 PM
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flygrrl
1962 19' Globetrotter
Winchester
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2011
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p.s.
She's a BEAUT!! Does she have a name?
Leonie
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01-22-2014, 05:14 PM
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flygrrl
1962 19' Globetrotter
Winchester
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2011
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1960 FC Pic
Hi again,
Found a '60 pic and the door really looks similar. Apparently the FC's and the Safaris shared serial # layouts and were verrrrry similar.
Leonie
Search for "1960 flying cloud" - Vintage Airstream
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01-23-2014, 10:34 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1959 22' Caravanner
Cleveland
, Missouri
Join Date: Jan 2014
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Dear All,
Thanks so much for all your feedback. The title says 1959, but I'm thinking you are right in thinking its a 1960 - I guess that can happen with titles? Thank you so much for chiming in - as I get more used to the trailer and take more pictures - I'll post them. She is beautiful and just right for me to get around in - can't wait to get started using her - I'm having an a/c and an awning made and will eventually get that front window cover/shade.
Again, thanks for all the feedback.
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01-23-2014, 01:07 PM
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flygrrl
1962 19' Globetrotter
Winchester
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 251
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Beautiful new baby
Let us know when she has a name (there is a thread for that lol) She looks pretty perky on that axle for being a '60, did you ask the seller whether the axle had been changed? She also looks very well taken care of, kudos to you for the awesome find!
We all love to see shiny Looking forward to more pics.
Leonie
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01-24-2014, 11:56 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1959 22' Caravanner
Cleveland
, Missouri
Join Date: Jan 2014
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I was thinking of calling her BABY
Like Baby in Dirty Dancing. She's all pink and turquoise on the inside. Happy to take suggestions. Looking at Melmac pink dishes on Ebay to start fitting her out.
Again, thanks for all the enthusiasm - now I just need to get some time off to get on the road - you can bet I'm going to make that happen!
Sissy
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01-28-2014, 03:14 PM
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flygrrl
1962 19' Globetrotter
Winchester
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 251
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Baby sounds great, I called my baby "Bubbles" because she was an extra in the movie 'Carny' with Lou Diamond Phillips and the name seemed suitable for an ageing B movie actress with aspirations and air in her head. She was the only trailer that did not get destroyed at the end of the movie -and the only Airstream. VERY bad B horror flick LOL.
I am trying to figure out how to hook up a bubble machine so that she can make bubbles as we roll along.
The only thing that sucks about being in Ontario (other than winter) is that we cannot get vanity plates Bubbles would fit well on a vanity plate but no can do.
Your AS is REALLY shiny, may I suggest Diamond Lil, or Diamond Lily? The name above just gave me the idea. Whatever you choose, enjoy!!
Leonie
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01-29-2014, 12:05 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1959 22' Caravanner
Cleveland
, Missouri
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 5
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Thanks Flygrrl. I don't think I can get the DMV to change the title, but its good to know what it really is :-) I'm having a/c w/ heat push and an awning installed now. Practically on the road. Best regards, Sissy
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