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Old 11-18-2008, 12:33 AM   #1
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Profile:  1975 25' Tradewind
Holland , Michigan
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My new 1975 Tradewind

Had been looking for a 20' used SOB for a year, a few months back I ran across a 1960's Safari. I thought holy crap this 40 year old trailer is in nicer shape than most of the 5 year old SOB's I had been looking at, the search was on.
Last week I picked up my 1975 Tradewind, saw the ad here in the classifieds and it was only 20 miles away. The seller was very nice and did not sugar coat anything about this trailer in fact I think it is much better than described.
The refrigerator and surrounding woodwork was missing when he got it and he built new ridge enclosure and cupboards, very very nice work. Got to see his shop and how he did things, when he builds something he does it right and well beyond what is necessary, after seeing his work in the trailer and in his shop I was sold. It now sit in my driveway.

While checking out the trailer we got to talking about boats and boat building and he say he and his wife and built a wooden canoe, I mentioned my son would like to do that. He shown me his canoe and the buck he built and said if I was interested I could borrow the buck. The next day when I showed up to get the trailer he gave me a book on boat building some boat building supply catalogs and mentioned again I could use the buck for building the canoe any time.

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My blog for the 1975 Tradewind restoration, Has not been updated in a while but I am still working.
Parts needed: Left Wing Window Dual Pane, Fan for roof vent or whole vent fan assembly, Reese old style dual cam sway control, one 30# aluminum propane tank, vented catalytic heater
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Old 11-18-2008, 12:42 AM   #2
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Bruce, it looks pretty clean. Now, you'll have to change your signature! Any photos of the interior?
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Old 11-18-2008, 12:55 AM   #3
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1960 24' Tradewind
1961 16' Bambi
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Bruce,

Congratulations on your recent acquisition!

We love our '74 Tradewind. We know you'll enjoy yours. She looks to have been well taken care of and in great shape.

Happy and safe travels,
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Old 11-18-2008, 05:49 AM   #4
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Congratulations. 75 Trade Winds are my favorite.
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Old 11-18-2008, 05:58 AM   #5
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congrads

congrads on your find. The body is in pretty good shape.

I was looking at your pictures and saw something that may be some help.

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Old 11-18-2008, 09:07 AM   #6
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Congrats! You'll love your new Tradewind, they're terrific trailers.
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Old 11-20-2008, 01:47 PM   #7
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Interior photos

Thanks everyone for the kind words.
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Old 11-20-2008, 06:05 PM   #8
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Welcome to the "club and enjoy your AS. I love the 70's vintage campers, and the 60's, 50's, 90's,.................
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