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Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 09-13-2011, 11:45 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 41,448
Posted By BarryIowa
You're right Brad. Plan, plan, plan now. I want...

You're right Brad. Plan, plan, plan now. I want this to go smoothly. One thing for sure, I'm going slow enough on this project that if I do make a mistake, it won't be from hurrying!
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 09-13-2011, 11:29 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 41,448
Posted By BarryIowa
I didn't draw it but I think that line is showing...

I didn't draw it but I think that line is showing how the gray line will head over to the black tank to ultimately empty out under the trailer out of one master waste connection.
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 09-13-2011, 09:38 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 41,448
Posted By BarryIowa
Hi Shari, It might not be obvious in the...

Hi Shari,
It might not be obvious in the drawing but the toilet will set on the black tank and the gray tanks really will be just gray. This is a fun stage. Taking the interior out is "no turning...
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 09-13-2011, 09:12 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 41,448
Posted By BarryIowa
Hi Hank, happy that you find it useful but all...

Hi Hank, happy that you find it useful but all the credit goes to my friend Scott. He and his wife also own a 55 FC so he modified his drawing for me since our layouts were different but it was a...
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 09-12-2011, 08:30 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 41,448
Posted By BarryIowa
Plans are a good place to start!

Here are the plans for the 55 Flying Cloud. It shows the current layout and a few of the required changes to be able to fit the new gray and fresh water tanks and how the new plumbing will need to...
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 09-09-2011, 01:29 PM
Replies: 313
Views: 41,448
Posted By BarryIowa
Thanks Lance. I wish you were closer by, I would...

Thanks Lance. I wish you were closer by, I would stop over and take a look around your shop. Looks like you do great work.
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 09-09-2011, 11:48 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 41,448
Posted By BarryIowa
Hi Kathy, It looks to me that the wood had been...

Hi Kathy,
It looks to me that the wood had been much lighter in the hidden areas and personally, I'm not a fan of the really blond wood. The cabinets were held in with mostly flat head screws which...
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 09-08-2011, 01:09 PM
Replies: 313
Views: 41,448
Posted By BarryIowa
Thanks Brad, I think I'm going to add another 4'...

Thanks Brad, I think I'm going to add another 4' x 8' panel to the left of the one that I just put up..... I made sure the FC will still fit.

I also have the retro Marvel 110 fridge that I'm will...
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 09-08-2011, 12:54 PM
Replies: 313
Views: 41,448
Posted By BarryIowa
Gut Job

Here are the pictures of the interior being carefully removed. I built a shelf in my garage to hold most of it and keep it safe and dry. I hope to reuse it but I may just use it as reference material.
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 09-08-2011, 12:32 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 38,904
Posted By BarryIowa
Top notch job!!

Top notch job!!
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 09-07-2011, 02:03 PM
Replies: 313
Views: 41,448
Posted By BarryIowa
I HAVE PROGRESS TO REPORT!!! Scott has been...

I HAVE PROGRESS TO REPORT!!! Scott has been helping me with the measuring, drawing and the planning needed for the restoration. Goal one is to get everything located so I can get the fresh and gray...
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 08-18-2011, 03:32 PM
Replies: 313
Views: 41,448
Posted By BarryIowa
Fellow AS owner, Scott, is coming over tonight to...

Fellow AS owner, Scott, is coming over tonight to start the very detailed measuring and photography documentation before the interior comes out which will be very soon now! He has the same year...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Overlander 06-01-2011, 02:00 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 45,099
Posted By BarryIowa
Captain

Really great looking trailer! Great original shell design (thanks Airstream), excellent design and execution by you! Now get out there and camp!
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Overlander 05-20-2011, 08:07 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 45,099
Posted By BarryIowa
Wow! This project is coming along really nicely!

Wow! This project is coming along really nicely!
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 03-07-2011, 09:08 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 41,448
Posted By BarryIowa
That has crossed my mind! Both of these were...

That has crossed my mind! Both of these were commissions so they bubbled to the top of the priority list.
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 03-07-2011, 08:49 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 41,448
Posted By BarryIowa
Over the Winter

Okay Don, since you asked and I have to have a reasonable excuse for not getting anything done on the AS over the winter. Here are a couple pictures of things that I built over the last couple of...
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 03-07-2011, 08:09 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 41,448
Posted By BarryIowa
It's Inside!

Okay, it has been in all winter but I finally got around to posting the "proof" that she is really and truly inside.
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Overlander 03-07-2011, 07:54 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 45,099
Posted By BarryIowa
Great work on the chimney and the curtains....

Great work on the chimney and the curtains. Really coming along nicely.
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-22-2010, 07:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,841
Posted By BarryIowa
I just took a look and that would do the trick!...

I just took a look and that would do the trick! An old wagon would be a really great find.
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-22-2010, 07:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,841
Posted By BarryIowa
Bye the way, Barry, I love your tow vehicle. I...

Bye the way, Barry, I love your tow vehicle. I really want something vintage once my AS is restored. I need to be able to haul my wife and three boys and it HAS to have AC. Any ideas?
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-22-2010, 07:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,841
Posted By BarryIowa
That is a good point Barry. I was thinking about...

That is a good point Barry. I was thinking about putting in an opener but I don't open and close that door all that often and don't need the extra expense.
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-20-2010, 02:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,841
Posted By BarryIowa
Yes, in my "spare time" between working full...

Yes, in my "spare time" between working full time, being married, raising three boys, playing bass in a rock cover band, honey do lists, and Airstreaming.
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-20-2010, 10:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,841
Posted By BarryIowa
I did recycle that garage and I'm a big fan of...

I did recycle that garage and I'm a big fan of that! I was also able to use some of the bracing/lifting wood as a new overhead garage door header and sold the rest on Craigs List. I was also able to...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-20-2010, 08:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,841
Posted By BarryIowa
Thanks Pat! I had some of this posted in my...

Thanks Pat!
I had some of this posted in my 1955 Flying Cloud restoration thread but thought posting a new thread made more sense.
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-20-2010, 08:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,841
Posted By BarryIowa
Some more technical information. The garage is...

Some more technical information. The garage is 20' x 30'. It now has a 9' overhead door with an 11' interior ceiling height. It used to have a 7' overhead door and an 8' ceiling height. I also added...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-20-2010, 08:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,841
Posted By BarryIowa
Completed Garage

Here is the fruit of about 4 months of work. I hope you find this useful and motivational if you would also like to attempt this type of project. My Airstream finally has an indoor home and can be...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-20-2010, 08:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,841
Posted By BarryIowa
More Progress

And we have lift off. This doesn't look like much but getting it off the ground even an inch was a BIG deal to me.

More picture during lifting, the team and the garage with the walls in.
...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-20-2010, 08:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,841
Posted By BarryIowa
More Progress

Here are some more bracing shots. I doubled up two 2" x 10"s and lag bolted into every stud. Then and did the same 2" x 10" boards across and beneath in three spots which gave me 6 jacking spots. I...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-20-2010, 08:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,841
Posted By BarryIowa
Garage Lift - Making Room for Your Airstream

I am adding this post because I looked everywhere online and could not find any information on how to raise my garage so I could make it tall enough to house my 1955 Flying Cloud. The job is done and...
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 10-14-2010, 08:15 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 41,448
Posted By BarryIowa
I plan on installing a non-roof type AC unit so...

I plan on installing a non-roof type AC unit so that won't come into play. If I change my mind, there is a second header in the overhead door opening and it could be changed to 10' :)
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 10-14-2010, 06:44 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 41,448
Posted By BarryIowa
Not yet. I'm planning on doing the test fit this...

Not yet. I'm planning on doing the test fit this weekend. Believe me, I measured several times before doing the project. I think I'll have just over 6" to spare.
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 10-13-2010, 07:24 PM
Replies: 313
Views: 41,448
Posted By BarryIowa
Okay, here are a few of the pictures of the...

Okay, here are a few of the pictures of the garage after lifting it 3 feet and installing a 9' overhead door and countless other projects.
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 10-11-2010, 02:26 PM
Replies: 313
Views: 41,448
Posted By BarryIowa
My garage lift is complete (see earlier posts)...

My garage lift is complete (see earlier posts) and I'll post pictures soon. The interior drywall is complete and painted, the base is installed and my tool bench moved down. I plan on building a...
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 08-19-2010, 10:15 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 41,448
Posted By BarryIowa
Axles for Vintage Trailers

I thought you all might find this information useful:

Axis Axles just opened a HUGE store in Ankeny, Iowa. I already talked to Jim and he is very Airstream friendly and super knowledgeable. The...
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 08-02-2010, 09:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,199
Posted By BarryIowa
Excellent information. Thanks!

Excellent information. Thanks!
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 08-02-2010, 09:47 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 41,448
Posted By BarryIowa
Nice set up!!!! Now you just need to add AC and a...

Nice set up!!!! Now you just need to add AC and a 50" plasma! (if you haven't already)
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 08-02-2010, 09:36 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 41,448
Posted By BarryIowa
That sounds miserable! Do you have room to add a...

That sounds miserable! Do you have room to add a "lean to" just to kill the direct sunlight?
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 08-02-2010, 09:25 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 41,448
Posted By BarryIowa
I will take a look when I get home and see what I...

I will take a look when I get home and see what I find out.
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 08-02-2010, 08:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,199
Posted By BarryIowa
'55 Flying Cloud ID

My 1955 Flying Cloud is serial number 7945 so it is either a 1955 or 1956. Either way very nice find!!
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 08-02-2010, 08:21 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 41,448
Posted By BarryIowa
TAC Camping

Here is a picture of my 13 year old son, Beau. We were getting ready to head home. Before we did, our friends Scott and Kathy came over to check out a template Scott had made for his bathroom layout...
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 07-31-2010, 06:10 PM
Replies: 313
Views: 41,448
Posted By BarryIowa
Hey! I just did go camping! The AS Palace will be...

Hey! I just did go camping! The AS Palace will be done soon so the real work on the AS can begin!
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 07-30-2010, 07:22 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 41,448
Posted By BarryIowa
I'd be happy to help you both! Looking forward to...

I'd be happy to help you both! Looking forward to spending my first night in the AS at Prairie Flower with the TAC crew!
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 07-29-2010, 02:24 PM
Replies: 313
Views: 41,448
Posted By BarryIowa
Melody Ranch is right - except for the bandana...

Melody Ranch is right - except for the bandana part! If you keep looking and have ready cash, you'll find your AS.
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 07-29-2010, 02:06 PM
Replies: 313
Views: 41,448
Posted By BarryIowa
Good luck! They are nearly impossible to find and...

Good luck! They are nearly impossible to find and getting increasingly expensive. I was told that mine was worth 3 to 4 times what I paid for it. Really the best way to find one is to join a local...
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 07-25-2010, 07:55 PM
Replies: 313
Views: 41,448
Posted By BarryIowa
Garage Lift

I'm beat. I worked on the garage (man cave) all weekend. I got the siding finished up on the East and West sides and 2/3 of the South wall with the help of my buddy Brad C. Dave stopped up and gave...
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 07-22-2010, 09:07 PM
Replies: 313
Views: 41,448
Posted By BarryIowa
More Garage Progress

I made some more progress on the garage. The rest of the sheathing was installed and house wrap finished. All of the vinyl corners were installed along with the starter strip and some of the siding....
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 07-15-2010, 09:42 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 41,448
Posted By BarryIowa
Hi Carol, I originally planned on raising just...

Hi Carol,
I originally planned on raising just the roof but it was going to cause a LOT of re-wiring issues. By just lifting it, I only had to add a junction box where the power enters the building...
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 07-15-2010, 08:32 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 41,448
Posted By BarryIowa
The garage is 20' x 30' and the trailer is 22'...

The garage is 20' x 30' and the trailer is 22' nose to tail. The angle would help but unfortunately I do own some other stuff that also takes up valuable space like go kart for the kids, mower for...
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 07-15-2010, 08:22 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 41,448
Posted By BarryIowa
Thanks Brad! We also got the entry door moved...

Thanks Brad! We also got the entry door moved down and replaced the bad threshold. It looks funny when you walk in because the bench and cabinets above it are still attached to the back wall and you...
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 07-15-2010, 07:41 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 41,448
Posted By BarryIowa
More Garage Progress

Here are a couple more pictures of the garage lifting progress. The sheathing and house wrap have been installed and my dad moved the light switches down so I don't have to jump up to reach them. He...
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