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08-29-2020, 09:33 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
Airstream - Other
Sussex
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Join Date: Aug 2020
Posts: 6
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Need help ID’ing trailer by interior pictures only
Hi, I bought a "cabin," it is an Airstream trailer inside of a "house" with 2 added on rooms. I cannot find any identifier on the doors to the trailer, and cannot see the tongue or the outside of the trailer, at all. Can anyone identify the type or year of this trailer, by interior photos alone? Thank you. I hope the pics uploaded properly, and those are the only photos I have atm.
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08-29-2020, 11:01 PM
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Rivet Master 
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
, California
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,850
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Does not look like the inside of an Airstream, Corners are too square and wood interior rather that Aluminum.
Bill
Quote:
Originally Posted by hstommel
Hi, I bought a "cabin," it is an Airstream trailer inside of a "house" with 2 added on rooms. I cannot find any identifier on the doors to the trailer, and cannot see the tongue or the outside of the trailer, at all. Can anyone identify the type or year of this trailer, by interior photos alone? Thank you. I hope the pics uploaded properly, and those are the only photos I have atm.
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Just my personal opinion
1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental, 2014 Dodge Durango
1979 23' Safari, and 1954 29' Double Door Liner Orange, CA
https://billbethsblog.blogspot.com/
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08-30-2020, 12:33 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2018 30' Flying Cloud
Anchorage
, Alaska
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 442
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It looks like a Spartan.
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08-30-2020, 12:49 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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Quote:
Originally Posted by AKNate
It looks like a Spartan.
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Agree. Spartan Manor.
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08-30-2020, 01:34 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2018 30' Flying Cloud
Anchorage
, Alaska
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 442
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AKNate
It looks like a Spartan.
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Or maybe a Vagabond. Several vintage trailers from the late 40’s to early 50’s have a similar look. I’m definitely a non-expert though. The three-slot cabinet doors might narrow it down for someone more knowledgeable.
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08-30-2020, 02:18 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
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08-31-2020, 01:29 AM
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1 Rivet Member
Airstream - Other
Sussex
, WI `
Join Date: Aug 2020
Posts: 6
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I did see a 3 slot door in a Schult video I saw.. Maybe it's a Schult? lol I am starting to wonder if I will ever really know! When I get inside I hope there is a sticker or nameplate somewhere! Thanks to you and everyone else for trying to help, I am going to look at Spartans online now lol..Looked at Vagabonds and Schult's....there are not many pictures!!!
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08-31-2020, 01:44 AM
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1 Rivet Member
Airstream - Other
Sussex
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Join Date: Aug 2020
Posts: 6
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nice pictures thank you! I did see a 3 slot door in a Schult video, it was an old trailer in nice shape that was for sale, sold. I am leaning toward a Schult because of that. But i know absolutely NOTHING about old trailers. i just hope I can get the windows working and all the electric checked out, see if the stove works, might put a woodstove in later. The floor is solid as heck, not a crack in the linoleum. Some evidence of previous leaking but is now dry in a house LOL.
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08-31-2020, 07:10 PM
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1 Rivet Member
Airstream - Other
Sussex
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Join Date: Aug 2020
Posts: 6
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Hoping this pic atttaches, this is a '46 Schult..
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09-01-2020, 02:41 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
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Well done, thanks!
Isn't it amazing how the same warm wood tone pops out from all the photos, after seven decades of time?
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09-02-2020, 07:31 PM
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1 Rivet Member
Airstream - Other
Sussex
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Join Date: Aug 2020
Posts: 6
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Do you know what kind of (stain, poly, lacquer) I should use to make it shine better? There are spots that are water damaged I may have to rub some stain in to get a good color match, but, I was reading that you can't always put poly over these lacquers.
I was going to use poly, but now I would like an actual professional opinion lol..since everyone is saying it's so nice..I don't want to be the one who messes it up lol..
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09-02-2020, 09:50 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
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That is above my pay grade, sorry, but you are wise to pause and ask around. You can definitely do some irreversible damage with the wrong approach IMO.
FWIW here are some "interior lacquer" search results from this site, for further exploration: https://www.google.com/search?q=inte...=airforums.com
Why do you think your finish is lacquer? Have you seen that at some Schult-related page? If so, maybe could post some links here.
You could experiment on the backs of cabinet doors, drawer fronts, or some other hidden spots. Not sure if photos of the water damage would help, but that is worth a shot IMO.
In general, for a lacquered surface in good condition, I would try cleaning it lightly with something like spray Windex, wiped off with a soft rag [not paper towels], to get grease/oil/etc. off [including oil from hands]. Then using a good quality furniture wax. However . . . putting wax on is pretty much a one-way street, and would mess with any inconsistent finishes later IMO.
You could remove a small door or drawer front and take it into a professional furniture refinishing shop to get advice. I used to know such a guy locally, but he has gone on the big refinishing shop in the sky.
Learning to crawl, before trying to walk, might make sense here, as you have anticipated.
Good luck,
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09-06-2020, 11:12 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
Currently Looking...
Myrtle Point
, OR
Join Date: May 2020
Posts: 55
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Those vintage trailers are beautiful . . . . . works of art!
A couple near Bend, Oregon have a business, Flyte Camp, of restoring vintage trailers. They have also built a new, vintage style, called the "Neutron". Check out their portfolio at:
https://www.flytecamp.com/vintage-restoration
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09-06-2020, 01:29 PM
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'73 Streamline & '51 Spar
Currently Looking...
Corpus Christi
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 14
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Definitely not a Spartan. Spartans have 90 degree wall to ceiling and curved ends. My guess is a Vagabond from the interior.
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09-06-2020, 10:14 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Myrtle Point
, OR
Join Date: May 2020
Posts: 55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OTRA15
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We had this same fridge in our houseboat when I was a teenager. Ran on propane only. Houseboat was built in the 50's
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