As many may have noticed we have an Aistream, which we thought we would just use for Airstream rallies. But, as life goes, some things happen. In November we sold our 2001 with 4 firm offers in less than a week. Our dream is to refurbish the 1974 in retirement, well we found a wonderful
Guy locally and had to jump at it, he started in March gutting the AS. Hopefully by tomorrow it will be ready for pick up. We are so excited!
Way over budget, but we couldn't stop, we want it totally functional and totally efficient, so we can now use it for more than a long weekend!! Will post some before and after pictures. Can you tell I am so excited! Just had to share!
I know my fellow RVers here will totally understand; non-RVer friends, do not "get it".
GENECOP said
01:27 PM Jul 2, 2012
Show us soon, can't wait to see it....
Trabuco said
01:31 PM Jul 2, 2012
It would be great to see a few before and after pictures!
Terry and Jo said
02:13 PM Jul 2, 2012
Congratulations on a big step being completed. Like the others, I am anxious to see photos as well.
Terry
flyone said
06:30 PM Jul 3, 2012
Very Cool---cant wait for some Pic's
Flyone
Bill and Linda said
10:58 PM Jul 3, 2012
Yes indeed, please post some pix.Our family has owned 6 Airstreams and we have a 34’ Excella which lives in Florida now.
They are a great rig, especially the earlier ones like your ’74.A bit smallish for some, but that’s what the truck or suburban rear is for.They tow like a dream for a tag trailer.
Enjoy!
Bill
cejones4210 said
11:11 AM Jul 6, 2012
Hi All, we picked up the 74 Airstream Land Yacht on Tuesday evening and I spent most of 4th of July, cleaning and organizing and getting it loaded. I have to say here before everyone, my previous thoughts on full-timing in an Airstream would be rather inconvenient. But.....with all the new storage and layout, we are going to have lots of room. Of course, having a topper on the truck that allows for Dave's fly fishing gear and outside "stuff", like chairs and grills helps, but I am extremely pleased with our new layout and all the storage we have gained. I'm including my new blog space, where I am planning on adding the before and after pictures.
-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Friday 6th of July 2012 11:19:53 AM
Readytogo said
01:02 AM Jul 7, 2012
Can't wait to see the photos!!
cejones4210 said
05:34 PM Jul 10, 2012
I did a couple posts today with some pictures, before and after, so you have a bit of an idea. We are very happy with it. Double the storage that we had before. So check out my blog, listed above: ontheroadwithnacho.blogspot.com
Edit by moderator: Activated link. Terry
-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Tuesday 10th of July 2012 08:13:20 PM
Bill and Linda said
06:29 PM Jul 11, 2012
Having long term experience with Airstreams, family first had a 31’ ‘70ish rig, I can say congratulations on the make-over.‘Excellent choices and use of space.I especially like the microwave with the cabinets above and below next to the fridge.That’s a real good choice.Great kitchen make-over as well.Nice rear bath and I expect it has a real tub if memory serves.Not a “garden tub.” Those Airstreams tubs actually held water.DW loved it.
The ‘70’s were excellent years for Airstream construction and you have made that trailer new and it will go another 20 years.Fridge won’t – but the trailer will.The old ones would run forever.
Good for you – enjoy!
Bill
cejones4210 said
08:57 PM Jul 11, 2012
Nope, no tub. We have a new toilet, light fixture and trim around shower. Otherwise it's all original in the bathroom. Oh, we have a new shower head also. Shower is tight, but it works. Problem with the 74 is the tanks are pretty small, but we plan on staying in places with hook-ups and dump stations. We could probably boon-dock for a couple days with no problem. The room in the center is pretty much all original also except for the new coucho and moving the magazine rack and light to the other side so we could hang the picture my brother bought us. The front of the trailer is all new, except for the cabinets over the sink and above the dinette, they are original. We are happy with it and will be getting some more miles out of it for the next few years (or longer hopefully). June 2013 cannot come fast enough! Starting to clean out house and get organized for what we want to keep, or sell or give to Goodwill or pitch. Quite a ways to go yet, but at least we are getting started. Yeah!
Bill and Linda said
09:50 PM Jul 11, 2012
cejones4210 wrote:
Nope, no tub.
Really, all our rear bath Airstreams had a real tub.Side baths, of which we had one, were showers. But they did make them a lot of different ways depending on length.
Congratulations on a big step being completed. Like the others, I am anxious to see photos as well.
Terry
Very Cool---cant wait for some Pic's
Flyone
Yes indeed, please post some pix. Our family has owned 6 Airstreams and we have a 34’ Excella which lives in Florida now.
They are a great rig, especially the earlier ones like your ’74. A bit smallish for some, but that’s what the truck or suburban rear is for. They tow like a dream for a tag trailer.
Enjoy!
Bill
Hi All, we picked up the 74 Airstream Land Yacht on Tuesday evening and I spent most of 4th of July, cleaning and organizing and getting it loaded. I have to say here before everyone, my previous thoughts on full-timing in an Airstream would be rather inconvenient. But.....with all the new storage and layout, we are going to have lots of room. Of course, having a topper on the truck that allows for Dave's fly fishing gear and outside "stuff", like chairs and grills helps, but I am extremely pleased with our new layout and all the storage we have gained. I'm including my new blog space, where I am planning on adding the before and after pictures.
http://ontheroadwithnacho.blogspot.com/
Edit by moderator: Activated link. Terry
-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Friday 6th of July 2012 11:19:53 AM
Can't wait to see the photos!!
I did a couple posts today with some pictures, before and after, so you have a bit of an idea. We are very happy with it. Double the storage that we had before. So check out my blog, listed above: ontheroadwithnacho.blogspot.com
Edit by moderator: Activated link. Terry
-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Tuesday 10th of July 2012 08:13:20 PM
Having long term experience with Airstreams, family first had a 31’ ‘70ish rig, I can say congratulations on the make-over. ‘Excellent choices and use of space. I especially like the microwave with the cabinets above and below next to the fridge. That’s a real good choice. Great kitchen make-over as well. Nice rear bath and I expect it has a real tub if memory serves. Not a “garden tub.” Those Airstreams tubs actually held water. DW loved it.
The ‘70’s were excellent years for Airstream construction and you have made that trailer new and it will go another 20 years. Fridge won’t – but the trailer will. The old ones would run forever.
Good for you – enjoy!
Bill
The front of the trailer is all new, except for the cabinets over the sink and above the dinette, they are original. We are happy with it and will be getting some more miles out of it for the next few years (or longer hopefully).
June 2013 cannot come fast enough! Starting to clean out house and get organized for what we want to keep, or sell or give to Goodwill or pitch. Quite a ways to go yet, but at least we are getting started. Yeah!
Really, all our rear bath Airstreams had a real tub. Side baths, of which we had one, were showers. But they did make them a lot of different ways depending on length.
Anyway, nice rig and restoration.
Bill