Airstream Restoration of Scott and Kathy's 1955 Flying Cloud Whale Tail - Our California Vintage Airstream.

Sunday, February 28, 2010

You Light Up My Life


We found this beauty right here in Iowa!
The owner was happy to sell this cool porch light to us.
It needs some work.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

TAC


Proud to be TAC IA-4


Proud to be a member of WBCCI Iowa Unit.



Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Bathroom Drawing in 3D




Toilet will be located about the black tank.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Flying on a Cloud - 1260 Miles Away in Seconds


Even though she is 21 hours and 1260 miles away - it is very cool to be walking through our trailer!
Although if I were there - Plattsburgh is even warmer and drier today!

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Troublesome Panel


Well we thought that all the exterior skin was in pretty good shape. Except the rear upper dent, which Colin assures us can be mostly removed. Looks the panel behind the door has been replaced. Perhaps due to damage from the door unexpectedly opening sometime in the past.
The rivet heads are larger, and the panel was not buck riveted. So we will need to have the panel removed and safely riveted on.


Now the question is do we replace the panel? Downside is cost. Upside is the rivets will be the same size as the rest of the trailer. And this is the panel that we will be looking at during every happy hour for years to come!
Decision made. New panel.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Found my sisters!!!

So cool! I was just on Airforums (again) and found Byam's older sister and her younger sister also. Both 7786 and 7788 are listed on the Flying Cloud Registry thread. And I am going to learn how to add our #7787

There is so many people sharing their love of the Airstream - makes me happy!

Friday, February 5, 2010

What is it?




What is it?
It is shipping today to Colin