LED Brake lights
Installed the new LED brake lights today. Thanks to Rob Baker for finding these for me at a PA truck stop!
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A Classic Travel Trailer from Wally Byam and Co.
Slowly follow the restoration of this classic travel trailer. And I do mean slowly.... Join me as I put it back to tip top shape and even throw in a few interior design surprises!
Look if The Museum of Modern Art can have one, so must I.
To learn more, visit:
Annalumanum;
Sweet Sovereign; 1961 Airstream; Austin Aluminitus; The Byam Caravanner; The VAP.com Blog; 1975 Ambassador
November 15, 2008
October 28, 2008
Pete Turner Capetown to Cairo Interview
I recently had the pleasure of meeting one of my favorite photographers Pete Turner in NYC. Pete was a photographer on the Wally Byam Capetown to Cairo caravan.
Be sure to checkout Petes podcast where Pete and George Jardine discuss the caravan. Here is a link to Petes website. Just click on the podcast link in the upper right of the webpage. Enjoy!
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October 20, 2008
Door Eye Brow
Here is attempt number one to make a new Door Eyebrow with a tool purchased at Home Depot. This may take a while.
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October 14, 2008
New door gasket installed
Here is a new door gasket that I riveted in place using buck rivets. I hope its correct!
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October 13, 2008
Joe P from Michigan has a 55 Safari!
I recently met Joe P from Michigan and here is his sweet 1955 Safari. Joe was on his way back to Michigan from the pickup in Boston.
That rear bumper looks like a bumper from a Avion brand trailer.
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September 29, 2008
New name plates
Even though I have tons of work left, it felt good to get the name plates back on. Polishing was cancelled due to RAIN!
Here is the cool old plate where rig was purchased in 1955 or 56. Blakeney Trailer Sales, Newburgh NY. Anyone ever heard of it?
Love shaving rivets!
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September 26, 2008
Airstream History Lesson
This link will bring you to Fred Coldwell's excellent flash presentation on the history of Airstream travel trailers.
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September 25, 2008
Great photo!
What a great photo of camping with an Airstream. Anyone know what year the car is?
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September 22, 2008
I'm getting tired of polishing!
Polishing is a labor intensive dirty job but someone has to do it. Lessons learned: Do not polish in the sun; Wear old clothes; wear gloves; listen to great tunes; drink plenty of ice cold beer.
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