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Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 10-25-2011, 03:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,747
Posted By Nashville
Ready for more

We are ready to put the cyclo to it now. Once it buffs out it will be a road hazard from the reflection..

We are taking her up to Nashville TN from Mobile AL on her maiden voyage next week. We...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 10-14-2011, 09:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,844
Posted By Nashville
Power Purpose

Power is for the commercial kitchen + 15000 AC....it's all explained in our blog on this site. Tom...Come on down to LA (Lower Alabama) Mobile and check it out.

Cheers,
Frank
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 10-14-2011, 09:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,747
Posted By Nashville
1st cut complete

1st cut complete. Ready for the next stage. Working trouble spots and cyclo polishing.
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 10-14-2011, 03:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,844
Posted By Nashville
50 amp upgrade

The 59 AS Ambassador (Hindenburger) was totally rewired by a commercial electrician in order to meet commercial electrical codes. Based on our projected power requirements we went with a 50 amp...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 10-14-2011, 02:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,747
Posted By Nashville
Curb side 1st cut

1st cut is completed on curb side. This was a 3-day job just to get through the first cut. Initial cut was done with a combination of black, red and white bars. Specific trouble areas will be...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 10-11-2011, 06:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,747
Posted By Nashville
Emerging beauty

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Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 10-11-2011, 05:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,747
Posted By Nashville
Hindenburger's hidden beauty

Like an episode of "Dirty Jobs" with Mike Rowe.... removing 50+ years of neglect with a polishing wheel and replacing it with a beautiful shine.... is a Dirty Job. Ask Bret...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-14-2011, 11:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,154
Posted By Nashville
Vintage Tow Vehicle - 1960 F100 panel

Our choice for our 59 Ambassador (Hindenburger) is a 1960 Ford F100 panel. It has a 302 coupled up to a C-4 tranny. It has the front clip from an Aerostar (R&P & front disk brakes). The 302 & C-4...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 08-26-2011, 04:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,408
Posted By Nashville
Hindenburger Ready to Roll

Finished the paint job on the VTS supplied wheels & hubcaps.... complimented with fresh new rubber all around.... all mounted on 2 new axles & leafs…..ready to roll.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-17-2011, 12:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,272
Posted By Nashville
Tough flooring

The commercial grade vinyl floor covering held up well during the interior work. We have completed the interior skins and are preparing the Hindenburger for painting. Progress can be viewed on our...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-08-2011, 10:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,719
Posted By Nashville
In for a Penny...in for a Pound

Time for some tough love. We all love the older iconic Airstreams....and if you want to pull it around with confidence and pride you will have to follow the 4 R's....

- Remove the shell
-...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-29-2011, 10:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,272
Posted By Nashville
We have continued the Hindenburger progress...

We have continued the Hindenburger progress reports on our blog site here on Airforums. Jump on over and see where we are now.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-22-2011, 04:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,272
Posted By Nashville
Running gear

For a follow-up..... Both axles installed now.....we are running Goodyear Marathon Radial Trailer Tires ST 225/75R-15. They are mounted on 15' trailer wheels 15x6JJ on 5.5 from VTS. We ordered the...
Forum: 1959 - 1965 Ambassador 06-20-2011, 06:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,691
Posted By Nashville
Has to be from Ohio. There were only 81...

Has to be from Ohio. There were only 81 Ambassadors made in their inaugural year, all in Ohio.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-20-2011, 06:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,272
Posted By Nashville
Frame & floor complete..switching to exterior body

She is all riveted back together so we are declaring Stage 1 (frame & floor) complete. Stage 2 will be be main body panel modifications and patching. We went into the project with a plan...with the...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-19-2011, 08:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,272
Posted By Nashville
running gear

It's a 2 axle rig. Each axle is rated at 5100lbs.... suspension springs heavy duty.....wheels are rated at 2600lbs each.....tires will be 15s rated at 2800lbs + each

She will be beefy..... so...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-19-2011, 08:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,272
Posted By Nashville
Sweat

Ohhhhhh...is it hot inside an aluminum can in Mobile Alabama in June. Thank goodness we have our hillbilly air conditioner window unit.....necessity is the mother of invention.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-19-2011, 08:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,272
Posted By Nashville
Time to get the shell back on

She was braced pretty solid so the chasis fit back beneath her very well. With the typical fudging and squeezing we dropped her back on....no worries... well...a few.. We used straps to tighten...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-19-2011, 07:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,272
Posted By Nashville
Back upright with floor covering and C channel

All hands were busy rotating her back over....so there were none available to take pics.....it was essentially the same as originally flipping her over....just more delicate due to belly pan. Floor...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-19-2011, 07:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,272
Posted By Nashville
Custom belly pan mods

In order to access the bottom of the trailer easier we modified the belly pan a bit. This way we can access systems with a full off beely pan removal. We also built strong custom wheel wells for...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-19-2011, 07:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,272
Posted By Nashville
John Deere

Need a strong frame to pull this off
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-19-2011, 07:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,272
Posted By Nashville
Hillbilly Rotisserie

After reading the threads and blogs regarding belly pan replacement we knew that flipping her over was the only solution. Our technique is as old as the pyramids.....substitute John Deere...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-19-2011, 07:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,272
Posted By Nashville
Lady in Red

What's great about America? Airstreams.... and the freedom to push the envelop of conventional comformity. We are having fun with the design....... with the intent for her to be rock solid...yet...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-19-2011, 07:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,272
Posted By Nashville
Frame sandblast prep prime and paint

In keeping with the retro look of the American Icon Airstream we went with bold with the color...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-19-2011, 07:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,272
Posted By Nashville
Frame-a-saurous Rex

The frame was rotted out (big surprise) and was rebuilt to support a modern commercial kitchen. Weight was increased by 40% over the original frame. Choice of frame steel was solid and heavy. It's...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-19-2011, 06:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,272
Posted By Nashville
Hindenburger frame & floor

The objective is to take a 59 Ambassador and build it from the ground up into a mobile food vending attraction. The project started 4 May with a gutted trailer. Working through heat and rain we...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-19-2011, 09:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,848
Posted By Nashville
To answer your question...."Is it as bad as it...

To answer your question...."Is it as bad as it looks?" The answer is No....it is most probably much worse. I grew up in the South and have been stationed there many times while I was in the...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-16-2011, 03:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,980
Posted By Nashville
Hmmmmm.....something is amiss

Frank....you are spot on my friend... the PO gets a solid A+ for effort and the guts to try. The first hint that something was amiss... came from above...and it was not divine...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-16-2011, 01:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,980
Posted By Nashville
I have most of the past 30 years in "developing...

I have most of the past 30 years in "developing nations" (PC) and have seen many examples of these types of repairs. They were born out of necessity when no other options were available or...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-15-2011, 09:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,980
Posted By Nashville
Good Initiative - Poor Judgment

I have been a student of the forum for a couple months now and like many of you I have spent countless hours researching threads and dissecting pictures. I have looked at so many pictures of rotten...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Overlander 02-08-2011, 11:26 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,549
Posted By Nashville
My son Bret and I have been watching your...

My son Bret and I have been watching your progress with the 58. The way you got the trailer into the garage elevated you to instant hero status. I wish I could answer your question above regarding...
Forum: 1959 - 1965 Ambassador 02-02-2011, 04:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,956
Posted By Nashville
Stage 1 is now complete.. 289017 is now in our...

Stage 1 is now complete..
289017 is now in our legal possession with title in hand. She pulled like a dream despite years of being welded to Terra Firma...
She is now at our storage...
Forum: 1959 - 1965 Ambassador 01-12-2011, 04:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,956
Posted By Nashville
Frank, Yes sir....according to all the...

Frank,
Yes sir....according to all the documentation she is a 59 model. We found her in southern Ohio about 100 miles south of where she was born.

Cheers, Frank
Forum: 1959 - 1965 Ambassador 01-11-2011, 10:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,956
Posted By Nashville
Project ZEPPELIN (289017)

Project ZEPPELIN began 8 Jan 2011 (Elvis's birthday) with the discovery and purchase of 289017. Pictures are worth a 1000 words......so they say.
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