[SilverStreak] 70's "Gold"

["Jim and Dorothy Dupree" <dottiedup@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Al

When I said "natural" I meant , uncoated nor anodized,which would be what you
would have if the clear coat on an Airstream or anodized finish on a Avion or
SS was removed. Once the aluminum is "bare" then you can actually polish the
surface .

>From what I understand, the anodized finish is a result of an electrolysis
process which creates the dull but ultra hard finish with or without color.
This same process is used on construction aluminum such as door and window
frames in aluminum, bronze, gold or other colors. Shower doors are a good
example. The color is actually an integral part of the anodizing process, not
an after effect.

The 70's Silver Streaks, for whatever reason, change in process, dye, etc., by
the company just did not hold up. The 70's models are the only SS's that I
have seen the fading on.

Another unique feature of the Silver Streaks is that no two are exactly alike.
The purchase process, provided for custom order only, floor plan, fabrics,
cabinet and storage design, etc. Then, after purchase the rigs were
manufactured and the customer would go out to California  to pick it up.

 It is interesting to go to the Houston Area SS Club rally, and see 15-20
units which are basically the same on the outside, but so  different on the
inside. The 80's and up models, have a lighter wood finish where most prior to
that had dark wood.

And, price!!!!!, I have the original sales receipt for my 1985, mod. 3411,
ie.: 34'-11", Supreme. $48,500.00. That was a lot of bucks in 1985. I
understand that the last models in "96" a few in "98" were going for over
$100,000.

No,I am no relation to the "Dupree" valve company, although "Dupree" is not
that common of a Sir name.

I enjoy the SS List, thanks Tom for all your efforts and hard work on the
site.

Thanks to all,

Jim Dupree