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65 17' Caravel, 54 22' Safari, 1959 Buick Electra
Hi ya'll, I'm sorry I didn't have pics ready to post when I first started this thread, but now you can check this Yahoo Photos link. There are 95 pics of all the ins and outs of this Tradewind, so be patient with upload and some may be redundant. I haven't had a chance to label them yet, but will get to it ASAP. When posting these I also remembered that the side marker lights are replacements by the PO but the Bargman brake lights were not. They look in too good a shape to me, so I wonder if they were replaced by an earlier PO. Anyway, check it out. If the link doesn't work, let me know (I have no doubt that you will!) http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/rapunzel6666/album?.dir=/2d9ere2&.src=ph&.tok=phjwsPFBiJ3cavFD.
Scott, I had viewed yours and Lily's photos with envy even before I found my AS. You have a beautiful trailer and furnished so nicely! I noticed the vintage kitchen right off. Mine is a twin floor plan with shower pan, no tub. And a front gaucho, but I'm not sure it pulls out. Did all the Tradewinds convert to a double in front? I tried, but didn't want to force anything since the left side moved but the right side was stuck.
Brad, I've read many of your posts as well. My SN is 240310T, not with International options however. Wet bath in rear with closet on right, twins in the middle, galley streetside, and gaucho in front. Number 46 on the registry, how appropriate for a 46 year old trailer!
It's nice to meet ya'll, and by the way, my name is Dacia.
thanks for sharing all those photos - great for reference material/data.
The photos are really great .I like the whitewall look .It is quite similar to
mine (thank you for the nice compliments) The battery box ,water inlet and faucet knobs in front and under the coach ,I have the same arial antenna
on the tongue although mine is in the garage when not traveling,The bath
is very different ,hence the ohio trailer difference possibly ,as ours is a CA
trailer.same water tank ,compressor and other stuff.But I say it looks really
good inside and out ,very original which is real neat.You have the same
aluminum (not galvanized ) water tank as mine did ,Mine was trash inside
you need to get a look inside there by unscrewing the spiget faucet cap
as the whole piece is suppose to come off for refilling when boondocking.
you should see nothing but clean non corroded aluminum in there ,no little crummy particles etc.Anyway There are options for that ,but I chose to have a similar tank made from stainless steel ,about the same size ,a little larger
in diameter ,no big deal .Well real nice trailer you have .We all have helpful thoughts for you and ideas so either PM or post !
sugarfoot ,took another look at the pics ,as I will do for a while ,you know ,can't help it.your tradewind is a landyacht as mine is same amenities
basically and the designation by the door ,the wallybyam ships wheel logo.
it looks like mine sitting there ,we have the forward stacked windows also.
Thanks Brad, the info you posted regarding the Land Yacht/International distinctions was the most enlighting I've seen yet. Somehow I missed it when I searched forums for International information a few weeks ago. Just what is an "Airstream sanitator?" Is that another name for the blackwater tank? Just curious. I sure can tell Wally had a bent towards marketing!
Rob, I had looked at your blog as well when researching. Your TW is certaining coming along. I like the dinette layout very much, but I'm happy with my gaucho since the original drop-leaf matching table was also with the trailer. And I love the Caravel with the Jeep! I actually was considering a Bambi or Caravel size initially but this TW won my heart when I actually saw it in person.
Its funny you mention the whitewalls, Scott. When Jason and I talked initially, the first thing he asked was, "How da ya like the whitewalls?" I think they're cool, but I'm amazed how many opposite reactions I get. People either seem to love 'em or hate 'em. And yes, those jalousie windows are wonderful. Love the crossbreeze created. Thanks for the tip on the FW tank. I'll certainly check it out. Jason's father said he had tested it and also the pressurizing system. No problems. But after reading a recent '62 GT post {http://www.airforums.com/forums/f134/1962-globetrotter-questions-24757.html), I'm wary of it. I'm not certain I have a pressure relief valve or even know what to look for. The trend seems to be ditch the compressor and go to demand pumps anyway.
The more I read, the more I realize I don't know and I am humbled. SO many of you have done SO much restoration work and have done such a GREAT job. I am far from paying my dues. In all honesty, my unexpected TW find was one of those fortunate events where everything just fell into place. It has been a blessing since I have little extra time for total restoration and would have to contract out much of it anyway. But there are many things to do. My list is growing. For instance, I hope for my TW to spend some wintering time with RV Restorations in Dalton, GA. There is a streak of corrosion on the belly pan just behind the back bumper. The floor is solid and I want to keep it that way, plus, the field mice can't read the "No Vermin Allowed" sign and I don't want them snuggling up in my Airstream!
Welcome Dacia - you are gonna love it!. I just got mine back from Safford RV after a thorough look-over, new furnace and waterheater install & totally modern a fan-tastic fan with rain sensor - Don Mills is the gentleman who did the work and he did a FABULOUS job of the installs and fabricated airstream aluminum to re-do where the old "chimneys" for the furnace and h2o heater were. Had I used the furnace I would have set the beautiful coach on fire!!
I'm really glad you prompted Brad with those descriptions of the differences - they were murky in my mind too. Thanks Brad, once again for your depth of knowlege about the Tradewinds. Now I'm REALLY curious what kind of wood the PO painted ofer with white semi-gloss.
Its a hot rod kinda look ,but not a vintage airstream look ,but that old school
feel ,so its your choice you know .It has a different flavor to it .On the small red air compressor the little black box type thing on the top to side corner
to the right is a pressure regulator ,it turns off the compressor at 60 psi.
I still use this setup and it works very well .most replace it with a newer
system .those tanks after forty years are usually junk and pin holes develope
from the inside out and leak on the floor under it .You will see what you have
and do what needs to be done. Look over the plumbing and waterheater,
another area of possible trouble ,check out (norcal bambis) threads on his
restoration of his bambi .It covers how he handled the old Bowen water
heater restoration.You get alot of good ideas from everyone here.My floor
was in really good condition all around except under the jolousie window and
entry way area ,about 2x4 ft section I replaced.Your trailer has alot of the
good stuff intact so makes it easier .
Thanks so much Mark, you're right. I fixed the description.
Henry, I know you're glad to have your TW back in your hands with all your new upgrades. Yeah, I've been hearing a lot about those Fan-tastic fans. That's on my list too. My list is growing daily. If I can't get work I need done in Georgia, I'm glad to know there is source in Virginia. Compiling a local resource list (well, "close to home" as in not west of the Mississippi and preferably below the Mason-Dixon line!) for everything from repairs to polishing is another task I'm trying to accomplish. Now, tell me about the wood and semi-gloss thing . . . . which pic are you referring to? You've got me curious too.
I'm fairly certain the galley light is not original although it does look similar to the original. It just looks to modern to me. Not that its not a good match for the original. Also, not sure of the peaked wheel well openings. Thought those were only on CA trailers. I know for certain your trailer is an OH built unit. A couple of indicators are the showerpan/toilet combo, streetside closet in bathroom, construction material of the over the bed cabinets and type of overhead galley cabinets.
Hey Brad ,
the entry door are inside ,fridge placement ,stove sinks and alot of the interior is like my 60 double ,but different bath layout and a tub .The stove
and oven are the exact same ,gaucho and under it .I have the peaked wheel wells but I think mine is a CA trailer .Toby Folwicks is exactly the same inside
and out completely as mine ,the complete layout including the bathroom
and sink /tub colors.I wonder how close his serial # is to mine ,can't be too
far off in order.
Brad sugarfoots trdwnd should have the ships wheel wally byam logo under
those jolousie windows and it should say landyacht.If it has the globe for
international it should be up above the front window or forward of those windows on the curbside .Only the 60 trailers had the shipswheel and the
wally byam picture .but I know you know that .
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- Don Mills is the gentleman who did the work and he did a FABULOUS job of the installs and fabricated airstream aluminum to re-do where the old "chimneys" for the furnace and h2o heater were. Had I used the furnace I would have set the beautiful coach on fire!!
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