Trials and tribulations of a man and a 74 Airstream Excella
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The Chassis
I saw a 1976 Excella 500 posted on E Bay located in Sumter SC. less that $2000.00. My truck will not pull it. Maybe you should check it out.
Rodney in Dillon, South CarolinaPosted 06-14-2011 at 12:20 PM by urb2165 
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The Chassis
How in the world were you able to tow it home without it falling apart on you? I have my eye on a 1958 with frame problems like yours had. However I am scared that once I buy it and have someone tow it home to Dillon it will break up in pieces.Posted 06-14-2011 at 12:16 PM by urb2165
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Rustproofed
Not fun. I know what you mean! The frame has a lot of hidden spots lol.
See my weblog, De Mazzel!Posted 01-20-2011 at 05:01 AM by qc1500
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Rustproofed
Sorry about that. These photos are taken with a MacBook and are negative reversed. Left is really right, and vice-versa.Posted 01-04-2011 at 05:07 AM by DanielB
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Posted 01-02-2011 at 07:34 PM by Lance M
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New chassis
I had to have someone to fabricate a new one. The old frame was rusted to bits all over. The A-frame was salvaged from the old trailer.
The main rails, cross-members and outriggers are all from the same material, so that made it a lot simpler.
Thanks!Posted 12-25-2010 at 04:31 PM by DanielB
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New chassis
Did you have someone rebuild another chassis from the same year/model or was this the original one that came out rebuilt? Very nice either way!Posted 12-25-2010 at 03:13 PM by Bowmans
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Frame off
Daniel in the 6th pic numbered photo 31 I can see the 2 outriggers with the angle iron welded on. That is where the cord & hose reel platform is attached. I hope this helps you figure out how to put everything back together. It's always difficult when you take over a project mid stream and don't know what the PO has done.Posted 12-25-2010 at 04:15 AM by wasagachris
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Posted 12-24-2010 at 03:49 PM by batman
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Posted 12-22-2010 at 06:14 PM by DanielB
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New chassis
Looks great Dan, just needs a red bow for Christmas.
You have done a good job by going this route.
CongratsPosted 12-22-2010 at 11:18 AM by claudebo
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Posted 12-21-2010 at 07:37 PM by DanielB
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Posted 12-21-2010 at 07:50 AM by Melody Ranch
