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Forum: The Pet Forum 04-08-2004, 06:31 PM
Replies: 1,077
Views: 206,475
Posted By Windspill
Happy Easter!

From our "bunnies" - Tessie and Nelson
Forum: Tires 04-01-2004, 04:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,971
Posted By Windspill
Have you tried: www.lowcosttrailersupplies.com?...

Have you tried: www.lowcosttrailersupplies.com? They seem to have the rims and the baby moons (round and cone shaped) you are looking for at very reasonable prices.
Regards,
Tom
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 03-02-2004, 10:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,571
Posted By Windspill
Aircraft Stripper

I tried the Aircraft stripper and found it to be extremely toxic. I would especially recommend not using it inside the trailer where your ventilation is reduced. Additionally, I didn't think it...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 03-01-2004, 12:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,571
Posted By Windspill
Advice from one whose been there

I stripped the interior of our '65 down to bare metal. I found Citristrip to do the best with the least toxicity. I had to strip through a layer of paint and the zolotone. Seems to work best around...
Forum: Our Community 02-21-2004, 12:48 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 60,788
Posted By Windspill
Volunteer Inspector

We would be happy to cover the area north of Fresno, Ca up through the Sacramento area (or a little beyond), I've done quite a bit of work on my '65 Tradewind, so, kinda know what to look for. I have...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 01-29-2004, 11:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,533
Posted By Windspill
Wink Well, did it work when he closed the windows???...

Well, did it work when he closed the windows??? Or do you need to close the vents ,too?
Forum: On The Road... 01-28-2004, 12:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,114
Posted By Windspill
markjoandall,

Thanks for the info, Mark. It sounds like it would be worth the expense to have the same done to my Suburban in order to improve performance. Maybe the haul up the hill to Lake Tahoe will be a little...
Forum: On The Road... 01-26-2004, 06:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,114
Posted By Windspill
markjoandall

You had your ring and pinion changed to 4:10. Would you be willing to share what the cost involved was? Thanks.
Tom
Forum: Our Community 12-13-2003, 05:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,283
Posted By Windspill
We had been talking about going to North Carolina...

We had been talking about going to North Carolina in March or April. Since it is our first long journey, it might be nice to link up along the way. Please keep us informed.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 12-08-2003, 01:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,172
Posted By Windspill
jcanavera

Thanks for the info!
Tom
Forum: Off Topic Forum 12-08-2003, 12:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,172
Posted By Windspill
I, too am unable to get any pictures to load in...

I, too am unable to get any pictures to load in the photo album. They have in the past. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 09-28-2003, 10:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,265
Posted By Windspill
ranchmink

I would be interested in replacement units. Mine aren't too bad, but starting to crack. It seems that would allow water to enter behind the unit and eventually cause who knows what kind of problems....
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 09-21-2003, 09:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,265
Posted By Windspill
ranchmink

I, too, have recently acquired a '65 Tradewind and would like to find a source for the tail light housings. I know what you are looking for - it is the plastic housing that the lights are mounted in....
Forum: Our Community 09-18-2003, 06:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,888
Posted By Windspill
Sneakinup

I agree! We're keeping our exterior ('65 Trade Wind) original and on the inside......doing what makes us feel good~!!
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 09-15-2003, 09:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,287
Posted By Windspill
63flyingcloud

We are signed up and are frantically trying to get our 65 Trade Wind put back together so we can at least camp in it. Bought it in July and are redoing the interior (including stripping the PO's...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 09-13-2003, 10:37 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 19,278
Posted By Windspill
stefrobrts

The best source for buffing supplies I found locally was an automotive paint store. They were very helpful, knowledgeable and reasonably priced.
I got my order of SS last week - thanks Steph! You...
Forum: Axles 08-31-2003, 05:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,822
Posted By Windspill
Tom Nugler

Thanks, Tom. Had you cosidered or talked to anyone about going to 205's? Also, were you able to go to 225's with your existing rims?
Tom
Forum: Axles 08-29-2003, 11:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,822
Posted By Windspill
Wink "I know!! I know!!! You could trade axles with...

"I know!! I know!!!
You could trade axles with me! Mine are sagged, so you'd be a couple of inches lower!"

The only thing worse than sagging axles are drooping drawers.
Forum: Axles 08-29-2003, 09:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,822
Posted By Windspill
Flyfshr

I checked and I don't have leaf springs on my trailer - I guess it's a dura torque axle. Reversing the leaf springs would have been a relatively easy fix - looks like smaller tires are my only answer...
Forum: Axles 08-29-2003, 08:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,822
Posted By Windspill
Wingfoot

Thanks for the link for tire info and the additional comments. I don't think the 14" rims will clear the brake drum, but a smaller tire size radial on the 15" rim will probably help.
Forum: Axles 08-28-2003, 07:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,822
Posted By Windspill
10 50 lb. bags of sand

Sounds like a good idea. I believe I'll have another martini and think about it. (two if necesary)
Forum: Axles 08-27-2003, 10:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,822
Posted By Windspill
Thanks for the quick reply. Raising the portico...

Thanks for the quick reply. Raising the portico (part of the roof of the house) and lowering the concrete driveway are major construction projects. I do have close to 18" of ground clearance which...
Forum: Axles 08-27-2003, 09:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,822
Posted By Windspill
My trailer's too tall!

I was hoping someone might haved some suggestions on reducing the clearance height on our 1965 Trade Wind. In order to get the trailer into our side yard it has to go through a portico. By shaving...
Forum: Floor Finishes 08-27-2003, 09:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,564
Posted By Windspill
Pergo Floor installation

Thanks to all who responded to my questions! The info was very helpful. Once I've sealed the existing plywood, I will reinstall the cabinets and couch. Then install pergo as you all recommend (keep...
Forum: 1960 - 1965 Safari 08-13-2003, 09:00 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,882
Posted By Windspill
The wall behind the sofa (bottom half is probably...

The wall behind the sofa (bottom half is probably aluminum under the paint and Zolotone. The "brown" material of the upper end cap is most likely fiberglass. That's what was on my '65 Trade Wind....
Forum: 1960 - 1965 Safari 08-12-2003, 12:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,882
Posted By Windspill
Hi. I'm new to this also and am in the process of...

Hi. I'm new to this also and am in the process of stripping the interior paint and zolotone from our '65 Trade Wind. I stripped a portion of the end cap and found it to be fiberglass (the lower half...
Forum: Floor Finishes 08-12-2003, 12:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,564
Posted By Windspill
Pergo Floor Installation

Hello, I am new to his and have been following the posts on Pergo floors. I am planning to install one in our '65 Tradewind. Some of you who have done a floating pergo appear to have removed the...
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