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Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 03-23-2012, 10:13 AM
Replies: 61
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Posted By 270win
I sent you a PM a few minutes ago. Thanks!

I sent you a PM a few minutes ago. Thanks!
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 03-23-2012, 01:15 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,212
Posted By 270win
I went to look at another $10,500 AS yesterday. ...

I went to look at another $10,500 AS yesterday. Same ol' same ol', people just butcher these things. I think their intentions are good, but they just don't know what they're doing so they end up...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 03-21-2012, 07:51 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,212
Posted By 270win
I just got off the phone with the guy that has...

I just got off the phone with the guy that has the first AS. Seems he's much more negotiable. I threw out $7k and he didn't laugh. I'm wondering how to figure out what it'll cost to fix what's...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 03-21-2012, 07:06 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,212
Posted By 270win
There's give and take with all of them. So far...

There's give and take with all of them. So far I've looked at 4 AS and all I see are rusty frames and rotten rear flooring...and way overpriced trailers. Seems like the folks trying to sell these...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 03-20-2012, 08:05 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,212
Posted By 270win
First of all, I absolutely agree. NEVER buy an...

First of all, I absolutely agree. NEVER buy an RV with wood construction in the actual structure. The rubber roofs aren't bad if you maintain a camper the way I do...I'm pretty meticulous. And if...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 03-18-2012, 12:19 PM
Replies: 61
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Posted By 270win
I would still consider it...problem is, I don't...

I would still consider it...problem is, I don't want to rush buying one, but I don't want to wait on getting one fixed so I can use it. I'd fix one myself but I really just don't have the time right...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 03-17-2012, 06:48 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,212
Posted By 270win
As soon as I saw that, I pretty much stopped...

As soon as I saw that, I pretty much stopped looking. It was ice older couple, but they thought it was much better than what it is in reality.
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 03-17-2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,212
Posted By 270win
The rusted out crossmember sounds like a pretty...

The rusted out crossmember sounds like a pretty big deal.
If I can buy one that's ready to go for $11-12 then I'd rather go that route.
I'll shoot you a PM. Thanks again very much!!!
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 03-17-2012, 06:28 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,212
Posted By 270win
Please do! Thanks!

Please do! Thanks!
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 03-17-2012, 06:25 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,212
Posted By 270win
It smelled like an antique shop. I liked that...

It smelled like an antique shop. I liked that part too. The second one had no smell because all the windows were open when we got there. But there was rat scat everywhere. I thought of your...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 03-17-2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,212
Posted By 270win
More pics- This is of some of the veneer...

More pics-
This is of some of the veneer peeling from the cabinets.
https://www.airforums.com/attachments/photobucket/img_1121474_0_609460d59734f5887cbab98bdf743ed3.jpg

On this picture, I was...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 03-17-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,212
Posted By 270win
Here are some of the pics of the 77'. My...

Here are some of the pics of the 77'. My pictures are pretty lousy now that I've seen them on the computer, but here they are anyway.

This one doesn't tell you much, other than that the colors...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 03-17-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,212
Posted By 270win
I greatly appreciate your time! Thank you!:D

I greatly appreciate your time! Thank you!:D
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 03-17-2012, 02:33 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,212
Posted By 270win
And the 500 miles is a small price to pay for the...

And the 500 miles is a small price to pay for the right deal. I just drove to Philadelphia to buy a boat earlier this week.
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 03-17-2012, 02:32 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,212
Posted By 270win
Hey that would be great! I would be seriously...

Hey that would be great! I would be seriously interested in making a quick purchase on the right trailer.
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 03-17-2012, 02:05 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,212
Posted By 270win
Yes, and the second one was $12K.

Yes, and the second one was $12K.
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 03-17-2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,212
Posted By 270win
I agree...and we've only looked at 2, but if...

I agree...and we've only looked at 2, but if these are any indication of what $12K will buy then we're probably not going to end up with one. We're going to look at more of them before we decide. ...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 03-17-2012, 11:10 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,212
Posted By 270win
California is a bit of a drive for us. :) I...

California is a bit of a drive for us. :)

I agree, it's one thing to exaggerate condition with regard to cosmetics, but safety issues??? Not good!

We just left the first one, I took some pics,...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 03-17-2012, 01:51 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,212
Posted By 270win
He said that he did have pictures. I'll be sure...

He said that he did have pictures. I'll be sure to post my pictures to gain insight from you guys and help others to know what to look for. It sounds like you bought one the right way!:cool:

Do...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 03-17-2012, 01:46 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,212
Posted By 270win
HAHAHAHA, that's just funny, I don't think you...

HAHAHAHA, that's just funny, I don't think you could've made that any clearer!:D


Nothing nostalgic, retro or cool about that...


You should really just come out and say what you're...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 03-16-2012, 08:37 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,212
Posted By 270win
Yeah, I keep hearing about them..how they're...

Yeah, I keep hearing about them..how they're falling out of the trees for little money and little work needed to tour the country. I'm starting to think they're at the end of the rainbow where the...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 03-16-2012, 05:55 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,212
Posted By 270win
With no offense intended, it sounds like more...

With no offense intended, it sounds like more research might have prevented a really bad experience...I appreciate you sharing this, your experience is EXACTLY what I'm trying to avoid. That is the...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 03-16-2012, 05:47 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,212
Posted By 270win
Floor rot means it will be on ebay and I'll be...

Floor rot means it will be on ebay and I'll be buying a conventional TT.;)
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 03-16-2012, 05:46 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,212
Posted By 270win
Yeah, I'm not so worried about the little...

Yeah, I'm not so worried about the little expenses!:D It's rotten garbage that would concern me!
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 03-16-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,212
Posted By 270win
Excellent post! Thank you and I will be looking...

Excellent post! Thank you and I will be looking for the telltale signs and proof you have advised!:)
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 03-16-2012, 11:04 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,212
Posted By 270win
I will be assuming that it's rotten until I see...

I will be assuming that it's rotten until I see otherwise. Supposedly they had all the flooring out and took pics to document that there was zero rot and no rust on the frame. They put laminate...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 03-16-2012, 06:18 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,212
Posted By 270win
I also just read an article about the...

I also just read an article about the suspension/axles and how to check those. Apparently the suspension working properly, as well as wheel/hub/drum balance is vital to the structural survival of...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 03-16-2012, 06:15 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,212
Posted By 270win
The one we're looking at has supposedly been in...

The one we're looking at has supposedly been in the southeast US it's entire life so I would expect zero corrosion issues. Does floor rot usually come from the metal deteriorating underneath? I...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 03-16-2012, 06:06 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,212
Posted By 270win
Excessive maintenance is chasing leaks every time...

Excessive maintenance is chasing leaks every time it rains, rotten floors, sagging rear end. Normal wear and tear from towing is understandable and expected. We go camping at least one weekend per...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 03-16-2012, 02:01 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,212
Posted By 270win
Noob looking at a 31' '77 AS

We're going to look at a 1977 31' AS Sovereign this weekend. I've been doing research here about what to look for and it's been great! I've noticed several people saying that for $6000 you should...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-13-2012, 11:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 22,939
Posted By 270win
Yeah, my wife and I have always been into classic...

Yeah, my wife and I have always been into classic cars but once the kids came along the cars just didn't fit what the girls were into...but they love camping. Every time we see and Airstream we're...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-13-2012, 08:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 22,939
Posted By 270win
I've been pulling a 33' Sunnybrook TT all over...

I've been pulling a 33' Sunnybrook TT all over the southeast with my 2004 F150 Supercrew. My truck has 3.73 gears, 18" wheels, 10 ply (E load range) tires, firestone air bags, Prodigy brake control...
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