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ALANSD · 07-29-2002, 01:57 PM

Vote on the color stripe you like for my 1982 Airstream. I am thinking of replacing the wood grain stuff, but I am not opposed to keeping it a "woody". See the LINK TO photos below.[

http://www.airstreamphotos.com/photo....php?photo=535

uwe · 07-29-2002, 02:11 PM

Airstream blue would be my choice.

Pahaska · 07-29-2002, 02:50 PM

I would have voted for blue, but that wasn't one of the choices. Blue and AS seem to go together.

So I voted for teal. That's an eye catcher.

ALANSD · 07-29-2002, 02:52 PM

I do like the Airstream blue, but that color is the one on most older models, prior to 82. Of course that doesn't rule it out...but my co-pilot is partial so far to red. I like Andy's (inland) idea of painting with that chameleon paint- but not at 300 bucks a pint!!

gwsullivan · 07-29-2002, 03:45 PM

I'm with uwe, Airstream blue.

winner · 07-29-2002, 03:47 PM

As a "restorer" of classiv VW Beetles, and "Vintage Travel Trailers "Yellowstone", I like to maintain authenticity. My 1984 Airstream MH (Big Girl) had blue striping which we really loved, and we kept that with it. "Silver Belle" has the Factory Wood Grain Striping, which has some spots which required repair - which we have done. The 345 Airstream came with the wood grain and we feel that it imparts dignity to the coach, so we are partial to maintaining the wood grain. The coaches juist don't right with gaudy red or loud stripes of anmy color in our opinion.

PeterH-350LE · 07-29-2002, 04:51 PM

Anything but airstream blue

Look at the mystic and vision below.
They do send samples upon request.
http://63.74.14.89/Merchant2/merchan...n-Stripe+Rolls

InsideOut · 07-29-2002, 11:56 PM

The "woody" best matches your interior scheme...although I like some of the textured tapes as suggested by PeterH especially the Vision-58 in silver/charcoal.

Shari

kzener40 · 07-30-2002, 12:11 AM

I'm in the process of replacing the Woody look.....now don't get mad you all.....I'm just looking for something different. I looked at the paint that changes color as you move down the road. It's really neat stuff. The one I looked at is made by Chromovision (I couldn't find their web page) and the color looks charcoal gray but turns to a bluish purple. I think it's the same stuff Andy at Inland mentioned. My goal is with all the silver I think the stripe will really come to life and shimmer on those sunny days enhancing the look of the silver bullet.

Here's a web site that sells a similar kind of paint. I hope to have my stripe done in the next few weeks. I just had the body of my 310,1982 motorhome painted metalic silver and it looks really good. If you want I can get the manufactures name and color code. Yes it isn't cheap but a pint at $300 will paint the whole stripe. My feeling is that's not bad if it really sets off the MH.

Here's that link. I'll take picture when it's done so you can see.

Good luck,
Ken

http://www.extreme-paint.com/product.htm

ALANSD · 07-30-2002, 11:35 AM

That does sound great! Our motorhomes are so unique, that striping can only add to that quality.
This has been a fun thread so far, not sure what I will decide, but the opinions are running in many directions.
A good point above, my new interior does seem to go with the wood grain.
My wife and I so far like the red center stripe, with black background(unchanged from original) and a silver pin stripe either side of the red. No decision yet....

Airstream402001 · 07-30-2002, 11:43 AM

Hi Alan
In my opinion, changing the stripe on your Classic, would be the same as painting your Porsche lime green. Yuk!
Cliff

ALANSD · 07-30-2002, 01:14 PM

Cliff- I like your reasoning, although my 1978 911, has a number of upgrades which are considered acceptable. Laer model headlights, front and rear spoilers, side stone guards, etc. This is a common practice of porshe enthusiasts, although there are some who prefer stone stock originality.
As for the Airstream...the jury is still out..................

ALANSD · 07-30-2002, 02:36 PM

by the way here is the current set up for those who don't know what it looks like....I would replace only the woodgrain section.

canny_banjo_man · 07-30-2002, 02:46 PM

Hi Winner...
I know I DON'T own a R/V or A/S...but that don't stop me liking them, NOT wishing to fall out with anyone at all, but I feel the ORIGIONAL CLASSIC look is GREAT, I know change is sometimes a good thing, to be modern-ish, but surely if one roughs it for a few weeks a year I prefer the original, just to keep us in our place, here in the UK, we have some NICE modern vehicles, but sadly the colours let them down, browns, dark-blues, awful greens & yellows, grays and lots of other colours I can only describe as POO !!! ( SORRY ), I can only guess they are painted this way to deter theft... now at the end of the day if YOU like it...that's all that counts, so I agree with Winner...
Good luck with your future restorations...Chris.....

winner · 07-30-2002, 05:16 PM

Thanks Dhris for your concurrent vote on maintaining original integrity of color for the Classic AirStream Motor Homes. After all, that is what we all like about them - they are Historic!! It makes me ill at times to see restored classic automobiles in colors and body cuts that were never meant to be. I just sold my 1960 restored Yellowstone Travel Trailer, and the person that bought it bought it because I had re-done both the exterior and the interior in the original decor - they had literally scoured the universe to find a true restoration of a l960's "Camper Trailer".
So while indeed, a "Flashy, Trendy, Look" is "cute" and a bit exciting, We still feel that the pleasure of the stately Airstream Motor Home in its original classical colors is paramount.

ALANSD · 07-30-2002, 05:20 PM

anyone else want to weigh in on this topic? Fun answers so far

kzener40 · 07-30-2002, 11:53 PM

Okay you're all starting to make me rethink my idea of painting out the wood grain. I just can't get into something that's suppose to look like wood but isn't? How about replacing the vinyl wood look with REAL wood? Seems like you could do it for a reasonable price and get the real thing. Anyone out there buying that one? Is it possible. You could rivet a thin piece of, finely finished wood to the body. They do it all the time on boats....

Just trying to get outside the box....it would sure have an original classic feel.

ALANSD · 07-31-2002, 05:37 PM

nice idea the wood....but there are rivets under the striping that might make it tough to get that to lay down right.
The Stripeman web site Peter linked to is where I have been looking, I like their stuff, and for 100 bucks you could get enough to do the coach. I am still partial to the red/silver stuff. I alsolike their blues....but my coach has a tan/brown/white awning, and shades of earth tone interior. Might have to keep that in mind as i decide what I will do.
Actually my next project I think will be repainting the lower grey portions that need it with that Dupont grey color. I have to buy my compressor and paint gun first...but it's just a matter of time.

kzener40 · 07-31-2002, 09:54 PM

You're giving up too quickly on the wood.....there must be a way to mark where the rivet hit ont the wood, counter sink a slight indentation so the wool lays flat. If I go for it I'll post a copy of it on the forum..

Good luck,
Ken