Airstream Forums - 1959-69 Tradewind http://www.airforums.com/forums/ en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:20:45 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.airforums.com/ugala/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg Airstream Forums - 1959-69 Tradewind http://www.airforums.com/forums/ aluminum spare tire cover http://www.airforums.com/forums/f116/aluminum-spare-tire-cover-58663.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:53:27 GMT Purchased a 1962 tradewind. Is this spare tire cover a airstream product or after market? Purchased a 1962 tradewind. Is this spare tire cover a airstream product or after market?
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]]> 1959-69 Tradewind Bluebunny http://www.airforums.com/forums/f116/aluminum-spare-tire-cover-58663.html 1966 Tradewind Discussion http://www.airforums.com/forums/f116/1966-tradewind-discussion-58587.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:15:41 GMT Any 1966 (or close) Tradewind owners out there? If all goes right we will be going to see one next week. She is about a 9 hour drive. Anything I should look for? Any nice points about this model/year? I am almost scared to ask because I am already fond of this trailer and have not even seen... Any 1966 (or close) Tradewind owners out there? If all goes right we will be going to see one next week. She is about a 9 hour drive. Anything I should look for? Any nice points about this model/year? I am almost scared to ask because I am already fond of this trailer and have not even seen her in person, yet I feel I should do my homework to be an educated consumer. Thanks guys! ]]> 1959-69 Tradewind Jezibels http://www.airforums.com/forums/f116/1966-tradewind-discussion-58587.html New to airstream have several questions about a 1964 Tradewind http://www.airforums.com/forums/f116/new-to-airstream-have-several-questions-about-a-1964-tradewind-58434.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:55:32 GMT for starters I have always wanted ine and now that I have it I need to do alot of work, will post pics as I work on it. My main focus is the inside but, there are some things I have never done before. The top vents are one. the two small one have fans, one cover works and the other has been... for starters I have always wanted ine and now that I have it I need to do alot of work, will post pics as I work on it. My main focus is the inside but, there are some things I have never done before.

The top vents are one. the two small one have fans, one cover works and the other has been capped over and screwed down. The larger one has been boarded up with plywood on top of the camper and taped over with metal tape. What is missing there? And Where can I find replacements for what is missing?

Another problem is dents, I read most of these forum pages and see that there is really nothing to do for it, The previous owner opened up the arean where it is, which is at the rear, bathroom area, top rounded area. Which seems to be even a more hard place to fix, any ideas before i seal up the hole? Also the area inside, Is that fiberglass? and since its rounded what would be the best fix, fiberglass?

the bathroom toilet seat is there with some kinda fabric cover that closes over the lid. My problem is after you raise the lid there is the bowl, it has a ring cap around the edges of it, it's mounting holes are broken and it just laying there. any one know where to get a new ring?

I really want to restore it to, at least original layout, but a bit prettier color sceme. The frig area has been removed I would like a clear straight on pic to go by to replace it. Got one ?

the bed in the hall is a single, not twins. anyone have a pic of one without the matteress on it, they have made a platform that is a bit ugly and I want to make it right.

the gas heater have been unhooked, no line there. anyone know where the line was suposed to run, or have a drawn out set of plans for gas, water, and holding tanks? they redone the water but it looks as if they didn't run them right.

the couch is gone and I know its not original but have bought a really nice futon that looks like a real couch for it, What do you think about that?

The kitchen stove thats in it was also put in by the previous owner, but i will keep it, its Turquoise reminds me of a '57 Chevy, it has a oven too! so would it be bad to design the interior in the 50's since it was built in the 60's?

The floor is ugly indoor outdoor carpet was thinking i might put in a laminate wood floor, thoughts?

The cabinets are in great shape, needs cleaning and shellacked. Missing 3 latches. anyone know where to find them? thay are a round knob that turns to open, inside is a metal peice that has a hole for the front knob to insert in.

For now thats all, this much should keep me busy all winter..........

Thanks for reading! ]]> 1959-69 Tradewind mitsy http://www.airforums.com/forums/f116/new-to-airstream-have-several-questions-about-a-1964-tradewind-58434.html Tub removal in 1960 tradewind http://www.airforums.com/forums/f116/tub-removal-in-1960-tradewind-58273.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:38:38 GMT Good morning! We are in the process of removing the bathroom in our Tradewind so that Colin Hyde and fix the floor and chassis. How do you get the tub out? Do you have to remove the wall (has a full bed on the other side)? It feels like there is one more screw somewhere that I just can't find! Arrrgghh! My husband thinks he feels one more screw in the center of the wall directly under the faucet area so he is thinking just to drill a hole to access it-it is in the storage area of the full bed. What does everyone think?
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