Thanks flyfshr , thank you dawn,
Yea that tourquoise really pops doesnt it ? The funny thing is that it isnt that bright as the pictures show . The color just comes right out at ya. The bargmann plug and the recepticle are indeed brand new. The p.o. had one new recepticle in the drawer with n.o.s. vintage mantles for the gas light and glass fuses ,light bulbs etc. I also have the valve handles for the brass dump valve and water faucet that drains the fresh water tank .The ultra rare plug I found out in lancaster at an old junk shop , I found 2 of them and I already had the original I have been using. So that means I have 2 spares ! Does someone want one? I have another brand new recepticle and a used one and then the original one from the tradewind which means I have 3 of those also . in keeping with the semi original theme I wanted to use the original plug arrangement it works perfectly . I also have installed a new stainless steel water tank up front that i had a stainless expert build for me . It is pressure operated like the original. By the way those original tanks are not galvanized they are made of aluminum and they corrode badly as we know!
to flyfshr
About the use of the tradewind ( I forgot to respond to you about that) we try to take her out as much as possible .The last big outing was 9 days from here in ca. to arizona on route 66 . we hooked up to 66 in williams az for awhile then took it to the grand canyon caverns which is a loop of route 66 also . We went all over and what a blast . I really want to do some trips with other airstreamers . How about a route 66 run or rally ?!! The tradewind model ,especially early units are a favorite of mine . By the way , the old club # is 3715 . The p.o. had scrawled the number on everything . I want to preserve the ambiance (is that right?) of this tradewind
If Brad or Dawn don't take you up on the ultra rare plug, I'll take one for my 60 Trade Wind... 1.5 weeks as owner and loving it! Here at the Cherry Blossom rally in DC...cleaning it!
Rob
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Ask and you shall receive !! Give me some info on where it needs to go and I will send them . Now I needto tell you that these plugs use a crummy little metal clamp which get lost ,so what I did after your cord is assembled to the plug is use a vulcanising sealer to fill the cavity around the cord . home depot or o.s.h. whatever and that will seal the innards from the elements and also retain the cord in it . you wont be yanking the cord out of the trailer like a vacuum cord down the hallway any way. I did this with mine and im happy . I used black autobody windshield urathane sealer adhesive . Very tough stuff, It comes in black only so it is not noticible .
Messy too dont get it on your jeans !!
Hey rob , I now have one left , It is my old plug and is tattered some but very usable ,especially if you dont have one at all . Dawn may inquire about it. There is an old RV shop down in fillmore here . The old gentleman has tons of old RV stuff and I am trying to get with him to see what he might have.
the renter on the property a relative, said he would be happy to sell me whatever I want but ... WHEN?! Im on the hunt! That cherry blossom rally looks like a great time . Keep cleaning Itll be awsome.
You know Scott. I believe Rob could use it more than I so I'll opt out so you can send it to him. I'll keep using what I have for now since at least its working and doesn't mind the rain.
Hey FF
You are very generous to do that for Rob . Whatever you guys decide is ok by me . My goal is to help out whoever I can . One of you guys can let me know . Send me a message . I will try to find some more!!
Well that isnt a travelall is it It is a photo of my pressuse gauge for the water tank and the battery float charger. I dont understand the trouble I am having with photos I make another attempt
I visited my local RV store here in town and stuck paydirt
I know have 2 complete bargmann plug sets . That is the cord end and the trailer end. I have both styles . style #1 female cord end , male trailer recepticle. style #2 male cord end , female trailer recepticle. both are bargmann trailer plug parts they are identical ,except that the terminals are just reversed . both will fit perfectly . RobandZoe and flyfshr are both winners today!! you guys get back to me on these. I will put up pictures here. I also have a bargmann cord end adapter plug as you will see . It is male terminal and the cap is for a 2 prong power cord . pre ground connection era. I may just keep that one. Now who is the person that needs the aluminum sewer cap? was it shari ? I read someones post about needing it very badly . You know its made of what I call unobtainium Well I will be looking for some feedback