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Forum: Airstream Classifieds 11-29-2015, 07:49 PM
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Posted By cruisette51
1951 Airstream Cruisette 15 - California

Title: 1951 Airstream Cruisette 15 - California
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

This is a 1951 Airstream Cruisette (Serial #8018) -- one of only 76 Cruisettes, which were...
Forum: Member Introductions 11-29-2015, 07:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,700
Posted By cruisette51
Hey guys -- we haven't made much progress since...

Hey guys -- we haven't made much progress since the last post because of other life obligations that have been getting in the way, so we've decided to be realistic about how much time we have to...
Forum: Member Introductions 01-12-2015, 10:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,700
Posted By cruisette51
Hey guys -- sorry I have been MIA for so long! ...

Hey guys -- sorry I have been MIA for so long! Just saw all these messages. Mine is #8018, so I hope that helps take one of the "mystery airstreams" off the list of mysteries. This was a super...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-13-2014, 11:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,700
Posted By cruisette51
The next day we got it stripped down to bare...

The next day we got it stripped down to bare aluminum on the inside!
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-If66HI1lr_s/Ux0N_rg00SI/AAAAAAAACeo/n2MIte0I0Lw/w1530-h865-no/IMAG0514.jpg
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Forum: Member Introductions 03-13-2014, 11:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,700
Posted By cruisette51
Continuing to make progress! Started out...

Continuing to make progress!

Started out with most of the paint off the end cap, but still some left to go:...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-07-2014, 07:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,700
Posted By cruisette51
Some more pictures of progress...

Some more pictures of progress...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-07-2014, 07:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,700
Posted By cruisette51
Been a while since my last post -- but progress...

Been a while since my last post -- but progress has been made! We've only had every 2nd or 3rd weekend to work on this, so progress has been slow. but it is a long term project.

So far, what we...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 02-05-2014, 09:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,008
Posted By cruisette51
aircraftspruce.com is perfect -- thanks for the...

aircraftspruce.com is perfect -- thanks for the suggestions!
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 02-05-2014, 02:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,008
Posted By cruisette51
Awesome -- thanks. Looks like they sell some at...

Awesome -- thanks. Looks like they sell some at Vintage Trailer Supply, although the biggest size they sell is 48" x 24", which isn't quite large enough for a one-for-one replacement.
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 02-04-2014, 07:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,008
Posted By cruisette51
Correct aluminum for a Cruisette?

I'm in the process of restoring this 1951 Cruisette and am planning a full body-off restoration. One body panel that needs repair is the driver side flat panel above the wheel. There is a 2" tear...
Forum: Member Introductions 02-02-2014, 05:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,700
Posted By cruisette51
Star-man -- I looked through your pictures. ...

Star-man -- I looked through your pictures. Really great, clean work! Very impressive. Hopefully, I will be somewhere near as clean and efficient as you were in your work. I noticed you were...
Forum: Member Introductions 02-01-2014, 04:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,700
Posted By cruisette51
I have struggled with the body-on vs. body-off...

I have struggled with the body-on vs. body-off restoration question. I might revisit the decision once I cut out the floor and see the condition of the frame. I have seen a couple of different...
Forum: Member Introductions 01-26-2014, 08:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,700
Posted By cruisette51
This was part of an older gentleman's classic car...

This was part of an older gentleman's classic car collection -- he must have had over a dozen classic cars in a huge barn! Most of them were in perfect condition, but he had never gotten around to...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 01-26-2014, 07:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,876
Posted By cruisette51
3M Extreme Sealing Tape?

I came across this product, which looks interesting (and expensive):
3Mâ„¢ Extreme Sealing Tape - 3M US (https://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Adhesives/Tapes/Promotions/Extreme-Sealing-Tape/)...
Forum: Member Introductions 01-26-2014, 06:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,700
Posted By cruisette51
More pics

Here are some more pictures of the Cruisette, including the interior. Based on what I could figure out, it seems like:

1) The kitchen furniture may be original
2) The cabinet/closet is likely...
Forum: Member Introductions 01-26-2014, 02:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,700
Posted By cruisette51
1951 Cruisette

Just bought this 1951 Cruisette... still figuring out how to use the forum, but wanted to say hello. I'll probably be on here a bunch looking at what everyone else has done!
Forum: Airstream Registry Discussions 01-26-2014, 02:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,594
Posted By cruisette51
Cruisette :: 1951 Airstream Cruisette

Cruisette :: 1951 Airstream Cruisette (2014-01-26 21:13:11)
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