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01-12-2010, 02:39 PM
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#941
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2 Rivet Member 
Currently Looking...
Gwinnett County
, Georgia
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 72
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Toddster, thanks. Sure is a nice, little trailer.
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01-13-2010, 09:53 AM
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#942
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2 Rivet Member 
1968 22' Safari
NorCal
, California
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 36
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How about this, I'll buy it, and you boys promise to come over and help me do the restore. Like a 'barn raising' of sorts, only it would be a 'Bubble raising'!
I'm still without a silver darling and guess I'll just keep looking....
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01-13-2010, 10:00 AM
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#943
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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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Quote:
Originally Posted by Overlander & Sea
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OK, who's around Meridian, ID that could go and take an inventory of this stuff? Could be a treasure trove.
Brad
FF
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01-13-2010, 12:21 PM
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#944
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Rivet Master 
1969 23' Safari
New Orleans
, Louisiana
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 699
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flyfshr
OK, who's around Meridian, ID that could go and take an inventory of this stuff? Could be a treasure trove.
Brad
FF
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Yes, I'll second that! I need windows and they are SOOOOO hard to find...
Gas money? Cookies mailed First Class?
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01-13-2010, 12:22 PM
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#945
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Rivet Master 
1969 23' Safari
New Orleans
, Louisiana
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 699
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also: FYI, I think it's actually BOISE, Meridian must be a suburb
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01-13-2010, 12:44 PM
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#946
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Rivet Master 
1963 26' Overlander
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,640
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Quote:
Originally Posted by VIKING
I would buy it if I could. My personal financial situation makes it impossible, unfortunately. I stated in another thread some time ago that a California whale-tail would be in my future. I am even planning on retro-ing the Safari into a more Fifties-like look. It's just really cool.
I do have a birthday coming up in February.... This would make a ROCKIN' good B-day prez.
Any takers?
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Ha! Like one resto/reno project isn't enough???
$5K is pretty steep for its condition, but realistically it would only be a drop in the bucket compared to the cost to restore. Anyone who can afford to restore it, can afford to buy it. But, the real question is, where to find the TIME???
-Marcus
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01-13-2010, 01:11 PM
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#947
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Rivet Master 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,177
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What would it be worth restored? For a '56 bubble it is probably a reasonable price, but you're right about the time!
I saw one on craigslist last year for $35k. I don't think they got that for it in the end though.
Rich the Viking
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Originally Posted by utee94
Ha! Like one resto/reno project isn't enough???
$5K is pretty steep for its condition, but realistically it would only be a drop in the bucket compared to the cost to restore. Anyone who can afford to restore it, can afford to buy it. But, the real question is, where to find the TIME???
-Marcus
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01-13-2010, 01:47 PM
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#948
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4 Rivet Member 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 368
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Overlander & Sea
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Call me crazy, but I'm about to go into the Airstream parts business (on the side of course  ). I bought the whole lot in hopes of getting some good parts for myself and selling the rest.
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01-13-2010, 01:50 PM
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#949
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Rivet Master 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,177
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Man, You must be crazy!
How was that?
Rich
Quote:
Originally Posted by toddster
Call me crazy, but I'm about to go into the Airstream parts business (on the side of course  ). I bought the whole lot in hopes of getting some good parts for myself and selling the rest.
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01-13-2010, 01:59 PM
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#950
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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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Crazy like a fox. So what's under all that shrink wrap and cardboard? When you making the trip with your multiple cargo trailers?
Brad
FF
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01-13-2010, 02:04 PM
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#951
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4 Rivet Member 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 368
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Heading out this weekend. Parts include two rock guards (segment protectors I think), replacement exterior panel (the large box with two band straps), and assorted other parts. She assures me that these are not junk parts but actual bits from the Airstream factory - supposedly for older Airstream trailers. Worst case it is a road trip adventure with my pup Ellie where I can't use any parts and only recover my expenses. Best case, I get some parts, cover my expenses and help fund a bit more renovation on my GT.
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01-13-2010, 02:07 PM
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#952
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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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Hope it all works out and you can cover your expenses plus get stuff for your GT. Keep us posted and let us know how it goes. Have a great road trip. Hope you have a big flatbed.
Brad
FF
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01-16-2010, 11:31 AM
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#953
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2 Rivet Member 
1968 22' Safari
NorCal
, California
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 36
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Looks like a pretty clean Argosy, might have been missed because the spelling in the listing. Price is right!
1978 Arogisy
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01-16-2010, 04:54 PM
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#954
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
, ON
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 11,219
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EmptyNesters
Looks like a pretty clean Argosy, might have been missed because the spelling in the listing. Price is right!
1978 Arogisy
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Well, except that it's listed as an "Airstream Arogisy". You'd think that the Airstream part would bring folks to it.
But it does look sweet, and for only $2500.
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01-21-2010, 12:27 PM
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#955
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Rivet Master 
Airstream Dealer
1955 22' Flying Cloud
2021 27' Globetrotter
Gulfport
, Mississippi
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 826
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parts from a '66
parts from a '66 in the Dallas area:
1966 Airstream trailer parts
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01-25-2010, 10:17 AM
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#956
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banjobill
2000 30' Limited
battle ground,
, Washington
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 516
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1956 bubble!!
sale-wh6qq-1568971690@craigslist.org [ Errors when replying to ads?]
Here’s your chance to own an American Classic. An 1956 Airstream Bubble!!! The smallest Airstream built at its time. The bubble has been an ongoing project and still needs to be completed. I lined the interior with wonderful quarter saw paneling that’s banded in the look of the original interior, held down with the authentic Airstream rivets. The exterior has been painted in a great looking silver so hours of polishing won’t be necessary. It comes with a new stove (yet to be installed) and other appliances. Also a number of the original accessories have been replaced with authentic reproductions, such as the exterior lights, tanks, etc….Finish the project and you have one of the nicest Airstreams on the road. The hard work has been done, now the fun begins. If your interested give me a call at 503 709 9443 and ask for Evan. Have a good day.
- Location: NE Portland
- it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

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01-26-2010, 08:35 AM
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#957
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1 Rivet Member 
grand rapids
, Michigan
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 9
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All that interior word work and they painted the skin? Ugh! What a shame. Someone will spend a lot of hours removing that paint.
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01-26-2010, 08:43 AM
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#958
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1 Rivet Member 
grand rapids
, Michigan
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 9
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Tradewind in Ohio
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01-26-2010, 08:46 AM
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#959
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Rivet Master 
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Quote:
Originally Posted by scotty5000
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But it appears that it may need an axle, since very little of the tire can be seen above the top of the wheel.
If that's the case, then the asking price should be reduced.
Andy
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01-26-2010, 09:02 AM
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#960
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Rivet Master 
1977 Argosy 24
Currently Looking...
Milltown
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,091
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Inland RV Center, In
But it appears that it may need an axle, since very little of the tire can be seen above the top of the wheel.
If that's the case, then the asking price should be reduced.
Andy
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The ad says: This camper has been polished, and has a new torsion axle, bearings,brakes, wheels/tires.
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