Yep, this one’s a little cutie. It’s also going to be HofArc’s mobile office and model to showcase our Airstream high-design and craftsmanship. I kid-you-not… this 1967 Caravel 17-footer wasn’t done but 15 minutes — literally — before Matthew hooked it up behind his Toyota Tundra and set his iPhone nav northward for a shake-down [...]

After several days of road weary “adventure” the final leg of our week long trip to collect an Airstream motorhome in Oklahoma City and Bambi trailer in Denver was looking to be uneventful. No stormy weather, clogged fuel filters, throwing fan belts or… whoops, the demon cruise control stuck on us, again! I had my [...]

On the road again      Just can’t wait to get on the road again The life I love is making music with my friends      And I can’t wait to get on the road again On the road again      Goin’ places that I’ve never been Seein’ things that I may never see again      [...]

Oh what a beautiful morning,
 Oh what a beautiful day,
 I’ve got a wonderful feeling,
 Everything’s going my way. –Chorus to Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’ Music from Oklahoma! by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Some days things just go your way! Bummer… yesterday wasn’t one of those days. With our freshly-purchased ’63 [...]

Road trippin’ with my two favorite allies. Fully loaded we got snacks and supplies. It’s time to leave this town. It’s time to steal away. Let’s go get lost. Anywhere in the USA. These smiling eyes are just a mirror for the sun. –Performed by the Red Hot Chili Peppers   Silver Bullet acquisition day… [...]

Although Matthew called a 25′ Tradewinds “home” for more than a year, he now says, “It was a bit too spacious.” Really? I (Wally) would have to see it to believe it. The thing we do agree on is this:  the 1967 Caravel is one of our favorites. And with this one, we have a [...]

The HofArc team is going Down Under to tackle an exciting renovation that features an 27-foot 1974 Overlander for an Australian client who wants to travel the outback in style. The finished Airstream will be completed and shipped across the Pacific by the end of the year. Here’s a sneak peek… starting with the “as-is” condition [...]

Further images and project description to come. Here is an image of the finished product, main space. (Nice touch… the Goodyear blimp showed up for our grand unveiling.)   The new owner, Alex, toasts her new Airstream with Matthew and friends. Rottweiler pups join the party.

Now here’s what I call “REALLY getting into your work!” The only difference between remodeling a traditional residence and a vintage trailer is the length of the pipe and the tight spaces! Under the sink, for example, you’ve got all the same plumbing parts and connections.                   [...]

To look at this 1972, 25′ Tradewind at this point may not appear as if it’s in the final finish work phase, but it is. Here’s a quick update: