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08-27-2012, 06:11 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
1975 31' Sovereign
Spring Bay
, Illinois
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 9
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Trailer Hitch Connector
OK I’m new to all this and jumped off the cliff head first without looking. I bought a 1975 Scandinavian today off E-Bay. I’ve only looked at the pictures and said why not, price was right (cheap). I have no clue what the hitch connector looks like on these things. Can someone help me out?
Thanks Bob
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08-27-2012, 07:26 PM
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Rivet Master 
1977 Argosy 24
Currently Looking...
Milltown
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,087
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What is a 1975 Scandinavian? Or did I just fall into a joke?
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08-27-2012, 08:03 PM
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Rivet Master
2000 19' Bambi
mt. Prospect
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2006
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Post some pics of your '75 Scandinavian - should be entertaining!
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08-27-2012, 10:15 PM
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2017 26' Flying Cloud
Alamo Heights
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,525
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This smells like the work of auto-correct. 
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08-27-2012, 10:21 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 22' International CCD
2007 Base Camp
Elk Valley
, British Columbia
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 657
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You'll be looking at a 2 and 5/16 ball on something that size.
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08-28-2012, 06:41 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1975 31' Sovereign
Spring Bay
, Illinois
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 9
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LOL, wow ruff crowd spelling isn’t my strong point. I use to build custom furniture and cabinets for a living. I’m finishing up my kitchen so I thought I would try to redo one of these. Don't want the tools to just sit around doing nothing. Here's a pic of it.
Bob
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08-28-2012, 11:46 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 22' International CCD
2007 Base Camp
Elk Valley
, British Columbia
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 657
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Looks sweet... and still needs a 2 5/16" ball. Man, that thing is BIG. I'm assuming you have a tow vehicle with a receiver? Depending on what you've got, and how far you are going, you might need a good weight-distribution hitch. If you don't have far to go, you can putt home with just a solid hitch and the ball...
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08-29-2012, 07:45 AM
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Rivet Master
1977 Argosy 24
Currently Looking...
Milltown
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,087
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Is that a buckle in the middle of the side? If so it may have frame issues.
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08-29-2012, 08:49 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
Placerville
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 3,328
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ventport
Is that a buckle in the middle of the side? If so it may have frame issues.
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Yes I noticed that also. Given the history of the '70s long Airstreams it could be the dredded 'rear droop' problem. I hope it was cheap....really cheap because fixing this one won't be unless your carpentry/cabinet skills are supplemented with welding. These are and can be nice coaches. Stay with the Forums and you will find much help and guidance.
Neil
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08-30-2012, 06:44 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1975 31' Sovereign
Spring Bay
, Illinois
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 9
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Paid $2000 for it and that's a bad patch job on the side. The other side is in really good shape. I just got it back tonight from the Chicago area which was about 150 mile trip. Yep have a welder in the shop 
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08-30-2012, 08:15 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 25' Tradewind
Currently Looking...
McHenry County
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,171
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BobKidd
Paid $2000 for it and that's a bad patch job on the side. The other side is in really good shape. I just got it back tonight from the Chicago area which was about 150 mile trip. Yep have a welder in the shop
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 Welcome to the World of Vintage Airstream Owners.
Not bad for 2K.
The big rigs offer lots of possibilities for custom renovations. Just watch the weight distribution.
Keep the blades humming and enjoy the rehab ride.
Don't forget to post pics.
Tom
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08-31-2012, 07:48 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1975 31' Sovereign
Spring Bay
, Illinois
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 9
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Thanks Tom, i'm sure I'll be asking a lot of questions.
Bob
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