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Streamline Aluminum Trailers: Restoration & Modification
The photos in this edition are black and white.
Pull your streamline aluminum trailer with pride after restoring and modifying it with the help of author Daniel Hall.
Until now, very little information was 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 Streamline Aluminum Trailers: Restoration & Modification. 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.
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.
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.
The photos in this edition are black and white.
Pull your streamline aluminum trailer with pride after restoring and modifying it with the help of author Daniel Hall.
Until now, very little information was 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 Streamline Aluminum Trailers: Restoration & Modification. 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.
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.
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.
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Models to Consider
Where to Find a Project
DIY or Outsourcing
Tools and Equipment
Fasteners
Design Modifications
Planning Your Work Space
Chapter 2: Disassembly
Safety First!
Animal Contamination
Tanks, Stove and Fridge
Galley, Bed and Cabinets
Interior Skin
Insulation
Lift the Shell
Chapter 3: Chassis
Frame Members
Coupler
Stabilizer Jacks and Bumper Mod
Propane Tank and Spare Tire Mount
Finish Application
Chapter 4: Flooring
Material Choices
Plywood Template
How to Salvage Damaged Wood
Subfloor Install
Marmoleum Floor
Chapter 5: Body
Belly Pan
Aluminum Bodywork
Hidden Components
Vents
Body Reinstallation
Panel Patching
Panel Replacement
Locker Restoration
Chapter 6: Doors and Windows
Main Door Disassembly
Main Door Reassembly
Baggage Door Restoration
Window Restoration
Rubber Gasket Replacement
Screen Replacement
Chapter 7: Electrical Systems
Volts and Circuits
Battery Choices
Distribution Block
Solar Panels
Chassis Wiring
Trailer Taillights
Chapter 8: Insulation
Fiberglass
Foil-Backed Bubble Pack
Spray Foam
Chapter 9: Interior Skin
Panel Sanding
Endcaps
Panel Painting
Interior Panel Repair
Chapter 10: Interior Cabinets
Wood Finishes
Woodworking Procedures
Aluminum Trim
Tables and Bed Lifts
Overhead Lights and Lockers
Metal Plating
Upholstery
Chapter 11: Appliances
Heater
Stove
Ice Chest
Gas Lamp
Chapter 12: Plumbing and Liquid Propane
Plumbing
Propane
Chapter 13: Polishing and Brightwork
Polishing Tools
Small-Scale Polishing
Large-Scale Polishing
Preserving Your Work
Chapter 14: Traveling with Your Trailer
Empty the Tanks
Towing Preparation
Hitching Up
Choose a Destination
Accessorizing
Epilogue
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