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Silver Streak Digest     Tuesday, February 8 2005     Volume 01 : Number 136




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[SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #135
Re: [SilverStreak] New List Members

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Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2005 09:53:43 -0500
From: "Karen Barrett" <charli@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #135

you could write RVI and maybe they could figure it out (may have record of
nos. sent to Silver Streak)--might be able to tell
you the year plate was bought ....
also, I see an email add on a Silver Streak website (kooltrailer@xxxxxxxxxx.com)
that may have info
.... also, whatever state is or was titled in maybe could look back at the
supporting documentation (original certificate of origin)
and give you idea....

as I recall, the last Silver Streaks made were special  made (over
$80,000) -- up into the 90's ... outside looked same -- these babies have
always been made to last(!) .. think the guy that rebuilds Silver Streaks &
other old trailers is in Chino(?) Calif. and sells them
to movie stars, but can't think of name....there was program on History
channel about it.....
Airstreams and Avions are ok, but SS really made solid -- we had a terrific
Avion, but was getting hard to find parts & repairs

Jim & Karen in
central Florida
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> Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2005 22:59:47 -0700 (MST)
> From: Bryan Crockett <bryan@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
> Subject: [SilverStreak] New List Members
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> Hello all!
>
> We are so excited to belong to this list - we have just purchased a 70's
> model SS 3200 Continental Supreme and are so excited to get busy with a
> few repairs and upgrades!  We are Bryan and Tami Crockett, and we love
> going camping.  Our two favorite places to go are Southern Utah areas
> (especially Zion's) and Yellowstone.  We hope soon to get to Yosemite and
> someday a summer trip to Alaska.  Bryan is an IT specialist, and I am a
> critical care nurse.  We have 4 girls, all who love the outdoors, and our
> most enjoyable time of the year is the annual camping family reunion in
> Grand Targhee National Forest.  Our first trailer was a real clunker -
> aluminum sided that had had some roof leaks above the refrigerator - we
> spent considerable time repairing and upgrading that trailer - almost all
> DIY.  It turned out great, and we are sorry to see it go.  However, after
> the experience of "gettin' in and gettin' our hands dirty" we decided that
> a riveted aircraft constructed trailer was going to be our next purchase,
> so we started looking at Airstreams, but weren't happy with the
> construction of the ones we looked at.
>
> We discovered and fell in love with the charm and construction of Silver
> Streaks last year, but were just able to find one (in great shape!) and
> make a deal on it this week.  Our kids are tickled pink - they love the
> idea of having a shiny "silver and gold" TT.  We are tickled pink about
> the solid construction.  There is some discrepancy as to the year of
> manufacture:  the title says '74, the owner said '78, but it looks like it
> could be as late as '79 from looking at all the pictures on line.  We know
> it isn't a '77 as the gold is in great condition.  Does anyone on this
> list have any insight as to coding on the serial numbers?  The serial
> number on the stamp plate is "7RTFA-S790".  There is also an RVI
> registered number which is 1100679.  I don't know if these numbers are of
> any help, but if you know of any way to do this research, we welcome any
> and all suggestions.
>
> We also are interested in obtaining a copy of an owner's manual from
> anyone willing to copy theirs (once we find out the correct year! )  We of

> course would send a SASE  and money for copying and time.
>
> Our first projects are going to be cleaning and polishing the exterior
> (thanks to Mark George of Portland for his recommendations on the
> discussion board - we are going to give the pressure washing a try),
> cleaning the interior (it's been sitting a few years), and going over the
> electrical systems, especially the 12v as it shows some problems (although
> the monitor panel works beautifully!)   The resources on Tom's website are
> sure to be a big help.  We are also not thrilled with the toilet and plan
> to put in a Sealand ASAP.
>
> We'll be sure to post some links to pictures as soon as we can, both
> before and after.  So, it's good to be here and we're looking forward to
> great discussions!
>
> - -Bryan & Tamela Crockett
> Everyone should have kids. They are the greatest joy in the world. But
> they are also terrorists. You'll realize this as soon as they are born,
> and they start using sleep deprivation to break you.
>
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Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2005 19:55:18 EST
From: Jotatwcd@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: Re: [SilverStreak] New List Members

Brian and Tamela
 
I would be willing to guess  that your trailer may be a 1979?  I  looked at 
my Vin# 
and it has "77" within the last 4 digits.My trailer is the 3200 1977  
Continental Supereme Luxury Liner.  Yours has "79" in the vin number.   Just a guess 
without further investigation.  Your trailer is the 3200  Series but is 
actually 33 1/2 feet long.  You may want to check out the  brochures on Tom's 
website because there are many brochures of various years  that you can match up 
some details.  My trailer has a small metalized  sticker on the back side near 
the living room window and just below where the  radio antenna is connected that 
gives a manufacture date of 09/76.  I have  already confirmed with the late 
Bob Ashby that this was an early 77.  Another clue is in the middle of 77, SS 
started installing radiused  anodized windows so they were rounded on the 
corners from that point on.  
 
good luck!
James 
77 Silver Streak
Denver, CO

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