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12-15-2006, 10:46 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1981 24' International
1967 17' Caravel
West Richland
, Washington
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 44
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Our New Baby - 1954 25' Cruiser
We still can't believe the find we made with this Airstream. She is a jewel. I posted some pictures of her today, if your interested. We can hardly wait for longer days and warmer weather so we can begin the projects we have planned for her.
Wade & Pam 
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12-15-2006, 10:56 PM
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Rivet Master 
1985 34.5' Airstream 345
Tujunga
, California
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,969
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Very cool!
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Ron and Debbie Lawrence
1985 345 Motorhome...... delightfully tacky......yet unrefined
AIR 7992
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12-15-2006, 11:12 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Huntington Beach
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,293
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Enjoy your new family member.
Sweet cruiser.....what a find.
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12-15-2006, 11:18 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
1982 24' Airstream 240
Ventura
, California
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 1,645
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Where are the photos?
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Originally Posted by wade&pam
We still can't believe the find we made with this Airstream. She is a jewel. I posted some pictures of her today, if your interested. We can hardly wait for longer days and warmer weather so we can begin the projects we have planned for her.
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Congratulatlions!!!! Would like to see your photos...do you have a hint where I might find them? Thanks, pj
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Paula & Ed
WBCCI # 8252 Air#13593
1982 24'Motorhome (82Ste P)
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12-15-2006, 11:21 PM
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Rivet Master
1951 21' Flying Cloud
1960 24' Tradewind
West Coast
, BC
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,790
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Congratulations Wade and Pam. I found the pics on your previous post and it looks like a real beauty. Did you find it in WA?
Barry
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12-15-2006, 11:28 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
1982 24' Airstream 240
Ventura
, California
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 1,645
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I found the photos!!!
Great looking trailer....enjoy...thanks for sharing, pj
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Paula & Ed
WBCCI # 8252 Air#13593
1982 24'Motorhome (82Ste P)
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12-16-2006, 05:59 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,410
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'74 Overlander (T-O-Bee)
'46 Spartan Manor (Rosie)
'54 Cruiser (Bogart)
'60 Overlander (Hoagy)
2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Duramax
WBCCI 1754 - AIR # 6281
www.balrgn.com
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12-16-2006, 08:33 AM
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Rivet Master
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1956 30' Sovereign of the Road
1963 16' Bambi
Southeastern Area
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,116
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Your Cruiser is fabulous! I love the woodwork, stove, and the drop-leaf table with matching chairs, same formica pattern was in my grandparent's kitchen. so cool. It looks to be in great shape. Enjoy your new gem.
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12-16-2006, 08:44 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
1951 21' Flying Cloud
Western
, Kentucky
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 228
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A '54 in that kind of shape is really something to see. I wish mine had even a tiny bit of the charm yours does. Good luck and happy camping.
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12-16-2006, 10:53 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1981 24' International
1967 17' Caravel
West Richland
, Washington
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 44
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We found it about 2 miles from our house. That's the funny part. We joked (fantasized) about finding one in great condition, in the country, stored in a barn......don't know if this one was stored indoors any part of its life but its in great condition for its age. We ran across an ad in the local Giant Nickel Want Ads. Went out to see it in the dark and came back the next morning and bought it. The people we bought it from had it 3 years and they bought it from the original owners who lived in West Richland, too. Just meant to be I guess. Very lucky, we are.
Wade&Pam
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12-16-2006, 11:10 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1968 20' Globetrotter
Albuquerque
, New Mexico
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 106
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congrate on your rare find-------- 
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01-24-2007, 12:34 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1954 25' Cruiser
1977 27' Overlander
1990 34.5' Airstream 345
VC Highlands
, Nevada
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 78
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Just found your thread. And yes, it was meant to happen!
From one 54 to another, Congrats!
I'd love to see the pics but I can't find them. Our 'WALLY 54" is in relatively good shape for its age. The interior has been mostly gutted, appliances and flooring, mattresses and heater are all gone, but the shell is beautiful and so is the wood, original fixtures and hinges.
Like you both, we're really looking forward to bringing her (him) back to life.
I'd love it if you would keep us all posted on your progress. 
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WALLY54 1954 Cruiser # 11281
Buttercup 77 Overlander # 17330
1990 345-LE MoHo Classic # 7830
Air #19124
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01-24-2007, 07:51 AM
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Rivet Master 
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,280
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I just inserted in an improved link to photos of wade&pam's Cruiser; see balrgn's Post #7.
Nice find!
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01-24-2007, 12:09 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1954 25' Cruiser
1977 27' Overlander
1990 34.5' Airstream 345
VC Highlands
, Nevada
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 78
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Beautiful!
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I just inserted in an improved link to photos of wade&pam's Cruiser; see balrgn's Post #7.
Nice find!
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Thanks for updating the link!
Wade & Pam she's Beautiful! I love the stove and kitchen dinette.  Very cool.
Do you have a name for her yet? Do you have any history on her? I don't see a number but maybe there's some info hidden inside? We found newspapers from Iowa that lined the shelves and some other trinkets around that were telling.
As Shari posted in our announcement thread about our 54 'Ohhh, if only they could talk!"
Really, keep us posted on your progress.
Kimber
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WALLY54 1954 Cruiser # 11281
Buttercup 77 Overlander # 17330
1990 345-LE MoHo Classic # 7830
Air #19124
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01-24-2007, 12:35 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1981 24' International
1967 17' Caravel
West Richland
, Washington
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 44
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54 Cruiser
Hi Kimber - I will let Pam respond to you when she gets off work later this evening. I would like to stay in touch and compare notes and pictures with you. We are currently trying to get in touch with the orignal owner and get some of the history from her. Will keep you posted. Thanks Wade.
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1981 24' International
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01-30-2007, 08:26 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1968 20' Globetrotter
1959 26' Overlander
1955 26' Cruiser Overlander
Bastrop
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 57
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Hi Wade and Pam - Congratulations on your find! I can't believe the shape that she's in - especially the interior. I just can't believe you found it down the road from you. Definitely meant to be.
Check out our blog for our '55 that we just bought. She needs some work, but the wood is still great and the floors aren't soft and there are no dents.
-Jill
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02-01-2007, 05:17 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
1965 20' Globetrotter
1956 22' Caravanner
Mendon
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 468
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No pictures
I looked in your photo gallery but nothing came up.....? 
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56' Caravanner 'The Broomstick'
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02-01-2007, 06:56 AM
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Vintage Alum. Enthusiast
1959 24' Tradewind
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: I currently do not own a 2nd Airstream
Posts: 4,360
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What a beauty!! What, if anything, is there to do to her? Judging from the photos, she looks to be complete and ready to travel and rally. Even has the Chevy 'rally' wheels. Definately meant to be!!
She looks maaavelous!
Brad
FF
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