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I finally got it!

Postby Woodbutcher » Sun Aug 31, 2014 10:24 pm

I had posted early this year about this trailer. It is a 1951 Silver Streak Clipper. Twenty two feet long tongue to tail. The owner finally agreed to sell it. Today I went with a friend up to Wisconsin and brought her home. It is completely original and in very good condition for a 63 year old trailer. It towed well and will be a fun restoration project. Still looking for information on it, but that's half the fun. Here are a couple shots.

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The lights on the bumper are temporary, just to get it home. The center light over the license plate is the original and only brake light. The 2 small lights with the eyebrows are turn signals only. This is one of the things I need to figure out what to do about.



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The entry door has a separate screen door built it.

I will add some interior pics tomorrow.
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Re: I finally got it!

Postby S. Heisley » Mon Sep 01, 2014 12:06 am

That is absolutely awesome!!!!! :D It looks to be beautiful!

Congratulations, Steve! :thumbsup: :applause:
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Re: I finally got it!

Postby Greg M » Mon Sep 01, 2014 12:23 am

Now that looks like a sweet project. Keep those pics coming!
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Re: I finally got it!

Postby Wolfgang92025 » Mon Sep 01, 2014 12:38 am

Steve,

Looks sweet..... :applause: :thumbsup:

keep the :pictures: coming.......
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Re: I finally got it!

Postby robfisher » Mon Sep 01, 2014 12:53 am

Real happy for you and maybe just a tiny bit jealous. Nice trailer.
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Re: I finally got it!

Postby Fenlason » Mon Sep 01, 2014 5:10 am

Nice!! :thumbsup:
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Re: I finally got it!

Postby doug hodder » Mon Sep 01, 2014 7:09 am

I was wondering what ever happened to that one. Glad to see you got it! Doug
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Re: I finally got it!

Postby BookSaver » Mon Sep 01, 2014 8:07 am

Congratulations! Very cool.
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Re: I finally got it!

Postby Woodbutcher » Mon Sep 01, 2014 8:18 am

Thanks for the kind words everyone. I'll get some interior pictures up today. Slow, don't worry, I'm not getting rid of the teardrop. I will use them both!
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Re: I finally got it!

Postby robfisher » Mon Sep 01, 2014 8:54 am

Woodbutcher wrote:Thanks for the kind words everyone. I'll get some interior pictures up today. Slow, don't worry, I'm not getting rid of the teardrop. I will use them both!


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Re: I finally got it!

Postby Vedette » Mon Sep 01, 2014 11:52 am

Woodbutcher wrote:Thanks for the kind words everyone. I'll get some interior pictures up today. Slow, don't worry, I'm not getting rid of the teardrop. I will use them both!

Glad to hear that.
As that was the first thing that popped into my head too! :oops:
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Re: I finally got it!

Postby 123jay » Mon Sep 01, 2014 12:08 pm

That looks like fun. On the lights I add a led light kit and have all in one.
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Re: I finally got it!

Postby CAJUN LADY » Mon Sep 01, 2014 12:29 pm

What a classic looking beauty! Congratulations to you Steve and please post more pics. Looking forward to seeing what you do. :thumbsup:
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Re: I finally got it!

Postby bdosborn » Mon Sep 01, 2014 2:40 pm

Wow, that is a cool trailer. Congrats!
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Re: I finally got it!

Postby wagondude » Mon Sep 01, 2014 2:43 pm

Sweet! I can't wait to see what you do with it. :thumbsup:
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