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1956 Vintage Airstream

A Classic Travel Trailer from Wally Byam and Co.

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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Posted October 20, 2008 by 1956 Airstream Safari 
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The RV World of 1937!

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Posted October 14, 2008 by 1956 Airstream Safari 
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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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Posted October 14, 2008 by 1956 Airstream Safari 
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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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Posted October 13, 2008 by 1956 Airstream Safari 
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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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Posted September 29, 2008 by 1956 Airstream Safari 
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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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Posted September 26, 2008 by 1956 Airstream Safari 
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Great photo!

What a great photo of camping with an Airstream. Anyone know what year the car is?

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Posted September 25, 2008 by 1956 Airstream Safari 
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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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Posted September 22, 2008 by 1956 Airstream Safari 
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Wonderful Caravan Photo from the 50's

Hey is that our project trailer?

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Posted September 18, 2008 by 1956 Airstream Safari 
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Airstream Graphics

This memorable image features Alfred Letournear (France) towing this 22' Airstream Liner in the late '40's as a publicity stunt.

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Posted September 17, 2008 by 1956 Airstream Safari 
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