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02-03-2011, 07:00 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
Posts: 3,491
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Its kinda funny how that works - it seems like it takes forever to restore one of these - the list is endless of what needs to be done - then it seems like you wake up one day and its done! After 3 1/2 years I woke up and declared it done - I was really burned out and hardly wanted to lift a rivet, but time has gone on and there are now numerous projects I'm looking forward to doing on the Airstream
Ken J.
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02-03-2011, 07:18 AM
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#62
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Rivet Master
2006 22' International CCD
1957 26' Overlander
Plymouth
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 554
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I have a loose time line of two years to complete this project. Im not sure when the clock will start, maybe it already has.
One thing that I know will make this project easier is that we have another trailer thats usable. We have a 2006 22'CCD that we spend a lot of time in during the summer.As we use one trailer we are talking about how to make the next one better.
I now realize what a job it is to rebuild an endcap. The more I look at it the more I see my imperfections. Oh well! Practice makes perfect and I still have the rear endcap to rebuild.
Reading all that everyone has to share here on the forums has given me the encouragement to tackle this project. I am amazed at the beautiful work that people are doing. This community is awesome and I look forward to being part of it for a long time to come.
And someday, some how, I will have a vintage trailer to enjoy myself.
Im off to the trailer for another day of work. Thank you everyone!
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02-03-2011, 07:35 AM
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#63
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
Posts: 3,491
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Yup - we had another trailer too - but being one who likes to see projects compleated, our summer camping got put off and the other trailer did not get used very much. I understand how we are self critical - your work is incredible - but in my case, I know every little inperfection and the first time I took it out, I kept looking in the mirror to make sure it was not all over the side of the road in pieces - after 3 years and 1000 miles or so, I made the big leap this past summer and did two 600+ mile trips with it - and its AMAZING - it still looked the same when I got home as when I started Everything is still attached! I'm going to plan some longer trips this summer - stay tuned and watch for aluminum and Airstream parts on the side of the road...
Ken J.
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1956 Flying Cloud
Founder :
Four Corners Unit
Albuquerque National Balloon Fiesta
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Vintage Trailer Academy - Formerly the original
restoration rally
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02-03-2011, 07:46 AM
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#64
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Rivet Master
2006 22' International CCD
1957 26' Overlander
Plymouth
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 554
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I see we may be cut from the same cloth Ken. It has taken me years to learn that it doesnt have to be done today. I still have a ways to go.
I brought this trailer home a year ago last week. I talked about it a lot and even dreamed and drew plans but I just couldnt start for some reason. Im glad I waited. Its only been the past three weeks that I have devoted so much time to the trailer. I hope to get the outside metal work done before The first of May, thats when my use of the shop ends and the trailer goes outside for the summer.
If you plan any long trips please post your route, Im always looking for good parts. Enjoy your day
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02-03-2011, 07:50 AM
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#65
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,971
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You Guys are GREAT! See you in ABQ.
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02-03-2011, 08:00 AM
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#66
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
Posts: 3,491
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Yeah - glad to hear you can make it this year Melody.....
Brad - what he is taking about is our restoration rally - you should come out and do a seminar on endcap restoration....
And yes I did the same thing, I had the trailer a while before I jumped into it - long story short it was supposed to be in better condition than it was, so it took me a while before I said to myself "I can do this" then many times I asked myself "so why am I doing this?" Looking back it was fun and gaag.... I've even thought about doing another one - and doing some little trick things I wished I had done on this one..
Ken J
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Founder :
Four Corners Unit
Albuquerque National Balloon Fiesta
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Vintage Trailer Academy - Formerly the original
restoration rally
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02-03-2011, 02:34 PM
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#67
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Rivet Master
2006 22' International CCD
1957 26' Overlander
Plymouth
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 554
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Ken
I would enjoy attending a restoration rally when the calendar permits.My buddy Tim came out for one and said it was great. Im sure I could learn a lot.
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02-03-2011, 04:01 PM
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Rivet Master
1957 26' Overlander
Currently Looking...
Saint Augustine
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 703
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This is awesome.
Great work!
Rae
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02-04-2011, 07:46 AM
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#69
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
Posts: 3,491
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Ummm I think its the other way around - we would learn a lot from you - this is really some nice work....
When I saw your first pictures (I'm sure you did too) I thought ohhhhh man - but it has turned out great - I think you have also found that 50's trailers are very difficult to find and more and more if we want one, we going to have to do some major work.
Ken J.
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Founder :
Four Corners Unit
Albuquerque National Balloon Fiesta
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Vintage Trailer Academy - Formerly the original
restoration rally
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02-04-2011, 08:15 AM
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
1963 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Central
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 5,919
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Awesome work!
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02-04-2011, 10:05 AM
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Rivet Master
1957 26' Overlander
Currently Looking...
Saint Augustine
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 703
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken J
Ummm I think its the other way around - we would learn a lot from you - this is really some nice work....
When I saw your first pictures (I'm sure you did too) I thought ohhhhh man - but it has turned out great - I think you have also found that 50's trailers are very difficult to find and more and more if we want one, we going to have to do some major work.
Ken J.
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I concur! With both statements. It's pretty hard to find a gorgeous 50's trailer, let alone one that's ready to camp, and even more rare: ready to camp right. A lot of the trailers I've looked at through ads and in person were "restored", but they really needed "re-restoring because they hadn't been fixed correctly.
So--- here's a toast! To all the good guys (& gals) who're going the real road to Resto!
Rae
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02-04-2011, 12:38 PM
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#72
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Rivet Master
2006 22' International CCD
1957 26' Overlander
Plymouth
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 554
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Ill second that toast.
Its because of the open sharing of ideas and information here that I dared to try this. Its a challenge, that goes without saying, but it is worth it.If I look hard enough, or ask often enough I seem to find most of my answers right here.
Please keep sharing and Ill try to contribute my $0.02 worth from time to time.
Im doing this cause it will make for a really cool trailer and an amusing story over cocktails
Thanks
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02-05-2011, 04:01 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 22' International CCD
1957 26' Overlander
Plymouth
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 554
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Tim not only had my wife and I over for dinner last night he also came to the shop today and spent his morning bucking rivets.
My front endcap is complete and riveted. Its nice to see it this far. on we go!
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02-05-2011, 04:03 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 22' International CCD
1957 26' Overlander
Plymouth
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 554
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OOps forgot the pic
No clecos on the endcap
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02-05-2011, 04:33 PM
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Rivet Master
1959 26' Overlander
Nowhere
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 573
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Very impressive. I had the same reaction as Ken when I first saw your trailer. But you are doing some incredible work. Keep it up.
Norm
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02-05-2011, 05:44 PM
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#76
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1 Rivet Member
1973 31' Sovereign
old town
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 8
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Beautiful job! I'm just starting on my resto of a 1973 31' sovereign. Scared to death!! Thank heaven for airstream forums! Not much metal work but, lots of bad flooring and interior. Keep the info coming!
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02-05-2011, 09:12 PM
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#77
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3 Rivet Member
1969 31' Sovereign
1975 25' Tradewind
Walnut Creek
, California
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 153
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I am totally looking forward to the door moving project. I've thought of doing it myself. I've read that the hinges were just flipped by the factory when the swing was changed. I'd love to see your floorplan idea's.
Great work on that endcap!!! Wow, for a first timer, huh?! It gives me the idea that I might be able to do an interior endcap for myself. Time will tell if I am brave enough!
Great posts! Keep em coming.
Ed/Breadbug
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02-06-2011, 07:19 AM
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#78
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Rivet Master
2006 22' International CCD
1957 26' Overlander
Plymouth
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 554
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Thank you everyone!!
Hi Ed. Look at post #22 My floorplan is there.
As far as first time goes, there is more to the story. For many , many years I was a model train enthusiast. A lot of attention to detail and putting things together. I have been around the construction industry for 30 years. I spent 8 of those years as Purchasing manager for a custom trade show manufacturer. I had a 40 man shop in town I purchased for as well as a smaller shop in North Carolina. My last really good job was project managing custom starter castle builds. To sum it up I have always enjoyed putting things together.
A lot of my success is due the people on this forum. The information that I have found here is priceless. We can do anything!!!!!!!!!, with a little help from our friends.
You can do an interior endcap. Go slow, stop for awhile if you get frustrated.
Make templets out of inexpensive material. When I remodeled our 22' trailer I first made a full size mock up out of cardboard. It helped my wife understand what I was talking about. Once she was happy I made masonite templets of the walls. Masonite cost me about $10.00 a sheet. Once again I let my wife approve it. After she said yes I pulled out the Mahogany plywood at $80.00 a sheet. Making templets lets you cut and fit and refit as much as you want without ruining the good stuff.
Read whats here, ask some questions, and dive in head first! Its all in the name of fun
Enjoy your day!
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02-09-2011, 06:26 PM
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#79
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Rivet Master
2006 22' International CCD
1957 26' Overlander
Plymouth
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 554
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Here we go again
Now that the front endcap is back together it is time to fix the rear one. The damage on this one is not nearly as bad, maybe only 5 segments
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02-09-2011, 06:31 PM
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#80
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Rivet Master
1957 26' Overlander
Currently Looking...
Saint Augustine
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 703
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After what you just accomplished, this should be "easy" for you-- unless the sloping rear is more difficult?
Rae
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