Sunday, June 6, 2010

1971 Airstream Globetrotter 21'





































One of the best models to find is the Globetrotter, everything you need in a small package.
This one was remodeled at one time with a "custom" interior to put it politely.
I bought this one because the skin was in excellent condition and just needed polishing, came with new wheels tires and axle from the previous owner so it just needed a new interior and appliances. The subfloor was in excelent shape, with just one soft spot in the rear bath area so I replaced the the last 4'. In 1971 Airstream went to particle board in place of the solid & plywood interior construction, so it was all replaced with oak hardwood and oak plywood, better than new, with a solid cherry wood floor.

Past projects 1947 Spartan Manor 25'
















This beauty was found in the woods while hunting, long abandoned, it was in surprisingly good condition, a few birch panels where replaced, one section of exterior aluminum as well, original water heater was still working and a new AC unit was added, original craftsmanship is amazing on these things.

1963 Airstream Flying Cloud, before







Well it has been quite a while since I have started an Airstream project, just have been trying to make ends meet in this economy at my "real job" but I am now ready to slowly ease into the restoration of the 1963 Flying cloud. The exterior skin is in good condition with a few minor beauty marks, have done a little polishing over the last months. Next will be gutting the interior and prepping for floor replacement.