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01-25-2015, 08:36 AM
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New Member
1971 25' Tradewind
Amarillo
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 4
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Texas noob
Hello all. I'm Dustin. I'm 36 and I'm and oilfield producer in the Texas panhandle. My wife Jen and I are looking for an airstream to take our three daughters to see the country in. My oldest is in college and we have a 15 yo and a 5 yo at home. We are looking for a trailer in need of some love and restoration but not a gut job. We have one spotted here in Amarillo but we'll see how it works out.
We are also big mid century modern afficianados. We own a 1967 ranch style mcm home and I'm a big 50's style hot rod guy. I'm on the downhill side of a body off restoration of a 1963 karmann ghia and will be starting my 30/31 model A ford coupe in the early 50's style soon. So I'm no stranger to the work it will take to get one of these road worthy.
Glad to have found this forum. I can't wait to put what you guys already know to use and make my restoration easier.
Thanks
Dustin
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01-25-2015, 08:51 AM
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Rivet Master 
1966 22' Safari
Hilltop Lakes
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,767
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Welcome to the forums!
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01-25-2015, 08:56 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
Posts: 13,159
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Greetings from the Florida Panhandle.
Welcome to the Forums. We're glad to have you with us.
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WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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01-25-2015, 09:53 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2004 28' Classic
austin
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 221
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Oh my.. A 1963 Karman Ghia? That is sort of the tiny yin to the big Airstream yang. We bought one new in 1965. It was lots of fun. Welcome to the forums and happy hunting on your Airstream project.
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01-26-2015, 06:16 AM
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Rivet Master
1964 22' Safari
1968 26' Overlander
Beaver County
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 620
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Good luck on your search and your project(s). Welcome to the forums.
Roy and Marie
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01-26-2015, 07:44 AM
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
1960 26' Overlander
1963 24' Tradewind
El Paso
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 945
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I'm a VW fan as well. I have a 63 Ghia also, just got it painted and ready to put it back together.
Welcome and good luck with your Airstream search.
Mike
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01-26-2015, 08:00 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,971
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You have all the bad traits for a Happy Camper in an Airstream. Nice Family, Hot Rods, VW's, and live in Texas. Be sure to check out what to look for before you buy.
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then it should be restricted, redesigned or removed from production."
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01-26-2015, 09:08 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,343
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Welcome! Let's see a photo of the Ghia.
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2014 25' Flying Cloud Rear Twin
2019 Ford Expedition Platinum
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01-27-2015, 08:01 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
bonita springs
, florida
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 30
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Welcome to the forums
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01-27-2015, 04:48 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1962 24' Tradewind
Independence
, Missouri
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 363
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Welcome and I have a VW Bus along with my 1958 A/S.
Sent from my iPhone using Airstream Forum
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01-27-2015, 04:56 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 31' Classic
2015 23' International
2013 25' FB International
Apache Junction
, Arizona
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 6,223
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Welcome! Lots of great knowledge shared here along with tons of opinions. Your ability to discern the difference will improve with time.  
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TV - 2012 Dodge 2500 4x4 Cummins HO, automatic, Centramatics, Kelderman level ride airbag suspension, bed shell
2014 31' Classic w/ twin beds, 50 amp service, 1000 watt solar system, Centramatics, Tuson TPMS, 12" disc brakes, 16" tires & wheels
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01-27-2015, 10:01 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,408
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Welcome aboard! Wish you all the best... check around for best choice.. We chose a 34' wide body... for Wife, small 16# dog and me. No matter what size, any camper sleeps 2!! The dog misses a lot of sleep!! =0 Yessireee!
Traveling with your kids will be a blessing for all of you! get in there!!!
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Peace and Blessings..
Channing
WBCCI# 30676
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01-28-2015, 06:21 AM
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New Member
1971 25' Tradewind
Amarillo
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 4
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Thanks a bunch for the warm welcome every one. The ghia is not much to look at right now but I'll post a couple pics. We're hoping to pick up a trailer this weekend.
This is after having the body dipped and starting on rust removal/repair
The body is in primer ready to work the dents out. The pan is completely finished and ready to go as well.
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