Progress on our '67 Tradewind

[silver 67]

"the sun'll come out tomorrow.....". At least you're able to work on your baby. Moby's still on blocks in the barn. Hubby still working on electrical problem concerning the brakes. Can't wait to put on new tires and drag him out (Moby, not husband) into the sun. I can see inside so much better with natural light. Took some pictures of what the missing parts are supposed to look like when I visited with eubank in Angel Fire.

I'm starting to get antsy......

[pinkflamingoes]

I got this Mother's Day book from my daughter today. Here is page 1:

"My Mom can fix an airstream"

[eljay]

That is absolutely priceless!

[maxandgeorgia]

What fine Airstream art! Lucky Mom

[moogie32]

Originally Posted by pinkflamingoes

I got this Mother's Day book from my daughter today. Here is page 1:

"My Mom can fix an airstream"

Hey Ingrid, That's worthy of an avitar! I just got my gasketing in today - with any luck I'll be installing it incorrectly either this weekend or next!

(Happy Mother's Day) Diane

When did we get access to all these new smilies? I especially like the angry one!

[pinkflamingoes]

Hey moogs,
I am planning on getting some gasket put in this weekend myself. Actually putting in the very first gasket for the third time! This time I"m going to mark the sides that on on the airstream itself and arrows for up and down.

Third time lucky I hope...

or, Third Time Husband Removes It



(I couldn't resist)



g'night,

[pinkflamingoes]

I did something today!
Finished painting POR15 on the frame, it's time for that piece of floor to go in. Yahoo!
Daughter goes to summer camp for the week during the days, I'm going to remove more window gasket.

I *did* something, first time in months, yahoo!

[moogie32]

WTG Ingrid! I've been in the same situation - it's just sitting out there like a huge silver door stop. Time to get back to work on it!

[fireflyinva]

Hi Ingrid and Diane!

Oh, I'm so glad I'm not the only one who is finding it harder to work on the trailer! It's a darn shame that life has to happen when we want to get our trailers done! Too much travel, too many house guests. Fortunately, there's a long weekend ahead, though it seems that there are lots of other obligations piling up, too!

Windows are a pain. I still have parts to find-tonight I better start ordering! Good for you about the POR-15. Frame painting, I think, may have cathartic properties. When its done, it feels just soooo good!

Mary

[Stefrobrts]

I think lulls in the progress are natural in a project this size. I did the same thing when I restored the Mustangs. Just take your time and don't let it burn you out.

Frame painting is a big step. I think when you start putting wood back in, you're going to feel invigorated to press on. That is a huge step! I know once I got the floor in and was satisfied with it, progress picked up considerably. Before that, there were times when I walked out and looked at what I had to do yet, and just shut the door and walked away!

Keep up the good work, all of you. It's worth it in the end!

[pinkflamingoes]

I have to say I'm bummed out that robandzoe got same trailer as mine, for only $1,000 more, and in WAY better shape.

Say something to make me feel better. This is like finding that sweater on sale a week later.

[C Johnson]

Ingrid, When you are done it will be worth twice what you paid for it

And you will love to use it as well !

thats what I keep telling myself
Chris

[eljay]

Ingrid, I'd rather have Rob's luck in finding Airstreams than a license to steal. But he didn't have the great adventure of bringing it home that you had. It's likely that he won't have the pleasure of the one-to-one relationship of rebuilding the trailer and knowing every inch of it.

[Inland RV Center, In]

Ingrid.

The price someone pays for a used Airstream, is way down the list.

It's the pride of ownership, that "tops" the list.

I am sure many owners, paid far more than you did, and in far worse condition.

We see that almost daily.

Andy