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flyfshr · 04-27-2011, 10:00 PM

Oh my, that's a great story. Thanks for posting it. I think we've found the inspirational Airstream Minnesota dealer. Thanks Don Hart for all of your efforts and I hope you realize there's still alot of Airstreams that left your sales lot still hanging around the upper midwest.

BTW Don - did you ever get that serial number from your friend Tucker?

Brad
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markdoane · 04-27-2011, 10:02 PM

Although Hart Trailer Sales is no longer an Airstream dealer, they are still in business as an RV dealer.

When I checked a few years ago, they still had a few 'old-timers' on staff who could repair just about anything on an Airstream.

They've been in business since at least 1928. Maybe since 1888 as a trailer maker.

safari57 · 08-31-2011, 06:42 PM

Brad,

Aug 01,2011 purchased a 1960, S/N 24TS_0398, an International, and a California build. Found it in Anacortes, WA. The sellers were on holiday, found they liked the Seattle area, and to fund staying needed to sell their Airstream. We helped them out.

From the registrations that came with it, from Aug 1960 until fall of 2010 it lived its life in Fresno, CA. Last fall it went to Ketchum/Sun Valley, ID and spent the winter having the water lines expand (sigh). Otherwise, in pretty good shape and all the bad things are all better now.

It has an A/C on the roof that needs to come off. Not working and butt ugly. Way too tall, heck, it will barely get under my 10' door of my shop for the winter storage and work program we have for it.

Sugarfoot · 08-31-2011, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by safari57

Brad,

Aug 01,2011 purchased a 1960, S/N 24TS_0398, an International, and a California build. . . .

Congrats, Barry! And welcome to the TW club. I know you will do it justice.

Brad, it looks like the registry has grown since I've last checked in. Cool!

safari57 · 09-01-2011, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by safari57

Brad,

Aug 01,2011 purchased a 1960, S/N 24TS_0398, an International, and a California build. Found it in Anacortes, WA. The sellers were on holiday, found they liked the Seattle area, and to fund staying needed to sell their Airstream. We helped them out.

From the registrations that came with it, from Aug 1960 until fall of 2010 it lived its life in Fresno, CA. Last fall it went to Ketchum/Sun Valley, ID and spent the winter having the water lines expand (sigh). Otherwise, in pretty good shape and all the bad things are all better now.

It has an A/C on the roof that needs to come off. Not working and butt ugly. Way too tall, heck, it will barely get under my 10' door of my shop for the winter storage and work program we have for it.

Actually, I don't know if mine is an International. It has the globe tag, does that identify the I or not? But it has the beautiful wood - what is it, mahogany?

Barry

flyfshr · 09-01-2011, 07:18 PM

Barry ~
An Int'l model would have the Ogden water purifier by the galley sink, padding on the aluminum walls over each bed, a separate 12 volt and 110 system with a battery box under the front window, a 12 volt compressor for the water tank and three Int'l emblems on the outside of the trailer; two up front on each side and one over the rear window.

The beautiful wood does not signify an Int'l alone. Mine is a 'park model' and has the wonderful reddish mahogany wood throughout. One of the best features of my TradeWind IMHO.

On edit: your serial number would have a capital 'I' in it if it was an Int'l model.

Brad
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safari57 · 09-01-2011, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by flyfshr

Barry ~
An Int'l model would have the Ogden water purifier by the galley sink, padding on the aluminum walls over each bed, a separate 12 volt and 110 system with a battery box under the front window, a 12 volt compressor for the water tank and three Int'l emblems on the outside of the trailer; two up front on each side and one over the rear window.

The beautiful wood does not signify an Int'l alone. Mine is a 'park model' and has the wonderful reddish mahogany wood throughout. One of the best features of my TradeWind IMHO.

On edit: your serial number would have a capital 'I' in it if it was an Int'l model.

Brad
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Thus, based on the above info, mine is not an International. Thanks Brad, I got to wondering after my initial post if it actually was. The seller was convinced it was and I didn't know one way or the other. I'm quite pleased with it the way it is. If it had the other things, great, but it does have the separate 110 and 12V systems, battery box under the front window and if there was a water pump compressor it is long gone.

I also noticed that the globe thing is the landyatch plate with Wally in it.

CLAD · 09-01-2011, 10:54 PM

Rick, I have a Jan 61, DSS0574.

epperp · 11-12-2011, 12:18 PM

Here's another for your registry. We just bought #249037 '59 Tradewind, another Minnesota trailer. This has a faded dealer marking of Phil Dunning Travel Sales, not sure if it was the original sales dealer.
We're just starting to figure out what we're going to do with it after migrating it to Iowa. It has a front sofa, twin beds in the middle.

flyfshr · 11-12-2011, 01:50 PM

Thank you and congratulations!!! How about posting a few pictures for us all to see? Everyone on this thread loves the early TradeWinds and I'm sure yours is no exception.

BTW - I'm an Iowa born-and-raised vintage Airstream enthusiast too.

Brad
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epperp · 11-13-2011, 02:09 PM

I haven't figured out how to post photos from this ipad yet, but they'll be coming.
Our first priority is towing it home from Twin Cities to NE Iowa. New tires are first order of business. Tell me if there is a better thread to post this to, but can anyone offer suggestions/guidance on what tires to use, what rims would be on it?

Flyfshr, what part of Iowa did you hail from? Thanks for assembling this registry, we are looking forward to learning lots from all you experienced vintage owners.

flyfshr · 11-13-2011, 03:31 PM

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Flyfshr, what part of Iowa did you hail from?

Originally from Harlan in SW Iowa. Moved to the Phx area in fall of 1979. And you're welcome for assembling the registry, it has been a ton of fun and I've gotten to meet some new friends along the way.

Replace those split rims and I put on American made Marathons on my TW. Travel safe.

Brad
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airfood · 01-01-2012, 08:17 PM

We just mucked out the NEW TO US 1960 #240247D land yacht! We plan to create a mobile food trailer, so the mostly intact interior will be taken apart. I hope that I can find homes for all of these parts....... anyhow, The thing is in pretty good shape as far as the frame and the shell. Iv'e waded through alot of posts tonight and hope that tomorrow I can figure out where to start taking her apart. I still dont know things like what the cabin frame is made of or the condition of the insulation. I am a home builder that metamorphosed from a boat builder/service tech when the economy tanked so i'm more than ready for the job (still be your best bud for newb stuff to juicy tips

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Sooooo I hope to have some good old gorey detailed stuff for you all soon. Thanks for letting me into your club, O

flyfshr · 01-01-2012, 08:35 PM

Welcome aboard AirFood. Glad you found an early TradeWind and also glad you found us. I've added your info to the registry. Post some pictures when you can and certainly let us know when you have some interior components available. Ask all the questions you'd like, we'll see what we can do.

Brad
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airfood · 01-01-2012, 08:59 PM

Here she is. She was a mobile insurance unit though seemingly unaltered.
Sat for many years not leaking a drop and collecting mice. Gonna hook up temp wood stove so we can work on her during this winter. I'M SO FREAKIN EXCITED!!!

flyfshr · 01-01-2012, 09:06 PM

She's a real beauty!! Gotta love these old gals. Any interior pictures to share?

Brad
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safari57 · 02-29-2012, 07:21 PM

Our friend is enroute to pick up an early TW they just acquired. He is dedicated - they are driving through ugly snow and rain to get to the sellers place. I'll let him introduce himself and his trailer (Brad already knows).

He had a '51 Flying Cloud the same as ours only his was gorgeous original, but they never camped in it. It did not have a bathroom (we added ours), and a few other things. When they spied our '60 TW that convinced them that they needed an early TW so the 'Cloud was recently sold and the search was on. One was found and he and a buddy are on their way to nirvana.

I'll nudge him to post his story, and some pics, when he (and we) get home. This is exciting as both of us will be towing our TW's with our '50's wagons this summer around the PNW.

We waited 5 years for them to get their 'Cloud on the road so this is a big step. Now they can grenade that fiberglass trailer they've had for almost 20 years, maybe longer.

Don't you just love it when someone discovers the perfect trailer? Life is very good!

flyfshr · 02-29-2012, 08:18 PM

This is sooo cool and if those friends of yours pass this way, tell 'em to give me a shout. I'd love to see the TradeWind and meet them.

Brad
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safari57 · 03-01-2012, 07:58 AM

I will pass that message on to them Brad. I understand from a late night call that they have hit enough snow that at one point after having to put chains on the truck it took them 2 hours to go 40 miles. Good thing they did not yet have the trailer in tow.

wagndragnfc · 03-14-2012, 08:02 PM

So as Safari 57 said, I and a buddy took a road trip from BC to Tucson Az to pick up our new(to us) Tradewind. It is registered as a 1958, so I think that is what I will call it. The registration says it was first registered in June of 1958.
The trip down was mostly uneventful except for having to chain up the truck to go over the Siskiyou pass. It had snowed quite heavily overnight, so chains were mandatory. Of course, as soon as we had them on and started up the pass, the advisory was changed to "must have winter tires and CARRY chains." oh well- it was an experience. And we are not in a hurry to repeat it.
The TW is s/n 249040 and as far as we can gather it has spent the bulk of its life in Arizona. It needs some tlc, but overall is in great condition.
From Tucson, we met up with Barry & Donna and Roger & Bonnie, at river island state park, and then travelled toward home with them. The TW towed great, and the trip went well, except for a couple of issues caused by the bumpy roads. Initially the fridge did not work very well, but after being burped on the bumpy roads it is now working fine.
At some point in its life the TW had the rear window removed and a wooden/aluminum piece with an air conditioner in the middle of it installed in its place. I would like to replace the window, so I am looking for a window. the number on the body below the window is 1009-2140. so if anyone knows where I can get one please let me know We are looking forward to using the TW soon.
Lee & Judy