1962 tradwind

[harrison]

Newbie here. I have a 1962 tradewind and im trying to fix it up. Im going to try to post a picture in the next post. My question is should I keep the wood bed frame and fix it up or pull it out and go buy a nice futon and some Ikea furniture? I would like to end up with a nice clean airstream I can take camping. I would love to see some pictures of a fixed up interior. Im ready to spend some money but not sure where to start. Thanks Scott Houston TX

[harrison]

pic of the bed

[SpaceEgg]

Here's what I did. Original to the trailer was the twin bed set-up, one twin over each wheel hub. I took one twin bed out and built a very large drawer on top of the base of the other twin bed. I pull the drawer out to extend the bed into a full size. It's actually 6" less wide than a full size mattress, easily purchased anywhere. I used a memory foam mattress.

When the drawer is in, it locks with eye-bolts and doubles as a couch. There are plywood pieces underneath the mattresses for stability of course. The fabrics to cover the mattress is pending.

Good luck with your choices!

[richie rich]

Harrison,If the choice were mine,I would keep everything that is not beyond repair or rotted away.That bed frame has a nice curve to it.It may surprise you how well these Airstreams clean up.Lots of pic in the interior forum and member's photos.