Airstream Dream. Sitting 17 years in a field! bringing home a field find Airstream
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- On this episode we head out to a farm field to drag out an old airstream sitting since 2001. What condition is it in? is the bottom rotted out? will I still have a wife after this weekend?! :) find out this week.
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I cannot wait to see more updates on this renovation, This is a jewel. I love the floor and the color of the counters, just awesome !!!!! I wish I had one of these beauties !!!
..those Airstream trailers hold their value forever,and still look good ..great find..
I have a lot of polishing to do :)
..f.y.i., there are lots of web sites on how to polish an Airstream..good luck...
What a fun dad you are. Always something new, or old in your case.
Air Streams were the Cadillac of trailers in their day. That this one has survived in as good a shape as it has proves they were as good as was claimed. Your wife might think you're crazy, but as I;m sure you know these trailers are still very popular and can sell for quite a lot of money. Nice find!
What a great trailer! I'm stunned that it's in such good shape, considering how long it was abandoned! I guess they really did build those Airstreams to last!!!
It’s well built! Looks like no water got in, it’s dry :)
@@CuriosityIncorporated It really is in remarkable condition.
On another note, I can't believe I've actually been sitting here watching some guy I've never met clean out houses, barns, and now trailers, in another country to boot, LOL!
Very very collectible
That would look pretty cool behind the old ghost busters ambulance! thanks for the video...
Thanks for watching!
i wish airstreams existed in my country they are just pure artwork you can live in
I'm watching this on a cold, soggy January evening in Alberta - the shots of a prairie summer day are glorious. :)
Love the old Airstreams. IF I didn’t have such a collection of antique furniture I’d probably live in one. Just go from lake to lake. I’m jealous!
Excellent video ! Congrats on finding an awesome trailer ! I can`t believe you found that and the condition it in ! WOW !
It was a good score! Working on it tonight :)
It's great what you did with this old trailer. At least the previous owner had good taste in reading, Dick Francis is one of my favorite authors.
Glad i found your site, I'm loving all your adventures. 1st one 100 year old hoarder house I watched all three videos so far. Great life Great Adventures
It's a great channel! The Potter House videos are up to 10 parts now, it's brilliant.
That caravan is so darn CUTE!!!.
Wow, what a beautiful floor now!! Good find!!
Overall it looked in pretty good shape!
It’s not too bad at all. I’m mostly happy that the floor is good!
I have dreamed of owning one of these for years now....good find!
Great find!
Your kids are mini-you-all's! 😀 Cute, cute!
The 1 and only travel trailer worth buying used or new is the AirStream ,the interiors are a breeze to update because they made their RVs on full trailers unlike so many other models ,I paid $3,200 for my 1971 camper and did a complete remodel ,a buffer and 3 tubs of mother's polish and my 1971 AirStream is so highly polished that it blinds drivers and gets tons of compliments every summer at campgrounds ,we installed a 5.2 channel high end McIntosh home theater HiFi system In ours along with a 40" flatscreen ,we took out the kitchenette to make room for a full living room and built an outdoor kitchen on the tongue as well as a heated outdoor shower .
Looks wonderful...thanks to you and your family!
Inland Rv in California are a great Airstream parts resource if you have a hard time finding anything for it. I got a free Airstream, parked for years, requisite shrub in front, too. But mine was in bad condition: yours just needs a dusting in comparision! Enjoy! Awesome find, thanks for sharing!
I know a few people who own an airstream and they love them. Great little find!
Uhhhhhhh….
nobody taught you that when cleaning, you always start at the TOP and work you way down??
Floors come last, man!!
Love these old Hairstreams. :)
Too funny, I was thinking the same thing.
We had a Travel Trailer on Cape Cod we would spend Summers at from birth until my Parents retired there in '95 and bought a house. It was in a place called "Campers Haven" in Dennisport Massachusetts. Steps away was the beach. Great times as a kid. My Mom had spent summers in the same park in a Tent in the late '30s til she married my Dad and they got their own place. It was small but we really only slept there. We were out doing Fun stuff! Happy Memories.....Your Kids are nice, Great and Fun Parents! lol! I wish my Dad had a "Ghostbusters Ambulance!" But.....Ghostbusters didnt come out til I was Grownup. Airstreams are Top of the Line. They hold up well. Great Vid!
*_I would prefer an Airstream than a new RV. Just imagine the fun vacations families went on, the good times, good vibes had & you guys can continue this & pass it on in time. These are worth more money as the years go by. There just the best_*
Another adventure begins 😀 can't wait to follow the journey to when the Airstream is looking more like its old shinny self. 🐾🌻🐾
Should have some updates coming soon!
I absolutely love those old trailers, just perfect for a fishing weekend by a river or stream. It's also in perfect shape outside.
What a score. Love airstream trailors.
Wow! What a great old item! I'll never forget many years ago when I found out that refrigerators could be propane powered.
To the Airstream: Relax now hun, You're in good hands with Alex!
Thanks William! I’m getting upholstery done next week. Moving right along
I've been watching for 2 yrs but never watched the air stream ones. I love these travel trailers. The ultimate american dream.
OH what a find. How I wish I could have found it in such good condition to eventually RV full time in. One thing I noticed in your video is that BEAUTIFUL black soil wherever you are. That is really fine for farming and raising fine animals and poultry. I really like how you are with your kids. They obviously have gr8 parents. Parents with interests that are teaching them about things. That's admirable for sure. And Charlie seems like one great guy! I just love people like that. Well I just found your vid and hope to see more. Happy trails....J
Charlie is the best helper ever! ❤️
I love how you see beyond the dirt. Great family
The trailer is in amazing shape for sitting in a field for so long! Nice but Alex!
This left me speechless and my heart racing. Wowee, what . a . find! ♡
Thanks for watching!
thank you, this reminded me of my old toyota truck/dolphin camper i used to have, I re-apoulstered the cushions & cleaned the stove rust w/brillo pads & polisher for brass. I got new carpet put into it & cleaned all the wood w/ajax & then liquid gold-it was a lot of work, but well worth it, i was lucky, the lady before me had put in new hard wood counter tops & got a new hard wood table for it!...she also had new windows put in, the sliding kind instead of the old kind. It looked like brand new when i was done, i'm sure yours will look the same!!!!
thanks Pat! i will try to live up to your example! :)
Charlie is really soft spoken and a very nice guy. Love the air stream, who wouldnt. I would have done the floor last though.
My camper has a 12 volt motor to raise and lower the tongue. use one finger to raise or lower. not a big deal, but it sure makes it easy. Ditto on Dan K's comment. Air stream is the creme de la creme of trailers. Good for you and the family.. I also use a battery operated drill with socket to raise and lower the stabilizers.
Charlie reminds me of my brother who passed away a year and a half ago. So it was nice seeing Charlie.
Remarkably clean considering how long it sat. And you owe Charlie big time.
Wow! You totally scored with that rig!
wasn't too bad at all!
What a lucky find, skilled extraction and a fun project!
Thanks Jesse!
What a fantastic discovery in great shape!!!
That is so amazing. I love it. You just added another great element to your channel.
Thanks Chris!
Rare find in awesome condition, Love it !
Wow, what a great find! My husband and I have always wanted one, but even the older ones are still too pricey . Can't wait to see the renovation.
Lovely caravan that’s what we call them in the UK. I bet it will look fantastic when it’s all finished, then there’s no stopping the family trips! Love the haircut by the way! 🏴❤️xx
Thanks Alison
Air Stream is one of the Best,Great workmanship.
It looks in great condition, well done. Looking forward to the rest of the renovation.
Great camper. Double check your tanks & pipes for leaks. If they did not winterize them, you could have problems. Even in South Carolina, we make sure to winterize.
Dan Kammerer, I hope your in a area away from the hurricaine, stay safe.
We are inland! Thanks so much for asking!
Shout out from Saluda, SC !!
Wow!! What a find!! My dream is to find one off these! Just beautiful..
The treasures you find and share with us ! Yay
If you were not aware before, the TV series Grimm, filmed in Portland, Oregon's Old Town, featured a 1963 Airstream. It was used by the title character to contain information and artifacts to deal with the creatures that were the subject of the series. Yours looks close to the series vintage.
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I live in Portland Oregon so thanks for the information. I pass through Old Town at least a few times a month. I go up Burnside Street to reach the Cemetery where my parents are buried. It has an amazing view. Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery. The North side has the view of Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, and I believe Mt. Bachelor.
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I worked for 8 years at the lock shop that was on 4th and Burnside. The shop was closed in 2001. The Grimm producers never filmed the location including the Chinatown Gateway because the building was being converted to a boutique hotel while the show was in production.
Grimm ... AWESOME Show !! And yes, that Airstream was so cool !
This one pulled from the field is definitely a '69 or newer. The front and rear of the body changed significantly that year. maybe our host will tell us what year it is. I bet early 70s.
I enjoy things that have been restored instead of discarded.
Hi & Good Morning. Your kids are adorable. My Paternal Grandparents lived just a few blocks away from me in Buena Park, California. Their next door neighbors had a long, Airstream, that was always parked between the houses. I was always fascinated with it. Lol, you guys are so cute. You make a lovely Couple.
Oh, ya, this is fun going back and watching these, (a little bit) older ones :)
Wow that's in pretty good shape for its age. awesome find! My husband and I want one of the small econoline van campers.
Sounds like a good adventure waiting for you!
An Airstream in need of airing. Nice find...
Man that's cool. Great find
That’s a beauty!! What a find! You’ve got some work ahead of you! Looking forward to the end results. That Charlie is a good friend! Blessings...
Charlie seems like a a good guy, the kind you want to have your back in a tight spot.
He’s a great guy!
70% of all Airstreams ever made are still on the road/surviving. That's pretty exceptional for trailer RV's. Making them out of metal instead of plastic that just rots away is a pretty good idea.
I was surprised how nice it still was!
No rust aluminum.
Your kids are adorable! Nice travel trailer!
What a golden sweet find, wish I could get this lucky.
That is a one of the nicest antique you have.
I love this airstream so much ... great find 😍
Thanks Jackie!
Who doesn't love an Airstream. Can't Hardly Wait to see how beautiful you get it and it was awful nice of you not to subject your wife to the filthy work. Please do updates on the Airstream. Thanks, Kurt.
Score!!! Man that trailer is the perfect size for my truck to pull and plenty if room for me and my 2 sons. I had an early 60's roadrunner trailer that was apparently built by airstream. We miss that trailer. I'll have another one someday.
Wow I love the camper trailer, can’t wait to see it all cleaned up. 👍👍👍👍👍
SWEET!!!!! It is AMAZING that the tires were still serviceable and the the brake light and all of the wiring was intact! Why can't I stumble onto a gem like that???!!
Thanks so much for another great Video I look forward to watching all your videos
Glad you enjoyed it Wayne! I’ve got my work cut out for me on this one
What a find! Still original and not been messed with. Hope you bring in a pro to service your gas pipes and cooker but apart from
a good clean she's a keeper.
Yah I’m happy nobody redid the interior, easier to clean and maintain it as original
What an awesome find! Can't wait to see what you do with her. Your off to a fantastic start. tfs
Thanks for watching Karen :)
OMG we would kill for one of these. Great score and happy camping with your family.
What an awesome find!!!!!
Great find. Make sure and do the wheel bearings! you never know when they were last done. or who did them. Avoid a disaster.. If you do the bearings yourself take your time and do it properly.. once again great video.. Take care be well..
Looks like a great find!
I love what shows of your vintage motorcycle jacket. Cool!
Nice airstream I hope you save It for your family.looks like good times .
Your family is adorable! Truly blessed.
As an owner of 3 vintage trailers, including a Spartan, all in pretty good condition when I purchased them, this is in great condition.
Air Streams are tough and I am so jealous of your find! I dream of having a vintage, but I can only dream. Great trailer!!!!
So cool, can’t wait to see it finished!!
Way to go Charlie...thanks for the great job.
Charlie has great taste in music. Your daughter is absolutely adorable!!!
Hi Alex ! My great uncle had one and he used to polish it with a handheld polisher( electric ). Variable speed, it looked like a grinder but it was strictly for polishing. Came out great !
I may try that myself
What you really want is a "dual action" polisher. Or to be precise, they're actually elliptical sanders, but if you put a thick pad on it from, for instance, Chemical Guys or other car detail outfits, and use a nice polish (I'd recommend Flitz paste, personally) you can polish aluminum to a mirror pretty easily. Works on paints and plastics too. And the good part about the elliptical sanders/polishers is that they're much safer to use than a normal rotary grinder-style polisher. Those require more skill so you don't cause polishing burns or swirl patterns. but since the dual actions oscillate they are far more usable for a normal home user. A good model in the US is the Porter Cable 7424 XP, that's the go-to for entry level and can be used even by pro detailers.
I spent my summers for the first 14-15 years of my life in a trailer just like that! Long ago Yukon road construction camps... ahhh, the memories this brings back!
Oh man! Mop the ceiling and walls before the floors 🤦🏼♀️. But I love your family, you and your show anyhow 🥰
You guys did a great job getting the trailer out of its spot without damage to the skin i love Airstreams Almost everything the use to build them are high quality products I wouldn't be surprised if you find out all the things like the AC, 12 volt Fans, an most of the accessories work with very minor repairs i bought a 1979 model in the 90s and basically everything wound up working ! I did need to install a new thermo coupler on the propane water heater on. A camping trip to get the heater to work that was a 20 dollar part and a 10 minute job in a campsite (not very tough repair). Good luck. To your family i hope you guys have as much fun and good times with yours as i did with mine my kids and nieces and nephews liked playing "Airplane " in mine when they were young ! I was told many years ago. By a Auto / collector that the only wheeled items that were decent investments to purchase were Airstreams, Harleys , and Mercedes Benzs as those are the only ones that historically will increase in value over time ? I dont know if that is really true as i bought things to enjoy and use not for a financial investment per say i usually told my freinds that it was what i called a investment on fun not necessarily the best on your money
We had to go slow and steady to get her out, I give Charlie credit for that one! He has hauled just about anything and everything :)
You guys are so precious. Never a dull moment with you guys, always got so many projects going.
Your little guy is so cute. Blessings
I've always wanted an Airstream. I can't wait to see when it is done being renovated!
I’m working on it this week, hope to have an update soon!
super find,one thing tho,we have a '71 Holiday camper with a thee way fridge.Unfortunately,it used ammonia for a refrigerant,after sitting idle for so long lost its gas.Had to turf it,Alain
That's a pretty cool trailer.
We have a 1971 29’ we love love love ours!
What a fantastic find! Your daughter is adorable.
That's a beauty. Nice size as well.
You are such a lucky guy ... I missed buying a small one that was like new (estate sale) ... BELIEVE IT OR NOT BUT SOLD FOR $900.00. I hated to miss that one ... I saw it while driving bye, and when I returned, it was sold. You lucky Devil!
$900 would have been a killer deal!
great find and great video Thanks
Love that I found you and your air stream discovery. Your kids are cool!
Sweet find...some work to get it loose, huh? You lucky man , what family memories you'll make!
A bit of work but it was worth it :)
An Airstream! Wowzer! Very good condition.