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I'd like to share an idea that occurred to me while
remembering Bill Scott:
That the VAC membership consider establishing a
small fund in Bill's name for the 'rescue' and restoration of rare and unusual
vintage Airstreams, in the following manner:
1) 'Candidate' Airstreams (I would argue that
Bowlus-Teller trailers and Curtiss-Wright trailers built during Wally Byam's
tenure be considered) be located and brought to the attention of the general VAC
membership
2) 'Candidates' are evaluated as to rarity,
purchase price, and restorability
3) A provisional budget/restoration plan drawn
up
4) The VAC membership vote to approve/deny the
project
5) The purchase of the Airstream, and transport to
the first phase restoration site
Now for the fun part - the restoration would be
carried out under the direction of the entire membership, with the subject land
yacht to be moved among various members according to their proximity,
willingness, availability, and ability to carry out such repairs as are needed.
Parts, materials, supplies, and labor to be provided by the
membership.
Upon completion, the restored Airstream would be
brought to the next WBCCI Rally to be 'unveiled' and displayed with complete
documentation of the restoration process. Following this, it would be
sold/auctioned, and the proceeds returned to the Bill Scott Vintage Airstream
Rescue and Restoration Project.
What do y'all think?
Tuna
WBCCI #8862/VAC
Reno, NV
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