[VAL] Grants Pass Rally

[William Kerfoot <wkerfoot@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Well Folks,

After getting everyone excited about the Vintage Rally this June in 
Grants Pass, OR and everybody worked up about WBCCI rules, buddy rallies 
and such, we will not be at the rally (sorry Joann Wheatley).  Why you 
ask  WE ARE GOING TO DISNEYWORLD  not really, but I have made plans with 
Peter Ryner in Tampa to pick up the 1954 double door Liner which he is 
so graciously storing until it has a new owner, now us.  Pictures at: 
http://www.tompatterson.com/gallery/  Since I still work, my vacation 
time is limited and the choice is to pick up the Liner and hopefully 
have enough work done to take it to Salem, OR for the 2006 International 
Rally, instead of attending the Vintage Rally, although we did enjoy the 
Vintage Rally we attended in Santa Maria in 2002.

We are now a two Airstream family.

The thing that has excited us about this trailer since Bill Pentheny 
first shared it with the list is the two doors and the rear bedroom.

This is a big step for us, although I am mechanically ept and can 
woodwork, I have not undertaken this type of restoration or remodel.  I 
know from a recent kitchen remodel in our home and watching This Old 
House that you never know what you will find once you take the walls down.

Please wish us luck and I will be asking for your valuable assistance as 
this work progresses.  My current thought is to restore the Liner 
similar to what it would have looked like in 1954, but with all the 
modern conveniences (two holding tanks etc) similar to what Patti has 
done with her Pearl.  My wife already has ideas on the decor.  If anyone 
has any pictures or floor plans that they would like to share please 
do.  Also, if anyone has period appropriate appliances, such as an oven 
please let us know.

We will take pictures of the entire process and document all the work, 
maybe even a website.

Thanks in advance.

Bill Kerfoot
1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon
1977 Lincoln Continental
1979 23' Airstream Safari
and now a 1954 30' Double Door Liner
Orange, CA

http://www.tompatterson.com/gallery/Bill-Beth-1979-Safari