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2 Rivet Member 
1960 24' Tradewind
Kingsville
, Ontario
Join Date: Oct 2015
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Hey Paul, I have a 1960 that has tongue issues similar to this, did you tow it like that too? I just have ten miles to go to get her home. Thanks, Mike.
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07-11-2016, 08:10 PM
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Administrator
1961 16' Bambi
Dallas
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 3,025
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Some early photos of the bathroom.
  
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07-11-2016, 08:12 PM
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Administrator
1961 16' Bambi
Dallas
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 3,025
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Some of the tankless water heater and circuit breaker wiring.
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07-11-2016, 08:14 PM
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Administrator
1961 16' Bambi
Dallas
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 3,025
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07-12-2016, 10:05 AM
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Site Team
1964 26' Overlander
1964 19' Globetrotter
OlyPen
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,936
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Thanks for the update and the pics! Looks like this is coming together nicely. The floors look awesome btw. Was the choice to wrap the wheel wells in insulation for noise, temps or?
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07-12-2016, 10:34 AM
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Vintage Alum. Enthusiast
1959 24' Tradewind
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: I currently do not own a 2nd Airstream
Posts: 4,360
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Man that is looking so nice Andy. A lot of work shown in those pictures. You're going to have the nicest Early TradeWind out there. If I remember correctly, Paul is the one working on your rig.
Brad
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4CU 2699 / AIR 10 / TAC AZ-1
I'm haunted by aluminum.
Charter Member of the 4 Corners Unit.
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07-12-2016, 06:58 PM
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Rivet Master 
1986 34' Limited
1975 27' Overlander
1969 21' Globetrotter
Conifer
, Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,319
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Thanks for update! I was wondering how your project was coming along.
David
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07-15-2016, 08:36 AM
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1961 16' Bambi
Dallas
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 3,025
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Janet
The floors look awesome btw.
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Thanks. They are 1/2" to save weight (most wood floors are 3/4"). I kind of splurged on these knowing they would be much heavier than the wood floor laminate stuff you see in the new Airstreams. They cost a small fortune so hopefully they will look nice and last a long time. The last time I bought wood flooring was in the middle of 2009 during the financial crisis, boy have prices gone up!
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Originally Posted by Janet
Was the choice to wrap the wheel wells in insulation for noise, temps or?
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The idea was to insulate as much as possible and the wheel wells were just another place where the only thing separating the inside from the outside was a thin piece of aluminum. I doubt they will help that much since they will be under the beds but while we were at it, why not.
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Originally Posted by flyfshr
Man that is looking so nice Andy. A lot of work shown in those pictures. You're going to have the nicest Early TradeWind out there. If I remember correctly, Paul is the one working on your rig.
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I doubt it will be the nicest but it will be very nice. Yes, Paul from A & P Vintage Trailer Works is doing the work. They are doing a great job, their attention to detail is very impressive.
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08-02-2016, 11:25 PM
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Administrator
1961 16' Bambi
Dallas
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 3,025
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Interior getting finished out.
The mahogany walls were too red so we stained them brown. I was please with the color, it looks really sharp in person.
  
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08-02-2016, 11:51 PM
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New Member
Alcoa
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2
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I love the Shiney turd. I look forward to seeing your.progress.
Tell me something. When someone else is doing the, is it hard to keep the cost down? Or.does.he.give.you an.up.front bid?
Good luck.
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08-03-2016, 06:17 PM
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Administrator
1961 16' Bambi
Dallas
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mark4hoffman
Tell me something, When someone else is doing the, is it hard to keep the cost down? Or do they give you an up front bid?
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It gets expensive but not as expensive as buying new. This unit will essentially be better than new when done and built to last another 100 years!
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10-26-2016, 05:37 PM
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Administrator
1961 16' Bambi
Dallas
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 3,025
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The interior is coming along...
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10-26-2016, 05:39 PM
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Administrator
1961 16' Bambi
Dallas
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 3,025
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and some more interior photo...
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10-26-2016, 05:48 PM
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Vintage Alum. Enthusiast
1959 24' Tradewind
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: I currently do not own a 2nd Airstream
Posts: 4,360
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WOW. Is that ever nice. So nice.
Brad
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I'm haunted by aluminum.
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10-26-2016, 05:48 PM
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Administrator
1961 16' Bambi
Dallas
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 3,025
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Solar/Lithium/Electrical installed.
We are doing a series of articles on RV Life on LiFePO4 battery technology ( link) & new hi-tech solar electrical & solar equipment. Lots of fun gear to test out!
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10-26-2016, 06:20 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 34' Limited
1975 27' Overlander
1969 21' Globetrotter
Conifer
, Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,319
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What a beautiful Airstream you are building. I love the cabinetry, and the "power plant" that provides lots of AC energy while boondocking.
It's a super new 59 Trade Wind.
David
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10-26-2016, 07:23 PM
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Rivet Master Airstream Dealer
1955 22' Flying Cloud
2021 27' Globetrotter
Gulfport
, Mississippi
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 825
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Andy,
The interior looks fantastic!! Thanks for the update!
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10-27-2016, 01:23 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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Looking good! You are a lucky guy Andy! It's gonna be great when done...enjoy!
Yay Paul! 
Shari 
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10-28-2016, 01:14 PM
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Administrator
1961 16' Bambi
Dallas
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 3,025
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Quote:
Originally Posted by InsideOut
Looking good! Yay Paul!
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Paul is doing a great job. Their attention to detail is amazing. It's going to be a knock out when done.
Quote:
Originally Posted by InsideOut
You are a lucky guy Andy!
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That's an understatement! I'm so grateful for all the amazing things that have blessed my life.
Quote:
Originally Posted by InsideOut
It's gonna be great when done...enjoy!
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I dreamed of an Airstream like this for 15 years. You remember, back in the day when I first opened the doors here on Airstream Forums.
The bunk bed will be perfect for the girls. I can't wait until our 1st summer road trip with the Tradewind in tow. Hopefully we'll pass through Denver so we can stop by and say hello. You can see the Airstream and meet my precious little girls too!
I'm so excited for our future camping trips, time to make memories!
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10-28-2016, 07:43 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 34' Limited
1975 27' Overlander
1969 21' Globetrotter
Conifer
, Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,319
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Hey, Inside Out and I live in the same foothills west of Denver. I think there are a lot of Airstream enthusiasts here in Colorado. I just haven't connected with them yet. I need to find a rally or something.
Your Trade Wind will be very special indeed.
David
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