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LEV ZEPPELIN
2004 19' International CCD
Chicago
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Join Date: Jan 2003
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Someone ought to be doing a documentary of you and your restoration goransons! One of the most amazing and thorogh detail of an AS reno I’ve seen here. Bravo indeed!
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06-19-2018, 06:13 AM
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Registered User
1957 22' Custom
Lago Vista
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 371
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Radio
I might have missed a post awhile back, but where did you find the radio, and does it work?
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06-19-2018, 07:40 AM
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Rivet Master  
1963 22' Safari
2020 27' Globetrotter
State of
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,493
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Ironically the radio was the first purchase we made after the trailer. It was an eBay buy, it was professionally rebuilt. It works good. Thanks crazylev! Curtains are going up today. Vintage barkcloth.
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Scott & Megan
VAC LIBRARIAN WBCCI 8671
1963 Safari from the 1963-64 Around the World Caravan
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06-19-2018, 02:59 PM
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Rivet Master
1963 22' Safari
2020 27' Globetrotter
State of
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,493
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Globe is installed
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Scott & Megan
VAC LIBRARIAN WBCCI 8671
1963 Safari from the 1963-64 Around the World Caravan
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06-19-2018, 10:50 PM
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Rivet Master
1963 22' Safari
2020 27' Globetrotter
State of
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,493
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Scott & Megan
VAC LIBRARIAN WBCCI 8671
1963 Safari from the 1963-64 Around the World Caravan
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06-19-2018, 10:51 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' Classic
2012 28' International
Greensboro
, North Carolina
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,701
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For some reason, as I’ve gotten older I find myself reflecting on my past. At 73, I remember my first encounter with my aunt and uncle’s ‘52 Silver Streak Clipper when I was 11, and later in their Tradewind. What I’ve loved about this amazing restoration, has been your insistence on honoring the heritage of Airstream’s progenitor. All of us who love what our Airstream represents in our lives (and this surely varies), connect with the affection you have expressed through your skill and hard work on this truly “one of a kind” trailer. From reading every post I suspect many of us feel we know you, and have the utmost admiration for the care and love you’ve shown to Wally and Stella’s traveling home. Think how thrilled they would be at your amazing renewal of trailer #1. Those of us who have the big red numbers salute and thank you for sharing this journey.
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2019 RAM 2500 Limited 4x4 CC w/6.7L Cummins
ProPride 3P
AIR# 58452
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06-19-2018, 11:04 PM
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Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,144
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Working on the punch list and your outfits for your portrait session.
Splentabulouis!!!
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06-19-2018, 11:42 PM
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Rivet Master
1963 22' Safari
2020 27' Globetrotter
State of
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,493
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Thanks BAB! Haha no vintage clothes. I hope we have time to do laundry before we go!
Started at 5:30 am stopping at 10:30 PM. Tomorrow a very short list including a test tow and retorque of lug nuts and once over for what needs to be tightened etc.
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Scott & Megan
VAC LIBRARIAN WBCCI 8671
1963 Safari from the 1963-64 Around the World Caravan
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06-22-2018, 07:55 PM
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Rivet Master
1963 22' Safari
2020 27' Globetrotter
State of
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,493
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Both trailers safely in Salem.
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VAC LIBRARIAN WBCCI 8671
1963 Safari from the 1963-64 Around the World Caravan
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06-22-2018, 08:39 PM
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Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,144
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Fantastic, the curtains turned out lovely. Safe travels and many accolades.
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06-22-2018, 09:00 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 Avenue Coach
Corpus Christi
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 1,711
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Very, very cool!
Glad you got there safe.
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06-24-2018, 09:49 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
1995 34' Excella
Lynchburg
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,992
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BAB
For some reason, as I’ve gotten older I find myself reflecting on my past. At 73, I remember my first encounter with my aunt and uncle’s ‘52 Silver Streak Clipper when I was 11, and later in their Tradewind. What I’ve loved about this amazing restoration, has been your insistence on honoring the heritage of Airstream’s progenitor. All of us who love what our Airstream represents in our lives (and this surely varies), connect with the affection you have expressed through your skill and hard work on this truly “one of a kind” trailer. From reading every post I suspect many of us feel we know you, and have the utmost admiration for the care and love you’ve shown to Wally and Stella’s traveling home. Think how thrilled they would be at your amazing renewal of trailer #1. Those of us who have the big red numbers salute and thank you for sharing this journey.
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Very well put, and I completely agree. I am truly in awe of the quality of the work that has been done and the attention to detail.
Dan
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06-25-2018, 04:09 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,642
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Originally Posted by goransons
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Oooh, come on, dish out the stories. How many people are stopping by looking, complimenting, trying to sell you anti-theft boots, or suggesting you donate it to a museum? If you need a donation for drool cups send me a PM. 
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06-25-2018, 06:04 PM
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Rivet Master
1963 22' Safari
2020 27' Globetrotter
State of
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,493
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Hundreds and hundreds of people in the door the last few days. We showed it for 12 hours on Sunday.
PeeWee and others have been in. It’s been a pretty crazy but fun couple days. Today marks 4 days in a row with no trailer work. It’s been more than a year..
The folks running International have made it an amazing experience so far.
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Scott & Megan
VAC LIBRARIAN WBCCI 8671
1963 Safari from the 1963-64 Around the World Caravan
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06-25-2018, 06:06 PM
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Rivet Master
1963 22' Safari
2020 27' Globetrotter
State of
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,493
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The most frequent questions (I’ve lost count)
“Why is it white?” / “Why didn’t you paint it back gold?”
“Did he really go those places?”
“How much is it worth?”
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Scott & Megan
VAC LIBRARIAN WBCCI 8671
1963 Safari from the 1963-64 Around the World Caravan
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06-25-2018, 06:11 PM
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Rivet Master
1963 22' Safari
2020 27' Globetrotter
State of
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,493
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FOUND!! Wally Byam's '55 Cruiser - 1956 European Caravan trailer
The Airstream Dealer here brought in a photo booth. Check out the background picture everyone got.
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Scott & Megan
VAC LIBRARIAN WBCCI 8671
1963 Safari from the 1963-64 Around the World Caravan
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06-26-2018, 07:47 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
Currently Looking...
tallahassee
, Florida
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 305
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Quote:
Originally Posted by goransons
The Airstream Dealer here brought in a photo booth. Check out the background picture everyone got.
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Now that’s appropriate!  :flowers
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06-26-2018, 08:43 AM
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Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,144
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That's absolutely wonderful next best thing to doing period correct clothing inside.
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06-27-2018, 09:52 PM
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Rivet Master
1963 22' Safari
2020 27' Globetrotter
State of
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,493
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Historic reunion as #1 and #50 from the caravan are reunited. 
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Scott & Megan
VAC LIBRARIAN WBCCI 8671
1963 Safari from the 1963-64 Around the World Caravan
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06-28-2018, 11:50 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 Avenue Coach
Corpus Christi
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 1,711
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Historic indeed!
I like the less roof seams on your #1. Seems like more craftsmanship forming the roof with less pieces. Glad to see both in their former glory.
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