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06-02-2014, 11:04 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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Red Barn Safari
Here I go again. 1955, front kitchen, 13 panel, Safari.
Raised and lived in Gallup, New Mexico.
It suffered very little and is surprisingly in good condition. All the damage it has is rebuilding, updating and "improved" by a "professional Airstream" shop in New Mexico. While it had top of the line Fridge, heater, solar, electrical and water systems installed, it is amazing how poorly they can be installed. It all has to be done again. AND...the killer...what goes thru their mind when they think an all white latex paint, slopped on, will give a bright update to the Airstream. Soooo...like I said, here goes again. I guess I never learned from the recent Bubble I have.
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"If it can't be reduced, reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold, recycled or composted
then it should be restricted, redesigned or removed from production."
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06-02-2014, 11:27 AM
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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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Congrats, another one saved, what number ate up to now? ;o)
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Hittenstiehl
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06-02-2014, 01:36 PM
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Rivet Master
1954 25' Cruiser
Kyle
, The Republic of Texas
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 612
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Have really enjoyed following your work on your Bubbles, and will follow what you do with your Safari!! I already know it's gonna be great.
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I love that old time rock & roll.
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06-02-2014, 02:04 PM
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Refugee from Napa, CA
2015 25' Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
Formerly Napa
, On the road
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 614
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This will be fun...
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06-02-2014, 03:07 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,378
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Hi, I will be right here watching too.
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Bob 2005 Safari 25-B
"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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06-02-2014, 03:32 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1977 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
2012 Interstate Coach
San Antonio
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 164
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Me too, hmmm, front kitchen.......
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06-02-2014, 04:42 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 17' Caravel
Newport
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,291
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Is it an optical thing or is she drooping just a little behind the wheels?
Cliff
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Gotta get busy! Have a great day! Now where did I put those revits?
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06-02-2014, 04:56 PM
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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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made me look twice.
I even went down and looked again...No broken frame here...no droop....no separation. The good old short ones are not prone to that problem of the seventies.
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"If it can't be reduced, reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold, recycled or composted
then it should be restricted, redesigned or removed from production."
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06-02-2014, 04:59 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 17' Caravel
Newport
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,291
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Cool, so are you posting this on a blog or on the forums? I wanna watch and read! Looks like fun.
Cliff
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Gotta get busy! Have a great day! Now where did I put those revits?
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06-02-2014, 05:44 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
1954 22' Safari
Deerfield
, Illinois
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 1,419
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Good luck! Gotta say, it's way more fun to watch the restorations / renovations by experienced people... they tend to be done well, and with confidence!
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Brad
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07-29-2014, 04:42 PM
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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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And it starts....again.
Pushed tha other projects aside and put the Safari up front. This will be a mess......Everything was redone and replaced, actually with the highest quality items. Then installed quick and dirty (and expensive.) I have to pull it all and start from scratch. I pray that the rear floor only needs a section replaced...not all and the frame is good. The Safari spent its life mostly in the Gallup NM area. Fingers crossed. Here we go.
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"If it can't be reduced, reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold, recycled or composted
then it should be restricted, redesigned or removed from production."
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07-29-2014, 06:38 PM
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1950 Flying Cloud 7039
1950 21' Flying Cloud
Allen
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 611
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After seeing one at the RM VAC rally I really like this layout. Lots of light which is missing in many vintage trailers
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07-29-2014, 07:04 PM
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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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You would like it Gene. There is a full bath/shower up front beside the galley. Storage and lots of windows.
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"If it can't be reduced, reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold, recycled or composted
then it should be restricted, redesigned or removed from production."
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07-30-2014, 04:42 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Normal
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 18,089
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I like the door.
Maggie
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07-30-2014, 05:39 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari
St. Augustine
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 2,670
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Interesting floor plan. I see what you mean about windows and light, FC7039. It reminds me of a train with the dinette and window arrangement.
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WBCCI 8653/AIR 60240
2022 Ford F150 PowerBoost Platinum w/7.2KW
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07-30-2014, 07:24 PM
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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 thought I had seen it all
I need expert consultation. The Safari has a black tar seeping (hardened) out of the end cap seams...not the curved panel parts, but the main, over the roof seam. The same tar is on the seams above the side windows. The Safari has never been apart or "worked" on. Got any similar experience?
I got the solar system detached and all exterior lights off.
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"If it can't be reduced, reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold, recycled or composted
then it should be restricted, redesigned or removed from production."
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07-30-2014, 07:55 PM
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Always learning
1972 29' Ambassador
1962 19' Globetrotter
1951 21' Flying Cloud
Central
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,881
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Hey Rob! Nice little Safari ya got there.
The tar stuff is, well tar. It was the early version of this Flex Seal-
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Lance
Work is never done, so take time to play!
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07-30-2014, 09:50 PM
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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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Thats is what I thought it was...but, I never saw it coming out around the seam edges. I will take pics on the inside skin surfaces when it comes to that point. Right now I am using a cutting blade and a cotter key tool to cut the edge of the seam and scrape/pull the tar off. Seems to work OK.
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"If it can't be reduced, reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold, recycled or composted
then it should be restricted, redesigned or removed from production."
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07-30-2014, 10:06 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
Vintage Kin Owner
Schererville
, Indiana
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,637
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Great to see you do another project! Looks like an interesting one!
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Becky
1964 Bambi II
1988 Avion 32S
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07-31-2014, 09:30 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 just about worn out with these projects.
A very fun, recent, trip along the entire Santa Fe Trail made me realize I should be spending more time on the road. I also have other responsibilities here....cutting and baling hay this week for example. This will be my last one......unless that one special one shows up.
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"If it can't be reduced, reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold, recycled or composted
then it should be restricted, redesigned or removed from production."
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