hello

[jacknshell]

Hello all.

We have a 63 airstream tradewind we purchased from a family friend.
we have a permanant site at a local campground (piney woods) and are looking to renovate/restore it. we will post pics when we have some decent ones. the ones we have are fuzzy and out of focus. (stupid digital camera)

[Aerowood]

Welcome, and awaiting the pic's

[Silver Threads]

Welcome to the forums. Cant wait to see it.

[jacknshell]

the name plate came out ok so i uploaded it

[monocoque]

Welcome. Looking forward to following your restoration. I hope you take plenty of photos!

[moosetags]

Welcome to the Forums. We're glad to have you with us

[MarkR]

welcome.
make sure you sign the tradewind registry:
tradewind registry

[CaddyGrn]

Welcome to the forums! As you restore your Airstream... be sure and take oodles and oodles of photos with your digital camera ~ naturally we want to see some of them here, but they can really help you when disassembling parts and then making repairs... and then putting back together!

We have a 1963 Bambi and love her dearly! My hubby has a lengthy thread on our restoration, so take a look if you'd like. He has lots of pictures and how-to stuff. Floor Replacement 63 Bambi

Have fun!

Mrs. NorCal Bambi traveling in S Tardis ~ from the Great State of Jefferson

[jacknshell]

we feel pretty lucky at this point. looking through at what other owners have to do, ours is in pretty good shape. plumbing needs a little work but almost everything is in good shape. the stove is missing and it has a newer fridge. the bed (that goucho thing) in the front is gone too, we just put in our old futon with a new matress, works great! repair will be slow going, budget crunch, 4 kids (all boys), three dogs, 4 guinea pigs, three turtles, and a cockateal. whew, im tired thinking about it!

[jacknshell]

the view down the hallway to the bathroom

the outside, still cleaning up after winter..

YES... a fouton will fit up front... with double matresses for comfort

you can view all the photos here \/
IRNotAmused/63 airstream tradewind - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting