Proud owners of an Airstream!! A couple years ago, I started having this obsession with Airstreams. I saw them everywhere and constantly looked up ones for sale on Craigslist. I image-searched on Google for ways others had fixed theirs up. I finally talked my husband into seriously looking. We looked at a few before we found ours! (Here are our update posts: here and here.)
We drove down to Bakersfield (a three and a half hour drive, so 7 hours of driving that day) to get her. She was worth the drive! I couldn’t help but snap a picture on the drive home even though my mirror was super dirty. This all happened the day after our 14th wedding anniversary so we thought it fitting to call her Annie.
Annie is a 1976 31′ Airstream Sovereign. Her model came with a rear bath, twin beds in the center and a fold out sofa in the front living area.
First day of work…
Quinn couldn’t wait to get started helping!
Here’s the original kitchen, complete with stove and refrigerator.
Here are the twin beds. Left picture taken from the kitchen and right picture taken from the bathroom. Little did we know at this point but hiding in the storage units under these beds were the remains of the Rat family. Mother Rat and her babies had made quite the home there. My husband was the lucky one to evict them!
The avocado green curtains, gold sofa and shag orange carpet… This screams 1970’s to me, don’t you think?!
A tour of the bathroom. Another 70’s creation. I mean, look at the wallpaper!! The sink and a brand new, never used toilet installed by the previous owner.
And yes, we got to keep this vintage towel along with a few others. 😉
What’s in here??
An awesome 8 track player. Another found treasure was the Loretta Lynn 8 track. Score!
The fold up dining table.
And look at this super cute Airstream chair! I’m thinking about recovering it and keeping it in my living room. Gotta find the right fabric though.
Our awnings were in great condition!!
No rear sag here!
Welcome to the Goodfellow fam, Annie!
And the demo begins!!
We decided to take out the sofa and carpet. We have a small tear in the aluminum in one of the front corners and that’s why these wall panels are off. Should be a fairly easy patch job.
Another evicted tenant! The Mouse family was found under the bathtub! They left quite a mess under there. Between water damage and mouse damage, our plan is to replace these floor boards.
We also took out the center beds and all the walls.
Ryan loves this picture of him working on taking the bathroom out. There was just too much damage to try to salvage much.
Quinny helping after preschool. He likes to sit and point out things you should do next. Super helpful! 😉
The sink and bathtub plumbing. We are still trying to figure out the best way to redo it. Should we keep the existing or start new??
The electrical box and water inlet for hook ups.
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Here is what Annie looks like today after all the demo. A blank slate ready to be redone. The next item on our to do list is fixing the floor. Once that’s done, we plan on laying new laminate flooring throughout. We also need to clean up the existing walls and maybe paint them. Stay tuned for our progress. (Here are our update posts: here and here.)
~jollygoodfellow_
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Awesome!!! Love this story of Annie!!
Wow that is going to be a huge project! I always dream of doing a project like that but my husband has no desire to ever rebuild anything. Can't wait to see it when it is all done. Thanks for linking up with the Best of the Blogosphere
Amazing ! I love Airstreams but I don't think I'd ever want to take on a project like this. I'm looking forward to all the changes and the final reveal. 🙂 Good Luck 🙂
Oh, my husband and I love, love, love Airstreams! I can't wait to see the final reveal – please share it with us at the Thank Goodness It's Thursday party when you're done.
PS – tried to follow you via Instagram (via the button in the sidebar) and it tells me "page not found." 🙁 I'm RufflesandRain if you get on before I get to try the button again.
Thank you for letting us know! We're still trying to work all the kinks out. 🙂
Should be fixed! thanks!
Can not wait to see Annie all done up!
Thanks Melissa!
What a great family project! I'm planning to get some kind of camper/caravan for when my kids are grown up so we can visit them without any faffing abut beds and stuff 🙂
I can't wait to see how it all turns out! We have taken our travel trailer (alas, not an airstream) from one side of California to the other – Tahoe to San Francisco, Weed to San Diego! We have so many great camping memories! You guys are going to have so much fun!
Annie is amazing! Can't wait to see updates! Stopping by from My Favorite Things linky party!
Ooooh I'm jealous. I have wanted to buy an RV for about 12 years now. I would love to reno one. I look forward to seeing yours completed.
My husband and I have thought of that too, traveling to our kids once we are retired. So fun!! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Thanks, we can't wait!!
Thank you! My husband has a few projects in the works so stay tuned… 🙂
Maybe our journey will finally inspire you to purchase one! Keep watching for updates. 🙂
Love the pictures and progress, I’m from Bakersfield and doing the exact same with my 1977 Ambassador 29ft. Love to chat about your adventure.
Thanks for checking out our post! I’m currently working on a (long overdue) update post. We’re finally making good progress and I can’t wait to share it!
I so enjoyed reading your adventure and you'll be so proud when it is done. As a kid we went camping and now my little ones so enjoy it. Memories you can't forget. Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop! I hope you’ll join us again next week!
Cheers,
Kathy Shea Mormino
The Chicken Chick
http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com
I can't wait to see how your project turns out! Keep us posted at the Inspiration Spotlight @DearCreatives I've always wanted one! I have a board just filled with ideas on Pinterest under Caravans. Check it out if you like! Glad you shared at the party! Theresa
That is a project for sure! We are RV owners, so I find this exciting! When we were on vacation last year we ran into many people from WBCCI on their way to the Int'l gathering. I see that your RV used to be in that club.
Us too! Check back some time to see her progress!
Thanks so much for stopping by! And thanks for the feature!
We will for sure keep you updated! I think I'll go check that out right now! Thanks for stopping by!
Can't wait to see how you refinish her<3
O my this is exciting. I love them too and want one someday! Congrads on Annie!! I know your familys gonna love her! I found you today via the Homemaking Party today & so glad I did. I will be following.
This is my dream! So glad to have found you and I'm looking forward to following your renovation. I recently started looking on Craigslist at Airstreams. It's still just a dream for me, but someday………
How fun and a lot of work!! I am quite fond of the name….it was my nickname from my roommate in college. Can't wait to see what you do to beautify Annie!
It looks like a couple of the past owners were members of WBCCI at one time or another. My hubby and I plan to join again once we get Annie up an running. Looking forward to the many adventures we plan on having!!
It's definitely going to be a long haul but we look forward to making her shine once again!
I'm glad you found us too! Yes, keep checking back because we'll post updates as we have them. 🙂
Craigslist… where dreams become reality! At least for me they did! Keep looking and you'll find the one that's perfect for you. We'll be posting updates on Annie so check back with us!
One of my dearest friends is named Annie. She's so stylish and classic. Another reason why I thought the name fitting for my Airstream. 🙂
That is so awesome! I can't wait to see how she turns out. So much fun! Thanks for linking up to The Gathering Spot last week. You are my featured blogger this week!
Wow! Thanks so much!
I remember my Mom's cousin had an Airstream. I fell in love with it. I can't wait to see the progress. Looks like you are off to a really good start. Have fun!
Big Texas Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
How sweet Annie is!!! What a great find and looks like a lot of hard work will be so worth it. The open road is a great way to travel and I love my motorhome but would love to take on a project like yours. Will look forward to seeing how it all turns out..Happy Thursday..Judy
Oh wow, what a lot of work. I can't wait to see what the end result will look like!
Thanks for sharing at Marvelous Monday on Smart Party Planning.
I love this can't wait to see the finished product!! I love camping!! Hey I would love if you stopped over to my place and shared your stuff on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday – Link Party!! I'd love to have you!!
Thanks for checking out our post! We are close to posting an update!! Slowly but surely we are making some progress. 🙂
Annie already has been a lot of hard work for us, my husband especially but we love her dearly! We can wait to take her out!! Stay tuned, update post is in the works.
We are excited for her to be completed as well! She is definitely keeping us busy!
Thanks for the suggestion! We linked up! We're working on an Annie update, so check back with us!
This is so cool.I would love to see how this turns out.
What a great looking RV. I love the design and look of it. It would be a great adventure vehicle.
Thank you! We love our Airstream and can’t wait to get her on the road. Currently working on an update post that will show what we’ve been up to so check back soon!