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Inside the ARC Workshop



Check out the pictures below for an insight into the hard work that goes into each Airstream restoration at the American Retro Caravans workshop. This includes welding, painting,
insulating, flooring, plumbing,
joinery, upholstery, buffing and polishing.

We offer a range of services - from locating and importing your Airstream - to renovating,
exterior polishing and conducting safety conversions to meet European legal requirements.


1. Airstream Detail

Featuring solid construction


2. Tinted Airstream Window

Different shades available

3. Airstream Window Restoration

Exterior view of a beautifully restored Airstream window

4. Airstream Window Restoration

Interior view of restored Airstream window

5. Rear Lights

Fully restored and working

6. Roof Lights

Replaced and working again

7. Flat Screen TV

Recessed into alcove

8. Shower Door

Etched with Airstream name and model by ARC AIrstreams

9. High quality showers

Choice of shower enclosure colours

10. Ceramic Toilet and Heated Towel Rail

This is our top-of-the-range ceramic toilet from our Luxury range - other toilet choices are
available. Also shown: heated towel rail available with our wet central heating system.

11. LED Lighting

Available in any colour

12. Gas Hob

Flush fitting gas hob with glass lid for an uncluttered look. ARC offer a choice of gas hobs
with 2, 3 or 4 burners

13. Polished Interior

Stunning polished interior - part or full polish available.

14. Bespoke Leather Upholstery

An example of our quality leather upholstery made to the client's specification.

15. In the Airstream Workshop

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16. In the Airstream Workshop

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17. In the Airstream Workshop

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18. Airstream Tow Hitch Conversion

Before conversion

19. Airstream Tow Hitch Conversion

After conversion - new tow hitch is fitted

20. New Gas Regulator

A new gas regulator is fitted

21. Airstream Polishing

External polishing and roof maintenance

22. Ready to Renovate

A gutted shell ready for the interior renovation

23. Interior Renovation

Airstream bathroom is refitted

24. Interior Renovation

Seating is installed

25. Interior Renovation

Airstream interior during restoration

26. Untreated Chassis

An untreated chassis of a 1950's Airstream

27. Untreated Chassis

Untreated chassis of a 1950's Airstream prior to restoration

28. Airstream Floor and Chassis Restoration

After welding and painting with red oxide. The floor will then be padded with
insulation and a phelonic ply floor is laid.

29. A New Floor

The floor is laid in the Airstream

30. Members of the ARC Airstreams Team

In the workshop

31. Members of the ARC Airstreams Team

In the workshop

32. Members of the ARC Airstreams Team

In the workshop

33. Members of the ARC Airstreams Team

In the workshop


Please contact us to find out more about the workshop and our range of Airstream restoration and conversion services.


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