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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
Posts: 353
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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
Posts: 136
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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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Rivet Master 
1967 22' Safari
1960 Caravel
Edmonds
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,499
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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
1966 26' Overlander
1963 24' Tradewind
1990 34' Limited
Cape Coral
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 227
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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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Rivet Master
1967 24' Tradewind
Greenville
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,107
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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
Vintage Kin Owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Currently Looking...
Greeeneville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,301
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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: 1,174
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Super find Barry. It look as though there has been some updating done in its life.
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Dave
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
, New York
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 2
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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
Vintage Kin Owner
2005 25' Safari
Vintage Kin Owner
1998 19' "B" Van Airstream 190
Athens
, Georgia
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 176
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just an amazing find!
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06-12-2009, 12:51 PM
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Rivet Master
2020 30’ Globetrotter
2001 30' Excella
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 838
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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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06-12-2009, 01:08 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 29' Ambassador
Walnut Cove
, North Carolina
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 519
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Way better shape than our 65. Can't wait to see what you do with her.
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Dannie
The Silver Queen
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06-12-2009, 01:34 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 31' Sovereign
1970 23' Safari
1956 26' Cruiser Overlander
Lambertville
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,174
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 62-Lander
Hey Dave, I know that the toilet looks updated but what else to you see?
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The electrical box. All of the electrical that I have seen from that era, including my 56 was porcelain insluators with the glass screw in fuses.
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Dave
TAC# MI-1
Operation "Save Rudy" Strike Team (charter member)
Yes, I am still working on it.
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06-12-2009, 02:53 PM
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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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Quote:
Originally Posted by 62-Lander
I know that the toilet looks updated but what else to you see?
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It's been painted too. Good thing the cabinets were not. Also the front gaucho was removed and a cover made for the stuff up front. Very nice skin from what I see in the photos.
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06-12-2009, 03:44 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 thought the green Zolatone looked original. I almost hope that it has been painted so I won't feel bad re-painting it. That green isn't my favorite color I know the gaucho was removed but the thing at the front looks original and hides the fresh water tank. I looked at a few other 55's and seems consistent.
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06-12-2009, 05:08 PM
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Rivet Master
1959 26' Overlander
Nowhere
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 573
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Barry, congratulations on a great find. Looks like a beautiful trailer.
Norm
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06-13-2009, 12:39 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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Okay, the floors are bad  ....but the fridge works, the stove and furnace work, all of the interior lights work.
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