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01-23-2011, 02:54 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1961 26' Overlander
Santa Fe
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 20
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Greetings from The Land of Enchantment
Greetings All, we just bought our first A/S. It's a 1961 26' Overlander in pretty good shape and we're totally pumped! Was parked for a number of years under a tarp by the original owner. We dropped her off at the A/S service center in ABQ for a complete check-out - so should have a good idea of exactly what lies ahead in the "work on it" department.
I've been reading and doing my best to absorb as much of the fantastic info here on the forum and I know I'm going to need a bunch of help on a bunch of topics in the next weeks getting her ready for the road.
Looking forward to all of it
Robert
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01-23-2011, 02:58 PM
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Rivet Master 
1977 27' Overlander
1973 27' Overlander
1963 19' Globetrotter
Naples
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,259
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Greetings from the sunshine state.
Welcome to the forums,you will find all the answers you need to redo your unit here.Just ask away and I`m sure someone is able to help you. Dave
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01-23-2011, 02:58 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1965 26' Overlander
Scottsdale
, Southwest
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 445
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Congratulations on your new purchase. We would love to see pictures when you get a chance. This forum is awesome and so helpful. Keep us posted on your progress.
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01-23-2011, 02:59 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
Posts: 3,491
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We have just the thing for you - in a week or so we will be posting info on our 4th annual Restoration Rally held each year in June in Albuquerque - we cover everything you would ever want to know about rebuilding Airstreams and is a classroom style event taught by professionals - also available are folks who can look over your trailer and give you feedback on what you need and don't need.
This years dates are 6/9 - 6/13
So watch for you announcement in the next week or so, or PM me with your e-mail address and I'll send you a sign up sheet when we officially open up registration.
Ken J.
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1956 Flying Cloud
Founder :
Four Corners Unit
Albuquerque National Balloon Fiesta
Rally
Vintage Trailer Academy - Formerly the original
restoration rally
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01-23-2011, 03:06 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1961 26' Overlander
Santa Fe
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 20
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Thanks! I'm definitely interested in that Restoration Rally (I'll PM for the sign up). I have some pix that we snapped. What's the best way to post? (size etc)
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01-23-2011, 04:09 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1961 26' Overlander
Santa Fe
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 20
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Here are some pix
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01-23-2011, 04:33 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
Posts: 3,491
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VERY NICE! And you even pull it with an Avalanche!
Ken J.
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1956 Flying Cloud
Founder :
Four Corners Unit
Albuquerque National Balloon Fiesta
Rally
Vintage Trailer Academy - Formerly the original
restoration rally
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01-23-2011, 04:47 PM
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Moderator
Vintage Kin Owner
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 11,696
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Welcome Robert,
Glad to have you with us. Nice looking rig.
Kevin
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"One of the best lessons I've learned is that you don't worry about criticism from people you wouldn't seek advice from."
William C. Swinney
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01-23-2011, 05:23 PM
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 13,159
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Greetings from the Florida Panhandle
Welcome to the Forums. We're glad to have you with us. That's one nice looking old girl. Congratulations!
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SuEllyn & Brian McCabe
WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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01-23-2011, 05:25 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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Looking forward to seeing you at the Restoration Rally.
Looks like you found a really nice one!
Zep
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02-27-2011, 08:06 PM
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Rivet Master Airstream Dealer
1955 22' Flying Cloud
2021 27' Globetrotter
Gulfport
, Mississippi
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 825
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Quote:
Originally Posted by silver-man
Here are some pix
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Welcome to the wonderful world of '61 Overlanders, very nice pictures!
Don't forget to join the list (club) of '61 Overlanders here on the forums.
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f109...lub-42782.html
Good luck with your project.
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02-27-2011, 09:05 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 30' Flying Cloud
2008 23' International
Keremeos
, British Columbia
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 845
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Welcome to the forums, and congratulations! That is such a beautiful unit. I love how light and airy it is. Happy camping!
Lisa
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Lisa and Paul
2017 30' FC | 2002 Chinook Destiny | 2008 23' Int. CCD (written off: hail!)
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02-27-2011, 09:21 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Sioux Falls
, South Dakota
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,403
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Wow! Nice! Even got the optional rear mounted gas tanks. Sweet!
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02-28-2011, 09:56 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1961 26' Overlander
Santa Fe
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Overlander & Sea
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I'm game. What do I do to join?
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02-28-2011, 10:00 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1961 26' Overlander
Santa Fe
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bolerama
Welcome to the forums, and congratulations! That is such a beautiful unit. I love how light and airy it is. Happy camping!
Lisa
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Thanks! We're very excited about it. 
Have some work to do on her but we are definitely planning on using her this camping season.
Robert
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02-28-2011, 10:06 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1961 26' Overlander
Santa Fe
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Splitrock
Wow! Nice! Even got the optional rear mounted gas tanks. Sweet!
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Moving them to the front -- seems like a dangerous place for propane.
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03-03-2011, 02:17 PM
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Rivet Master Airstream Dealer
1955 22' Flying Cloud
2021 27' Globetrotter
Gulfport
, Mississippi
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 825
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Quote:
Originally Posted by silver-man
I'm game. What do I do to join?
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Just click on the link to the thread in post #11 and list the serial number of your '61 Overlander, and, of course, a few photos.
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