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09-29-2009, 05:08 AM
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#161
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Restorations done right
Commercial Member
1962 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Vintage Kin Owner
Currently Looking...
Baltimore
, Maryland
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 5,545
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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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09-29-2009, 06:21 AM
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#162
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4 Rivet Member
1955 22' Flying Cloud
Polk City
, Iowa
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 353
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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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09-29-2009, 06:35 AM
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#163
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Rivet Master
1954 25' Cruiser
Kyle
, The Republic of Texas
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 612
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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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09-29-2009, 01:24 PM
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#164
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4 Rivet Member
1955 22' Flying Cloud
Polk City
, Iowa
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 353
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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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10-04-2009, 10:13 PM
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#165
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4 Rivet Member
1955 22' Flying Cloud
Polk City
, Iowa
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 353
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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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10-05-2009, 07:40 AM
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#166
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Florissant
, USA
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 5,083
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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!
Steve
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10-05-2009, 09:55 AM
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#167
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4 Rivet Member
1955 22' Flying Cloud
Polk City
, Iowa
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 353
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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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10-07-2009, 01:47 PM
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#168
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4 Rivet Member
1955 22' Flying Cloud
Polk City
, Iowa
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 353
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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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10-07-2009, 02:22 PM
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#169
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Florissant
, USA
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 5,083
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Barry...that looks great.
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10-07-2009, 02:47 PM
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
Port Hadlock
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 864
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That is really cool, Barry!
cheers,
steve
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10-07-2009, 02:53 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1955 22' Flying Cloud
Polk City
, Iowa
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 353
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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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10-07-2009, 06:49 PM
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
Port Hadlock
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 864
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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!!
cheers,
steve
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10-07-2009, 08:20 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1955 22' Flying Cloud
Polk City
, Iowa
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 353
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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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10-07-2009, 08:48 PM
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
Port Hadlock
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 864
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Thanks, Barry, will do.
steve
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10-07-2009, 09:42 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1955 22' Flying Cloud
Polk City
, Iowa
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 353
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Line Drawing
I worked on the illustration a little more.
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10-07-2009, 09:55 PM
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#176
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Vintage Alum. Enthusiast
1959 24' Tradewind
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: I currently do not own a 2nd Airstream
Posts: 4,360
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Now that's really starting to looks like something!! A little more shine please...
Oh, we need some rivets too.
Brad
FF
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10-08-2009, 04:15 AM
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#177
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4 Rivet Member
1955 30' Liner Commodore Vanderbilt
Wayne County
, Michigan
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 421
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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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S.E. Michigan
1955 Commodore Vanderbilt 30'
"Hawley"
TAC Member MI-6
2008 Chevy Silverado Ext. Z71 w3.73
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10-08-2009, 07:38 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1955 22' Flying Cloud
Polk City
, Iowa
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 353
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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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10-08-2009, 11:42 AM
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#179
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Rivet Master
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1956 30' Sovereign of the Road
1963 16' Bambi
Southeastern Area
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,116
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Barry, that is talent. Very nice images!
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10-08-2009, 01:37 PM
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#180
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4 Rivet Member
1955 22' Flying Cloud
Polk City
, Iowa
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 353
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You're too kind Sugarfoot!
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