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01-04-2017, 10:42 AM
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1 Rivet Member 
nashua
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 9
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New Member... homemade "airstream"
dont know how purist this place is, but i figured id share my project... I just bought a bunch of aluminum and steel and was heavily inspired by the 1958 'der Kleiner Prinz" and decided to give it a go. Joining to ask questions and get inspired and borrow ideas from people  . I can help with most metal shaping questions that many have.
 
big compass
lots of bending
 forming panels... each slice of the end took me 3 hours on an english wheel and pullmax.
 
by far the hardest part to build...
  Frame
wooden buck to form wheel wells
 all one piece of .050 3003-h14
Marine grade exterior ply as the floor... I need to treat the bottom... any suggestions?
Vintage plymouth bumper, hehr windows... etc... I need to form window visors and such next..
Does anybody have suggestions as to what to use for the large inner structure for sealing? Im talking about covering the aluminum skeleton and rivets? Airstream seemed to use a Tar like substance.. and aside from using 20 tubes of sikaflex I can't fathom using tar...
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01-04-2017, 11:14 AM
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Rivet Master 
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Impressive.
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Do you know what a learning experience is? A learning experience is one of those things that says "You know that thing that you just did? Don't do that."
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01-04-2017, 11:30 AM
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Living Riveted since 2013
2016 Interstate Lounge Ext
Green Cove Springs
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 8,210
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Really cute and cool, hope it serves you well!
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(Named for John Steinbeck's camper from "Travels With Charley")
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01-04-2017, 11:42 AM
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Rivet Master
1977 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
Colorado Springs
, Colorado
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 739
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Beautiful work!
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Web page https://spearfishcreek.net/
AIR# 3913
'77' Minuet 6 Metre, behind a 2005 stock Jeep Rubicon with Equa-L-Zer hitch.
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01-04-2017, 11:42 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2019 25' Flying Cloud
Greeneville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 436
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Great work. Keep it up.
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01-04-2017, 11:48 AM
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1987 Avion 34W owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Good Ol'
, USA
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 2,090
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Other than saying, "Welcome to the forum", all I can say is WOW!!
...... to have your skills/tools/shop, etc!
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I  this great country!!!!
1987 Avion 34W
1995 Ford F250 7.3L PowerStroke
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01-04-2017, 11:48 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 24' Tradewind
Greenville
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,107
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Wow! Mad skills you have there!
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01-04-2017, 11:49 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
Vintage Kin Owner
Vermilion
, Ohio
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 38
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Wow, great work! A friend of mine has a home built airstream, but it was built using airstream parts.
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01-04-2017, 11:58 AM
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Lovin' the Mountains
2015 25' Flying Cloud
Scottsdale
, Arizona
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 39
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Awesome
You are an awesome craftsman...
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01-04-2017, 12:09 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 31' Sovereign
1972 31' Sovereign
1983 31' Airstream310
Soddy Daisy
, Tennessee
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 687
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That is some fantastic metal work, please keep the post and pics coming on your build.
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01-04-2017, 12:14 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
1964 26' Overlander
Warner Robins
, Georgia
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 200
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Awesome!! ������
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1964 Overlander "Gracie"
WBCCI # 31088
2009 F-150 "Big Red"
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01-04-2017, 12:20 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2005 25' Safari
LOS ANGELES
, California
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 46
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I'll tell you how purist this place is. It's purist enough that I'm sure we are all in awe of your craftsmanship and skill. Beautiful work.
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01-04-2017, 12:24 PM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 1,074
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It looks pretty sharp. It does look tall for the length. What are the measurements? You may need to watch out for cross winds.
Lots of talent and craftsmanship! I look forward to what you do inside.
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2016 AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE GRAND TOUR EXT. 24.5' "GOLIATH"
TV: 2015 Nissan Pathfinder 2015 BAMBI 16' Sport
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01-04-2017, 12:25 PM
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IM Streamin
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 20
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Ditto on the Awesome...
...envious of the shop, tooling, and talent... very nice project!
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01-04-2017, 12:26 PM
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Moderator
Vintage Kin Owner
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 11,696
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Love the wheel well and fender skirt work.
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01-04-2017, 12:28 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1986 25' Sovereign
Huntsville
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 283
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That is a wonderful piece of work. Send pictures as you complete your hobby.
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01-04-2017, 12:30 PM
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HotelCaliGal
1958 22' Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
1991 35' Airstream 350
portola valley
, California
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 83
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Impressive!! Amazing job! Do you have inside shots? Maybe you should start a new company?!!!
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01-04-2017, 12:37 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
1973 21' Globetrotter
1975 26' Argosy 26
Vista
, California
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 589
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I am in awe of your skil,talent and energy, you are truly a craftsman of the greatest capability. I just Fiberglased my wheel wells, wish I had nice ones like you made! Welcome welcome
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01-04-2017, 12:41 PM
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Michael Wild
1978 31' Sovereign
1984 31' Airstream310
Edmonton
, Alberta
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 92
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Impressive. Very impressive!
Do you have a website or YouTube channel that shows your work in progress? I would love to see more and more details.
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