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Old 10-23-2012, 11:51 PM   #1
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Would be nice to start a list of Ohio and California built 1957 Overlanders. Serial number and floor plans would be especially interesting. Have seen some old posts with 1957 Overlanders, but seems some are no longer involved in the forum. I will start with mine (Ethyl). She is a 1957 California build serial # 6824. Tandem axle, seven end cap, tear drop fender wells. Seemingly built for the Southern Pacific Railroad. Does not have the rear bathroom. Very curious to find serial numbers close to mine in production.
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Old 11-11-2013, 12:05 AM   #2
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I just purchased a '57 Overlander #6982 made in CA. I will be picking it up around Thanksgiving and would appreciate any sharing you can provide with your restoration.
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Old 11-11-2013, 04:30 PM   #3
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We have a '57 overlander, #7131 made in Ohio. 13 panel. We call her the 'aluminum wig wam.' It did have the rear bath. We are currently in the process of renovating/restoring, so it's gutted entirely at the moment.
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Old 11-11-2013, 05:07 PM   #4
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Holly is my girl. 13 panel, Ohio built, rear bath, now a rear door. Serial # 7438.
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Old 11-12-2013, 12:33 PM   #5
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Since I am new to this forum, can you explain to me what a 1, 2, 3, & 4 rivet member means? Just curious. Thanks! April
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Since I am new to this forum, can you explain to me what a 1, 2, 3, & 4 rivet member means? Just curious. Thanks! April
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Old 11-13-2013, 12:56 PM   #7
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Thanks for the info on the rivets.
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Old 11-13-2013, 02:02 PM   #8
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i also have a 57 overlander. don't have serial # in front of me but it is OH built, twin bed rear bath that we acquired gutted. we plan to build a rear captain's bed and move the bath to mid-ship, keeping the layout pretty much the same otherwise.
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Old 12-05-2013, 03:21 PM   #9
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Hello,

I have a 1957 Overlander being refurbished right now. It had a rear bath / mid twin bunk setup and teardrop wheel well cutouts with tandem axles. Serial number is 6875.

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Old 01-02-2014, 10:52 PM   #10
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Trying to attach some pictures. Hope they attach. She is on the right. Met a fellow airstreamer for a little camping.
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Old 10-16-2014, 07:58 PM   #11
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57 overlander serial#6926 norwalk Ca.wally tralier purchased around the end of 08, teardrop wells, dual axel, bath w tub, tankless electric water heat,full size fridge by G.M.20 k propane wall mount heat.body is fair, trailer is solid and has been lots of fun restoring
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Old 03-08-2016, 11:47 PM   #12
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We have an Ohio Overlander 0-7499. It has the twin beds with rear bath. Just a shower stall, no tub. Single axle with teardrop wheel openings. All original except for some small wall cabs added to kitchen to bedroom wall. I believe I'm the third owner. PO said he bought it from a Navy recruiter who traveled around Montana and used it for his job. Assuming it was originally purchased in 1958 and is titled as a 58. I know this happened with some foreign car brands back then so I assume the same could happen with a trailer.
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Old 05-30-2016, 07:25 PM   #13
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This is Sheila, a 1957 Overlander. I don't have the seriel number in front of me, but she's a California model.

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Old 06-09-2016, 01:51 PM   #14
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So was '57 the year that they went from 13 panel to 7 panels??

I didn't realize there were both made in the same year. Which plant switched first?
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Old 04-20-2019, 10:19 PM   #15
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Would be nice to start a list of Ohio and California built 1957 Overlanders. Serial number and floor plans would be especially interesting. Have seen some old posts with 1957 Overlanders, but seems some are no longer involved in the forum. I will start with mine (Ethyl). She is a 1957 California build serial # 6824. Tandem axle, seven end cap, tear drop fender wells. Seemingly built for the Southern Pacific Railroad. Does not have the rear bathroom. Very curious to find serial numbers close to mine in production.
Mine is s/n 6850. Tandem axel, rear twin and also seems to be for southern pacific railroad.
Would love to see some photos of a rebuilt rear bed model.
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Old 04-22-2019, 12:26 AM   #16
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Trouble uploading more photos. This is a view of the original back bedroom
Can email info easier. Mckinseyt@me.com
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Old 04-22-2019, 12:35 AM   #17
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We eliminated the back "bedroom" was more a like a plywood board and small dresser and made it the dining table that converts to a bed. Moved the main bed to the front
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Old 07-13-2022, 12:19 PM   #18
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We renovated a 1963 Safari in 2014 and lived in it for 3 years. Then bought a 1957 Overlander a few years ago with the intention of remodeling it, but life is crazy and we never touched it.

I believe it’s a 1957 Overlander but don’t know what the floor plan would have been. (Was there more than one) 🤔 We purchased it already gutted - missing belly, some windows and the door. Serial #7160 , Jackson Center Ohio.

Would anyone know where or how to go about finding a door and windows for it?
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We renovated a 1963 Safari in 2014 and lived in it for 3 years. Then bought a 1957 Overlander a few years ago with the intention of remodeling it, but life is crazy and we never touched it.

I believe it’s a 1957 Overlander but don’t know what the floor plan would have been. (Was there more than one) 🤔 We purchased it already gutted - missing belly, some windows and the door. Serial #7160 , Jackson Center Ohio.

Would anyone know where or how to go about finding a door and windows for it?
The serial number indicates a 1956 Overlander. Go to the Vintage Airstream Archive Pictures and look at a few of the pictures. The Archives do have some mistakes, but better than nothing. Parts and pieces come up for sale periodically, so keep an eye out. Also, VTS may sell window segments, as may Vintage Campers. Good luck
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