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05-28-2018, 11:31 AM
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Rivet Master 
1948 16' Wee Wind
1953 21' Flying Cloud
Denver
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,169
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Great job!
PLVMB:
Congratulations on the purchase and delicate extraction of Curtis from his just-out-of sight resting place for decades. There was a lot of great teamwork in getting him back on the road again. He appears to be in excellent condition inside, a truly great state of affairs. And you have the right proper Dodge CTD to tow him with, complete with its horny Ram up front. I'm sure you will have superb fun with this project. Carry on joyfully!
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Denver, Colorado - WBCCI Unit 24
Airstream Life "Old Aluminum"
Airstream Life "From the Archives"
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05-29-2018, 09:22 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
Vintage Kin Owner
redondo beach
, California
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 236
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Hi Everyone, I have been blown away by what has been inside Curtis everything from a Christmas gift from 1955 a foldable trout net, unused first aid kits from the 40's, clothing, coveralls from 1948, awning and poles, ports potty, vintage camping shower. Here are some of the goodies. My favorite was the families name in crayon. Curtis is more of a museum than a trailer at this point in his life. I have scrubbed Curtis down to find he has NO scuffs or scrapes from traveling or being parked!!!
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05-29-2018, 10:10 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,801
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Admire your tenacity... 2 to 5 more years and a bucket full of cash.....
Truly it is a great find, glad for YOU. I will enjoy watching from a safe distance.
Paula 🤣[emoji1]
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09-08-2018, 08:03 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
redondo beach
, California
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 236
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Hi everyone, I just finished another silver streak clipper. I had just enough brass screen left to redo the vents on Curtis.
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09-27-2018, 08:39 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
redondo beach
, California
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 236
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I have pulled the windows out of Curtis to put new back frame seal and new glass seal. I am going very slow with Curtis. Part of me regrets pulling his windows he is not original anymore, However he will be sealed up. I don't plan on polishing Curtis I want to clean him up the best I can and get him roadworthy
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09-29-2018, 06:40 AM
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4 Rivet Member  
2004 28' International CCD
1948 22' Liner
1963 22' Safari
Oakland
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 288
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No Regrets!
Curtis appreciates what you are doing. Just a little breath of fresh air is all he needs. He knows you are helping to preserve him for another 70 years to come.
CHEERS!
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12-10-2018, 06:29 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
redondo beach
, California
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 236
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Hi Everyone, I thought I would update everyone on Curtis. I have pulled all the windows and installed new gaskets then riveted them back with solid rivets, Because I am mental and wanted it done right I had to pull the entire interior to get at the backside. Curtis has the same issue most have the aluminum outriggers are toast. Curtis is getting a new pipe frame. I will post pictures of the progress soon as I can.
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01-13-2019, 03:06 PM
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Vintagetrailer
Vintage Kin Owner
Helena
, Montana
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 30
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Love to see another one on the way to rescue
Have you entered its VIN on the Curtis Wright Registery? Costs nothing. There is even a decal for the Registery. Look at the Tin Can Tourist brand info site for address of Registery and picture of decal
We have a Model 1 and 5
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01-13-2019, 05:23 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 30' Classic
Canfield
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 2,559
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We are camped in palm springs at the Shadow hills rv resort. They own one of these!
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Tom & Doty
2019 Airstream Classic 30 Twin
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01-13-2019, 05:25 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 30' Classic
Canfield
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 2,559
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One more set of picts:
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Tom & Doty
2019 Airstream Classic 30 Twin
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01-13-2019, 05:27 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 30' Classic
Canfield
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 2,559
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Out our door view.
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Tom & Doty
2019 Airstream Classic 30 Twin
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01-13-2019, 09:22 PM
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Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,996
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Turk that's an impressive line of vintage's
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04-08-2019, 10:54 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
2002 34' Classic
monroe
, North Carolina
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 9
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Camper progress
hey there just checking in how progress on restoration going?
get back to me fdcarolina@gmail.com
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04-08-2019, 10:55 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2002 34' Classic
monroe
, North Carolina
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 9
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camper progress
hey there just checking in how progress on restoration going?
get back to me fdcarolina@gmail.com
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04-08-2019, 11:21 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2002 34' Classic
monroe
, North Carolina
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 9
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Vintage Kin
are you interested in selling it? i am looking for something like this for me and my 3 girls.
Please message me fdcarolina@gmail.com
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05-06-2019, 08:18 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
redondo beach
, California
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 236
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Hi Everyone, Sorry it's been so long I have discovered a smart phone and instagram.
I have remade a new pipe frame for Curtis resealed the windows and am now about to buy flooring and put his interior back
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05-06-2019, 06:35 PM
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I tow where I'm told.
2004 28' International CCD
1948 22' Liner
1963 22' Safari
Oakland
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 202
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Very Nice!!
Curtis will like his new BONES!!
Safe Travels!!
Tim
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10-06-2019, 07:37 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
redondo beach
, California
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 236
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So sorry for not updating everyone sooner Curtis now has a new frame, new barkcloth upholstery, new flooring and electrical I still need to do the propane and plumbing
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10-06-2019, 07:58 AM
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Rivet Master
2013 20' Flying Cloud
Westerly
, Rhode Island
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 654
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Nice!
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10-09-2019, 06:28 PM
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CC
1972 27' Overlander
Heinsburg
, AB
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 243
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Just found Curtis (and you) now, WOW, what a find! I love all of the history you discovered in him. Love the barkcloth fabric you chose; period correct for sure. Please post more.
CC
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