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03-30-2010, 04:30 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
1963 19' Globetrotter
US 101
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
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Hi everybody!
My wife and I just bought our first Airstream, a '63 GT, in average condition. She's gonna need some work and I'm gonna need a lot of advice on how to's and what for's. When I finish paying for it (the current/previous owner is most graciously letting me make installment payments on it, how cool is that?) I will post some pics and start picking yer brains on how to get her back to her original glory. Looking forward to it!
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03-30-2010, 05:07 AM
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Vintage Kin Owner
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Welcome G,
Congrats on your GT and we're glad you're here. There are many great resources and knowledgeable members here that can help answer questions you may have as you are working through the renovation project.
Kevin
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03-30-2010, 05:12 AM
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Rivet Master 
Currently Looking...
Florissant
, USA
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 5,083
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Welcome, and very cool little trailer. You are going to have alot of reading in the near future, so be prepared!
Post pics...we really like to see pics!
Steve
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03-30-2010, 05:57 AM
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Rivet Master
1970 27' Overlander
Espanola
, Full Timer
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,753
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for example...this picture of my cat. Ha!
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03-30-2010, 06:04 AM
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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
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Greetings from the Florida Panhandle
Welcome to the Forums. We're glad to have you with us. Congratulations on your new baby.
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2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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05-07-2010, 02:12 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1963 19' Globetrotter
US 101
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 46
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The GT is home. :)
Had my first towing experience today towing my trailer across town to its new home in my driveway. I couldnt get the tail lights to work so my buddy followed me home. the trailer towed fine and my 4runner didnt seem to mind the load. here are some pics i took once we had her in the driveway.
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05-07-2010, 02:43 PM
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Rivet Master
1997 34' Limited
1970 27' Overlander
South of Atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,709
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Welcome to the forums. Had I known Airstream ownership would be this much fun, I would have done it sooner.
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1997 34' Excella 1000
1970 27' Overlander, International
2009 Ford F150 5.4L
ProPride hitch with 1400# bars
AIR 41028
TAC GA-8
WBCCI 10199
Past President Southeastern Camping Unit (12)
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05-07-2010, 05:16 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
Currently Looking...
San Diego
, California
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 331
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Welcome, now get to work!
Randy
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05-07-2010, 06:30 PM
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Vintage Kin Owner
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Quote:
Originally Posted by G1obetrotter
Had my first towing experience today towing my trailer across town to its new home in my driveway. I couldnt get the tail lights to work so my buddy followed me home. the trailer towed fine and my 4runner didnt seem to mind the load. here are some pics i took once we had her in the driveway.
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Congrats on the Homecoming!!!
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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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05-07-2010, 07:17 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1979 Argosy 27
1969 21' Globetrotter
1953 25' Cruiser
Front Royal
, Virginia
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 407
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Congrats on your new toy. She looks a lot better than my 69 GT. I have a total restore to do on mine. Good luck and enjoy.
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05-07-2010, 07:27 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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Welcome, and nice Globetrotter!!!!
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05-07-2010, 07:44 PM
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Rivet Master
1969 23' Safari
New Orleans
, Louisiana
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 699
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..wow, that's a GREAT lookin' little trailer you got there! the exterior appears to be in really good shape, you already have the u-shaped dinette (two tables?), and she has great potential!..
yer in the right place!
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05-08-2010, 01:53 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1963 19' Globetrotter
US 101
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 46
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yeah, shes in pretty good shape for her age. the outer shell has no issues on the upside, underneath there are a couple of holes, nothing major. im trying to get the electric systems to function. i started a thread over in the electrical repair forum if youre interested.
the wheels arent split rims, so thats good, but the axle is marginal and needs to go to airstream heaven. the torsion bar is level with the trailer right now. in a perfect world i would take it to inland rv in southern cal and have andy and his boys put a new one on it. assuming that the electrical issues get resolved, do you guys think the gt would survive a 350-400 mile trip down I-5 to andy's for a new axle? the dinette table fits into the 2 holes you can see, its a 1 piece table, looks original to me.
having fun here troubleshooting all the bugaboos although eventually i would really like to go camping, he he....
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