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Old 10-09-2022, 12:03 PM   #1
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1957 22' Custom
1963 16' Bambi
Vacationland , Maine
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1963 Airstream Bambi 16 - Maine

This 1963 Bambi is an Ohio built 16 Trailer. Serial 163T180

Back on the Market after a seven month break.

Body and Frame Off Restoration Major Items


  • Frame repaired and replaced steel where needed. POR 15 Metal Prep and paint.
New 3500 lb Axle, axle mounts ,shocks
  • New Subfloor of marine plywood with West System resin
  • Interior aluminum removed. Cleaned and resealed the inside of exterior aluminum.
  • Period correct Zolatone painted walls
  • Mineral Wool insulated walls and subfloor
  • Window frames removed, rebuilt seals and glass, buck riveted into body.
New Electrical System
  • 12/3 wire, 20 amp receptacles, control Center AC/12v, Electrical Management System protection, battery charger, AGM Battery, 30 amp Shore Power input w/ 25 Furrion power cord. Zamp Solar Controller built into system with an external port for solar panels.
  • New 7 way trailer connector w/brake away switch and wiring to axle.
  • Original light fixtures converted to 12 volt with LED bulbs.
New Plumbing System
  • New: PEX lines, water pump, anti freeze bypass system, water heater with bypass. Larger fresh water tank with a fill port and city hookup.
  • New period correct fixtures and pump power indicator lights. Original Bambi shower head, pan and black tank. Separate 15 gallon gray tank.
Interior Details

Built to original design using new maple hardwood and plywood veneer. New upholstery fabric, foam and window shades. New Armstrong floor tile, Wilson Art counter top.

Hardware is reproduction of original style. Modern Drawer slides. New Fantastic Fan and option to add air conditioner with pre installed power and drain lines.
  • Original 3 Burner LP cooktop and LP Dometic
Exterior Details

New: Worthington Aluminum LP tanks, regulator, copper lines. Optional A frame dump hose carrier, all new LED clearance lights, new reproduction stop and tail lights. New Camco folding entrance step.

Custom MoonEyes wheel covers
  • New vintage style Pole Awning with matching fabric exterior window mounted shades
  • Custom front spare tire mount
Awards

The Vintage Airstream Club Concourse d Elegance Platinum Award.

The Bill Scott Best Bambi Award, International Rally

The Best Encampment Award, Winterport, ME, Pinetree Jamboree

This 1963 Bambi is an Ohio example of the Bambi now in the permanent Industrial Arts Collection at MoMA, NY

Delivery included to US, Canada and Port of choice.



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