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05-14-2012, 08:22 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
1972 23' Safari
East Olympia
, Washington
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 15
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And it begins........
My wife and I decided to make the jump. We purchased a 1972 Safari we found locally, in the Olympia, WA area. It is in good condition overall and even came with the stock green carpet. The trailer has been "well loved", everything is in working some form of "working" order, ie the air conditioner runs for 5 minutes before the fan stops working, there is one missing cabinet door, etc. But overall I am very pleased. According to the po we are the third owners of this cute trailer. I have been surfing the forums for a little while, getting great advice along the way and I wanted to pass on thanks!!
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05-14-2012, 08:30 PM
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Rivet Master  
1966 24' Tradewind
1995 34' Excella
Lynchburg
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,226
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Congratulations on your new Airstream and welcome to the forums.
It is great that you found one that was well loved rather than the alternative, which is usually the case. You have to pay more, but it is well worth it imho.
You are right! The fun now begins. An entirely new chapter. Enjoy the ride!
Dan
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05-14-2012, 09:22 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2012 16' International
2015 25' FB International
Milwaukie
, Oregon
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 206
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Welcome and congratulations...you're in for a great adventure! We've only been at this for about a year...wish we would have done it a long time ago!
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05-14-2012, 09:52 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1977 31' Sovereign
Fresno
, California
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 434
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Congrats and welcome to the club. Your rig looks like a real beauty! Let's see some interior pics! We LOVE pictures here!!!!
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Cara, John & Johnny
Jet, Our silver stow-a-way 
1977 31' Sovereign "The Mod Pod"
2006 Ford F-250 Super Duty
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05-14-2012, 10:05 PM
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moderator
Commercial Member
2016 27' International
Currently Looking...
Wilton
, California
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,711
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Welcome to the Airforums JM7... Your first post with a picture! Thats exactly the way we like it.
Sure is a beauty.. Thanks for taking us along.
Vinnie
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05-14-2012, 10:37 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Flying Cloud
Gig Harbor
, Washington
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 780
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Welcome, we're fairly new and just about neighbors. Hope to see you on the road.
Dan
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Hope is not a plan.
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05-15-2012, 08:24 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2012 27' FB International
Denver
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 445
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Congrats on your really cute new girl!!! Have fun and safe travels!!
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05-15-2012, 08:49 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 31' Sovereign
1970 23' Safari
1956 26' Cruiser Overlander
Lambertville
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,174
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The trailer looks good, but are you sure it is a 72? I could be wrong (and often am) but I thought 70 was the last year for single axle on the Safari?
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TAC# MI-1
Operation "Save Rudy" Strike Team (charter member)  
Yes, I am still working on it.
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05-15-2012, 10:22 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1973 27' Overlander
Centralia
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 68
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Congratulations on your new purchase. There are quite a few of us Airstream owners in the South Sound, I hope you have many great adventures in your '72!
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05-15-2012, 10:39 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1972 23' Safari
East Olympia
, Washington
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 15
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I will get some more pics posted tomorrow! I appreciate the comments.
Drag'n.....You could be right, I am a newbie to the AS world. I am going off the WA title. The VIN on the trailer matches the title, but I know the state could be wrong. The po thought it was a 76 till he pulled out the title, so there is quite a bit of confusion. I will do some googlin' with the VIN and see if I can find confirm.
More to come. 
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05-16-2012, 07:06 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 31' Sovereign
1970 23' Safari
1956 26' Cruiser Overlander
Lambertville
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,174
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Officially 70 was the end of the safari single axle, but that does not mean much sometimes. The hatch doors do not look 70 and a few other things look to be more 72, so...? What is the serial number?
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Dave
TAC# MI-1
Operation "Save Rudy" Strike Team (charter member)
Yes, I am still working on it.
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05-16-2012, 07:12 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2012 27' FB International
Fremont
, California
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 268
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Very nice and congratulations.
It's really nice to read about someone finding an older trailer that does not require a complete overhaul.
Enjoy
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05-16-2012, 09:07 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1972 23' Safari
East Olympia
, Washington
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 15
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L23d2 j3047
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05-16-2012, 11:37 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1972 23' Safari
East Olympia
, Washington
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 15
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Here are some quick pics. I totally dig the propane lantern just inside the door. Don't ever see using it, but it's a fun conversation piece.
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05-16-2012, 08:36 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 31' Sovereign
1970 23' Safari
1956 26' Cruiser Overlander
Lambertville
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,174
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Yep thats a 72 interior, it looks nice. Love the green shag! I hope that you enjoy this trailer and if you ever find yourself in Michigan look us up.
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Dave
TAC# MI-1
Operation "Save Rudy" Strike Team (charter member)
Yes, I am still working on it.
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