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Old 04-03-2013, 10:57 AM   #1
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Visiting Jackson Center Manufacturing Facility

Heading to the Airstream manufacturing center today looking forward to it!
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Sign up for the tour, it is rated one of the top 10 factory tours in the US.
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Great tour! Look things over and ask questions about any new procedures/changes in manufacturing the 2014's, and report back. We will be happy to hear what's new.

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Don't forget your free coffee and cookies in the waiting room of the Service Center!
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You will appreciate the AS more after the tour. Be sure and tell Don that Larry and Lou say hello.
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Lucky you ! Also, please report back on product changes (Oops! I'm supposed to say "improvements") in the 2014 models.
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Was a really cool tour! A shame you are not allowed to take pictures inside.

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The only new thing I saw was the new glass (marked experimental ) really thin already tinted. I have a 72 so, many things have changed. But was really cool to see them put together. Almost like having backstage passes to awesomeness!
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If you want pictures, order a new trailer. They will let you take pictures of your trailer during the build...
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Old 04-03-2013, 06:25 PM   #12
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They did mention you could take pictures as yours was built, until then I will take pictures of me building mine, lol!
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Steinmetzmr, there is a TAC OH Rally in Wooster this weekend! You should come join us!! http://www.airforums.com/forums/f290...ml#post1134078
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If the trailer was more camp ready I would. Working through the corroded tail and backup lights, redoing floor and bedding. Can visitors stop without camping?

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If the trailer was more camp ready I would. Working through the corroded tail and backup lights, redoing floor and bedding. Can visitors stop without camping?
Definitely. The best day for a drive in is Saturday. Potluck & raffle & white elephant gift exchange all happen that evening if you are interested in any of those. Or just come and shoot the stuff with us. The schedule of events is listed on that thread. Will you have it camp ready by October? There is another rally in your backyard (Findley state park) end of october
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Definitely. The best day for a drive in is Saturday. Potluck & raffle & white elephant gift exchange all happen that evening if you are interested in any of those. Or just come and shoot the stuff with us. The schedule of events is listed on that thread. Will you have it camp ready by October? There is another rally in your backyard (Findley state park) end of october
Might have to check it out this weekend. Findley State Park is near too, I hope to be operational by then!
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How did the Wooster rally go?
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Amazingly fun... as always!
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This is always a fun rally! Great Airstreamers and really laid back. Everyone was so enjoyable. We had great sightseeing weather, great food...and the white elephant was such a hoooot!!!!!!!!!!
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Good to hear!

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I painted, caulked and installed a new subfloor. Jus reattached the air con cover an hour ago!
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