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1963tradewin · 10-10-2008, 06:36 PM

We used 1x6 maple and just ripped them in half for 1x3's. I have about 300 ft in there right now and figure when shes done it will be close to 400 ft, Lots more wood then expected. The overhead lights were on her when I picked it up, but the lights on the bumper are add ons. I figured I would put as much lights on the back as I could for safety without it looking like an eyesore. I also went with all exterior LED. Over heads have 6 diodes a piece the cupcakes have 56 diodes a piece and the bumper lights have 12 diodes a piece. It cost a little more but I figure they will pay for themselves in the long run. Happy trails

1963tradewin · 10-15-2008, 10:29 AM

Here is the fridge a Dometic Americana. The top is more maple routered and biscuited together.

Sixty3TW4US · 10-15-2008, 01:48 PM

Looks like the quality is top o the line!! I do like the TW. I also have a 63 TW with the double twin beds. keep us posted.

1963tradewin · 02-18-2009, 04:39 PM

Getting ready to start working on her again, and was wondering if anyone knew of a place that sold the olympic rivit shaver cheaper then 200 bucks?

goransons · 02-18-2009, 06:05 PM

Woohoo 63 restorations all over the place!! Check out this thread

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f381...ver-47185.html

There is a possible solution, but I haven't followed through to order it and try it out

1963tradewin · 02-19-2009, 03:00 PM

Check this bad boy out! Got her from Vintage Trailer Supply. As always I find there items are better then expected. Top quality, Im very excited to get her on the Airstream!

goransons · 02-19-2009, 03:07 PM

Very nice!!! I like it! For a minute my first read was "Free Rock Guard" and you had me getting ready to type fast!! Can't wait to see it on!

1963tradewin · 02-19-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by goransons

Woohoo 63 restorations all over the place!! Check out this thread

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f381...ver-47185.html

There is a possible solution, but I haven't followed through to order it and try it out

Thanks for the thread. The only thing I have been able to find that is a decent price is a rivit cutter from Airparts Inc. Im thinking this will still leave the stem visible, but says will make round clean cut rivits. Its 16.95. I have to buy some aluminum sheeting from them so will probably test it out.

ts8501 · 02-19-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 1963tradewin

Thanks for the thread. The only thing I have been able to find that is a decent price is a rivit cutter from Airparts Inc. Im thinking this will still leave the stem visible, but says will make round clean cut rivits. Its 16.95. I have to buy some aluminum sheeting from them so will probably test it out.

That is sure one heck of a price. Let us know how well it works out.

Aerowood · 02-20-2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 1963tradewin

Thanks for the thread. The only thing I have been able to find that is a decent price is a rivit cutter from Airparts Inc. Im thinking this will still leave the stem visible, but says will make round clean cut rivits. Its 16.95. I have to buy some aluminum sheeting from them so will probably test it out.

Whoa there, you are about to buy something that you most likely don't need. A rivet cutter is used to make long solid shank rivets shorter. I use then all the time to custom cut rivets to the proper length before bucking then. generally long lengths. It is to expensive to stock all the longer rivets that I might possible need, so I buy lengths in the -20 or longer length and then cut them down to a smaller length. I only keep up to about -12's stocked so when I need something longer I just cut then down with a rivet cutter.

Kip

1963tradewin · 05-01-2009, 12:31 PM

1963tradewin · 07-27-2009, 06:33 PM

Here she is with the new awning, propane tanks, and rock guard.

flyfshr · 07-27-2009, 07:13 PM

Looks great Todd but I AM partial to early TradeWinds.

Brad
FF

A-Merry-Can · 07-27-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by flyfshr

Looks great Todd but I AM partial to early TradeWinds.

Brad
FF

me too! :-D

Sixty3TW4US · 07-28-2009, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by A-Merry-Can

me too! :-D

And I also!!!

utee94 · 07-28-2009, 01:47 PM

I'm a fan of 63s, so count me in there as well...

1963tradewin · 07-28-2009, 05:41 PM

I'm In the process of getting the U couch done. Thanks for the compliments.

3Ms75Argosy · 07-28-2009, 07:24 PM

So that's what my trailer's supposed to look like!

Ok Todd, you can't tease with that one interior shot.. we need more! Looks like you've done some nice cabinetry work too.
Great job!
Marc

dieseleagle · 07-31-2009, 05:37 AM

Its a 63, its a Tradewind and its a single axle. Its perfect, IMO.

I noticed in the pictures from last October that you had a vintage rockguard on the trailer and then upgraded to a new one in February. Do you still have the original?

1963tradewin · 08-09-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dieseleagle

Its a 63, its a Tradewind and its a single axle. Its perfect, IMO.

I noticed in the pictures from last October that you had a vintage rockguard on the trailer and then upgraded to a new one in February. Do you still have the original?

I threw it. It was not what originally came on her. It was that cheap wavy fiberglass you can buy at Menards or Home Depot. I will suggest to go to Vintage Trailer Supply - Vintage travel trailer parts and supplies! If your in need of one that looks identical to the original. On mine I went with the lightly tinted from them, but wish I would of got the clear as this seems to look better to me, plus clear was what originally came on her. Good luck, and have a great day!