1948 Globetrotter

[62overlander]

1949 Liner

[Silverfoxrae]

The Liners had names that went with their interiors. It wasn't an exact science though. And there weren't that many so it was kind of a customized as they went along type of thing. ( I found out a few things when I was trying to buy a '47 Liner.) Someday I will still go after one, because they really, really captured my heart.
Rae

[BabyBoomers]

Originally Posted by 62overlander

1949 Liner

Interesting link. This units plate looks the same, with the wave and all, but is brass. The numerical sequence in the lower right corner is not there.In fact it looks like this one in a link to a '48 Liner:

http://vintageairstream.com/archives...s/48Linerh.jpg

Also the pics in the '49 link have a frame that look like they have box beam coming out the back. This one has a round pipe.

BabyBoomers

[47WeeWind]

Originally Posted by 62overlander

did ya catch the serial number? I think the year is correct, but it cannot be a Globetrotter. It was not introduce until 1961.

Hi Frank:

The 22' Globe Trotter (or Globetrotter, take your pick) was a fully loaded Airstream introduced in 1949 (see floor plan). It was changed slightly and produced for the next few years, as seen in the photo. Enjoy!

[BabyBoomers]

Originally Posted by rideair

Dave and Martha Makel of "Trailer Buff" did a trailer like that back a couple of years ago. It was featured in Airstream Life Mag. Not sure if it's the same one. The one he did I think was put back to "original" no mod's like it was from the factory. Dave is known for his very high level of restoration's.

Don't remember which issues of Airstream Life it was in, I'll try and find it.

Not saying it's his work, but it could be.

The card in the 3rd pic of post no.3 says "Courtesy Airstream, Inc." right under identifying the unit as a '48 Globetrotter, so it could be one of those units kept at the factory that I have read about here. Might even have been done by them.

In terms of originality, I don't know but I think the axle has been replaced because it is straight, no drop, and rides very high. Imagine those wheel-well cover off, and picture the distance to the rim. Wow!

BTW, those are held on with 1/4 turn quick fasteners. I think the belly pan is also unique in that it it has some crimping, but lots of Phillips screws.

If it is a factory unit, it's kinda interesting knowing how they would do a restoration.

Anyone reaaally interested enough for me to stop back by and ask someone at the museum who it belongs too?

BabyBoomers

[BabyBoomers]

Originally Posted by 47WeeWind

Hi Frank:

The 22' Globe Trotter (or Globetrotter, take your pick) was a fully loaded Airstream introduced in 1949 (see floor plan). It was changed slightly and produced for the next few years, as seen in the photo. Enjoy!

If you click on this pic it is easy to see that the front has a pipe too, so the unit at the museum identified as a '48 has the pipe coming out the back only, so the frame has either been modified or replaced.

BabyBoomers

[62overlander]

Originally Posted by 47WeeWind

Hi Frank:

The 22' Globe Trotter (or Globetrotter, take your pick) was a fully loaded Airstream introduced in 1949 (see floor plan). It was changed slightly and produced for the next few years, as seen in the photo. Enjoy!

Man, I learn something from you every single time you post. Thank you Fred

[Ken J]

Seems like most of these trailers I've seen that have frames replaced keep the pipe in the center for the "look" - but replace with a ladder frame along to the back........

Ken J.