Between these classic Airstreams, the GMC Classic RVs and the Dodge Travcos, they just don’t make em like these anymore. A beautiful part of our American heritage
There’s one on Facebook marketplace right now. Asking $3600. Look for the Florida listing you’ll see it. I didn’t know anything about them so once I saw the add I TH-camd it to study up on them. I may grab it up unless you want it.
Before I was a jet engine mechanic in the AirForce, I used to be an auto mechanic, and I can see from the under carriage (footage 2:47), there are some things that need to be fixed under this motor home. The first thing I noticed is the oil pan leak. judging by the amount of wetness in the front of the engine, I'd say you've got a main bearing seal leak, replace both front and rear main bearing seals and of course a new oil pan gasket. While the picture is good, I need to see more of the under carriage to get a better assessment. However from my experience, depending on how many miles are on this engine, if it's high, as long as you'll have to drop the oil pan to get to the seals, you might as well replace the connecting rod bearings too. Also clean out all the gunk and iron fillings with a magnet and check that the strainer on the oil pump isn't blocked. As a mechanic, I never did a half ass job, if it needed to be done, I'd do it. And for gods sake, clean all that oil from under there, when that engine heats up, that thing smokes and you can smell it when you turn on the air. Or not depending where your air intake is. Also I'm a little bit concerned about the wet spot on that front lift wheel. It could be nothing, but if I were servicing this vehicle, I'd touch it and smell it to be sure it's rain water and not leaking brake fluid. However looking at that wheel close up, I'm willing to bet, you've got a wheel cylinder leak. If that's the case, replace it. Driving with that will cause air to get in the brake line and over time the pedal will go soft at first, then without warning, the peddle will drop to the floor and that behemoth will not stop. I know, it happened to me once, luckily my emergency brake worked and that's how I was able to slow it down and steer it to the curb. Also check that starter, it looks like some oil is on it, I'd take it off and dry it off before you begin to have trouble with it. If oil has penetrated inside, do not reinstall, replace it. I can see oil residue on the exhaust manifold, clean that off too. I'm glade you showed that under carriage shoot, it will cost a bit to fix all the things I can see, but it's better to be safe then sorry.
david hill - Here is some advice; living in a motorhome is NEVER cheap. You can live in a house or apartment much cheaper, but then you don’t have the mobility. Mobility comes at a cost, so weigh it carefully. Be prepared for breakdowns. No matter how pristine the unit, Murphy will be active & something will break at the very worst time. These Airstreams were built great. Nothing else even comes close for the age. If you don’t mind turning wrenches & driving a piece of history, these are great!
Where were you when we didn't pass our smog test ..it's like the longest exhaust for a gas engine .. I love the crazy thing but it's not going anywhere but the driveway..it moves now and then...when there's an earthquake..
The whole thing was funny because the airstream trailers were famously light weight..the aluminum the shape..almost anything could pull it..when you add all the things a motorhome has like exhaust and dash ..its a big iconic exception for sure.. ..spot light on the roof you control from inside.. Hot water tap for making instant things or tea.. Its ..little floor lights.. ..closet lights come on when you open the doors.. ❤❤❤
Bonjour il est vraiment trop magnifique ce camping car j'aimerais bien en avoir un comme ça je les trouve super magnifique peut être qu'un jour je pourrais m'en payé un comme celui là c'est mon rêve d'en avoir un comme celui là j'adore ce camping car il est vraiment trop beau
Very Well Done ! As w/ all R.V.'s , I would have had some thing different on it. Both Airstream & Argosy, Ought to Offer 2 Front doors along w/ the side ( or a back ) Door !! It Definitely Would Sell !
Between these classic Airstreams, the GMC Classic RVs and the Dodge Travcos, they just don’t make em like these anymore. A beautiful part of our American heritage
Agreed ! Thanks for the comment Ron : )
If I ever find one, I am buying it and living the rest of my days in it.
Kathryn B me to if I found one in europe . But I never see Airstream or GMC RV in europe. 😔
There’s one on Facebook marketplace right now. Asking $3600. Look for the Florida listing you’ll see it. I didn’t know anything about them so once I saw the add I TH-camd it to study up on them. I may grab it up unless you want it.
Before I was a jet engine mechanic in the AirForce, I used to be an auto mechanic, and I can see from the under carriage (footage 2:47), there are some things that need to be fixed under this motor home. The first thing I noticed is the oil pan leak. judging by the amount of wetness in the front of the engine, I'd say you've got a main bearing seal leak, replace both front and rear main bearing seals and of course a new oil pan gasket. While the picture is good, I need to see more of the under carriage to get a better assessment. However from my experience, depending on how many miles are on this engine, if it's high, as long as you'll have to drop the oil pan to get to the seals, you might as well replace the connecting rod bearings too. Also clean out all the gunk and iron fillings with a magnet and check that the strainer on the oil pump isn't blocked. As a mechanic, I never did a half ass job, if it needed to be done, I'd do it. And for gods sake, clean all that oil from under there, when that engine heats up, that thing smokes and you can smell it when you turn on the air. Or not depending where your air intake is. Also I'm a little bit concerned about the wet spot on that front lift wheel. It could be nothing, but if I were servicing this vehicle, I'd touch it and smell it to be sure it's rain water and not leaking brake fluid. However looking at that wheel close up, I'm willing to bet, you've got a wheel cylinder leak. If that's the case, replace it. Driving with that will cause air to get in the brake line and over time the pedal will go soft at first, then without warning, the peddle will drop to the floor and that behemoth will not stop. I know, it happened to me once, luckily my emergency brake worked and that's how I was able to slow it down and steer it to the curb. Also check that starter, it looks like some oil is on it, I'd take it off and dry it off before you begin to have trouble with it. If oil has penetrated inside, do not reinstall, replace it. I can see oil residue on the exhaust manifold, clean that off too. I'm glade you showed that under carriage shoot, it will cost a bit to fix all the things I can see, but it's better to be safe then sorry.
david hill - Here is some advice; living in a motorhome is NEVER cheap. You can live in a house or apartment much cheaper, but then you don’t have the mobility. Mobility comes at a cost, so weigh it carefully. Be prepared for breakdowns. No matter how pristine the unit, Murphy will be active & something will break at the very worst time. These Airstreams were built great. Nothing else even comes close for the age. If you don’t mind turning wrenches & driving a piece of history, these are great!
Where were you when we didn't pass our smog test ..it's like the longest exhaust for a gas engine ..
I love the crazy thing but it's not going anywhere but the driveway..it moves now and then...when there's an earthquake..
The whole thing was funny because the airstream trailers were famously light weight..the aluminum the shape..almost anything could pull it..when you add all the things a motorhome has like exhaust and dash ..its a big
iconic exception for sure..
..spot light on the roof you control from inside..
Hot water tap for making instant things or tea..
Its
..little floor lights..
..closet lights come on when you open the doors..
❤❤❤
A luxury Motorhome for the rich people of the 1990's ; )
nice survivor .... always like seeing these. more pleae
Bonjour il est vraiment trop magnifique ce camping car j'aimerais bien en avoir un comme ça je les trouve super magnifique peut être qu'un jour je pourrais m'en payé un comme celui là c'est mon rêve d'en avoir un comme celui là j'adore ce camping car il est vraiment trop beau
Bonjour il est vraiment trop magnifique ce camping car il est vraiment trop beau ce camping car j'adore
Thanks for the comment ! Merci : )
So Amazing, Love it !
Thanks for the comment : )
Trop beau ce camping car il est magnifique j'adore
Merci : )
Very cool and thumbs up liked.
These sold new for $120 to $140,000.
We had one with the original invoice.
We loved it.
Thanks for sharing that info ,Interesting : )
These in no way sold for that much in the 80's. I had sellers selling these to me for $4000 to $8000
Very Well Done ! As w/ all R.V.'s , I would have had some thing different on it. Both Airstream & Argosy, Ought to Offer 2 Front doors along w/ the side
( or a back ) Door !! It Definitely Would Sell !
@Coda...And for me, such a honey would have to have a Bidet in the lavatory to make my day.
Gorgeous
Thumbs up Liked.
Absolutely beautiful!
Thanks for the comment : )
This is what it looks like now: timelesstraveltrailers.com/portfolio/contemporary-city-motorhome/
Thanks for the reply !
Um sonho
I couldn't help but notice you kitchen counter had been replaced. What did you do with your Nutone?
I'm sorry this was not my airstream so I am not sure what happened to the Nutone.Thanks for watching :)
@@VintageCamperChannel lol I aspire to Nutone greatness one day TFS!
Back to the Future
What if a airstream motorhome 370 would look like as a Time Machine?
good question : )
I like the headers on this Motor home. That overhang past the back wheels has to be at 10 feet or more???
Yes,Very cool ,Thanks for the comment Crazy Canuck : )
would love to fine one of these
They seem to keep going up in value.Thanks for watching : )
th-cam.com/video/0a70HpWr_Ao/w-d-xo.html
This one is available
Are those motorhomes class A ?
Yes they are.Thanks for watching : )
Vintage Camper Channel where are you located ..?
would be a cool channel to subscribe too,but cant take more then 30 seconds of that music.Oh well.
Yes,music on you tube is a problem.....
Vintage Camper Channel - Even classical music would be better than that last song...just saying.
Lol it's like a folk version of Tool
I guess you don't want to put the price
Hi Daniel,This video is old and the Airstream is not for sale.Thanks for watching : )
How much did it sell for?
I'm sorry,I do not know. Thanks for watching and commenting .
I have one
@@mikee9630 give it to me
For sale th-cam.com/video/0a70HpWr_Ao/w-d-xo.html
Man, look at all the glass in that thing. Privacy has never been a real consideration in motorhome design, has it?
They had lots of curtains for privacy at night.Thanks for Watching : )
How much ?
I'm sorry ,Its sold.Thanks for watching : )