restoration

In the workshop today: the Whale Tail is coming on!

by arc airstreams on May 1, 2012

Here are some photos of a vintage 1950′s Whale Tail Airstream that we are working on. Teak wood veneers and a mint green 50′s Smeg oven really work well in this retro feel Airstream.

whale tail airstream retro restoration

whale tail airstream retro restoration

whale tail airstream retro restoration

The client wanted us to use vintage parts where ever possible so we have fitted original hinges and catches.

whale tail airstream retro restoration

whale tail airstream retro restoration

Repairs to a rotten floor and damaged window frames

by arc airstreams on April 26, 2012

The rot in the floor is a very common problem in Vintage Airstreams, which is why we always pull up the old floor and start with repairing and painting the chassis.

Rotten Airstream floor

Rotten Airstream floor

This photo shows the state that some window frames are in before we start working on them.

Damaged Airstream window frames

Damaged Airstream window frames

Damaged Airstream window frames

In the workshop today – New Glass for this Airstream

27 March 2012

In the workshop today: this Airstream is having new glass fitted – a very difficult and fiddly job!

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The Lava Lamp Airstream is nearly done…

21 March 2012

Today in the Workshop – the Lava Lamp Airstream is close to completion. It’s nearly time to call in Jeremy Phillips our photographer, to take some professional shots – until then here are a few tantalising snaps of the interior to keep you going!

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Airstream Repairs and Restoration

27 February 2012

In the workshop today: These clients have arrived with their beloved Airstream for repairs and restoration work.

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The Weber Airstream comes in for a Revamp

24 February 2012

In the workshop today the Weber barbecue Airstream has come back in for a revamp before it sets off on the summer barbecue circuit once again. The Weber Airstream stage and interior design was originally designed here in the UK at ARC workshop. And elsewhere we have been working on: A renovated 1950′s door A [...]

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….and now for something completely different!

13 February 2012

After showing you last week’s lava-lamp inspired work-in-progress, today we take a look at how things are coming along in the minimalist Airstream – demonstrating the versatility of our work and the skill of our design team – from understanding our client’s vision to translating it into the finished article. Here a stylish red bespoke [...]

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Colourful Airstream

2 February 2012

In the workshop today: the Airstream with the starry ceiling is getting some colourful purple panels fitted. Some lovely bright colour on a grey February day….this is the Airstream that is being filmed for the TV series so stay tuned for more updates…

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More of the Minimalist Airstream

27 January 2012

In the Workshop today: The minimalist Airstream is starting to look good!

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A new Airstream kitchen takes shape

10 January 2012

In the workshop today: this new Airstream kitchen is really starting to take shape:

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