Streamline Aluminum Trailers - Restoration and Modification

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. Today, restored beauties 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 restore and update one of these trailers. Daniel Hall, of the vintage restoration company Camper Reparadise, addresses all items of streamline trailer restoration thoroughly in this book. Restoration details from trailer tongue to trailing bumper, as well as key components, including chassis, floor, exterior/interior skin, electrical elements, insulation, doorjamb refabrication, LP, plumbing, and polishing are covered in a comprehensive step-by-step format with photos.Whether you're a collector car enthusiast, resident of a trailer campground, or a vacationing addict, this restoration guide is an essential tool for keeping your trailer active, updated, and in immaculate condition.

Product details

• Authors: Daniel Hall, Tony Martin
• Publisher: Cartech
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2017
• EAN: 9781613252277
• ISBN: 978-1-61325-227-7
• No. of pages: 176
• Dimensions: 211 mm x 277 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 635 g
• Subjects: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Car, motorcycle, moped; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches