Category Archives: restoration
Aluminum Envy – A Vintage Airstream Moterhome
Mary noticed that the shiny Airstream as we drove down our loop at the state park, and I nearly hit a post gawking at it. Not only was it an antique, it was self-propelled and towing a Jeep. Here’s what … Continue reading
Posted in Airstream, License Plates, polishing, restoration, Southwest trip 5, Vintage Airstream
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Meeting Mr. Filiform
I have decided to tackle the peeling clearcoat on the Airstream on a casual basis – a panel or two at a time. So today I continued to use up the Stypeeze on some lower panels. I found that the … Continue reading
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Renovation Going Slowly
Having removed the carpet and much of the “mouse fur” from the walls in the dining/living area, I fried a few brain cells removing the glue backing with a solvent. Then, I began polishing the interior aluminum with mixed results. … Continue reading
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Mouse Fur Be Gone
Having removed the Airstream couch, I’ve started a project to remove the carpet and replace it with some sort of wood laminate flooring. Of course, the more you open things up, the more “projects” reveal themselves. The cream-colored covering on … Continue reading
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Restoring a ’61 Airstream
Over the years in aviation, I’ve known quite a few airplane builders and restorers. Their attention to detail and perseverance amaze me — they work years and years on their planes. Some then fly them a lot, others seem to … Continue reading
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