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03-01-2006, 12:57 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
1962 26' Overlander
Bogart
, Georgia
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 9
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Greetings from Big Dawg
Hello Fellow Airstreamers.
I've been waiting for 2 years to say that.  I am happy to announce that I have just purchased a 26' 1962 overlander.I am going to renovate it into an art studio(live in of course). For any of you college football fans out there, I'm a Georgia Bulldog fan and the theme of the Airstream will scream Dawgs.Since it will travel I've already named her "DAWGONE".
I'll need to do some plumbing work but all the electrical, floor, etc. has already been done. It needs new tires. The rest of it will be my artistic touches and custom cabinets including a retractable drafting table.
I can't wait to dig in.
Where can I find an awning for it.
Dave
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03-01-2006, 01:04 PM
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1977 31' Sovereign
Kalispell
, Montana
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 276
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Welcome to the forums Dave.
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1977 31' landyacht Sovereign
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03-01-2006, 01:07 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1962 26' Overlander
Bogart
, Georgia
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 9
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Thank you. I'm sure I'm working it right. Let me know.
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03-01-2006, 01:14 PM
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Rivet Master 
1967 24' Tradewind
Alameda
, California
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,570
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Hey Big Dawg
You share a nickname with my husband who is also a big dog. His name is Jeff and his license reads "BGDGJEF". We have a '67 and are plugging away.
Got pictures of your trailer?
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ingrid
1967 24' Tradewind #19104 ~ Forums #4449
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03-01-2006, 01:15 PM
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Naysayer
1968 24' Tradewind
Russellville
, earth
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 4,962
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Congratulations on the airstream and welcome to the forums
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03-01-2006, 02:44 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 192
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welcome Dave...and congrats on the AS...you will get a lot of good ideas for the restoration here...i do...joe...
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03-01-2006, 03:39 PM
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Rivet Master
1973 23' Safari
1977 23' Safari
2018 25' Flying Cloud
Palmer Lake
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 4,092
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take a look a my desk design here
http://www.airforums.com/forum...esk-21037.html
I can't imagine how you'll do a drafting table, perhaps something on a scissor hinge that can lie flat up against the wall and pull out from the bottom. Finding a length of wall that suitable will be tough--windows and fridge seem to happen way too often along the sides...
But welcome! I had a complete office--printer, scanner, computer, stereo, books, legal size drawer, etc. along the wall opposite the double bed. It used to be two twins, but that got taken care of right off the bat.
Roger
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03-01-2006, 05:27 PM
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Rivet Master Commercial Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Naples
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,508
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Both Zip-Dee (OEM on new A/S) and Carefree of Colorado make shaped arms for the Airstreams. If your unit has a top awning rail already the process will be very simple. If not, just a little more complicated but very do-able!
I would suggest going with the acrylic (Sunbrella) fabric. It is more expensive but looks like cloth and wears great.
PM me if you need any guidance. I'm a dealer for both companies.
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Solar Tech Energy Systems, Inc.
Victron Solar Components and Inverters, Zamp Solar Panels, LiFeBlue and Battle Born Lithium Batteries, Lifeline AGM Batteries
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03-01-2006, 05:38 PM
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Rivet Master
1975 31' Sovereign
Oxford
, Mississippi
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 874
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Hey Big Dawg,
Welcome to the forums. I'm so glad to see you are a Georgia Bulldog, I was real worried it was Mississippi State. We are die hard Ole Miss Rebels.
A lot of good advice here just ask and folks will be glad to help.
Becky
Hotty Toddy GO Rebs!!!!!!
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03-01-2006, 06:28 PM
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Rivet Master
1994 30' Excella
Currently Looking...
Milwaukee
, Wisconsin
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 1,935
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Welcome to the forums. I look forward to seeing pictures of the "Big Dawg."
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Forest River Forester 2501TS
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03-01-2006, 08:34 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 25' Sovereign
Southern Middle
, Tennessee
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,319
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Originally Posted by Big Dawg
Hello Fellow Airstreamers.
I've been waiting for 2 years to say that. I am happy to announce that I have just purchased a 26' 1962 overlander.I am going to renovate it into an art studio(live in of course). For any of you college football fans out there, I'm a Georgia Bulldog fan and the theme of the Airstream will scream Dawgs.Since it will travel I've already named her "DAWGONE".
I'll need to do some plumbing work but all the electrical, floor, etc. has already been done. It needs new tires. The rest of it will be my artistic touches and custom cabinets including a retractable drafting table.
I can't wait to dig in.
Where can I find an awning for it.
Dave |
Welcome Dave,
I sold a '77 Excella 500 31' not long ago and it had Zip Dee awnings on the curb side and a narrower one on the street side. It even had one off the rear bath window. They are really good awnings. I'd check Inland RV for a price on the appropriate size awnings then keep my eyes open for when they might go on sale. They are not cheap. You might also check Colaw's Salvage (check the vendor list) for a rig that might come in damaged but has good awnings.
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AIR #0078
'01 2500hd ext. cab, 8.1 litre gas, 5 sp. Allison auto
3.73 rear end
Mag-Hytec rear diff cover
Amsoil Dual by-pass oil filtration system
Amsoil synthetics all around
265 watt AM Solar, Inc. system
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