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1953 Silver Streak Clipper
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1953 Siver Streak Clipper
Title: 1953 Silver Streak Clipper 1953        
 
Mileage: --        
 
Location: Fresno, CA        
 
 Vehicle Information
VIN: --        
 
Vehicle title: Not available        
 
Condition: Used        
 
 Features
Type: Travel trailer Slide outs: None Water capacity: None gallons
 
Length: 25 feet Sleeping capacity: 4 Air conditioners: None
 
Fuel type: -- Awnings: None Leveling jacks included: No
 
Dry weight: 3000 lbs  
 

Description
1953 Silver Streak Clipper 1953
Vehicle Description

 1953 Silver Streak Clipper

You don't need me to tell you that this is one rare and beautiful trailer. I intended to keep it for myself, but (sob!) I need the money. I've gone over this trailer with a fine-toothed comb to find every imperfection, and then document it for you with photo's and notes. So bid with confidence as this is not your usual 'as is' crap shoot with misleading or 'missing' pictures.... there will be no nasty surprises when you pick it up.  Please inspect all photos carefully and read the embedded notes.

Length 25' 4". Coach 23'.  Width 7'6"  Height 8' 9"

Skin
The shell is perfect.  There are no dents, scratches, dings,... nothing.   This I find amazing.  Polishing exaggerates imperfections  and even the best restorers would prefer not to avoid the tricky work of replacing panels. Look at the pictures.... everything is dead straight and  true.

The two access hatches have been messily caulked closed, so could be opened up. Piano hinges on both. One of the 4 side running lights has a broken lens, all others (inc. rear lights) have good lenses. The non-suicide door is all straight and true. Shuts with a nice click. There is a screen door, which also work perfectly. No sign of any damage, the hinges and rivets are all tight and original.

Windows
Would you believe that all 18 windows panes are perfect!  O.K. I lied, one has a small crack (see picture).  All 14 opening windows are perfect, hinges, latches. They all open, hold, close, and lock.  There are no screens. There are 3 roof vents, no covers.

In 1953 Silver Streak decided to abandon those distinctive round 'Rocketeer' windows as they were dated, and  occupants were dieing from heat as they didn't open, and also there wasn't much of a view from those portholes. The 1953 windows opened, allowing a decent cross breeze and their curved shape provides a wide 180degree panoramic view.

Hitch and Wheels
The 2" hitch works fine, locks down. The safety chains are opened out (see pic). The jack works well. No electrical connect plug, but wiring harness looks viable.  Propane reducer/regulator untested.  Propane tank two-way switch, untested.   Tires have 4mm tread and slight cracking on sidewalls.  Axle and springs look fine. The electrical brakes are untested. The bearings stay cool. I  pulled this trailer hundreds of miles recently, with my 2wd half ton Ford Ranger, with no weight distribution, ( and no functioning trailer brakes...shhh!). It trailed perfectly and I wouldn't hesitate to do it again... see delivery options.

Underneath
The bellypan needs replacing in places. The two semicircular sections at each end, and a section over the axle are made of aluminum and have lasted well and need not be replaced. Between these three sections are two straight section made of sheet metal, these need replacing . Why sheet metal and not aluminum was used I don't know. See the pics.  There is a patch of aluminum rot / oxidisation under the LHS (left hand side) access door and RHS front alum. bellypan  Again see pics.  The central spine circular tube is straight and the cross members are sound although they have some surface rust.  Insulation has fallen out in places.

Interior
Soft spots here and there and a hole in the floor by the door indicate that the floor needs replacing. No surprise for a 55 year old trailer. hopefully the new floor will be good for another 55 years. 

The kitchen sink and aluminum cabinet (two drawers) are in great undamaged state. No dents scratches etc. there are 2 (match head size) chips in the double enamel sink. Note the very pretty fan shape design in the alum. sheet  on the drawer fronts and cabinet doors.

The 4 burner stove/oven has not been tested but is in good shape, needs cleaning, oven door glass intact. There is a extractor vent fan, untested.

The shower stall is made entirely of aluminum sheet, as is the sink pedestal and  shower drain pan / floor. No dents etc. Frosted glass in door. Full length piano hinge.  Cute ten inch round enamel sink with no chips but removable rust stain. Aqua Magic 4 toilet is discolored but the trap opens and springs shut. No blackwater tank, for that matter no blue or gray  tanks either. The input plumbing is orig. copper pipes. Output  plumbing (traps and drains) are 2" PVC, working but not original.

The Cupboards have some veneer peeling as does the drawer fronts to the rear of the stove. The two rear doors have full length piano hinges. All close and open with ease and have handles although most need a magnetic latch or something.


The trailer, according to the registration plate, was last registered in  June 2002. There is no pink slip, but I will provide a bill of sale.
I can deliver up to 300 miles from Fresno, maybe more, (I actually like driving at 55).  Typically, I'd deliver to L.A. or S.F. for $350.
Thanks for your interest. As I said, look at the pictures closely and ask as many questions as you wish. I promise you will not be disappointed with this trailer. Knowledge is power so bid with confidence

Reserve has been set at  $2000.







 
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