Reply to: RE: [VAC] Re: Interior modifications
Yaaah Steve!! That's the sprit I'm was hoping to instill.
What's funny is the LPG/Butane lamps haven't changed all that much in 50 years, and
are still available. The secret to getting the globes to not fall off on rough roads
is a small bungie cord before each departure (any other ideas out there?).
As for polishing, the delivered finish in the '40's to early '80s from Airstream was
the naturally bright finish of the aluminum skin panels. Unpolished is, uh -
unnatural so to speak. I'm trying to get permission to use some Airstream Dealership
photos from the '60's on the VAC site. All the trailers were as shiny as could be
when new.
Later,
RJ
stevec wrote:
>Thank you all for the inspired response on original vs. modified. I believe
>that I have my answer....I have decided after going full circle to wash the
>existing curtains and leave them in the unit as is; sand worn woodwork and
>cabinet doors- stain as original as possible; fix the stove; replace the
>furnace; fix the frig; replace the counters with Formica that looks like
>1960's (which actually is not hard to do) put up a new (old looking) gas
>light; and replace the sink and faucet with new pieces that look period for
>this unit. I may even leave the outside un-polished...(but I'm torn on this
>one!)
>I believe that the finished work will appear vintage to the casual observer;
>be safe for using everyday with my family; and evoke a feeling of
>yester-year camping when I've have a couple glasses of good wine.
>SteveC
>'69 Caravel in TC Mich.
>
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