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07-09-2013, 08:20 PM
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We Can Do it!
1976 31' Sovereign
Gem City
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 8
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Newbies: The Young & the Restless
Hello fellow 'streamers! (Gosh, that's great to finally be able to say that!) I wanted to introduce myself after a few months of lurking and a few years of dreaming. Our Airstream hopes are practical with a healthy dose of wanderlust.
Over the 4th of July weekend my guy and I bought a 1976 Airstream Sovereign. Her name is Rosie (pretty common for an AS, I imagine) and she's lovely. Actually, with enough work, I hope she will be lovely. Rosie's got quite the sordid past..............
(Hint: we've got something in common with the show Breaking Bad)
Yep, last weekend we purchased a former mobile meth lab. Did I mention she's going to need WORK? Between you, me and the rest of the AS community, I think the real crime was letting a beautiful Airstream almost go to waste. 
My partner and I are on the younger end of the Airstreamer spectrum (we are both 27) and we are here to soak up as much as we can. Full Monty here we come!
Advice and comments welcome. THRILLED to join the club!
That's my goofball guy, and that's the happiest I've ever seen him!
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07-09-2013, 08:29 PM
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Rivet Master  
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
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And here I thought Walter White's story was fiction!! :-)
Welcome! Interesting start - perhaps you, unlike Heisenberg, will demonstrate the power of redemption! Keep the pics coming as you make progress!!
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07-09-2013, 08:34 PM
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Rivet Master
1969 29' Ambassador
brooksville
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,270
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Welcome to the AS forms!!! Post lots of pics, ask lots of questions, people are real friendly around here. There is a good number of younger folks, people with kids, so you are not alone. Again welcome!
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07-09-2013, 08:37 PM
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
1963 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Central
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 5,919
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Welcome to the Forum! You are off to a good start among this crowd...Photos!
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07-09-2013, 08:40 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 31' Excella 500
Genoa
, Nevada
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,554
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Oh, now that you've thrown out all the innards, don't. Cause they're hard to replace, or other folks might need them.
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07-09-2013, 08:41 PM
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Site Team
1963 26' Overlander
Hollis
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,647
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Welcome Rosie and her owners! What are your plans? Wish I was doing a full Monty at 27! 
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Parts needed : Braund Antenna front tube fold down model! 
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07-09-2013, 08:44 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Hoover
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 3,530
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That I a beaut of a meth lab!! Can't wait to see more!!!
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07-09-2013, 08:56 PM
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We Can Do it!
1976 31' Sovereign
Gem City
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 8
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Thank you all for the warm welcome! My other half remarked that he feels like we've just joined a very exclusive club. I believe we have!
reinergirl, we are still very much in the planning stages but I think we are going to keep much of the original layout intact ( we have a rear twin model and it suits our needs well) with a few modifications in the galley... a desk and more counterspace at the expense of some of the closet space.
Unfortunately, not much of the interior is salvageable. Everything is corroded and covered in a mysterious film. Byproduct of the meth lab?
We should have the blog live by tomorrow!
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07-09-2013, 09:24 PM
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Tenkara Fly Angler
1975 31' Sovereign
Currently Looking...
Vernon
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 317
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Welcome! Looks a lot like ours. Keep the parts, you may need them later since they may not be readily available for your model. You'll love your Rosie! Fix what is broken then hit the road for a short trip. You'll know what you need then. Have lots of fun! Say, its an intervention!!!
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1975 Sovereign
"The Silver Bullet"
2013 F350 Super Duty 6.7 Liter Diesel
WBCCI #8578
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07-10-2013, 12:01 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2018 30' International
2014 30' Flying Cloud
Los alamos
, New Mexico
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 359
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I will be picking up my "new" 2008 30ft Classic this month from a private owner, and have zero knowledge, but after years of thinking, looking, I am in. Every story has a beginning and AS are like like rescue animals, they find us. So congrats, on new beginnings, and welcome to the learning curve. My wife suggested this week end I rent a U haul and practice backing up, like I said new beginnings.
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07-10-2013, 01:02 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 17' Caravel
Newport
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,291
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At least keep as much of the salvageable hardware that you can! The wood and counter tops can be replaced but the hardware can if available cost a fortune! and yes more interior pics please!
Cliff
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07-10-2013, 05:13 AM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
, ON
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 11,219
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NevadaGeo
Oh, now that you've thrown out all the innards, don't. Cause they're hard to replace, or other folks might need them.
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The real issue is that if/when you build new interior furniture you will need something to make a copy of that wall curve inside your new-to-you AS.
Having the furniture to work from makes that job surprisingly easy. Just like we use a pattern to make clothes from, you need one to efficiently replace your furniture.
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07-10-2013, 07:52 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 34' International
Toronto
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,499
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We're not quite as young as you guys, but definitely also at the younger end for RV and trailer owners.
We're currently renovating a 1984 34' International - mechanics are all done, now putting in flooring and having everything re-upholstered. I am hoping that we'll be able to take it out at least a couple of times this August and then finish the interior completely come fall.
Like others have said, don't throw anything away until you know for 100% sure you won't need it anymore.
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07-10-2013, 08:16 AM
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Rivet Master
1969 29' Ambassador
brooksville
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,270
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Yea, ditto on keeping the stuff as patters. All the odd curves of a AS make building things tricky. Scrub and clean as much as you can first. Then look at replacing.
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07-10-2013, 08:28 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
1999 25' Safari
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 78
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Anecdote: one of my boats came with a big ol' aluminum prong-fork-thingey thrown in the back of a locker. Obviously home-made, ungainly, projections sticking out, impossible to store neatly.... huh. Well, better not toss it, it was obviously crafted for SOME purpose ...
I had brought aboard my small propane grill. L.S.S, that thingey had been custom-fabricated to fit my brand of grill PERFECTLY, mounted in a gunnel dog and suspended the grill outboard.
Don't toss ANYTHING!!
wry
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07-10-2013, 10:18 AM
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We Can Do it!
1976 31' Sovereign
Gem City
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 8
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Nothing is headed to the dump for a few months! We have a nice stash of parts and walls growing in the garage as we are in the middle of gutting her right now. Just down to the bathroom.... yuck!!
Any ideas on how to legally dispose of the blackwater tank? Have decided on a composting toilet and the reno is taking place in front of/ on the side of our suburban home.
One of the bonuses so far of having Rosie out front is that we've met more neighbors in the last week than we have in the last SIX YEARS! It seems no one can resist an Airstream, no matter the condition. Cheers to community!
Blog is now live at RivetedRosie.com and I hope to have some galleries done by tonight of interior and current progress.
An intervention.... I like it, Big C!!!
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07-10-2013, 12:28 PM
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Rivet Master
2011 31' Classic
Nellysford
, Virginia
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,067
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Good for you. I love the WordPres blog. I married an Ohio girl so we come back from time to time.
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2011 31' Classic Ltd. - The Silver Otter III
2013 GMC Denali 2500HD 6.6 DuraMax - Sierra Blanca
TAC VA-18 | Life Mbr ACI 1927 - Spirit of Virginia Club | AIR 53869
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07-10-2013, 05:43 PM
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We Can Do it!
1976 31' Sovereign
Gem City
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 8
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thanks for stopping by, Silver Otter!
Updated interior pics are up on our blog, RivetedRosie.com - I am cringing, but itching to finish DEMOLITION!! 
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07-10-2013, 06:07 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1978 28' Ambassador
Kenton
, Ohio
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 459
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I see you are from Gem City...actual name of town or are you talking the Dayton area?
Tom
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07-10-2013, 06:11 PM
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We Can Do it!
1976 31' Sovereign
Gem City
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 8
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I'm a Dayton girl!
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