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slowmover · 01-28-2011, 06:03 PM

At 7,500-lbs loaded you have a world of choices. Be sure to look at vans, also, the rear overhang plus internal capacity make them superior in quite a few ways. If stuck on the Excursion, then do the homework on suspension modifications -- steering wander --reported as necessary by many owners.

Aage · 01-28-2011, 11:11 PM

Hello and welcome to Airforums.com, Rutroe!

In your title, you mention that your new trailer is a 1973, and in your profile, it's listed as a 1971. Which is it?

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It's a 1973 Ambassador 29ft with twin beds and a rear bath.

Camp · 01-30-2011, 06:52 AM

Rutroe,
Welcome from another Peachtree City dweller and big fan of TG. I just picked up a 77 Argosy and know what you are going through. I have no expertise to offer but good luck with the resto!

Rutroe · 01-30-2011, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Aage

Hello and welcome to Airforums.com, Rutroe!

In your title, you mention that your new trailer is a 1973, and in your profile, it's listed as a 1971. Which is it?

Ha! 73...before he handed me the title on the 2nd day, he thought he remembered it being a 71

Good catch!

Rutroe · 01-30-2011, 12:41 PM

So, we've been talking with some restoration specialist and that's been really cool. Lots of super nice people out there with some great ideas on how to make this a really fun, unique to us build.

Of course, like in anything, I've run into some people that aren't quite as helpful, but you can't let a few bad apples spoil the bunch.

It's cool to see some of the things that people with the right time and tools can accomplish with these. If anyone has any recommendations on resto specialists that I should talk to, I'm all ears. The one that someone PM'd me about...well let's just say that aren't a fan of the forum.

Also leaning towards a Suburban or Denali...I went a test drove some new ones last week and man...the dollar just doesn't go as far as it used to.

teamkeira · 01-30-2011, 10:05 PM

Welcome Rutroe!

You will find amazing help from some pretty nice people here. I know I have.

Kori

Aage · 01-31-2011, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Rutroe

Ha! 73...before he handed me the title on the 2nd day, he thought he remembered it being a 71

Good catch!

It sure has a nice shell. I hope you make a project out of it and do it over from the ground up, it looks like a good candidate, from what I can see in the photos.

Here's one of the clips that are online for the DIY show, when they did something similar. It gave me hope as I started doing my own trailer.

There's always a lot to do with a vintage Airstream, but try to remember that that none of it is "rocket surgery".

YouTube - Airstream Restore DIY 08-3 Sofa Table

Pepthedog · 10-16-2012, 12:58 PM

So Rut. How about an update. We care about them all. Is she back on the road to recovery?

damonbeals · 10-16-2012, 02:07 PM

Rut is doing go RVing ads on TV! I think he has a nice cushy motor-home now and the Airstream is a distant memory.

GoRVing - Rutledge Wood on Vimeo

Damon

3campers · 10-16-2012, 03:36 PM

I was lucky enough to find a pristine 85 Limited and thankfully have had no rehab or restoration of any kind to worry about. Although the challenge of such a project would be interesting and educational to say the least. I do like to follow fellow AS member restore their tubes...get some great ideas...wish you the best of luck, this forum is chock full of awesome people who have forgotten more about Airstreams than I'll ever learn! Welcome and love your show!!!