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08-03-2012, 10:42 AM
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1 Rivet Member
Orlando
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 9
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NASA astrovan replica
We are fabricating a photo opp for a local museum and are tasked with replicating the NASA astrovan. From the homework I've done it appears to be a 1983 Airstream Excella 28. Does anyone no if this is correct and more importantly does anyone know where I can purchase one?
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08-03-2012, 07:16 PM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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Look through the classifieds here on the Forum. As well, try searchtempest.com. It's an 'all-over' Craigslist. If the AstroVan is a 28 footer, they are hard to find. Actually, it seems that anything under 34.5 is hard to find.
Good Luck, Derek
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08-03-2012, 08:22 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 31' Airstream310
Honokaa
, Hawaii
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 993
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Here is a thread posted by someone in same situation a few years ago, you might try contacting him to see how that worked out:
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f156...les-57207.html
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08-03-2012, 08:28 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 32' Excella
Currently Looking...
Canton
, Georgia
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Posts: 1,342
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It looks longer than a 28 to me. I wonder if 28 is correct. There are several larger and smaller classic motorbikes for sale on craigslist right now, and you can do national and regional searches on allofcraigs.com.
I am a huge nasa fan and have been trying to combine my husband to let me paint our silver ban like the astrovan and our excella 29 trailer like the mobile quarantine facility, the Apollo-era modified airstream trailers used for quarantining the astronauts after moon landings.
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08-04-2012, 06:28 AM
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1 Rivet Member
Orlando
, Florida
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Quote:
Originally Posted by crazeevw
Look through the classifieds here on the Forum. As well, try searchtempest.com. It's an 'all-over' Craigslist. If the AstroVan is a 28 footer, they are hard to find. Actually, it seems that anything under 34.5 is hard to find.
Good Luck, Derek
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Thanks Derek
Will do
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08-04-2012, 06:30 AM
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1 Rivet Member
Orlando
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 9
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Skatiero
It looks longer than a 28 to me. I wonder if 28 is correct. There are several larger and smaller classic motorbikes for sale on craigslist right now, and you can do national and regional searches on allofcraigs.com.
I am a huge nasa fan and have been trying to combine my husband to let me paint our silver ban like the astrovan and our excella 29 trailer like the mobile quarantine facility, the Apollo-era modified airstream trailers used for quarantining the astronauts after moon landings.
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Thank you for the feedback
Good luck with talking your hubby into transforming your vehicles!
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08-04-2012, 06:31 AM
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1 Rivet Member
Orlando
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Posts: 9
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Waipio Rim
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Thanks for the feedback
I shot him an email
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08-05-2012, 12:12 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
1977 20' Argosy 20
Charleston
, West Virginia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 1,226
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I updated my Astrovan page with some cool YouTube videos.
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08-05-2012, 12:20 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
1977 20' Argosy 20
Charleston
, West Virginia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 1,226
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wpnassal
tasked with replicating the NASA astrovan.
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The real challenge for your replica will be the windows. The window pattern on the Astrovan is unique. No other motorhome has that pattern.
I would look for an Airstream Excella 28' (1979-1981) or a 280 model (1982-1983). I think a 310 model would be too long to fake.
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08-05-2012, 12:58 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2005 30' Safari
Houston Texas
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 480
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This video of the Astrovan made me proud and sad at the same time, it appears the Airsream outlived the shuttle program!
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08-06-2012, 03:13 PM
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1 Rivet Member
Orlando
, Florida
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Thanks Fred!
Any idea where I could buy one of the 28' models?
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08-06-2012, 04:45 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 31' Airstream310
Honokaa
, Hawaii
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 993
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There is one on eBay right now, item number 221093217333
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08-06-2012, 04:45 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 32' Excella
Currently Looking...
Canton
, Georgia
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,342
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There are a couple on sale on craigslist right now in different parts of the country. Use a national craigslist search engine like allofcraigs.com. You might look at argosy motorhomes as well if you don't mind painting one, the windows look pretty similar. An argosy is a painted airstream. If you use "airstream motorhome" as a search term you can see what is out there. The prices vary very widely!!!
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08-06-2012, 04:46 PM
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Rivet Master
1970 23' Safari
2005 30' Classic
1986 31' Sovereign
Lorain
, Ohio
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,645
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08-06-2012, 05:03 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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I had an 82 280 it was a joy most of the time. The length for me was just right
But also consider a 310. They have a great back bedroom.
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08-06-2012, 06:13 PM
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1 Rivet Member
Orlando
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$15k
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08-06-2012, 09:29 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 31' Airstream310
Honokaa
, Hawaii
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 993
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$15k is what the seller says he is looking to get in his description. There is a thread in this forum titled "classics for Sale", last post July 28, where members have posted ads that they have found recently. There are some 270's, 290's, and 310's in that mix. The ad for the only 280 has been removed, might even be the same unit that is on eBay now.
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08-08-2012, 04:07 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
1984 31' Airstream310
Ajo
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 7,649
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DanB
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That coach is (hopefully) sold to our friends in England.
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08-09-2012, 03:41 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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I sold mine to people in England as well. Must be a challenge drive over there.
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08-10-2012, 11:11 AM
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1 Rivet Member
Orlando
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 9
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I found the 1983 Airstream Excella 280 that i was lookin for. Thank you all for your help. I will post finish pictures of the NASA Astrovan photo opp once it is complete. Also, I have some recent pics of the real Astrovan in front of the Shuttle Atlantis that I'll post. Best Regards!
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