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04-02-2007, 04:01 PM
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Rivet Master  
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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It's official ~
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Originally Posted by InsideOut
We have named her "Lily Bird" after grandma but she will go by "Birdie".
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We registered Lil Bird today...soon she will be sporting personalized plates with "Birdy" on them. ( "Lil Bird" & "Birdie" were already assigned)
Shari 
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04-02-2007, 04:54 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,410
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That is sooooo cool! 
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'46 Spartan Manor (Rosie)
'54 Cruiser (Bogart)
'60 Overlander (Hoagy)
2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Duramax
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04-02-2007, 05:32 PM
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We can tow it!
1996 28' Excella
Where the water tastes like wine
, Michigan
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,625
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Kudos!! Great work!
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Originally Posted by InsideOut
<snip> Although, today I am buying my curtain fabric...it's "perfect" and I don't want it to be unavailable when I'm ready for it....Shari |
Isn't it gratifying to see how much you can get done in a day? Good for you!
Can't wait to see the pictures of the fabric for the curtains and the upholstery!! 
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04-02-2007, 06:13 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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Originally Posted by tin sista
Can't wait to see the pictures of the fabric for the curtains and the upholstery!! |
I haven't picked everything out yet...so many options! Just the curtain fabric because it will be the perfect blend of "old" and "new" interior schemes... <hint> not much aqua this time
I'll post it when all the pieces are identified ~ I've got plenty of time.
Shari
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04-02-2007, 07:00 PM
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Retired Moderator
1992 29' Excella
madison
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 4,644
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<hint> not much aqua this time
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shari
i'll see if i can find a link to all of the harley davidson colors from the '50's.
i'm thinking "hollywood green" it was a custom color only offered in 1955.
oddly enough that is the same year as my bike!
john
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04-02-2007, 07:13 PM
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Retired Moderator
1992 29' Excella
madison
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 4,644
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shari
here ya go paint codes it is from another forum i frequent.
might give some insight to the colors that were "in" in the 1950's the dates used are on the right of the page.
after '57 most of the colors were two tones from either ends of the spectrum, atomic blue and birch white for example.
john
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04-02-2007, 07:16 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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Cool!
John ~
I love the Hollywood green...that's almost identical to the aqua (curtains, melmac, upholstery, accents, etc) I have in Maxwell now.
I'm gonna change things up a little bit this time in Birdy... 
Shari
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04-02-2007, 07:18 PM
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Retired Moderator
1992 29' Excella
madison
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Aug 2002
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shari
i'm kinda fond of the pepper red as you can tell by my avatar!
john
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04-02-2007, 07:20 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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Yeah, I see that...looks great on a bike, might be a bit much for me in a trailer ~ 
Shari
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04-02-2007, 07:25 PM
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Retired Moderator
1992 29' Excella
madison
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Aug 2002
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shari
you might like the "atomic blue" it looks like the blue on a WD 40 can!
when i was first researching what color to go with i was suprised by how bold the colors were in the '50's. no wonder browns and burnt oranges were popular in the 60/70's!
i'm sure your new baby will be stunning in the end!
john
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04-10-2007, 01:12 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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If you want to see more "as found" pictures, I have started up Birdy's website...
Airstream 1956 Safari - Lil Bird "Birdy"
or click on the link in my signature below.
Oh yeah, I ordered personalized plates...they say "BIRDY" (LIL BIRD & BIRDIE were both taken)
Shari
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04-10-2007, 07:08 AM
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We can tow it!
1996 28' Excella
Where the water tastes like wine
, Michigan
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,625
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What a nice website! Kudos!
Shari,
Great work! That is such a user friendly website and visually pleasing!
I like how the different systems are broken down, so that we can follow your work and maybe see some things that will inspire us. I know that as we were working on the dinette in our trailer we found inspiration from your work on Maxwell and that of others on the forum!
Looking forward to watching your progress!
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04-10-2007, 07:36 AM
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Vintage Alum. Enthusiast
1959 24' Tradewind
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: I currently do not own a 2nd Airstream
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WOW!! Both Birdie and the website are beautiful. So you guys had to go with an older unit? And what a benefit to have Fred running point for you. I'm soo jealous!! The process of restoration with choosing all of the colors, materials and finishes along with upgrades with newer technology hidden behind the cabinets is almost as fun as taking her out on the road. Maxwell and Birdie. The younger man and older woman.
Looking forward to seeing her escape the white paint and flower jail.
Brad
FF
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I'm haunted by aluminum.
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04-10-2007, 11:53 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,410
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Originally Posted by InsideOut
If you want to see more "as found" pictures, I have started up Birdy's website...
Airstream 1956 Safari - Lil Bird "Birdy"
or click on the link in my signature below.
Oh yeah, I ordered personalized plates...they say "BIRDY" (LIL BIRD & BIRDIE were both taken)
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Very nice!
Hey, you got green grass!
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'74 Overlander (T-O-Bee)
'46 Spartan Manor (Rosie)
'54 Cruiser (Bogart)
'60 Overlander (Hoagy)
2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Duramax
WBCCI 1754 - AIR # 6281
www.balrgn.com
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04-10-2007, 11:54 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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Originally Posted by balrgn
Hey, you got green grass!
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Yep! It's that time of year...we actually mowed last week...then it snowed again on the weekend ~ go figure!
Shari
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04-22-2007, 11:19 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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No guts, no glory!
I submit these pics to you in the " things are going to get worse, before they get better" category...Ya think!?!
 
Left - Front, Right - Back...I know it's hard to tell!
Bye-Bye Birdie!
Shari
P.S. more pics on my website!
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04-22-2007, 02:12 PM
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Rivet Master
1948 16' Wee Wind
1953 21' Flying Cloud
Denver
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,169
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Must be all glory ....
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Originally Posted by InsideOut
I submit these pics to you in the " things are going to get worse, before they get better" category...Ya think!?! ... Bye-Bye Birdie!
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...as I don't see any guts anymore.  Those flowers will sure brighten your alley for a few days.
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Denver, Colorado - WBCCI Unit 24
Airstream Life "Old Aluminum"
Airstream Life "From the Archives"
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04-22-2007, 03:20 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,410
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Lookin Good! You'l be done in no time at all
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'46 Spartan Manor (Rosie)
'54 Cruiser (Bogart)
'60 Overlander (Hoagy)
2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Duramax
WBCCI 1754 - AIR # 6281
www.balrgn.com
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04-22-2007, 03:32 PM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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, At Large
Join Date: Jun 2003
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Have you been to visit Maxwell lately? You should go tell him you still love him.
This message has been brought to you by the ASPCM (american society to prevent cruelty to Maxwell). 
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Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy, and taste good with ketchup.
Terry
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04-22-2007, 04:02 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,410
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Orrrrrrrrrrrr
ASPCA (american society to prevent cruelty to Aluminum) 
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'74 Overlander (T-O-Bee)
'46 Spartan Manor (Rosie)
'54 Cruiser (Bogart)
'60 Overlander (Hoagy)
2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Duramax
WBCCI 1754 - AIR # 6281
www.balrgn.com
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