Airstream restoration in Ontario

[mlang905]

Has anyone found a vintage trailer restorer in Ontario Canada? I have an old Overlander that needs work.

Michael

[Happycampers]

Hello... Welcome to the Airstream addiction... A lot of restoration can be done by yourself if you are mechanically inclined, ie if you are able to work on your house, an Airstream can be worked on also.. just because it is an Airstream doesn't make it difficult. We have learned this and are now doing full restoration AGAIN on our 2nd Argosy. We have used this place for having our awning put on.. very knowlegdable.. they are familiar with Airstreams and one of them used to work for CanAm in London..

[mlang905]

Has anyone else been to Trailer Center in Dorchester Ontario? Brian who runs service apparently used to work at Can-Am, and is willing to do restoration work.

[Road Ruler]

Good day neighbour... You might want to talk with one of the Forum members "Shacksman". He is near Stratford and usually has a few project Airstreams at his place. He is very knowlegeable with the vintage models.

[SmokelessJoe]

What do you want done to the trailer Michael,?


Sergei

[mlang905]

Originally Posted by SmokelessJoe

What do you want done to the trailer Michael,?


Sergei

I need to get the rear end redone before it starts to sag really bad. So, rear bumper frame and possibly some crossmembers need to be replaced.

[mlang905]

Originally Posted by Road Ruler

Good day neighbour... You might want to talk with one of the Forum members "Shacksman". He is near Stratford and usually has a few project Airstreams at his place. He is very knowlegeable with the vintage models.

Hey there Road Ruler, you are just up the road from me! Do you have any local places you go for parts or odds and ends for your Safari?

[SmokelessJoe]

Michael:

WILTSIE TRUCK BODIES in Aylmer. They’ve done a lot of work for me.

I would stay clear of CAN-AM in London. My own experience there was bad, as was that of almost everyone I have ever spoken to about them.

They seem to succeed in spite of themselves.

Sergei

[Road Ruler]

Originally Posted by mlang905

Hey there Road Ruler, you are just up the road from me! Do you have any local places you go for parts or odds and ends for your Safari?

Yes, we are in Aldershot. Usually go to Rustons for generic stuff and trek up to Can Am for the Airstream specific parts.

Would be nice to have an Airstream grave yard in the neighbourhood but no such luck.

[mlang905]

Originally Posted by Road Ruler

Yes, we are in Aldershot. Usually go to Rustons for generic stuff and trek up to Can Am for the Airstream specific parts.

Would be nice to have an Airstream grave yard in the neighbourhood but no such luck.

I was also told to check out the parts shop at Sicards in Smithville. Have you been down that way yet?

[mlang905]

Originally Posted by SmokelessJoe

Michael:

WILTSIE TRUCK BODIES in Aylmer. They’ve done a lot of work for me.

I would stay clear of CAN-AM in London. My own experience there was bad, as was that of almost everyone I have ever spoken to about them.

They seem to succeed in spite of themselves.

Sergei

I called in to Wiltsie, but they are not taking any vintage repairs until later in the summer. Unfortunately, we want to go camping this spring, so instead I took it to Trailer Centre in Dorchester (used to be in London). I will let you all know how the rear end repair goes.

Michael

[Road Ruler]

Originally Posted by mlang905

I was also told to check out the parts shop at Sicards in Smithville. Have you been down that way yet?

Haven't been to Sicards for a few years. It might be worth looking into.

[raebaker06]

Originally Posted by mlang905

Has anyone else been to Trailer Center in Dorchester Ontario? Brian who runs service apparently used to work at Can-Am, and is willing to do restoration work.

I know Brian and bought my 74 Argosy from his Dad he did work on my rig and did a good job.


Rae Baker Burlington,Ontario

[Happycampers]

Hello.. Brian did the awning on our other Argosy... would highly recommend them..

[subpatricka]

I know Sergei said not to go to Can Am, but so far I've had a good experience.
But I have not yet started. I'm buy a '68 Sovereign, it's been sitting for about 15 years. So the folks at Can Am are going to restore the under carriage, so I can get it road worthy again. Then I'll take on the electrical. I don't know what I'm doing but how bad can it be.

[SmokelessJoe]

How can you have had a good experience if you haven’t had any work done yet?

If you want to PM me I’ll detail my own BAD experience, having had work MISDONE by Can-Am. I can refer you to others with similar stories as well.

The benefit of this forum is the sharing of experience and ideas.

Sergei

[Road Ruler]

Can Am does have some very happy customers including myself!

Last year they were awarded the Canadian RV Dealership of the year Award.

[vintagemike]

I can only say good things about Can Am. I have found them to be pleasant, knowedgable and fair. I purchased a 1971 Tradewind "as is" from them and they have been very helpful in the past two years. They have also been a very generous supporter of our WBCCI Ontario Unit.

I have also had work done by Brian at the Trailer Centre and he is also did a great job and know his stuff. I would personally support either place.

thanks,
Vintagemike