Old Numbers

[ElCamino Man]

Hey guys. Like most Airstreams, mine has had a number on it. I have always disliked this as I do not want to look like I am part of an Airstream club. Is there a way to remove these numbers without taking off the clearcoat with it?

[Skater]

If it has the stickers, you can remove them, but you'll probably still see the numbers in the clear coat. Not much you can do other than removing the clear coat. But ghost numbers on Airstreams is incredibly common; I wouldn't assume someone is a member because of that (nor do I assume someone is a member just because they have numbers, since it's so common that they get left on the trailer).

[tinyhome]

Ghost letters look cool. They are a sign of the vehicles past.

[2 Cowboys]

We plan on joining WBCC very soon & will be applying for our original #s to be reinstated. What we think is REALLY neat, is that the first 3 digits, of the 4 digit #, is also our current house #/address.

|;-{D

[TBRich]

That's the spirit! If the number is not in use, International will reserve it for you ... all you have to do is call or email them, and let them know what Unit you plan to join. Then when you join, be sure to make note that you've reserved the number. Good luck!

[Protagonist]

Originally Posted by 2 Cowboys

We plan on joining WBCC very soon & will be applying for our original #s to be reinstated. What we think is REALLY neat, is that the first 3 digits, of the 4 digit #, is also our current house #/address.

|;-{D

Have you decided which Unit to join? Or are you going for member-at-large? I belong to the Greater New Orleans Unit, but the Louisiana Unit and Acadiana Unit are both good as well.

[sandlapper]

Originally Posted by ElCamino Man

Hey guys. Like most Airstreams, mine has had a number on it. I have always disliked this as I do not want to look like I am part of an Airstream club. Is there a way to remove these numbers without taking off the clearcoat with it?

Wow, those are some pretty tough words. I think most on here would agree that just owning an Airstream puts you in the "club''. Sort of a birds of a feather thing.

[ElCamino Man]

I couldnt find the best way to explain it lol. And I dont think I was in the best mood either at the time lol.

Lemme get one thing straight: I LOVE my Airstream lol. Although I get frustrated at times tryin to redo the interior, I couldnt imagine selling it. But I dont have the time to join WBCC and go to meetings and stuff. Thats more for when I retire in 40 years lol. And I personally dont like the ghost letter look lol but Ill live with it

[ElCamino Man]

And forgot to mention, I like this forum too lol. Although some guys can get pretty argumentive lol

[sandlapper]

Yep, some folks like friction, but not me. There is an argument thread on here somewhere just for them.

I am a member of the WBCCI but don't get to participate very much. One, maybe two rallies a year. Retirement is not in the picture for me. Don't have the numbers on my trailer, it has never had them. Don't think it would bother me if it did.

I like the club but feel it is more of a duty/obligation thing since it is the official club for this great trailer. I like being a part of the entire Airstream world.

In my Unit I am probably the misfit. One of the youngest ones (at least in spirit). No one has ever confronted me about anything and they are always glad to see me.

Main thing is enjoy yourself with that silver time machine.

John

[Janie Q]

Good Morning

Rick pointed you out yesterday at the open house. When we went outside - I couldn't find you.
Do you have any info about the LA WCCI units?
Our Airstream is now up and running - so its time to join. For some reason - I've never seen their activities mentioned here. I must be missing it
We are hoping to get our old numbers reinstated.
Thanks
Jane

[dwightdi]

All the information on all the local unit activities can be found on the wbcci.org site under the join tab. Select the Region you are interested in from the map and the links to the individual unit websites will appear (if that unit has a website). They usually have their newsletters posted, so you can check their previous and forthcoming activities.

On a separate note: Keeping the old numbers on your unit will keep people like me from harassing you to joining the club. I always stop by to talk to any "Baldy". If you insist: the numbers come off easily with a hair dryer. Remove the residual adhesive with charcoal lighter fluid.

[Janie Q]

Thanks Dwight

I forgot to reply on Protagonist's message. Sometimes on my dumbphone I screwup more then normal.
Jane

[Protagonist]

Originally Posted by Janie Q

Thanks Dwight

I forgot to reply on Protagonist's message. Sometimes on my dumbphone I screwup more then normal.
Jane

Don't let it worry you. I screw up more than normal, too, and can't even blame it on the dumbphone!

Anyway, what dwightdi said, with regard to finding info on WBCCI. You can also start with this link… http://www.wbcci.org/home/regions-a-units/region-6.

[2 Cowboys]

Protagonist-

Most likely, we'll be "at large" to start. Still learning the ropes, as they say. Didn't know that there was a New Orleans unit. But then again, it's my partner who has visited the official site & done that type of research.
Also, I agree. Birds of a feather, are guilty by association. LoL But as I often tell Cowboy: "Different things, are important to different people."

[mutcth]

Originally Posted by ElCamino Man

Hey guys. Like most Airstreams, mine has had a number on it. I have always disliked this as I do not want to look like I am part of an Airstream club. Is there a way to remove these numbers without taking off the clearcoat with it?

Got this method from Inland Andy: hold a wet towel over the numbers and then go over them with a steam clothes iron. Worked amazingly well - but the numbers I removed were only 5 years old...

Tom

[TBRich]

Originally Posted by ElCamino Man

.... <snip>...And I don't think I was in the best mood either at the time lol. ....<snip> ...But I don't have the time to join WBCC and go to meetings and stuff. Thats more for when I retire in 40 years lol. ... <snip>...

(1) Yeah, it showed that you were not in the best mood.
(2) Some WBCCI Units don't hold dreary "meetings and stuff"... the 4CU, for example doesn't. If there's any club "business", its done via email, and that is pretty rare. When we get together it's to camp, enjoy our Airstreams, and catch up with friends ... and most of our rallies fall over long weekends because we have a lot of members who are not retired. It's a misconception that WBCCI is only for "old people" ... au contraire!

Originally Posted by 2 Cowboys

Protagonist-
Most likely, we'll be "at large" to start. Still learning the ropes, as they say. Didn't know that there was a New Orleans unit. But then again, it's my partner who has visited the official site & done that type of research.
Also, I agree. Birds of a feather, are guilty by association. LoL But as I often tell Cowboy: "Different things, are important to different people."

Just and FYI: Becoming a MAL (Member At Large) isn't the optimum way to go ... because it costs more, and you don't have a "connected" experience with folks at the Unit level ... You're a member of the club overall, yes, but no ties to a group, and that's really where the people and fun are to be found. You are better off to join a Unit where you'll have a more personal experience... Look around and visit a couple of unit events before deciding which to join in order to assure a good fit. Remember, too, that (a) you may join any unit you wish, not just the one in your locale, (b) as a member of WBCCI you can attend the functions of any unit ... you are not limited to functions of your home unit....and (c) you have the freedom to transfer your membership from one unit to another (during renewal) down the road if you want to...

Oh...about WBCCI numbers on rigs. We did not put our numbers on our rig...we don't like what it does to the clear coat ... they call us "baldies" ... But that's OK...

[2 Cowboys]

Thanx TBRich. That's certainly something to consider. We discussed it & think we'll just wait a lil longer, before we join. Ask a few more questions & get abetted feel for what's the right "fit."
We've got a few more "fix its" to tackle this week. And we have a free stay at a lil camp ground, just north of New Orleans (home). We hope to get more of a feel of what it'll be like to LIVE in our Silver Bullet.

[2 Cowboys]

Ugh... "Better feel" for it. Darn FTS!! (Fat Thumb Syndrome)
Also- trying to settle on a good name for our Airstream. Any direction, as to where to look for inspiration?
Thanx

[sandlapper]

Trigger and Calico. Trigger for the TV, Calico for the trailer.

Roy and Dale