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08-05-2018, 05:55 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
1958 22' Flying Cloud
New Orleans
, Louisiana
Join Date: Aug 2018
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Flying Cloud Identification
I just bought this flying cloud as a project for my family. I’ve tried identifying the year with no luck. Can anyone help a newbie out?
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08-05-2018, 05:58 PM
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Rivet Master  Commercial Member
1993 34' Excella
York
, South Carolina
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Don't have a clue but what a great find!
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08-05-2018, 06:03 PM
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2017 26' Flying Cloud
Alamo Heights
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
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From the number of panels I was guessing mid-'57 or later. This document suggests it may be the first Flying Cloud built at that width in 1958.
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08-05-2018, 06:15 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1958 22' Flying Cloud
New Orleans
, Louisiana
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 10
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I got it for $300! I’m so excited to get started on it!
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08-05-2018, 06:16 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1958 22' Flying Cloud
New Orleans
, Louisiana
Join Date: Aug 2018
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Thank you so much for that information!
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08-05-2018, 06:30 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 22' Safari
1955 22' Flying Cloud
Fredericksburg
, Texas
Join Date: May 2015
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It’s hard to read the tag numbers. It’s either a 56 or a 58 depending on if the second digit is a 3 and the third digit is a 3 or a 5. When you identify exactly what the numbers are, go to Vintage Photo Archives to get info. When you figure it out, let Captain Jones’ Flying Cloud Registry know so it can be logged. Have fun, don’t throw anything away, and ask the questions if needed. Good luck, Bubba
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08-05-2018, 08:32 PM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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What you have there looks like a 1958 model, first one of the model year.
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08-05-2018, 08:48 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 22' Safari
1955 22' Flying Cloud
Fredericksburg
, Texas
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 2,956
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Quote:
Originally Posted by overlander63
What you have there looks like a 1958 model, first one of the model year. |
So, if the number is truly O-3500, then it would be the first Ohio built FC of the 58 model year? If it is, then that is an iconic find. Hope it is. Bubba
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08-05-2018, 09:18 PM
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Rivet Master
1962 22' Safari
2016 30' Classic
Southeast
, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2004
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O3500 is indeed the first Ohio built 1958 22-foot Flying Cloud. It came off the line the week of 9/30/1957.
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08-06-2018, 06:22 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1958 22' Flying Cloud
New Orleans
, Louisiana
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 10
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Hey Bubba, here’s a better picture! Y’all have me quite intrigued!
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08-06-2018, 07:34 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 22' Safari
1955 22' Flying Cloud
Fredericksburg
, Texas
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 2,956
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Anunez
Hey Bubba, here’s a better picture! Y’all have me quite intrigued!
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One of your alligators must have eaten your photo. Please post one of the street side if you can. From what I understand, back then you could have one built to just about any layout or exterior configuration. Thanks, Bubba
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08-06-2018, 08:34 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1958 22' Flying Cloud
New Orleans
, Louisiana
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 10
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Numbers and other side
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08-06-2018, 08:36 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1958 22' Flying Cloud
New Orleans
, Louisiana
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 10
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Other side
[IMG]  [/IMG]
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08-06-2018, 08:37 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1958 22' Flying Cloud
New Orleans
, Louisiana
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 10
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Ok Bubba, I'm getting the hang of this, I think they are posted now! You have no idea how much we appreciate your help and wisdom!
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