Naked Airstream
Have you ever wondered what an Airstream looks like, naked?
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Those of you who have followed our Airstream saga know that it became a target for another vehicle, and the Airstream was totalled. My wife decided we need to buy another one, quickly. So, we bought another old Airstream, actually a year older. We now have a 1968 28' Ambassador. And we are engaged in an “extreme makeover.” The trailer has been taken down to its frame ... when finished, the only thing “old” will be the shell, windows and frame. Thus, my wife will have a vintage trailer and I’ll have a new, “tricked-out” modern trailer.
When completed, I’ll start planning a cross-country trip. My goal: Travel across the United States with my truck and trailer, and both coach/consult and conduct seminars in the communities through which we travel. (BTW, if you want a seminar in your city, please call or write me so I can include you in my plans.)
This photo shows the inside of our current trailer, taken down to its basics - the frame and inside of the skin (shell)!
Those of you who have followed our Airstream saga know that it became a target for another vehicle, and the Airstream was totalled. My wife decided we need to buy another one, quickly. So, we bought another old Airstream, actually a year older. We now have a 1968 28' Ambassador. And we are engaged in an “extreme makeover.” The trailer has been taken down to its frame ... when finished, the only thing “old” will be the shell, windows and frame. Thus, my wife will have a vintage trailer and I’ll have a new, “tricked-out” modern trailer. When completed, I’ll start planning a cross-country trip. My goal: Travel across the United States with my truck and trailer, and both coach/consult and conduct seminars in the communities through which we travel. (BTW, if you want a seminar in your city, please call or write me so I can include you in my plans.)
This photo shows the inside of our current trailer, taken down to its basics - the frame and inside of the skin (shell)!
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Hello Mr.Poll,
I'm curious as to how you have made out with your Airstream makeover. I've owned a gutted 1965 Caravel for ten years and one of my retirement projects is to do exactly what you are doing. The upper panels have no dents, but I will probably replace the lower sections and put holes where I want them. Have you kept a pictoral diary of your restoration? I'd be very appreciative of knowing of any pitfalls you may have run into so that I don't make too many errors. Thanks, and good luck with it(they are wonderful trailers), Fred Winterburn, RR#3,Ripley, Ontario, Canada
Rebuilding a vintage Airstream is not for the feint of heart or light of wallet. As one might say in the construction industry, be prepared for twice the budget and twice the time expected, unless you will do the work yourself. If so, more power to you; I could not do it. Our construction project, however, produced a unique product that we are enjoying as we travel. This year has been a maiden voyage year, traveling from point to point … and our last trip into Oregon and back down the Pacific Coast into California was our first long, multiple stop tour. Next year, perhaps cross the country. It's a hoot. And our license plate signifies my intention to work as we travel. (STESPOT, for suite spot) Good travel with all the modern conveniences. See http://www.area63productions.com/Area63/Blog/Entries/2008/3/7_Currently_playing...html for day by day construction progress of a very talented artist.