Restoring a Dream: My Journey Restoring a Vintage Airstream Author: Visit Amazon's Tim Shephard Page | Language: English | ISBN:
1480280577 | Format: EPUB
Restoring a Dream: My Journey Restoring a Vintage Airstream Description
Review
"This book chronicles his trip to pick up the trailer and his adventures restoring the 46-year old Airstream. Not only do we share with Tim the purchase and restoration of this classic trailer, but he guides us through choosing the right vintage trailer, how to inspect it, and how to restore or refurbish everything from bathtubs to brakes. The technical information is comprehensive with lots of pictures. Tim is a fabulous source of information and an entertaining writer, too." -Escapees Magazine "The book has solid, practical advice on what to look for if you want to buy an old Airstream, what parts are sure to need replacing and much more. One section is devoted to questions and answers taken from more than 170 hour-long podcasts."
-RV Life Magazine
About the Author
Tim Shephard is the creator and host of The Vintage Airstream Podcast. The show, created in 2005, is a restoration resource for vintage trailer owners, and is heard in over 22 countries worldwide. Tim has restored two vintage Airstreams of his own, and lives in Northern California with his wife and children. They have enjoyed traveling in their vintage Airstreams for over 10 years. For more information visit www.restoringadream.com
- Paperback: 298 pages
- Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (January 5, 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1480280577
- ISBN-13: 978-1480280571
- Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.7 x 0.6 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
I am in the early stages of renovating a vintage Airstream trailer, and was surprised & excited to discover this book of Tim Shephard's experiences. Looking for resources to learn more about the Airstream community and advice on how to fix up my new old trailer, I'd already discovered the Vintage Airstream Podcast (the V.A.P.) that Tim co-hosts. And although I had learned a lot from listening to the first 25 (of the nearly 200) episodes of the podcast, I've been eager to read about the experience of restoring a single Airstream in another, more visual, format.
What's special about this book is that it is - as far as I can tell - a unique memoir & how-to manual documenting the entire process of researching, buying, repairing and enjoying a vintage Airstream trailer using modern methods & materials.
It is true that there are a number of blogs and forum sites on the topic of vintage Airstream restoration today. What separates this book in my mind from those other valuable resources is that it is written both with the humility & curiosity of a "beginner's mind," AND the retrospective experience of someone who's done it themselves and has learned a great deal from interviewing the pro's over the last several years.
"Restoring a Dream" benefits most from Tim's approachable, user-friendly writing style, and the careful but generous placement of photographs throughout. The story is told in a linear fashion so one can easily follow the process as it unfolded for Tim, or alternatively, flip to a specific stage of the restoration for quick reference. It will appeal equally to the casual reader looking for a good story with introductory technical information, and to those who want a reference at hand to make the arduous process of renovating a vintage trailer feel less daunting.
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