Anyone know anything about Airstreams?

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 3:00 pm

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not trying to be annoying.

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 3:11 pm

Some airstream info

http://vintageairstream.com/archives/index.html

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 3:37 pm

tamarakay, i'm jealous now! Change the carpet after Burning man!

tamarakay · Post by **tamarakay** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 6:53 pm

TomServo - you are definately NOT being annoying. ken-doll (thanks for that lala, i love it

) will certainly devour the videos.

I'm going back and forth on when to pull the carpet, but it will definitely get pulled. Can't decide what to put in though, either bamboo or some funky linoleum. It has light toned wood, everything is tonally blonde, or warm yellow (not bright) and I LOVE color so a fun crazy floor would be good. Decisions decisions.

But as is typical in our house, i'm thinking of decorations and ken-doll is thinking about generators, wiring, voltage testing or some such lol

tamarakay · Post by **tamarakay** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 6:55 pm

And I really can't tell everyone enough how much I appreciate your kindnesses.

Thank you again.

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 7:11 pm

make sure ken-doll watches all the videos...not just the ones i posted! Are some important electrical bits in there.

Dr. Pyro · Post by **Dr. Pyro** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 7:15 pm

What you people need to understand is that Tamara and Ken are Barbiebarians, and therefore are simply better than your average drugged out hippie or drunken yahoo. We take care of our own and only eat the young of those who are inferior. Which means most of you.

tamarakay · Post by **tamarakay** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 7:20 pm

Barbiebarians, unite! and I dibs all the little ones toes, those are my favorite parts.

ibdave · Post by **ibdave** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 7:20 pm

far out man......

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gyre · Post by **gyre** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 7:28 pm

You can color wood, especially with the new two part acrylics.

Any kind of pattern is possible.

Post by **Sham** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 7:29 pm

tamarakay wrote:TomServo - you are definately NOT being annoying. ken-doll (thanks for that lala, i love it )

I think Ken-doll has his new playa name!

maryanimal · Post by **maryanimal** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 8:38 pm

Congratulations tamarakay! I was pulling for you!! You'll have many wonderful years with it. and new memories to be made!!

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 10:13 am

Dr. Pyro wrote:What you people need to understand is that Tamara and Ken are Barbiebarians, and therefore are simply better than your average drugged out hippie or drunken yahoo. We take care of our own and only eat the young of those who are inferior. Which means most of you.

Ha-ha! I have no young!

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 10:13 am

Shambala wrote:
tamarakay wrote:TomServo - you are definately NOT being annoying. ken-doll (thanks for that lala, i love it :D )
I think Ken-doll has his new playa name!

What, couldn't find a picture of Cockring Ken?

lucky420 · Post by **lucky420** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 12:10 pm

i don't think ken even has a cock...?

Sail Man · Post by **Sail Man** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 1:05 pm

Now all you need are cool silver suits and a Robot

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 1:07 pm

Post by **Sham** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 7:25 pm

lucky420 wrote:i don't think ken even has a cock...?

well, see for yourselves.

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 7:28 pm

tamarakay! when you gonna post pics?

tamarakay · Post by **tamarakay** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 10:18 am

LOL, sorry I'll get some posted tonight. We let them stay in it till today, they leave for missouri this afternoon. They were going to get a hotel for the last two days, but we really didn't have to have it and you know what a softie Ken-doll is.
He's picking it up today, I'll get some shots of it and get them on here.

lucky420 · Post by **lucky420** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 10:30 am

nope all i see is smooooth

wedeliver · Post by **wedeliver** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 10:39 am

tamarakay wrote:LOL, sorry I'll get some posted tonight. We let them stay in it till today, they leave for missouri this afternoon. They were going to get a hotel for the last two days, but we really didn't have to have it and you know what a softie Ken-doll is.
He's picking it up today, I'll get some shots of it and get them on here.

It sounds like there is more then just a money transaction going on here. Some things are just meant to be I guess. I do wish to say, that in my humble opinion, one of the most important things to consider as you aquire said Airstream is your Tow Vehicle. Maybe something like an old woody, or a 57 Chevy should be considered.

Congrats on your purchase, may it serve you well!

tamarakay · Post by **tamarakay** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 10:46 am

Wedeliver, yes they have to move to missouri, their daughter is in icu (husband shot her) and kids are in foster care. protective services won't let them take custody if they live out of state. Interesting couple, I wish we had gotten to know them before they had to move. Really enjoy their company.

Elorrum · Post by **Elorrum** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 11:37 am

In Tom Robbin's Skinny Legs and All, the character Boomer welds giant metal drumsticks and wings onto his airstream and rolls down the road like a giant roast turkey wrapped in foil.

wedeliver · Post by **wedeliver** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 11:55 am

tamarakay wrote:Wedeliver, yes they have to move to missouri, their daughter is in icu (husband shot her) and kids are in foster care. protective services won't let them take custody if they live out of state. Interesting couple, I wish we had gotten to know them before they had to move. Really enjoy their company.

wow, lives touched, play it forward. Good luck with your new rig, if you are traveling the area, heres a coupon for a free stay! (COUPON)

tamarakay · Post by **tamarakay** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 12:23 pm

Actually, we were discussing wandering around a bit before and after burningman and your campsite came up in the discussion

The Hustler · Post by **The Hustler** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 12:24 pm

tamarakay wrote:
ibdave wrote:
tamarakay wrote:Holy crap, suggested list price 14,305.
hmmmm, i think i'll be hitting the bank up on Monday.
well maybe you can, as doc pyro say's "show me the back of the RV"..
Well, ok but i think the action will happen in the front of this one. The back is the toilet

Maybe he wants a glass bottom boat tour. People are into genuinely horrible things.

Montanarchist · Post by **Montanarchist** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 12:42 pm

Five grand sounds very fair. I gave almost that much for my '69 twenty-six footer, and I had to replace most of the wiring and water/waste pipes. You should know that the 31' models are fairly tough to pull. You will NEED a equalizing class III (minimum, I use a class IV) hitch, and that pig will still push/pull you around...or at least my 26 footer does and I pull it with a 8000# old diesel Dodge.

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 1:02 pm

Might be axle issues?

Montanarchist · Post by **Montanarchist** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 1:06 pm

Nope, I checked the torsion inserts, and replaced all the bearings and brakes. They are just big, and comparatively heavy for a TT.