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Old 09-29-2009, 05:08 AM   #161
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The wrong date on a title is very common on Airstreams. I have transported quite a few now and with exception of one they all were titled the wrong year or reported to be a different year by the seller than the serial number denotes. My MVA was very difficult to convince they were wrong.
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Old 09-29-2009, 06:21 AM   #162
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Hi Frank,
It's been awhile and I hope you're doing well. I really appreciated the guy at the DOT's help. It took me since June to get him on the phone, but once I did reach him, he issued the letter the same day. My evidence included a scan of my title, a link to Vintage Airstreams photo archives that showed a trailer the same year and listed VIN numbers and photos of my trailer and VIN number plate.
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My MVA was very difficult to convince they were wrong.

My local taxing authority couldn't have been more co-operative (small town Texas). When purchased the PO's title identified mine as a 1955 . I supplied the VIN to 'The Mothership' and they wrote a "To Whom It May Concern" letter. Shazaym - my Texas title was corrected to show it's year of birth as 1954. My bribe of a gourmet Dutch Apple Pie wasn't a factor at all .
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Old 09-29-2009, 01:24 PM   #164
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Hey Whitsend,
Your bribe will stay a secret with us here in the forum!

I just picked up my new plates and correct title from the DOT over my lunch hour. Sweet.
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Old 10-04-2009, 10:13 PM   #165
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More window work

Well I am nice and tired! I rebuilt two windows this weekend. Doesn't sound like much but the eyebrows were toast and these windows needed a lot of attention. There are a few of the before and during pictures a page or two earlier.
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Old 10-05-2009, 07:40 AM   #166
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Barry,

You were quite lucky that they installed your power inlet where they did. Mine was installed on the rear street side curve, and I cannot add my marinco there since it won't lay flat. I am no considering to replace my entire rear panel along with the front panel.

Your work looks great, and one day we'll be at the cross roads where you will be doing the floor and interior, and I am moving to the outside!

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Old 10-05-2009, 09:55 AM   #167
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Hi Steve,
You've got to get lucky on these things once in awhile! I'm sure I'll have many of happy little surprises when I move to the floors and interior but at least I'll have my leaks all dealt with.
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Old 10-07-2009, 01:47 PM   #168
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More Progress

I finished up re-building the stationary window on the curb side but no pictures of that yet. I did, however, do a line drawing illustration of my 55. I'm going to whip up some sort of calling card for a rally I'm going to this weekend and thought I may include this drawing somehow. I'll post the final card design when finished.
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Barry...that looks great.
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That is really cool, Barry!

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Old 10-07-2009, 02:53 PM   #171
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I could probably be convinced to create a few of these simple line drawings if there was some interest. But if you want a really COOL illustration, you'll have to contact my brother Brad, flyfshr. See his Avatar!
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Old 10-07-2009, 06:49 PM   #172
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I'm willing to bet there is a guy named Steve that has a '57 Caravanner and another guy named Steve that has a '53 Flying Cloud who would both love to have them!!

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Old 10-07-2009, 08:20 PM   #173
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Hey uh umm, Steve, just shoot me a photo of the angle you want but several photos would be helpful. Over the winter when my restoration work slows down, I should be able to knock it out.
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Old 10-07-2009, 08:48 PM   #174
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Thanks, Barry, will do.

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Line Drawing

I worked on the illustration a little more.
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Old 10-07-2009, 09:55 PM   #176
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Now that's really starting to looks like something!! A little more shine please...

Oh, we need some rivets too.

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Old 10-08-2009, 04:15 AM   #177
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Thumbs up Too Cool!

That is great! What software are you using to create them? It would be neat to have one of our 1955 30'. Is there a line I can get in to have one done too please?
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Old 10-08-2009, 07:38 AM   #178
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I use Adobe Illustrator and use an image as an overlay so please just PM me and shoot me a few photographs for reference. Please mark the one that you want to use as overlay. Each drawing only takes a few hours so no big deal.

When you send me images, please make sure that the images are only about 2MB each if possible.

Please send me an email with your email address and we can work out the details.
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Barry, that is talent. Very nice images!
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You're too kind Sugarfoot!
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