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02-16-2016, 11:40 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1960 28' Ambassador
Colorado Springs
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Join Date: Jul 2010
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Beginner Rallies
Hello Everybody, What are the best rallies for newbies to attend to learn about and browse these vintage beauties. I've had a '60 Ambassador for several years waiting for me to get my act together and start the rehab. I need every bit of info starting with the absolute most basic RV 101.
Thanks for all/any opinions.
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02-16-2016, 12:07 PM
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Figment of My Imagination
2012 Interstate Coach
From All Over
, More Than Anywhere Else
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,868
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Originally Posted by lisahouda
Hello Everybody, What are the best rallies for newbies to attend to learn about and browse these vintage beauties. I've had a '60 Ambassador for several years waiting for me to get my act together and start the rehab. I need every bit of info starting with the absolute most basic RV 101.
Thanks for all/any opinions.
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One of your best bets— if you can wait that long— is the annual Canopener rally, held in January each year at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, Santa Rosa, FL. The open house is a key feature of the rally, where you can visit other Airstreams and see what has been done to them.
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02-16-2016, 12:25 PM
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Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,996
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The VAC, Vintage Airstream Club, is an intra group of WBCCI. They hold a rally every two years.
Modernisim Week in Palm Springs.
The Pismo Rally.
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02-16-2016, 12:41 PM
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Rivet Master
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
, California
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,850
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Actually the Vintage Airstream Club is composed of 12 independent regional clubs of Wally Byam Caravan Club, International (WBCCI) and there are rallies throughout the United States and sometimes Canada. The VAC rally referred to below is held by the Rocky Mountain Vintage Airstream Club (RMVAC) and this year the rally is in Westcliffe, CO from July 7 to 10. You must be a WBCCI and VAC member. Registration will be available on March 1 on the RMVAC web site.
Bill
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Originally Posted by Hittenstiehl
The VAC, Vintage Airstream Club, is an intra group of WBCCI. They hold a rally every two years.
Modernisim Week in Palm Springs.
The Pismo Rally.
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1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental, 2014 Dodge Durango
1979 23' Safari, and 1954 29' Double Door Liner Orange, CA
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02-16-2016, 12:44 PM
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Lost in America
2015 27' FB International
2006 25' Safari FB SE
2004 19' International CCD
Santa Fe
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2007
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02-16-2016, 02:45 PM
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Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,996
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Bill thx for the better explanation for VAC. Looking forward to a Rocky Mountain gathering myself.
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02-16-2016, 03:43 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1960 28' Ambassador
Colorado Springs
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 8
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Thanks to all for the info. I'm in CO so am happy to know about rallies close to home.
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02-17-2016, 07:10 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1964 24' Tradewind
2006 39' Land Yacht 396 XL
Lawrence
, Kansas
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 292
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Air Midwest rally is a good beginning rally. Very informal, very friendly. There is a thread on Air Forums about it. No WBCCI or VAC requirements. The next one is being held on April 14-17 in Eureka Springs AR. I also recommend the WBCCI VAC rallies.
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