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J&C · 01-20-2008, 02:10 PM

Rob,
Thats a very good year, I know, that's my birth year!

Great unit. I'll be following it's progress, JB

wkerfoot · 01-20-2008, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by robandzoe

We are currently planning on driving down the week of the 18th - 22nd.. the trailer is in Lakeland, FL. Tim, we might be stopping and staying a night at Fort Wilderness - NOT! Wish I knew what wheel bearing these 54s used so I could have a couple sets with me. We'll be staying a couple days, so I plan on pulling them, and calling immediately to get a couple sets on order.

Ok, I'll update this soon. This Thursday, we're going to recover a 61 Ambassador from Cape Cod.

SYDTR!

Rob,

A couple of things that we found out about our 1954 Liner, the wheels are five bolt, there is a locating pin on the drum, and the old brake drums are too small for the new backing plates. Good luck,

SYDTR,

Bill

byamcaravanner · 01-20-2008, 02:38 PM

Rob,

Good time of year to head south! It's great that you get to take the whole family with you.

Make sure you post lot's of picts when you get them...I know you will.

I hope you have Frank build the interior on this one so we can see "the hand of man" at work.

Good Luck!

robandzoe · 01-20-2008, 02:53 PM

Bill,

Thanks. Here's a picture of the tires / wheels on it right now. Appears to have 6 lug. And one of the hutch area.

Rob

wkerfoot · 01-20-2008, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by robandzoe

Bill,

Thanks. Here's a picture of the tires / wheels on it right now. Appears to have 6 lug. And one of the hutch area.

Rob

Rob,

Looks like you are OK, no split rims, but remember a 2" ball.

Bill

J&C · 01-20-2008, 03:16 PM

What is the length? JB

robandzoe · 01-20-2008, 03:25 PM

John,

It is a 22' front kitchen Safari model. Yes Bill - two inch ball (and will remain 2" Timbo!)

Non suicide door as well. One scratch down the road side but rest of skin looks good.

Rob

wkerfoot · 01-20-2008, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by robandzoe

John,

It is a 22' front kitchen Safari model. Yes Bill - two inch ball (and will remain 2" Timbo!)

Non suicide door as well. One scratch down the road side but rest of skin looks good.

Rob

Rob,

That is only because all of the rest of your trailers have 2" hitches.

Bill

robandzoe · 02-22-2008, 08:01 PM

We are heading north on I95 now with the recovered 54 Safari in tow. It's rough - the floor is shot, but it's a 13 panel. One plus is the kitchen is all there, as is the original bath. Yup, that's our 54 with the Airstream Ranch in the background. We're in Brunswick, Georgia now.

soldiermedic · 02-22-2008, 08:16 PM

Nice body, but the inside is gonna be a nice long project for you. Need a dinette?

Steve

fotochop · 02-22-2008, 08:20 PM

Oooh, front kitchen! see the new AS Life for a feature on FK's. nice find, congrats.

I sure wish they hadn't stopped making doors CORRECTLY (hinges fore). It would be kind of hard to make those blow off at 70 mph, ya?

robandzoe · 02-22-2008, 08:29 PM

Yup, this one goes in the barn. Long term project, like 5 years before we touch it.. after the 65 Caravel is completed. The front kitchen is way cool, and I have so much more peace of mind knowing the door is not a Suicide Door. Front will remain in tact (original) - the rear - an open canvas.

NorCal Bambi · 02-22-2008, 09:59 PM

robandzoe, That is a great trailer. The front kitchen is very cool. could you maybe include more detailed pictures of the inside?
Thanks Don

toastie · 02-23-2008, 06:37 AM

robandzoe, very nice, please keep the pictures coming on your progress. We just purchased '55 Safari and are doing a full restoration...........

Frank's Trailer Works · 02-23-2008, 08:22 AM

Rob, you did real good(intentional miss use of the english language) with that one. Extra kharma and karma to Byamcaravanner for turning you on to that one. I hope to see her pull into my barn when you are ready for a new interior. That kitchen would look excellent in ribbon mahogany with a hand rubbed finish... very sweet... congratulations again, I am very happy for you.

byamcaravanner · 02-23-2008, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 62overlander

Rob, you did real good(intentional miss use of the english language)

Of course we all know the correct usage is "you done real well" LOL!

Rob, you're the guy to work on a unique trailer such as this one. I sure hope you don't make us all wait 5 years though.

robandzoe · 02-23-2008, 11:10 AM

We are on mile marker 190 in South Carolina...10 miles to South of the Border. This concrete 95 is punishing. Our goal is Gettysburg, Pa tonight. I'll be sure to get more detailed photos of the dead roaches and mouse droppings for tonight.

byamcaravanner · 02-23-2008, 04:07 PM

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Our goal is Gettysburg, Pa tonight. I'll be sure to get more detailed photos of the dead roaches and mouse droppings for tonight.

Great, that should leave an easy 5 hour drive for tomorrow. Mice??? Roaches??? What...no snakes??? I guess you haven't dropped the belly pan yet

robandzoe · 02-23-2008, 05:20 PM

I'll let the pictures tell the story. We're on the VA/NC border.. we'll be getting up bright and early in the morning to complete the trek! Yes, that is a cochroach.. and the sink drain. More in a minute. Probably the worst floor ever.

robandzoe · 02-23-2008, 05:34 PM

Here are a couple more of the rear end. This thing will require a major overhaul. Yup, that's the Airstream at the Animal Kingdom at Disney... I can never get enough Airstream!