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07-16-2006, 03:20 PM
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#21
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Rivet Master
1973 23' Safari
1977 23' Safari
2018 25' Flying Cloud
Palmer Lake
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 4,092
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Quote:
Originally Posted by scottanlily
That tradwind has an aluminum spare tire cover!!look close as it leens away do to the damage...
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I don't think so. I think it's an artifact of the wide angle lens. I recall looking at the lower skirt all around it looked OK to me at the time, but I was being quick about it. Looking at the photo it sure does look like it is either leaning away or is twisted with the street side of the tire further aft than the curb side.
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07-17-2006, 08:34 AM
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#22
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Rivet Master
1973 23' Safari
1977 23' Safari
2018 25' Flying Cloud
Palmer Lake
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 4,092
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Quote:
Originally Posted by InsideOut
It is a 1960 TradeWind with twins & bunks, thus the small stacked windows. Not the hammock-type of bunks, but built-in ones.
Dead giveaway it's a 1960 trailer is that cool Land Yacht label, I think it was only used that one year.
Shari
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Shari,
It's definitely got 5-panel end caps. I thought those came in much later. Aren't those Hehr windows, especially the large one on the street side? They were discontinued in 1957. The combination of end caps and windows is still throwing me, but your I.D. of the 1960 label ought to nail it. Am I wrong about the end caps, eg, were the 5 panel versions available in 1960?
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07-17-2006, 10:09 AM
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#23
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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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Quote:
Originally Posted by Zeppelinium
Shari, It's definitely got 5-panel end caps. I thought those came in much later. Aren't those Hehr windows, especially the large one on the street side? They were discontinued in 1957. The combination of end caps and windows is still throwing me, but your I.D. of the 1960 label ought to nail it. Am I wrong about the end caps, eg, were the 5 panel versions available in 1960?
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Hi Roger:
The 5 panel end caps were introduced for the 1964 model year, so they don't seem to belong on that 1960 Tradewind, which should have 7 panels end caps. The 24 TS 0448 serial number is a 1960 serial number, and it looks like the built date of 7-60 is stamped into the serial number plate. The high furnace vent stack and long oval refrigerator vent are both 1959-60 California trailer features. The black California Div. of Housing certification plate nails it as a California built Airstream. Hehr windows were used through the 1960s, but they were different [Clearview] model windows than the Hehr standard stamped aluminum windows used in the early 1950s.
Maybe this is a very early prototoype for testing the 5 panel end caps, possible but unlikely. Given its extensive end cap damage at both ends, I suspect a prior owner had an attraction to low hanging obstacles and damaged the original 7 panel end caps beyond repair, so they were replaced with 5 panel end caps which were current production [or available in stock] replacement parts at the time of the repair. The seams on the end caps appear heavily caulked, suggesting either excellent but sloppy maintanance or, more likely, replacement. See you at Ceede in a few weeks!
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Fred Coldwell, WBCCI #1510, AIR #2675
Denver, Colorado - WBCCI Unit 24
Airstream Life "Old Aluminum"
Airstream Life "From the Archives"
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07-23-2006, 05:17 PM
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#24
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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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At home, but looking lonely...
We were traveling in Central California on a small 2 lane road somewhat parallel to Interstate 5 near the burg of "Chrome"... saw this Airstream just parked next to SOB and a mobile. I think it is on A-9 (road indication) from my fuzzy memory...
It appears quite tiny in the pic below... look to the left of the SOB against the trees.
Mrs. NorCal Bambi (traveling in S Tardis)
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07-24-2006, 10:12 AM
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#25
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4 Rivet Member
1964 17' Bambi II
Santa Cruz
, California
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 319
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1972 32' Excella...
Spotted on craigslist sf bay , ad #185499176
$6000.00 obo (209) 922-9759 , Modesto is about two hours from San Francisco.
Mark
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07-28-2006, 03:37 PM
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#26
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1 Rivet Member
Temecula
, California
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 17
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What makes one Airstream more desirable than another?
Quote:
Originally Posted by overlander63
Looks like a 60 Tradewind with bunks. Unusual configuration, but I don't know how desirable it is.
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Forgive me if this topic has been discussed before, but what is it that makes one Airstream more desirable than another? Is it the year, the model, the interior arrangement? Which Airstreams are more valuable?
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07-28-2006, 10:54 PM
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#27
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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D - All of the above
Quote:
Originally Posted by ReatlyQuest
What makes one Airstream more desirable than another.
Forgive me if this topic has been discussed before, but what is it that makes one Airstream more desirable than another? Is it the year, the model, the interior arrangement? Which Airstreams are more valuable?
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It's mostly subjective. What's attractive to a single person or a couple w/o kids could be a horrible experience for a family of 5+. Or, what works great for a weekend outing to the State Park might be miserable to full-time in.
Value is in the eye of the beholder.
Some swear by the "shorties" and others only have eyes for the "dachshunds"...whatever floats your boat! Finding the "perfect Airstream" for you, really is a personal lifestyle decision...that only you can truly answer.
Aren't you glad you have so many options!?
Shari
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07-31-2006, 02:24 PM
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#28
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Vintage Alum. Enthusiast
1959 24' Tradewind
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: I currently do not own a 2nd Airstream
Posts: 4,360
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Found this on craigs list here in Phoenix, Scottsdale is where its located. Its a '73 30'er for $4000.
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/rvs/188208014.html
Don't know the seller, never saw the trailer, just passing along info.
Brad
FF
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4CU 2699 / AIR 10 / TAC AZ-1
I'm haunted by aluminum.
Charter Member of the 4 Corners Unit.
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08-02-2006, 08:06 AM
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Vintage Alum. Enthusiast
1959 24' Tradewind
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: I currently do not own a 2nd Airstream
Posts: 4,360
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Here's another on the Phoenix area Craig's List. A '64 Globetrotter and looks to be in good shape. Oh if I only had more room.
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/rvs/189073538.html
Don't know the seller, never saw the trailer, just passing along info.
Brad
FF
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4CU 2699 / AIR 10 / TAC AZ-1
I'm haunted by aluminum.
Charter Member of the 4 Corners Unit.
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08-15-2006, 10:12 AM
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#30
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Rivet Master
1973 23' Safari
1977 23' Safari
2018 25' Flying Cloud
Palmer Lake
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 4,092
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Avion in Page, AZ
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08-20-2006, 06:33 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Columbus
, Ohio
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 180
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Found near Jackson Center.
I found this AS at IR75 and RT. 274 just outside of JC yesterday. I do have a few more pix if anyone is interested. It needed a lot of work inside and out, althought it appeared some end panels have been replaced or repaired recently. No price was listed --dave
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08-20-2006, 06:42 AM
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#32
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3 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Columbus
, Ohio
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 180
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also near JC
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08-20-2006, 06:45 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,280
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Same '50 Cruiser on Craigslist
Streamin 65 -- It is curious I found this same trailer while looking at the Minneapolis Craigslist. There's not a whole lot of additional info. A late model dually pickup sounds like a stiff asking price for the condition you describe! It looks like somebody started a polish job.
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08-20-2006, 07:07 AM
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#34
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3 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Columbus
, Ohio
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 180
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Canoe stream
Streamin 65 -- It is curious I found this same trailer while looking at the Minneapolis Craigslist. There's not a whole lot of additional info. A late model dually pickup sounds like a stiff asking price for the condition you describe! It looks like somebody started a polish job.
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That is curious...The photos show it sitting exactly where it's at now! In my opinion, the trailer was in poor overall condition. The exterior had numerous dents and scratches, along with a couple of broken windows. Some windows had obviously been replaced with plexi, as vulkem was just smeared around the pane. There is a rusty old paint can above the door that is covering a vent. Also, I don't know if this is factory or not, but the dump valve was just jutting out the side of the trailer. I could see the original stove and fridge inside, and posted some pics. You are correct, though. A late model anything would be way out of line as a trade. There may only be 5 of these year/models remaining, but I'd bet the other 4 are much nicer! However, as with most AS, it could be resurrected with a pile of time and money. --dave
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08-20-2006, 07:16 AM
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#35
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,280
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Streamin 65
That is curious...The photos show it sitting exactly where it's at now!
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The pics on Craigslist seem to show the same location that is in your photos. For reasons of tech knowledge, etc, I see a lot of internet classifieds posted by somebody other than the actual owner.
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08-20-2006, 08:24 AM
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#36
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4 Rivet Member
2001 16' Bambi
2013 23' International
Piedmont Region
, North Carolina
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 408
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East of Mississippi Homeless
This homeless report is a great idea whether they be vintage or not. It would be a great help to those of us who are actively "in search of " if the "Easterners" would jump onboard with finds along their travels. How cool it would be for me to go to Georgia in October with my new best friend on wheels!!!
I am getting a little weary of checking out for sale units, only to talk to another "road dealer" . Will stay in the hunt until I get around all of those distractions but help from the veteran A/Sers can only help.
Looking for that 1st rivet.
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08-20-2006, 04:17 PM
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#37
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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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Homeless in Texas
This is a picture test.. Homeless in North Texas
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08-20-2006, 04:18 PM
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#38
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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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More Homeless in Texas
North Dallas
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08-20-2006, 04:21 PM
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#39
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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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More Homeless in Texas
This has really been Vandalized in the past month. But...the skin in nearly perfect...grafitti scratches only.
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08-20-2006, 04:24 PM
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#40
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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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One more Homeless
This is the one with snakes in it.
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