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Episode 22: The Ambassador

Episode 22: The Ambassador

Join host Tim Shephard and Panel Pros Colin Hyde and Rob Baker as they discuss this weeks questions as well as picking up theVAP’s new 1960 International Ambassador.

Colin’s restoration update
Video tour of the Caravel’s restoration
Airstream not making motor homes
Bounder’s hydraulic woes
Finding your VIN
Installing an A/C in a closet
Picking up the Ambassador in Ohio
eBay Tip: Cash vs. Cashiers check
The Airstream factory tour
Getting started on the Ambassador restoration
Rob’s International envy

Thanks to the Trailer Park Troubadours for our theme music

Running Time: 59:32
Release Date: 07-06-06

Episode 15: Bringing It Home

Episode 15: Bringing It Home

 
Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pros Colin Hyde and Rob Baker as they discuss what it takes to bring your vintage dream home.  We also talk with Airstreamer Bill Kerfoot about how he purchased a 1954 Airstream Liner 3000 miles from his home!  And finally, theVAP talks with Leo of SaveWally.org.   Learn about their mission to save the name of the 50 year old Airstream owners club, the WBCCI.

Pros weigh in on the Winick design
Colin’s restoration update
Listener’s question: Sewer hose connections
Valterra’s universal adapter
Rob’s road kit: tow lights, nylon rope, floor jack
Tim’s advice: sometimes you gotta walk away
Safety chains & tow ball sizes
Rob’s road test, using the wrong ball size
Bill Kerfoots account: Picking up a trailer 3000 miles away
How to get a free Liner and a vacation
SaveWally.org

Thanks to the Trailer Park Troubadours for our theme music

Running Time: 54:45
Release Date: 03-30-06

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Episode 12: Restoration and Refurbishment

Episode 12: Restoration and Refurbishment

theVAP talks with the Vintage Airstream Club historian, Fred Coldwell.  Fred talks with us about the club, and educates us on vintage trailer ownership.

What is the Vintage Airstream Club (VAC)?
The VAC historian’s job:  Airstream history not club history
Preservation, Restoration, Refurbishment, and Modernization
Most renovations are refurbishments
Listeners question: What is the best way to maintain value, keep it original or change it?
Take time to learn the trailers design, layout, and usage
Colin’s restoration update
Rob’s run in with Dicky Riegel, Group President of Thor
Listener question: How is Rob’s trailer being polished?
Fighting the polish: Filiform Corrosion
Request for DIY restoration comments and questions
A polished Argosy?
Rob’s Sovereign somewhere between a restoration and refurbishment
Period appliances restored offer boondocking benefits
Restore or refurbish with trailer use in mind
Your feedback 

 

Thanks to the Trailer Park Troubadours for our theme music.

Running time:  52:52
Release date: 02-16-06