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08-01-2013, 09:44 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1955 22' Safari
Belle Fourche
, South Dakota
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 16
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My new 1955 Safari.
I recently purchased a 1955 Safari Airstream camper that I found in a ranchers tree strip. He told me the camper was there when he purchased the land over six years ago and no one had touched it. I started doing some research the other day looking at interiors of other 55's so I could see what is original and what is not. I was pleasantly surprised to find photos of my actual camper right after it was restored some time ago. See past and present photos below. The top two are from the vintage airstream website 1955 Safari 22' - Vintage Airstream. The bottom two are photos I took yesterday. If you look at the wood grain by the A/C unit you can tell its the same camper.
It says on the vintage airstream site that it was restored by Ray Plumlee. I would love to find contact info for him and find out a little history of the trailer.
I guess thats enough babbling. I just wanted to start a thread so I could post the progress of my new project. Thanks for reading.
Pat
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08-01-2013, 11:04 AM
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Rivet Master
1965 22' Safari
Vassar
, Michigan
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 848
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Nice find!
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TAC MI 14
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08-01-2013, 11:07 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,971
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I am hoping that you got paperwork with it. I think it is beautiful and you will do it justice.
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08-01-2013, 11:37 AM
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Rivet Master
1954 25' Cruiser
Kyle
, The Republic of Texas
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 612
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That year & model of Airstream is VERY popular among us vintage lovers and makes a great, very usable / enjoyable trailer. Congratulations on a great find. Please do continue to post photos of your work. Exciting stuff there.
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08-01-2013, 12:36 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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A 1955 doesn't all that different from a 2014!
Beautiful trailer!
Enjoy it!
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2007 Silver Toyota Tundra Crew Max Limited 5.7 iForce
2006 Vivid Black Harley-Davidson Road King Classic
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08-01-2013, 02:35 PM
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Rivet Master
1959 26' Overlander
Western
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,468
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Great find.
Enjoy it.
(sorry, but I think it's quite different from a new one)
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08-01-2013, 02:39 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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I agree it very different, its much better.......than new.
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08-01-2013, 03:18 PM
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Rivet Master
1955 22' Safari
Currently Looking...
Great Lake State
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,480
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Quote:
Originally Posted by backcountry
I recently purchased a 1955 Safari Airstream camper that I found in a ranchers tree strip. He told me the camper was there when he purchased the land over six years ago and no one had touched it.
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This is hard to believe, make sure you get your paper work in order.
toastie
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07-19-2019, 04:24 AM
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1 Rivet Member
Blythewood
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 10
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Nice pics guys and congrats on it.
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07-19-2019, 04:25 AM
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1 Rivet Member
Blythewood
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 10
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Enjoy your ride safely, best of luck.
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