Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pros Colin Hyde and Rob Baker and special
guest VAC Historian, Fred Coldwell as they discuss Airstream trailers from
the 1950's.
-Colin picks up a '73 Sovereign
-Blood everywhere!
-Colin takes Shiner to heart
-1950 the year of change
-Trailers shrink in the early 50's
-Pipe frames not for extended travel
-Ladder frames come about
-Wind names go away
-15 panel trailer?
-The ladder frame evolves throughout the 50's
-Airstream competitors necessitates stress forming
-Problems repairing formed panels
-50's appliances
-Rob's restoration insight for 50's trailers
-Ohio vs. California
-CA Department of Housing dictates design
-Restoring the Ambassador to code
-1950's trim levels, Standard, Land Yacht, International
-Rob still in search of International Globes
-Wally Byam's Holiday
-1950's offers a full AS lineup
-50's amenities desired today
-Ounces makes pounds
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