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06-12-2009, 09:38 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
1955 22' Flying Cloud
Polk City
, Iowa
Join Date: Jul 2008
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I'm on Cloud '55
I just purchased my new baby - a 1955 Flying Cloud whale tail. I'm posting some pictures that are of it as found. It had been locked up with no key for over 10 years. You'll notice a box of Alpha Bits cereal on the counter and sheets on the bed. This was an amazing find. There is none of that floor rot, wet smell. All of the vents are intact and not leaking and it is in amazing original condition. Having said that, it will still need a lot of attention. I do not know if any of the systems work. Enjoy this tale as it unfolds 
Barry
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06-12-2009, 09:40 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
1966 30' Sovereign
Bethany
, Illinois
Join Date: Sep 2008
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Great find. Looks in great shape.
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Cory, Angie, and 'Lucy'
1966 Sovereign International
2003 Black Chevy Silverado w/q-steer
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06-12-2009, 09:41 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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More Pics
Here are some additional interior pics.
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06-12-2009, 09:43 AM
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1967 22' Safari
1960 Caravel
Edmonds
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2004
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What a gift. Did you buy a lotto ticket too? 
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Lee
1973 F-250 4X4 390
1965 Chevy Suburban 454
AIR 6030
WBCCI 4258
TCT
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06-12-2009, 09:44 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1963 24' Tradewind
Cape Coral
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 189
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Wow. Congratulations! Perfect size too.
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06-12-2009, 09:45 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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Thanks Lee. Lightning seldom hits twice! Maybe a trip to the casino is in order.
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06-12-2009, 10:30 AM
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1967 24' Tradewind
Redding
, California
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,033
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Wow! What a treasure...enjoy.
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06-12-2009, 11:19 AM
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Rivet Master
Vintage Kin Owner
1967 26' Overlander
1968 30' Sovereign
Currently Looking...
Vale
, North Carolina
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,290
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Looks like a beautiful find. I'll look forward to seeing this trailer brought back to camping life very soon.
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06-12-2009, 11:27 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 31' Sovereign
1970 23' Safari
1956 26' Cruiser Overlander
Lambertville
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,170
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Super find Barry. It look as though there has been some updating done in its life.
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TAC# MI-1
Operation "Save Rudy" Strike Team (charter member)  
Yes, I am still working on it.
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06-12-2009, 11:57 AM
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New Member
Bloomingdale
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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jdahlen
You are a lucky guy......grew up camping in a 59' just like this one! It's a great layout. Have fun!
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06-12-2009, 12:27 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 Dave, I know that the toilet looks updated but what else to you see?
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06-12-2009, 12:51 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2005 25' Safari
1959 22' Caravanner
Currently Looking...
Athens
, Georgia
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 144
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just an amazing find!
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06-12-2009, 12:51 PM
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Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 733
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Barry, congratulations on the new 55.. she is a beauty. I am sure Brad will be able to give you some good pointers on this one.. I witnessed him getting very intimate with a FC in ABQ
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Louis & Sergio
Air #22673
WBCCI# 2731
Four Corners Unit
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06-12-2009, 12:56 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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Thanks Louis - I know he'll be a big help! He's nearly as excited about this one as I am!
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