Ford F834 Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 As some of you know, my wife and I have a 1960 aluminum Streamline travel trailer. Evidently the founders of Airstream, Streamline and Silver Streak were all family relatives that went down their own paths (in competition with one another). The Streamline and Silver Streak went obsolete long ago, and there has not been much internet information on them until recently. I joined some Facebook groups and learned that Streamline also made aluminum motor homes from ‘64-‘67. Only about 80 units were made, as the cost of production was too high. I was surprised and pleased to learn that these were Ford powered. I have asked (but no answer yet) as to what the stock engine was... one restorer was building an EFI 460 for his. The instrument panel has the familiar 60’s Ford speedometer and a 4-spoke steering wheel with Ford horn button. Looking at the travel home grille, I can’t help but wonder if it is an upside down 1959 pickup grille? Anyway, off topic rant but I thought some here might enjoy seeing it. I read that only 4 or 5 were made with this caboose rear deck feature: Jonathan, look how similar this NOS instrument cluster is to the one you posted. https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-FORD-E1TS-10876AA-DASH-SPEEDOMETER-CLUSTER-1981-1982-E150-TRUCK-VAN-RV/143090218774?epid=7018086084&hash=item2150d77716:g:Ut0AAOSwLnRcPAbu:rk:34:pf:0 Neat David! That almost has to be a motorhome. All of the 80’s econoline vans I’ve seen have the dentside type instrument cluster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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