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07-27-2011, 07:58 PM
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streamliner
Westwold
, British Columbia
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 14
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New owner of 196x Streamline Countess
Hello All,
My co-worker has generously given me her 196x Streamline Countess which is in great original shape, no leaks, the floor may require some work however. This will be my project over the next couple of years, I don't really intend to travel in it too much and will be happy enough for it to be a guest suite and clubhouse for my 7 year old.
I haven't been able to confirm the year so if anyone can help me figure that out it would be appreciated. When I figure out image posting here I will include the picture, but in any case the numbers from the ID plate are: M-71, S-6111, 3401, DoH# A-69522 and from the Logo plate SER. 6111 MDL. 26. It was represented as a 1964 but doesn't seem to match the brochure pics from that year. The unusual feature is the second rear door.
-dan
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07-27-2011, 08:05 PM
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streamliner
Westwold
, British Columbia
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 14
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Picture....you can see the second door to the rear of the right side.
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07-28-2011, 04:46 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Newcastle
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 128
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I have a 66 Duke. The brochure I have shows other models. This is the smallest trailer that shows a back door ( i assume into the wardrobe?). I think they could be ordered with custom floor plans (says at the bpttom additional floor plan available). The exterior of yours looks pretty much like mine with 3 tail lights etc.
Barkingdogg
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07-28-2011, 04:47 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Newcastle
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 128
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I think if you click on pics they will get bigger
Barkingdogg
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07-29-2011, 12:23 PM
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streamliner
Westwold
, British Columbia
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 14
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Thanks Dogg.
Out of curiosity, what is the serial# on your Duke?
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07-30-2011, 08:25 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Newcastle
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 128
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I don't guess I know where the serial # is.
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07-30-2011, 09:49 AM
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2 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
St. Charles County
, Missouri
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 39
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I'd say you have a 1964 Countess. I also have a 1964 Countess. My plate reads M-71, S-6113' 3401. A-69523. The logo plate says ser 6113' Mdl 26.
My title says C26S6113'. And is also. Stamped on the tounge .
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07-30-2011, 10:00 AM
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2 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
St. Charles County
, Missouri
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 39
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I have the twin bed layout that barkingdogg posted. Mine does not have the extra door, but looks like yours otherwise. I wonder how many they made that year. At first I looked at your numbers and though we had the same serial number. But I would imagine that it would be safe to say they are the same year.
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07-30-2011, 10:03 AM
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2 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
St. Charles County
, Missouri
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 39
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Also be sure to look in the vintage kin forum. There are several with streamlines and silver streaks.
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08-01-2011, 11:31 AM
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streamliner
Westwold
, British Columbia
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 14
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Well dmcummins- I think it is quite amazing that our trailers rolled off the assembly line within weeks (if not days) of each other. What is the history of yours? How long have you owned it?
I am slowly assessing the condition of mine- I do expect to replace the gas lines and all water system.
Was yours clear-coated?
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08-02-2011, 12:41 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
St. Charles County
, Missouri
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 39
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Ive had the trailer a couple of years. I have done quite a bit of work on it. I stripped off the clearcoat and shined it up some. Not a mirror finish like some, but it looks much better than it did.
We have just started using it. Here is a pic from a few weeks ago at the Indiana Dunes State Park.
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08-03-2011, 07:18 PM
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streamliner
Westwold
, British Columbia
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 14
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Your trailer looks great, nice job!
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08-06-2011, 07:33 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Newcastle
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 128
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streamline
Your trailer does look great. What are you pulling it with?
Bdogg
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08-07-2011, 05:17 AM
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2 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
St. Charles County
, Missouri
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 39
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I have a 3/4 ton Dodge diesel. Its more than I need. I use to pull it with a Chevy Avalanche. I had the trailer weighed empty, when I first got it, and it weighed 4700lbs. Since then I have added A/C, flooring and a few other things. I'm guessing that it weighs 5500 to 6000lbs now loaded and ready to go.
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08-07-2011, 05:20 AM
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2 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
St. Charles County
, Missouri
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 39
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Here it is, ready to go.
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08-08-2011, 01:56 PM
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streamliner
Westwold
, British Columbia
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 14
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As long as we are on the topic....here are a few pictures of my trailer with rig, a 1991 Dodge Cummins. These were taken moments after the trailer moved for the first time after 30 years.
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08-08-2011, 03:10 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
St. Charles County
, Missouri
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 39
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Looks good!
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08-09-2011, 01:10 PM
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streamliner
Westwold
, British Columbia
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 14
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Hey DM- I just noticed that your trailer has the gold/yellow metal apron below the window by the tow hitch and mine does not. That seems strange to me given that they are two serial #'s apart.
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08-09-2011, 07:10 PM
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streamliner
Westwold
, British Columbia
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 14
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Just had a quick look over at Tom Patterson's site and now I think mine is a 1963, based on the images from the manuals over there. First image is from the 1963 manual, second is from the 1964 manual.
So my theory is that mine was one of the last 1963 model years built and yours was one of the first 1964's.
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05-29-2013, 02:33 PM
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streamliner
Westwold
, British Columbia
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 14
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Before and after first stage of polishing
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