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08-21-2012, 09:22 AM
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Old School Young Gun
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Olney
, Illinois
Join Date: Aug 2012
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New Guy From Southern Illinois
Hey guys! I am a lover of airstreams! Vintage or brand new! (that might be blasphomy on here...) Iv been scowering the internet looking to own my own piece if history. Hope to stick around and learn learn learn!
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08-21-2012, 10:21 AM
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Rivet Master
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.7 Metre
1989 29' Excella
Lorain County
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,246
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Welcome!
Welcome! This place is a good start for looking for your Airstream. Good luck on your adventure.
Lou and Larry
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08-21-2012, 02:28 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 29' Ambassador
1966 20' Globetrotter
Southern
, Illinois
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 698
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Welcome!
Best wishes in your search . . .
We're in Central Illinois. If you find a 60's or 70's near us that you are considering, maccamper would likely be willing to go with you to check it out.
nancy mac
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08-21-2012, 03:00 PM
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Rivet Master
1963 16' Bambi
1962 22' Safari
Yreka
, California
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,937
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Welcome to the forums! Lots of great information and folks here! Searching for the perfect Airstream for yourself is half of the fun! Glad to have you aboard!
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08-21-2012, 03:48 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2012 23' International
None
, Happy
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 49
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Be careful! Its addictive!
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08-21-2012, 03:50 PM
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Old School Young Gun
Currently Looking...
Olney
, Illinois
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 384
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Ugh im already addicted! Finding a good airstream is like a fun, sometimes cruel game lol. I just hope I dont lose lol
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08-21-2012, 04:48 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 31' Sovereign
1963 26' Overlander
1989 34' Excella
Johnsburg
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,944
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Craigslist is a good spot to start looking. Here is a link to a Craigslist searcher I use. SearchTempest Online Classifieds Search - All the Classifieds. One Search.
You might find one here on the Forum classifieds, but you can specify how far you are willing to travel from your area code on this searcher. I know of a couple available now in Northern Illinois.
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08-22-2012, 07:52 AM
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Old School Young Gun
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Olney
, Illinois
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 384
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I actually use that! Lol. Only problem is, prolly 3/4 of the airstreams on there are either expired or flagged for removal lol.
Im feelin pretty confident on one im watchin on eBay. The guy put TONS of pictures on there so you know exactly what your gettin without actually bein there. Heres the link: 1977 Airstream Towable Camper 23' Sleeps 4 in RVs & Campers | eBay Motors
NO ONE BID ON IT lol. The only 2 things I see wrong with it are pretty obvious: the crumpled up drivers-side bottom where he ran over somethin and the clearcoat is peeling. I have a feeling I could figure out how to shine this bad boy up thanks to these forums lol. Its not as long as I wanted (23') but itll do just fine!
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08-24-2012, 12:44 PM
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Old School Young Gun
Currently Looking...
Olney
, Illinois
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 384
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Re-Introduce Myself
Hello guys! Iv been a member of this forum for about a week now. Id like to reintroduce myself as JP from southern Illinois.. owner of a 1981 Airstream Excella II! Thats right! I took the plunge and bought a nicely redone Excella. The interiors all new but the bathroom needs finished. No biggie! Easy stuff. Hope to learn a lot about my new buy!
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08-24-2012, 12:56 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
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Congrats! That didn't take long. Where did you find it.....and....pictures are required!
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"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green
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08-24-2012, 02:57 PM
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Old School Young Gun
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Olney
, Illinois
Join Date: Aug 2012
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Hmm a mod musta deleted my other thread and reposted it here. Whoever it was, good thinkin! I shoulda done that to begin with!
Anyways, Its a bit further away than I liked... About 300 miles. Itll make for a good mini-vacation though! And ill post some pics!
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08-24-2012, 03:00 PM
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Old School Young Gun
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Olney
, Illinois
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 384
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Here she is in all her shining glory!
Fancy new interior:
And the bathroom that needs finished!
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08-24-2012, 03:25 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1980 31' Excella II
Springfield
, Illinois
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 56
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Welcome to the forums and Airstream owners. I have an '80 Excella and absolutely love it. I am from central Illinois but have been a resident of southern Illinois many years ago. Know where you are. Home of the white squirrel right?
To give you an update, I have replaced the water tank, water heater, furnace, axles, and door hinges on my unit. This winter I plan to drop the belly pans and sand blast and paint the frame. If time allows between duck and goose season and spring I might find time to polish. Still debating that though. If I can help with any information on your unit, don't hesitate to contact me.
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08-24-2012, 03:34 PM
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Old School Young Gun
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Olney
, Illinois
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 384
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Springfield! Been there a few times lol. And yes, were well known for our white squirrels! Makes us sorta famous lol. Ill definitly PM ya with any questions!
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