06-12-2009, 09:38 AM
#1 4 Rivet Member
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1955 22' Flying Cloud
Polk City
, Iowa
Posts: 290
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
06-12-2009, 09:40 AM
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1966 30' Sovereign
Bethany
, Illinois
Posts: 74
Great find. Looks in great shape.
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1966 Sovereign International
2003 Black Chevy Silverado w/q-steer
06-12-2009, 09:41 AM
#3 4 Rivet Member
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1955 22' Flying Cloud
Polk City
, Iowa
Posts: 290
More Pics
Here are some additional interior pics.
06-12-2009, 09:43 AM
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1967 22' Safari
1960 Caravel
Edmonds
, Washington
Posts: 1,575
What a gift. Did you buy a lotto ticket too?
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1973 F-250 4X4 390
1965 Chevy Suburban 454 AIR 6030 WBCCI 4258 TCT
06-12-2009, 09:44 AM
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1963 24' Tradewind
Cape Coral
, Florida
Posts: 169
Wow. Congratulations! Perfect size too.
06-12-2009, 09:45 AM
#6 4 Rivet Member
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1955 22' Flying Cloud
Polk City
, Iowa
Posts: 290
Thanks Lee. Lightning seldom hits twice! Maybe a trip to the casino is in order.
06-12-2009, 11:19 AM
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1956 26' Cruiser/Overlander
1957 26' Overlander
1962 22' Flying Cloud
Vale
, North Carolina
Posts: 1,159
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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1974 31' Sovereign
1956 26' Cruiser Overlander
Lambertville
, Michigan
Posts: 893
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) You mess with the Strike Team,... you mess with the whole trailer park!!
06-12-2009, 11:57 AM
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Bloomingdale
, New York
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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!
06-12-2009, 12:27 PM
#11 4 Rivet Member
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1955 22' Flying Cloud
Polk City
, Iowa
Posts: 290
Hey Dave, I know that the toilet looks updated but what else to you see?
06-12-2009, 12:51 PM
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1962 28' Ambassador
Phoenix
, Arizona
Posts: 550
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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06-12-2009, 12:56 PM
#14 4 Rivet Member
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1955 22' Flying Cloud
Polk City
, Iowa
Posts: 290
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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