Bike speak: Yesterday was definitely a recovery day for the legs...did nada except for graze from the fridge to the cupboards all day. I had a ravenous appetite that would just not be appeased. The legs feel a little better today (just in time for some long intervals later today).Airstream Speak: The color scheme for the GT is coming together. The inside has been painted in a combination of white and a light tan color. We wanted something to contrast against the white without being too loud.
It seems to be a good neutral that hopefully works with every else we are picking (making the leap of faith until it all comes together). The white-washed looking walls will be covered (as well as the back splash area where the counter top will be - where the plumbing is currently sticking out) with an aluminum sheet to try and update the look too. One coat of oil based Kilz primer and 2 coats of oil based paint later, it is starting to come together.
Let's just hope the paint stays on there and does not start to peel. I have heard some interesting stories about painting vinyl and I hope to not be one of the contributors on 'how not to do it'. We tried mitigating that by lurking on the Airstream blogs and learning from other people's mistakes - then again I have never been very good at that and have had to hit the noggin' against the wall at my own speed and frequency in order for the marbles to align themselves adequately enough for me to learn.
We chose a funky curtain pattern that should fit with the color schemes we are trying to go with. It is a combo funky, retro, modern but not too loud. The wifer's momma has been gracious enough to offer her sewing skills to the project so this is turning into a real family effort!
It seems to be a good neutral that hopefully works with every else we are picking (making the leap of faith until it all comes together). The white-washed looking walls will be covered (as well as the back splash area where the counter top will be - where the plumbing is currently sticking out) with an aluminum sheet to try and update the look too. One coat of oil based Kilz primer and 2 coats of oil based paint later, it is starting to come together.
Let's just hope the paint stays on there and does not start to peel. I have heard some interesting stories about painting vinyl and I hope to not be one of the contributors on 'how not to do it'. We tried mitigating that by lurking on the Airstream blogs and learning from other people's mistakes - then again I have never been very good at that and have had to hit the noggin' against the wall at my own speed and frequency in order for the marbles to align themselves adequately enough for me to learn.We chose a funky curtain pattern that should fit with the color schemes we are trying to go with. It is a combo funky, retro, modern but not too loud. The wifer's momma has been gracious enough to offer her sewing skills to the project so this is turning into a real family effort!
We picked out a light bamboo vinyl planking product for the floor. 
It is the lightest material out there and they say you can cut it with a utility knife. The only concern is that it will be a floating floor so it will expand/contract somewhat with temperature changes.
It is the lightest material out there and they say you can cut it with a utility knife. The only concern is that it will be a floating floor so it will expand/contract somewhat with temperature changes.The wifer is in charge of selecting the upholstery color for the couches (will probably be a solid of some sort).
We hope to hear from the Airstream renovators in Missoula within a week or two so they can order and install a new fridge. It is probably a good idea to have someone who knows what they are doing install the fridge considering it needs to be hooked up to the propane and v
ented adequately. In the 
interim, the Airstream is in parts...there are two piles of Globetrotter carnage in the super-size garage.
ented adequately. In the 
interim, the Airstream is in parts...there are two piles of Globetrotter carnage in the super-size garage. The next big decision is whether to build our own cabinets or just have the restoration/renovation guys do it (will largely depend on their price)
I love the curtain fabric. It's exactly what I would have chosen for our '66 airstream. Nice!
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