How big is a 1961 Safari Airstream trailer?
How big is a 1961 Safari Airstream trailer?
Then reading Tim’s book is mandatory. In just over 300 pages he chronicles his own love affair with vintage Airstreams, starting with a 23-foot 1971 Safari restoration and then a 28-foot 1960 Ambassador that he got for under $4,000 on eBay. But Restoring a Dream isn’t just about Tim’s vintage Airstreams.
Is it worth it to restore a vintage Airstream?
Restoring a vintage Airstream trailer is a slippery slope. One repair leads to another – again and again – and when it’s done you realize that a brand new Airstream could be bought for the same price as the parts and labor you put into the project. Yet why is restoring a vintage Airstream trailer still so appealing to many RVers?
Are there any problems with the outside of an Airstream?
The outside of the Airstream can be even more difficult to repair. Dents, leaking rivets, and holes all call for repair skills that the average DIYer simply does not have. Not only this but Airstream has used different aluminum thicknesses on different model years.
What was the backsplash on the airstream Safari?
To install the Decorative Thermoplastic Backsplash Panels, she glued them individually to the walls and ceiling. To hold them in place as they dried, she used thin strips of plywood as braces for each. This is a great shot of the finished walls. She bought an Enviro Ascot freestanding propane cast-iron fireplace.
Then reading Tim’s book is mandatory. In just over 300 pages he chronicles his own love affair with vintage Airstreams, starting with a 23-foot 1971 Safari restoration and then a 28-foot 1960 Ambassador that he got for under $4,000 on eBay. But Restoring a Dream isn’t just about Tim’s vintage Airstreams.
Where can I find information about vintage Airstream?
The Airforums is an awesome place to get answers and has a wealth of information anything Airstream. The VAP (Vintage Airstream Podcast) is a great resource! There are 100’s of episodes talking about most things on a trailer. I listened to episode-after-episode while doing repairs on our trailer and it was an invaluable education!
The outside of the Airstream can be even more difficult to repair. Dents, leaking rivets, and holes all call for repair skills that the average DIYer simply does not have. Not only this but Airstream has used different aluminum thicknesses on different model years.
To install the Decorative Thermoplastic Backsplash Panels, she glued them individually to the walls and ceiling. To hold them in place as they dried, she used thin strips of plywood as braces for each. This is a great shot of the finished walls. She bought an Enviro Ascot freestanding propane cast-iron fireplace.