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Old 06-12-2021, 12:26 AM   #1
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I recently found an old one and I've never had an Airstream before what are the numbers on the front of a mean and is there a way to track down its history off of those numbers anybody can help I'd appreciate it
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Old 06-12-2021, 05:43 AM   #2
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Welcome to the forums. Someone more familiar with the process of tracking down some of the history of the WBCCI numbers will chime in. Also, some pictures and condition of the FC would be great. Good luck and I hope you renovate the 58 and bring it back to life.
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Old 06-12-2021, 08:48 AM   #3
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The big red numbers (maybe not still red) indicate the previous owner’s WBCCI club membership number. The numbers go with the owner not the trailer. There are directories for each year that can be used to track down the members. Unfortunately, some of the older (low) numbers have been recycled so they could have been associated with several owners over the years. If you post pictures or let us know the numbers yours has, someone may be able to help you track it down.

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Old 06-12-2021, 09:12 AM   #4
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Also looking forward to seeing pictures. Is there only indications of one set of numbers on the skin?

Keep in mind the WBCCI numbers don't follow the trailer, they follow the owner as long as the owner remains a member. Once membership ends, the number can be assigned to a new member. PM 66Overlander, the club historian, and he can research the number for you.

When he did my research he found different members in states based on the yearly directories for WBCCI. In cleaning out the trailer to prep for teardown I found materials from the 3rd owner (WA) only. However, the WBCCI Caravans decals/medallions align with the 2nd owner (AZ).

Attached a copy of my correspondence with Joe to give you an example of what can be surmised with your trailer/WBCCI number, but not necessarily documented.

History of #1996 and the WBCCI.pdf

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Thanks for getting back to me

I want to get some pictures on here I'm trying to figure out how to upload them I moved it just this morning looking forward to this project
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