Help! What year is my Sovereign?? LD7-39-KD

[TheDrake]

I was told by the seller (my uncle) that he believed it is an early 70's model. That is all he knew about the history of this trailer. I searched for the vin everywhere and finall removed the tow stabilizer from the A-frame and found the VIN!! I called airstream and read the numbers and (Randy) told me that I did not have enough numbers.... LD7-39-KD

I have attached some photos of the VIN, could someone please help. My floorplan matches a 67 exactly and is similar to many other years but reversed.

any info will help!

cory

[Splitrock]

I'd look for the VIN # on the tag by the coach door. If it's not there, I'd look on the title.

[Inland RV Center, In]

Originally Posted by TheDrake

I was told by the seller (my uncle) that he believed it is an early 70's model. That is all he knew about the history of this trailer. I searched for the vin everywhere and finall removed the tow stabilizer from the A-frame and found the VIN!! I called airstream and read the numbers and (Randy) told me that I did not have enough numbers.... LD7-39-KD

I have attached some photos of the VIN, could someone please help. My floorplan matches a 67 exactly and is similar to many other years but reversed.

any info will help!

cory

Cory,

The square cornered rear access dooe suggests a 1967 or 1968 Airstream.

If the side windows have square corners, then that means it can only be a 66 to 68 trailer.

Those tail lights, if I remember correctly, came on a 1967, but I will double check when I get to my office.

Andy

[TheDrake]

Thanks but there is no tag by the door, on the side near the door, underneath the door, inside near the door and yet another challenge....no title! So I am assuming that this is not the VIN?

[azflycaster]

I would guess a 67 based on the tail lights, single window on the curbside, door hinge and the water heater location.
The VIN would confirm the year.
The format would be:

1967 Sovereign 30'

Ohio | O(I) 30 7 J NNN
California | O(I) 30 7 S NNN
(5NN for double-bed layout)
(O prefix for standard Landyacht options, I for International options)
4670#empty weight

[TG Twinkie]

Have you tried the Texas DMV? Since it still has a plate and your uncle is the seller you may be able to get a duplicate title. My trailer is a little newer and the tag is on the curb side front, behind the propane tanks.

[eubank]

I was kind of off-center because of the painted(?) blue panels on the side, but the rest of it does look like something like a 67. I'd check it for tail droop for sure.

Lynn

[Inland RV Center, In]

Originally Posted by TheDrake

I was told by the seller (my uncle) that he believed it is an early 70's model. That is all he knew about the history of this trailer. I searched for the vin everywhere and finall removed the tow stabilizer from the A-frame and found the VIN!! I called airstream and read the numbers and (Randy) told me that I did not have enough numbers.... LD7-39-KD

I have attached some photos of the VIN, could someone please help. My floorplan matches a 67 exactly and is similar to many other years but reversed.

any info will help!

cory

It's a 1967.

The 66's had a single belt line molding.

The double belt line moldings started with the 1967 models.

Andy

[TheDrake]

Thanks everyone, I am confident that it is a 67 from all of the vintage photos I have seen. There is no tail droop and everything works perfectly. I'm not sure if I want to restore it or sell it. As a builder I know how much work it will take and I'm not sure if it's a project I want to tackle just yet. Also I am 6-5" and the shower is smaller than a phone booth! I am fascinated however by the construction quality to withstand years of the elements it has endured

[eubank]

Yeah, I've learned to take showers on my knees in ours.

Lynn

Originally Posted by TheDrake

Thanks everyone, I am confident that it is a 67 from all of the vintage photos I have seen. There is no tail droop and everything works perfectly. I'm not sure if I want to restore it or sell it. As a builder I know how much work it will take and I'm not sure if it's a project I want to tackle just yet. Also I am 6-5" and the shower is smaller than a phone booth! I am fascinated however by the construction quality to withstand years of the elements it has endured