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01-05-2013, 04:22 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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Axles can be sealed for that pretty easy... plus running the vent tubes fwd to the back of the cab.
My interest goes pretty deep on they because of the Dodge van we have with the tandem rear axles... I wanna know if both rear axles are driven and if so, how!
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01-05-2013, 04:44 PM
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Usually Sleepy
1973 27' Overlander
East Haven
, Connecticut
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,155
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Curious about the interior of the van now.
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01-05-2013, 04:56 PM
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
1963 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Central
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 5,919
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Here's one that my dad built and we called Shorty...
We drove Shorty all over the USA. It started life as a cab-over pickup, he cut off the tailgate, found a second bed and welded it on (minus it's tail gate) backwards. One of the tailgates was then added to the very rear. At that point, it was a rather odd looking truck....a 13' long bed cab over.
He then cut out the back of the cab, moved it rearward and up, then filled in the rest with aluminum (ok, you can now understand the effects of genetics on me )
It had a 200CID 3 speed on the column, 55 gallon gas tank and was only driving the center axle. Once I actually got stuck on wet pavement...
The second photo shows Mom, we were camping somewhere. The first actually has me driving!
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01-05-2013, 05:00 PM
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#45
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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02-25-2013, 09:45 PM
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65th Anniversary CLIPPER
1996 36' Clipper Bus
Tub City
, British Columbia
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 3,309
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Bubble nose like the super tankers???????????????
Couch Potatoes on Parade! « Ted Landphair
Dave
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02-25-2013, 10:00 PM
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#47
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3 Rivet Member
1977 31' Excella 500
Los angeles
, California
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 201
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It's gonna be mine soon
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02-26-2013, 01:38 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1990 25' Excella
Pflugerville
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 72
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More a 5th wheel but interesting
Ad for International trucks, of course.
By: Rod O'Connor
Italian explorer Attilio Gatti cruised the Congo in elaborate jungle yachts during his 10th expedition to Africa between 1938 and 1940. As a sponsor of Gattis excursions, International Harvester took on the task of building these innovative luxury trailers, which were pulled by an International DS-30 tractor.
When joined together, the 40-foot-long trucks connected to make a five-room apartment with a tiled bathroom, a living room and an electric kitchencreating a luxurious living space on wheels for Gatti and his wife. Another International D-15 vehicle served as a permanent home for $35,000 worth of sound, photo and movie material, according to an April 1940 edition of Harvester World.
On our automotive power hangs the success of our venture in Africa, Gatti said. I let experience decide and took all International Trucks. I know they will give us great service. And they did, inspiring International Harvester to sponsor another expedition in 1947 and 48.
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02-26-2013, 07:15 AM
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Rivet Master
1968 24' Tradewind
Rural, blink and you'll miss it
, Missouri
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 692
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HiHoAgRV
Here's one that my dad built and we called Shorty...
He then cut out the back of the cab, moved it rearward and up, then filled in the rest with aluminum (ok, you can now understand the effects of genetics on me )
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Very innovative! I think you come by your inventiveness quite naturally!
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Eljay
1968 Tradewind Double.
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02-26-2013, 08:52 AM
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Moderator
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Alamo Heights
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,500
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Quote:
Originally Posted by masseyfarm
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I believe the one pictured is a "Daystar" motorhome. It's hard to mistake that Dr. Seuss shape at the front, after all. I knew a guy who had one in fairly original condition in Austin about 12 years ago. He claimed that there was some sort of promotional tie-in with Doris Day in the mid-70s when the very few of them were made. I remember that it had a fairly lavish interior and a bathtub where the foot-end of the tub disappeared under some sort of cabinet.
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Zero Gravitas 2017 Flying Cloud 26U | WBCCI# 15566
He has all of the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire. Sir Winston Churchill
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02-26-2013, 09:15 AM
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Rivet Master
Airstream - Other
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Bosque Farms
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 7,026
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I've always thought that a Wienermobile conversion might be kind of fun (if you can get the hot dog smell out of it):
Lynn
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03-04-2013, 02:05 PM
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#52
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65th Anniversary CLIPPER
1996 36' Clipper Bus
Tub City
, British Columbia
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 3,309
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The Last Trip
For that last trip on this planet!
The only way to go out -- Airstream caravan.
Dave
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"LOVE and LOSS, are two of the greatest emotions one can experience. -- I went to school to learn about "WHAT GOES UP MUST COME DOWN" but I had to live my life to learn the lesson of: 'WITH LOVE THERE WILL BE SORROW'."
David Stewart. (after loosing my NAVIGATOR)
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09-05-2013, 08:28 AM
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#53
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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Was it Jay?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Foster
This one is cool. The "Decoliner". We saw it last January in Quartzsite, AZ.
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Looks like it's his...at least now.
Decoliner
Cool!
Shari
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12-05-2013, 09:28 PM
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#54
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65th Anniversary CLIPPER
1996 36' Clipper Bus
Tub City
, British Columbia
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 3,309
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Prevost
How about camping in this?
8 slides?
For sale right now for a fraction of the new cost, and it is Prevost.
1988 Prevost H3-60 Conversion Bus 5724 - Motorcoach Conversions, Prevost Buses - Buses for Sale
Dave
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"LOVE and LOSS, are two of the greatest emotions one can experience. -- I went to school to learn about "WHAT GOES UP MUST COME DOWN" but I had to live my life to learn the lesson of: 'WITH LOVE THERE WILL BE SORROW'."
David Stewart. (after loosing my NAVIGATOR)
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12-06-2013, 06:02 AM
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#55
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Rivet Master
1997 34' Limited
1970 27' Overlander
South of Atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,709
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OK, now that is excessive
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Craig and Carol
1997 34' Excella 1000
1970 27' Overlander, International
2009 Ford F150 5.4L
ProPride hitch with 1400# bars
AIR 41028
TAC GA-8
WBCCI 10199
Past President Southeastern Camping Unit (12)
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12-06-2013, 08:47 AM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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I saw a rig in Grenada, MS over the Thanksgiving holiday that was a Dodge Cummins cab/chassis with a box van on the back as a camper.
20 or more years ago I saw a rig in Grenada that was a lengthened Ford F series from the 60's with an extended 18 wheeler sleeper cab and a camper shell. the guy had an electric hoist/winch to get his fishing boat on top.
Another strange rig I saw in Grenada in the 80's was a really long truck bed camper that had its own axle at the back- I guess either it was really long or really heavy, but it seems like its axle would scrub sideways and wear out the tires-
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2013 Classic 30 Limited
2007 Silver Toyota Tundra Crew Max Limited 5.7 iForce
2006 Vivid Black Harley-Davidson Road King Classic
1999 Black Nissan Pathfinder LE
TAC #MS-10
WBCCI #1811, Region 6, Unit 56
Airforums #70955
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03-15-2014, 10:36 PM
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#57
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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1st ever Airstream Motorhome???
My Mom sure knows how much I dearly love Airstreams, and even more-so Airstream Motorhomes. Just received this link about the 80th Anniversary for Airstream. This photo was one that was included in the web page. Interesting, love to know more about the motorhome. Wonder who that is standing at the door???
Thanks, Derek
Airstream trailer celebrates 80th birthday | Cars and Travel β Reminisce
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03-15-2014, 11:18 PM
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#58
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Rivet Master
1978 28' Ambassador
Morada
, California
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,584
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Some of my Fav's....
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03-16-2014, 06:15 PM
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Moderator
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Alamo Heights
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,500
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Quote:
Originally Posted by crazeevw
My Mom sure knows how much I dearly love Airstreams, and even more-so Airstream Motorhomes. Just received this link about the 80th Anniversary for Airstream. This photo was one that was included in the web page. Interesting, love to know more about the motorhome. Wonder who that is standing at the door???
Thanks, Derek
Airstream trailer celebrates 80th birthday | Cars and Travel β Reminisce
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It appears that it's a Hunt House Car. I found that out by searching on the text that's painted on the shell... "Miss Sheila" "Hollywood". It took me to (drumroll please) an old AIRForums entry!
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Zero Gravitas 2017 Flying Cloud 26U | WBCCI# 15566
He has all of the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire. Sir Winston Churchill
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03-16-2014, 07:44 PM
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#60
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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Here is one...
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