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09-27-2014, 09:11 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1967 24' Tradewind
Summerland
, British Columbia
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 27
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Hvy mtl
Introducing our "Full Monte" which we have named HVY MTL (Heavy Metal). We are Head bangers at heart and it is a little bit of a play on words for these iconic light weight trailers!
It's 1967 Trade Wind , but with the recent purchase of a "67 Overlander for parts and registration papers, I might call it a 25 ft Overtrader or Trade lander! 
The frame on the original trailer ended up being so badly rusted that I decided to build a new frame, and had just started welding it up when I came across the Overlander which was pretty much toast considering the crushed roof from heavy snowfall. I needed a couple windows and the purchase of the trailer was less than what I could get the windows for! It was previously gutted but I was able to salvage almost all the windows and doors as well as the ribs etc. the main frame looks good ,and I will have some parts to sell when I am done !
Marine grade plywood ,Por 15 for the frame, extra supports for the roof air, all new Airstream metal for the interior, as well as all new appliances , holding tanks, axles and tires and wheels! I am well into the restoration (call it Hot Rodding), and am a little behind schedule, with the new frame and having to tear apart the parts trailer, but I have learned so much here at Airforums and can't wait to show off my finished product.
I am a journeyman RVTech and have been at current job for 3 months ,which just so happens to be an Airstream dealer. So yeah ,I work on them all week ,then get to work on my own eves. and weekends. How cool is that!
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09-27-2014, 11:05 PM
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Rivet Master 
1967 24' Tradewind
Alameda
, California
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,570
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Spare parts, very cool. We also own a 67 TW.
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09-28-2014, 07:11 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
1967 26' Overlander
Bugtussle
, Oklahoma
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 400
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Good luck with your restoration! I may be interested in purchasing some of the road side front panels from your Overlander if they're in good shape.
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1967 Overlander International 26ft
2006 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S 520hp 530ft-lbs torque 7700lb towing capacity
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09-28-2014, 05:28 PM
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flygrrl
1962 19' Globetrotter
Winchester
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 251
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Welcome
Another Canuk, yay.
I am green with envy regarding your vanity license plate, we can't get them in Ontario. Has to have a motor, dang it all. 
I  about the fact that you work on them during the day because usually the plumbers taps drip and the carpenters roof leaks, and the mechanics car has no muffler.
Awesome that you got a parts trailer too.
Best of luck on your reno/resto.
Leonie
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09-30-2014, 10:22 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1967 24' Tradewind
Summerland
, British Columbia
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 27
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A couple of the panels were good and the top one had a ripple in it .
I will sell them, although I don't know for how much and, wouldn't the freight be a lot!
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10-02-2014, 05:07 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1967 26' Overlander
Bugtussle
, Oklahoma
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 400
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Just noticed you're in British Columbia. Shipping would be too expensive. Thanks anyway.
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2006 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S 520hp 530ft-lbs torque 7700lb towing capacity
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11-13-2014, 08:56 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1967 24' Tradewind
Summerland
, British Columbia
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 27
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Finally got the frame finished up and coated with POR15. as well as 3/4" Marine grade plywood ,sealed and installed with 1" blue styrofoam insulation underneath and wood grain Lino on top! Do you know how hard it is to lay down glue and lino in the wind under a walnut tree??!!
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11-16-2014, 06:35 PM
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Full Time Adventurer
2007 27' International CCD FB
Nomadic
, USA
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 2,748
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Wow, that is a beautiful floor! Can't wait to see that thing completed. Looks great.
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11-17-2014, 02:38 PM
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flygrrl
1962 19' Globetrotter
Winchester
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 251
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Hilarious
That is the exact same flooring we have for ours, too funny. It is very nice. I wish I could work on our baby right now but winter has descended. Too cold and too much snow.
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11-19-2014, 10:36 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1967 24' Tradewind
Summerland
, British Columbia
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flygrrl
That is the exact same flooring we have for ours, too funny. It is very nice. I wish I could work on our baby right now but winter has descended. Too cold and too much snow.
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It looks good and I got a smoking deal on the lino too!
It was -4c this weekend and I was still working on it. At least I have a warm shop to crawl back into.
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11-24-2014, 01:40 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1967 24' Tradewind
Summerland
, British Columbia
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 27
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Getting close!!
Sent from my iPhone using Airstream Forums
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12-01-2014, 08:42 AM
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4 Rivet Member
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 298
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What brand of flooring is that?
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12-01-2014, 08:42 AM
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4 Rivet Member
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 298
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Laminate
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12-02-2014, 09:26 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1967 24' Tradewind
Summerland
, British Columbia
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 0557
Laminate
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Unfortunately ,I don't know what brand it is . I bought it as a roll end and got a great deal on it and the receipt just says "misc. cash sale"!
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12-13-2014, 06:25 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
1963 28' Ambassador
Danielsville
, Georgia
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 107
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Should the inner fender liners be under the floor? In other words install the fenders first then the floor. I noticed the great floor finish picture that there are no fender liners. I am just about ready to start installing my floor and fenders but i think mine were under the floor.
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12-13-2014, 07:07 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 17' Caravel
Oak Creek
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,560
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On my 67 Caravel the wheel wells are sandwiched between the floor and the frame / outriggers.
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12-13-2014, 07:25 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 22' International CCD
1957 26' Overlander
Plymouth
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 554
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On my 57 it's the same way. The flange on the wheel wells goes between the plywood and the frame
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12-14-2014, 10:38 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1967 24' Tradewind
Summerland
, British Columbia
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 27
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Part of my reasoning for building a new frame ,aside from the fact that it was rusted and falling apart, was to build a custom frame and floor to accomodate larger tires and wheels . So the wheel wells are to be custom as well.
I am planning on the kitchen cabinet to be supported by the wheel wells as well and they will be made of 3/4" plywood and lined with metal .
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01-18-2015, 09:52 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1967 24' Tradewind
Summerland
, British Columbia
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 27
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Not much accomplished with the holidays and then getting sick.
I must be a glutton for Airstreams,I mean punishment. I just picked up a 1968 Ambassador. It is mostly gutted and has the usual rear frame rust. I originally bought it for parts , but now that I have it home away from the patio that it was sitting next to,it actually looks better than I thought. I might sell it quick if anyone wants it , but I might start robbing parts off it.
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01-22-2015, 10:32 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1967 24' Tradewind
Summerland
, British Columbia
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 27
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Anyone want to save the Ambassador before I rip it apart?
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