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Old 01-05-2013, 04:22 PM   #41
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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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Old 01-05-2013, 04:34 PM   #42
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Did a little digging...

Seems its called a Boaterhome!

21 were actually built they say...
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Video of another...
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Curious about the interior of the van now.
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Old 01-05-2013, 04:56 PM   #44
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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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Found some pics for it here, inc some interior shots...
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Bubble nose like the super tankers???????????????




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Old 02-26-2013, 01:38 AM   #48
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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 Gatti’s 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 kitchen—creating 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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Old 02-26-2013, 07:15 AM   #49
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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)
Very innovative! I think you come by your inventiveness quite naturally!
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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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Old 02-26-2013, 09:15 AM   #51
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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):


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The Last Trip

For that last trip on this planet!


The only way to go out -- Airstream caravan.
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Old 09-05-2013, 08:28 AM   #53
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This one is cool. The "Decoliner". We saw it last January in Quartzsite, AZ.
Looks like it's his...at least now.

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Old 12-05-2013, 09:28 PM   #54
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Old 12-06-2013, 06:02 AM   #55
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Old 12-06-2013, 08:47 AM   #56
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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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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???

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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???

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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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