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Muskie · 11-23-2013, 10:06 AM

Hey Folks, Muskie here...
First time owner. Just bought a 1959. Needs work to convert into a music studio, mobile one!
Very excited, and will certainly be looking around this great site.
cheers

overlander64 · 11-23-2013, 11:13 AM

Greetings Muskie!

Welcome to the Forums and the world of Vintage Airstreams!

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Originally Posted by Muskie

Hey Folks, Muskie here...
First time owner. Just bought a 1959. Needs work to convert into a music studio, mobile one!
Very excited, and will certainly be looking around this great site.
cheers

It looks like your Tradewind will be a good starting point for your project! Enjoy getting to know your 1959!

Kevin

Muskie · 11-23-2013, 12:23 PM

Yes, very excited. Oddly I bought the cart before the horse. I need a truck to tow it now. Open for suggestions.

ragin-cajun · 11-23-2013, 12:32 PM

Congrats! That one will shine up nicely!

If you plan to remove any items from it in your renovation, some of is would be interested in buying. (I'm looking for interior lights from around your vintage.). Private message me or post in the classifieds within this site if you're interested.

Silverflames · 11-23-2013, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Muskie

Yes, very excited. Oddly I bought the cart before the horse. I need a truck to tow it now. Open for suggestions.

The VAP pod cast talked about towing and tow Vehicles 2 weeks ago. It was very informative. There is many many options out there. You have to decide what style of vehicle you want. Truck, SUV, cross over. Then look at the tow ratings of the vehicle and weights of your trailer.

Muskie · 11-23-2013, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ragin-cajun

Congrats! That one will shine up nicely!

If you plan to remove any items from it in your renovation, some of is would be interested in buying. (I'm looking for interior lights from around your vintage.). Private message me or post in the classifieds within this site if you're interested.

The interior was pretty much stripped of all the gak. There is still a bathroom sink and toilet. I think I am using the toilet for a seat.
Yes I am researching the art of shine.

Muskie · 11-23-2013, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Silverflames

The VAP pod cast talked about towing and tow Vehicles 2 weeks ago. It was very informative. There is many many options out there. You have to decide what style of vehicle you want. Truck, SUV, cross over. Then look at the tow ratings of the vehicle and weights of your trailer.

Curious about this podcast. Can you direct me to it?
cheers

RM66caravel · 11-24-2013, 03:10 AM

Awesome trailer and future studio! Can we please see some interior pictures? Although there is a ton of work in your future it will be very rewarding. Enjoy and again welcome!
Cliff

Muskie · 11-24-2013, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by RM66caravel

Awesome trailer and future studio! Can we please see some interior pictures? Although there is a ton of work in your future it will be very rewarding. Enjoy and again welcome!
Cliff

here are some interior shots.
There is some damp on the bow's original floor, but a 'new' floor was put down by the moose hunters that owned it. I think I will re-do the floor and check the frame while I am at it. The wiring is still intact, just need to re-connect things, or re-wire under floor. Put some new insulation under floor and then do some custom work for the studio's gear. The shower hose and handle will make a perfect microphone stand-cable, and the toilet will be a new seat for the guitar player[s]. The hot water tank under the bed....?

Any ideas and airstream wisdom always welcome.

Muskie · 11-24-2013, 07:23 AM

here are the interior shots..

reinergirl · 11-24-2013, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Muskie

Curious about this podcast. Can you direct me to it?
cheers

The Vintage Airstream Podcast | Vintage Trailer Restoration

markdoane · 11-24-2013, 10:02 AM

Always glad to see another 59 Tradewind join the ranks. Make sure it gets added to Flyfshr's registry of early Tradewinds.

flyfshr · 11-24-2013, 12:37 PM

Congrats on acquiring a new to you Early TradeWind. These are the perfect size for traveling and/or restoration work. Not too small, not too big - just right. I have been collecting data for an Early TradeWind Registry and would love to add your info. Cam you provide the serial number of unit? I see it had a booth in the front and has twin beds.
Thanks so much.

Brad
FF

65CV · 11-24-2013, 02:17 PM

Muskie,

Good to see work start on another '59. Very good year.

Here is a link to the major renovations. Hopefully it will help you with some very good starting points.

How's the floor?

John

Muskie · 11-27-2013, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by flyfshr

Congrats on acquiring a new to you Early TradeWind. These are the perfect size for traveling and/or restoration work. Not too small, not too big - just right. I have been collecting data for an Early TradeWind Registry and would love to add your info. Cam you provide the serial number of unit? I see it had a booth in the front and has twin beds.
Thanks so much.

Brad
FF

Yes thanks!
When I collect it next week I will send all the details to ya.
Thanks for interest.
I am glad it is 24 ft as it will better to tow and maintain.
cheers.

Muskie · 11-27-2013, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 65CV

Muskie,

Good to see work start on another '59. Very good year.

Here is a link to the major renovations. Hopefully it will help you with some very good starting points.

How's the floor?

John

There has been an added ply floor overtop of the old floor, but I can see it is damaged underneath by a dodgy window leak, so I plan on either fixing/ replacing whole floor, or just fixing isolated areas. But ideally the whole floor would be replaced, so I can wire it with microphone cables and re-do the wiring itself, plus add more insulation. It maybe a pandoras box, and I would need welding?
I need to find a place to work on it, and up here in the snow it proves tricky.
Cheers.
muskie

RM66caravel · 11-27-2013, 11:12 AM

Snow for you and rain for me it is always something! It may save you some time and frustration pulling the shell and belly pan. I say this because they covered the damaged floor with plywood so the frame will have so issues that need to be addressed! Just my opinion. Keep the post comming and yes more pictures please.
Cliff

**DKB_SATX** · 11-27-2013, 11:27 AM

Buying an Airstream before the tow vehicle is more common than you might think. Good Airstreams are much more rare than good tow vehicles! We owned ours for almost 2 months before getting the pickup, because we were also refinancing the house and gearing up for graduation and a trip abroad. We wouldn't have had time to take the Argosy anywhere even if we'd had the truck!

Welcome to AIRForums and best of luck on your project.

Muskie · 11-27-2013, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RM66caravel

Snow for you and rain for me it is always something! It may save you some time and frustration pulling the shell and belly pan. I say this because they covered the damaged floor with plywood so the frame will have so issues that need to be addressed! Just my opinion. Keep the post comming and yes more pictures please.
Cliff

Cliff
Being new to this, what does that mean exactly? Taking off the lower aluninium skin underneath to inspect the frame? is that a hassle? Perhaps take the rotting wood from underneath? The back part skin is already removed. I guess they took it off to take the tank off. Maybe add a new skin?
If so Interesting idea. They were moose hunters that could just have done the easy fix and put new ply down. When I get it in the air I will have a look. Presently in a snow storm.
Cheers.

RM66caravel · 11-27-2013, 03:57 PM

Removing the belly pan will give you the opportunity to remove the fiberglass that is probably pretty stinky about now and to inspect the frame for rust damage! The floor mounts to the frame with elevator bolts and these are easier to remove from below plus you will need access to the frame ( belly pan off) to replace the bolts holding the floor down. Ask anytime always glad to help!
Later cliff