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10-15-2010, 04:20 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
Tampa
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Join Date: Aug 2010
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Vin number
I am acquiring a 1968 airstream tradewind ... my first ... I know the vin number (12 characters) and the owner ... how can i check whether they jive
thanks in anticipation of ANY advice
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10-15-2010, 04:30 PM
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Rivet Master 
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Does it have a current title. None of that "I bought it from so & so and never put it in my name." ( I hate that ! ) If you know the owner and it has a current title with his/her name on it ...your good to go.
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10-16-2010, 06:17 AM
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2 Rivet Member
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 37
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Hi there
I have the name of the owner, I have the vin number and I have been promised a bill of sale and 'whatever else is in the folder' when I purchase ... 'they' said its pretty easy to get a 'title' but being from England I don't have much of a clue of what any of it all means and what I should have and what is easy or what is not .... help (and thanks for the reply)
Rob
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10-16-2010, 07:55 AM
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Rivet Master
1977 27' Overlander
Trotwood
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2007
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DONT TRUST ANYONE TODAY. You must check the numbers on the mfg.plate and on the a frame in person and then the title if it has one. If not make sure those serial numbers appear on the bill of sale. Make sure you check before you pass the cash.
Just my opinion
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F350 CREWCAB SW LONG BED
7.3 liter Power Stroke Diesel
1977 27ft OVERLANDER
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AIR # 22336 TAC- OH-7
May your roads be straight and smooth and may you always have a tailwind!
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10-16-2010, 08:22 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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If it's that easy to get a title....you tell the seller to get one...THEN, you can proceed. You have never seen this Airstream? Now you have another concern. We do have volunteer inspectors listed here on the Forums.
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then it should be restricted, redesigned or removed from production."
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02-16-2011, 01:04 PM
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New Member
1955 22' Flying Cloud
lake elsinore
, California
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 6
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Hello Everyone
Just picked up a 60's Airstream Safari, w/out a title.
Vin is 22DS S0894.
It has the post 62 astro vent, & the last owner thinks, it is a '63.
Anyone know what year she is?
Regards
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02-16-2011, 01:10 PM
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Rivet Master 
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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Congratulations! It's a California built 1963 Safari with a dinette.
63Safari
Now you just gotta get a title...and that's not always as easy as " they" say! 
Shari 
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02-16-2011, 01:21 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 77
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The process to get a title is a bit different in every state. For some a bill of sale is enough. Here in MA I needed proof of previous registration that matched the seller on the bill of sale - they really don't "title" trailers as they do cars. Without the proper documentation it can be a pretty involved process. Here it can include police inspections and theft history run-downs.
Can be different again when buying from out of state. Call you RMV and ask what's required.
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02-16-2011, 03:32 PM
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Rivets?
1992 29' Excella
2010 22' Interstate
Van By The River
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
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VIN Number?
I'm in a cantankerous mood this afternoon...
VIN Number
ATM Machine
The TAC
GMT Time
Lucius
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1992 29' Excella Classic / 2010 Interstate
2005 Chevrolet Suburban K2500 8.1L
2018 GMC Sierra K1500 SLT, 6.2L, Max Trailering
Got a cooped-up feeling, gotta get out of town, got those Airstream campin' blues...
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02-16-2011, 11:09 PM
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New Member
1955 22' Flying Cloud
lake elsinore
, California
Join Date: Jan 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Melody Ranch
If it's that easy to get a title....you tell the seller to get one...THEN, you can proceed. You have never seen this Airstream? Now you have another concern. We do have volunteer inspectors listed here on the Forums.
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Thank you everyone for the Thread.
In Calif., as of 2011, you have to post a bond for a lost title.
It winds up costing about $300 to get a title.
Regards
Bonnie
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02-16-2011, 11:11 PM
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New Member
1955 22' Flying Cloud
lake elsinore
, California
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 6
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Thank you everyone,
I found that link sometime today, as well.
There were only about 240 Safari's made in '63, so it is a rare bird.
I am putting this one up on ebay tomorrow.
I am keeping the '52 Flying Cloud.
See ya.
Regards
Bon
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