The iconic shape and appearance of a streamline aluminum trailer sitting
at a campsite or being pulled down the highway has captivated collectors
and vacationing hobbyists for nearly 90 years. During this time, the
exterior appearance of the trailer has changed very little, so
recollections can range from seeing a 1937 Dodge Pickup to a 1969 Impala
hauling one of these beauties. Today, restored rarities from Airstream,
Silver Streak, Boles Aero, Clipper, and Spartan can command as much as
$100,000 in the marketplace. These trailers have become symbols of
American pop culture for several generations.
Until now, very little information has been available to help you when
it comes to restoring and updating one of these trailers. Daniel Hall,
of the vintage restoration company Camper Reparadise®, addresses all
items of streamline trailer restoration thoroughly in this
one-stop-shopping book. Details on your trailer and how to restore it
are covered from trailer tongue to trailing bumper. Key restoration
components including chassis, floor, exterior/interior skin, electrical
elements, insulation, doorjamb refabrication, LP, plumbing, and
polishing are all covered comprehensively in a visual, step-by-step
format.
Whether you’re a collector car enthusiast, resident of a trailer
campground, or a vacationing addict, owning this restoration guide will
be an essential tool in keeping your trailer active, updated, and in
immaculate condition.
• Values continue to climb on streamline trailers with rare units
exceeding $100,000
• This is the only book in the market on streamline trailer restoration
• Includes step-by-step processes for repairing and updating your
trailer to modern standards
About the Author
From exploring the forests of Upstate New York as a child to traversing
the mountains and deserts of the West as an adult, Daniel Hall is a
lifelong outdoors enthusiast. That wanderlust, however, found
significance in vintage campers. Fueled by a family history with Alaskan
Campers and restoring old boats with his father, Daniel completed his
first camper restoration in 2011. Since then, he’s been heavily involved
with the startup of Camper Reparadise®, a restoration specialty shop in
Salt Lake City, Utah. At Camper Reparadise®, Daniel has worked on more
than 50 camper restorations, and the number keeps climbing.
Author: Daniel Hall (Author)
Author Bio: NA
ISBN: 9781613252277
Publisher: CarTech
Binding Type: Paperback
Illustrations: 508 color photos
Language: NA
Pages: 176
Printing Status: In Print
Edition: NA
Country Made: NA