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whitsend

Rivet Master

Join Date: Apr 2002

Posts: 612

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General Information

Airstream Name	Kitty. May become Camelot.
Year	1954
Make	Airstream
Model	Cruiser
Length	25'
Options	Most everything I could think of . . .

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Overview

Interior totally new. Completely new sub-floor ply, Cherry cabinetry, all new 120v/12v wiring, new stove/oven combo, a little microwave, new 3-way fridge, new water pump / water heater / furnace / black, gray & fresh water tanks. Flexsteel sofa recovered, large wet bath, large rear E/W bed, window added streetside between the door & bedroom for additional natural light + addition of nice counter top area & storage drawers below, wall mounted thin screen TV with sat & blue tooth wired in, marmoleum floor (gorgeous if I do say so myself :~). Oh, and a 15,000 btu AC with a heat strip.

Modifications

Exterior

Exterior skins were / are in great shape. One small hole in the front had to be patched. Some (maybe) filoform to try to polish out. Some deep scratches in front that I hope will polish out. But, she is now 58, soon to be 59 years old. I'm not adverse to evidence of lots of joy given and memories made. And so far life well lived now with many more to come!!

Interior

Screwed up - See Overview above.

Customization

Most everything inside.

Systems and Running Gear

Upgraded to 16" wheels & Michelin tires. Thank goodness no more Marathons!!

Other Information

Basically, I like to think Wally would recognize the outside, other than the 15,000 btu AC I added. But I also think Wally would have incorporated such an AC if it had been on the market in 1954 ("we don't make changes for the sake of change, only for the sake of improving . . ." or something close to that. Inside? The only thing original are the interior skins & the now-shined-up vent hood & the vent motor. All that is left to do is for me to do a complete mirror polish job :~(

Can you tell I love this trailer??

Tow Vehicle

2010 Ford F-250 PSD. Overkill?

Comments: 4 / Views: 24510

12-19-2012, 08:50 PM	#2
bwoodtx Rivet Master 1997 30' Excella 1961 26' Overlander 1954 22' Flying Cloud 1981 28' Airstream 280 San Antonio , Texas Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,436	So what are you waitin' for on the polish job??? It will be hot again soon and you will be still needin' to polish __________________ Bruce WBCCI# 9259 AIR# 38927 TAC-TX 14 Stop Littering-Spay & Neuter-- Adopt From Rescue No amount of time will erase the memory of a great dog.

12-19-2012, 08:58 PM	#3
whitsend Rivet Master 1954 25' Cruiser Kyle , The Republic of Texas Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 612 Images: 5	Bruce - Leave it to you of all people to spot my updating my data. What am I waiting for? Waiting for the meds to effectively treat my "give-a-s***'s". How'z that for an answer? Merry Ho-Ho to you & Sweet Miss Roseann. __________________ I love that old time rock & roll.

12-20-2012, 05:18 AM	#4
ROBERT CROSS "Cloudsplitter" 2003 25' Classic Houstatlantavegas , Malebolgia Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 20,000 Images: 1	After the med's kick in..... ......you need to post some pic's in your gallery. Sweet Streams Bob

12-20-2012, 05:57 PM	#5
bwoodtx Rivet Master 1997 30' Excella 1961 26' Overlander 1954 22' Flying Cloud 1981 28' Airstream 280 San Antonio , Texas Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,436	Waiting for the meds to effectively treat my "give-a-s*'s". Better life through chemistry I always say!! Merry CHRISTmas to you big guy!! __________________ Bruce WBCCI# 9259 AIR# 38927 TAC-TX 14 Stop Littering-Spay & Neuter-- Adopt From Rescue** No amount of time will erase the memory of a great dog.

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