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Forum: 1947-1949 Liner 01-15-2019, 06:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,736
Posted By Sprouty
Lucy Mae’s Party

Here is the video of her introduction party.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLwgkygnC8Q
Forum: Our Community 01-15-2019, 06:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 841
Posted By Sprouty
Video of renovated 1947 Airstream Lucy Mae.

Here is a link to the a video made at the block party where Lucy Mae was introduced to the neighborhood. The owners sent it to me to share.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLwgkygnC8Q
Forum: 1947-1949 Liner 12-12-2018, 10:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,736
Posted By Sprouty
Lucy Mae 1947 Liner #1077 done and in use.

Here are a few pictures of the 1947 Liner we finished up and delivered to her owners.
Forum: 1947-1949 Liner 09-10-2018, 04:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,324
Posted By Sprouty
That looks very familiar. It’s a great picture of...

That looks very familiar. It’s a great picture of how the ribs where secured to the frame. They just bent brackets out of aluminum sheet and pounded a type of twisted shank spike in to hold it. It’s...
Forum: 1947-1949 Liner 08-29-2018, 09:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,324
Posted By Sprouty
[QUOTE=pierrew;2148678]Beautiful job Sprouty. How...

[QUOTE=pierrew;2148678]Beautiful job Sprouty. How long did it take to do that ?[/Q

I have a local shop build them. I bought an AutoCAD file form a guy and then we tweaked the design with the shop....
Forum: 1961 - 1963 Bambi 08-19-2018, 01:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 660
Posted By Sprouty
Factory AC?

I have been told no Bambi was ever built with factory AC but I have also seen it as an option listed in factory documents during 61-63 so it looks like it could have been available. We own a 63 with...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-19-2018, 12:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,717
Posted By Sprouty
Nope the problem was downstream of the surge...

Nope the problem was downstream of the surge protector
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-19-2018, 09:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,717
Posted By Sprouty
I was still not happy with the results so I...

I was still not happy with the results so I investigated a little more. I started at the camper and checked the components back toward the 30 amp power plug in. When I got back to my older RV...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-19-2018, 09:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,717
Posted By Sprouty
I am using a probe by hot pin I mean the line...

I am
using a probe by hot pin I mean the line in or hot terminal part of the plug
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-19-2018, 09:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,717
Posted By Sprouty
I checked for power coming out of the surge...

I checked for power coming out of the surge protector this morning and it was correct but then I remembered I had an adapter in line to change the cord from a marine type twist lock plug to the rv...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-19-2018, 08:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,717
Posted By Sprouty
I just plugged in the surge protector and it...

I just plugged in the surge protector and it checked out correct with power on on the hot pin.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-19-2018, 08:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,717
Posted By Sprouty
yes

yes
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-19-2018, 05:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,717
Posted By Sprouty
Surge protector causing problems?

I am in the process of wiring up a vintage airstream with all new wire, converter, lights, outlets ...everything. I had tested the outlets as I installed them with the same tester I use for my work...
Forum: VAC | Vintage Airstream Club 03-16-2018, 07:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,387
Posted By Sprouty
Head on down if you have some shake down issues...

Head on down if you have some shake down issues we might be able to help sort it out.
Forum: VAC | Vintage Airstream Club 03-15-2018, 08:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,387
Posted By Sprouty
That's sound interesting Kay. I own a restoration...

That's sound interesting Kay. I own a restoration / repair shop and am always looking to improve my skillset.
Forum: VAC | Vintage Airstream Club 03-14-2018, 06:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,387
Posted By Sprouty
Thanks for the information. I will check it out.

Thanks for the information. I will check it out.
Forum: VAC | Vintage Airstream Club 03-12-2018, 04:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,387
Posted By Sprouty
Thanks Kay! It seems like such a great...

Thanks Kay!
It seems like such a great opportunity for vintage owners to get together and share this great hobby. I will look into it. My travel plans are pretty limited this summer do to work but...
Forum: VAC | Vintage Airstream Club 03-12-2018, 04:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,387
Posted By Sprouty
Hello is anyone here? Wisconsin?

I just joined the club and thought I would stop in and see if anything is going on here in the forums. I live in Wisconsin and would be very interested in getting antiquated with other vintage owners...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 12-28-2017, 08:56 PM
Replies: 527
Views: 102,561
Posted By Sprouty
Sounds good to me it seems to have parts from...

Sounds good to me it seems to have parts from both years on it I need to take some time and research it a little more
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 12-28-2017, 08:46 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 18,205
Posted By Sprouty
Yep we better

Yep we better
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 12-28-2017, 11:23 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 18,205
Posted By Sprouty
Hey Ed lets talk!

I am not sure if i told you or not but I picked up a 1954/55 CA built Flying cloud in May . Hopefully we can swap notes sometime about our FCs. Hope to make it to a few Airstream club get together...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 12-28-2017, 11:11 AM
Replies: 527
Views: 102,561
Posted By Sprouty
My Flying Cloud

I have number 7773 titled as a 1954 .
Forum: 1947-1949 Liner 12-18-2017, 11:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,022
Posted By Sprouty
Thanks I did look at what they have and they do...

Thanks I did look at what they have and they do not have this style. I might call them though I do buy a lot of stuff from them.
Forum: 1947-1949 Liner 12-18-2017, 07:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,022
Posted By Sprouty
Look for reporduction model serial number tag source.

We are restoring a 1947 liner and the original tag is very delicate and beat up. It is literally falling apart but still readable. Is there anyone reproducing these? They are unique to 1947 only. If...
Forum: General Repair Forum 12-17-2017, 03:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 837
Posted By Sprouty
Reproduction serial number model tag availability?

We are restoring a 1947 liner and the original tag is very delicate and beat up. It is literally falling apart but still readable. Is there anyone reproducing these. They are unique to 1947 only.
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-26-2017, 04:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,418
Posted By Sprouty
Thank for the reply I am aware of the sources for...

Thank for the reply I am aware of the sources for parts you listed and have purchased from them as well. They do not reproduce the belt line molding ( upper) the one in the link is the lower. I...
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-25-2017, 05:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,418
Posted By Sprouty
Help please looking for a 1969 - 1973 belt line molding

I have a 1973 Airstream Safari land yacht we are polishing and starting a restoration on. It needs one of the belt line moldings replaced and they are not available as a reproduction. Does anyone...
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-27-2017, 03:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,798
Posted By Sprouty
Thanks for the comments I see what everyone is...

Thanks for the comments I see what everyone is saying about them not being very substantial so they probably do not ad all that much to the overall structure. Thanks again Steve
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-27-2017, 06:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,798
Posted By Sprouty
How important are the walls to overall shell integrity?

As I see some of the custom remodel jobs done to Airstream's, especially freshly remodeled units that are offered for sale. I noticed quite a few people are removing most or all of the internal...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 02-17-2017, 07:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,708
Posted By Sprouty
Argosy 20 footers are they rare? (trailers that is)

I looked for a long time to acquire a 20 footer and this winter I was able to pick one up. I thought they they must be pretty rare but then maybe I just missed the ones that came up for sale. I have...
Forum: Trailer Values 02-11-2017, 08:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,996
Posted By Sprouty
Does anyone know if someone is tracking the...

Does anyone know if someone is tracking the asking price and or selling price of vintage Airstreams. I see a lot of very high asking prices but most of the time they are on the market a long time and...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 09-25-2016, 10:50 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 546
Posted By Sprouty
1947-1950 pipe frame axle, springs and frame rails

Title: Add New - Airstream Trailer Classifieds - Airstream Trailers For Sale
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

1947 - 1950 pipe frame parts. This was saved form a pipe frame...
Forum: On The Road... 08-19-2016, 11:20 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,299
Posted By Sprouty
You have an Airstream they just want to be close...

You have an Airstream they just want to be close to it. :)
Forum: 1947-1949 Liner 08-19-2016, 11:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,324
Posted By Sprouty
Here is the replacement frame.

Here is the replacement frame.
Forum: 1947-1949 Liner 08-19-2016, 10:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,324
Posted By Sprouty
Pipe frame owner.... Whats under you subfloor?

We are working on a 1947 liner and built a new frame for it. We recently pulled the shell off the old frame. Here is what we found. Its scary to think I towed it home and to a rally but it seemed...
Forum: 1947-1949 Liner 05-23-2016, 05:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,808
Posted By Sprouty
Interior

Interior
Forum: 1947-1949 Liner 05-23-2016, 05:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,808
Posted By Sprouty
More interior

More interior
Forum: 1947-1949 Liner 05-23-2016, 05:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,808
Posted By Sprouty
Interior

Some it there most is missing. I have a galley from a 1947 to put in it and have been picking up period correct appliances when I get the chance. Darn pictures I can't get them to load right side up...
Forum: 1947-1949 Liner 05-21-2016, 10:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,808
Posted By Sprouty
Looks like 1950

According to this information l think it must me a 1950
https://vintageairstream.com/photo-archives/1950-liner-22/
Forum: 1947-1949 Liner 05-21-2016, 09:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,808
Posted By Sprouty
Rear

Rear
Forum: 1947-1949 Liner 05-21-2016, 09:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,808
Posted By Sprouty
Picture

Picture
Forum: 1947-1949 Liner 05-21-2016, 08:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,808
Posted By Sprouty
Help with correct year of Liner #1451

I recently purchased Liner number 1451 and when I got the title it said 1946 for the year. I know it is not a 1946 and I am sure I can get it corrected when I title it in my name. Can anyone give me...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 03-15-2016, 07:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,220
Posted By Sprouty
I don't know what I was thinking it does have an...

I don't know what I was thinking it does have an AC unit on top. I will have to check my deck height today. If I can't haul it I can't buy it since shipping is too expensive. I have a 22 foot deck...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 03-14-2016, 12:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,220
Posted By Sprouty
Thank you very much that seem more like it. I...

Thank you very much that seem more like it. I just got a bid for 2000.00 to ship it 750 miles. That is just too much for me to spend. I have a 22 ft deck over trailer rated at 14000 lbs and if the...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 03-14-2016, 08:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,220
Posted By Sprouty
Can anyone tell me the actual curb weight of a Argosy 20 with a 350?

I am getting shipping bids on a 20 Foot Argosy MH with a 350 in it. I looked at an owners manual and it said 11000 lbs which seems very high to me. Has anyone actually put one on a scale?
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 02-25-2016, 04:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,170
Posted By Sprouty
Custom grey tank

Can anyone give me the name of a company with a good reputation that makes custom grey water tanks? I have a custom built frame I would like to have a tank built to fit.
Thanks Steve
Forum: 1947-1949 Liner 01-20-2016, 05:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,417
Posted By Sprouty
Did you have any luck sell your liner?

Did you have any luck sell your liner?
Forum: 1947-1949 Liner 01-20-2016, 05:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,176
Posted By Sprouty
That is great!

That is great!
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 09-28-2015, 06:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,488
Posted By Sprouty
I will not have to worry about the steering issue...

I will not have to worry about the steering issue since we did not buy the Argosy. It was too much of a project for me at this time of my live. I have too many project going as it is. :). My...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 09-26-2015, 09:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,488
Posted By Sprouty
I should have explained I don't think it's the...

I should have explained I don't think it's the steering column but was wondering if the sloppy steering is common and what is usually the cause. I did a Google search and found that damaged front air...
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