It's got to be a disease.

[alaska gasser]

I have been actively trying to sell my two Thames Panels and the wife's Anglia for about a year so I can roll some cash and cut down on projects. I decided that 6 projects between the 4 of us and myself being the only bodyman / builder is way too many.

My wife and I have also come to the conclusion that tenting isn't as fun as it used to be, so a camp trailer is in order. So...if we are going to get one, I decided it should be an Airstream, Avion or a similar style aluminum trailer to flow with the extended cab once it hits the road. We have checked out 15 Airsteams that I have been able to find locally. Most are sinking into the ground and the owners are unwilling to sell them. One I checked on was recently purchased by the individual to be used as a doghouse and NO! It is not for sale!

Now that being said, I located this the other day and it's kind of ugly, but it "talks" to me. It has been in the same spot since 1970, is sunk almost to the belly pan and needs a complete ground up. 75% of the wood inside is gone as the trailer has obviously not been waterproof for many years. What's left of the wood is cool looking though. I need another project like I need another hole in the head. Also, the good wife wants to have something ready to rock and roll come spring and MUCH prefers the Airstream look!!!











You guessed it, the old couple doesn't believe they want to sell it, but will at least think about it.

I think part of why I'm drawn to it is it is different, like the truck will be. Can't you just see it all polished up and cruising low? There has got to be a cure for this automotive disease that causes myself and others to drag more relics home when there isn't time for the ones already there.