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Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 06-24-2010, 08:35 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 11,501
Posted By mickeymoose
I will stop by! Thanks for the invitation. I will...

I will stop by! Thanks for the invitation. I will be at some sort of meet and greet at 10 Friday morning. I have a friend in Rotary and he got me on the list.
I also have three brown bins from...
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 06-23-2010, 10:06 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 11,501
Posted By mickeymoose
need anything??

I live in Gillette, and if you need anything, I would be glad to help. (even if we need to drive to South Dakota to look for your trashcan!) Hopefully we are through the majority of storms.

The...
Forum: On The Road... 05-19-2010, 08:18 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 20,359
Posted By mickeymoose
Now that the hunting success has begun, see if...

Now that the hunting success has begun, see if you can get one with a pic of your AS in it!
Forum: On The Road... 05-18-2010, 10:43 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 20,359
Posted By mickeymoose
love the Big Horns

have a great trip! I live next to the Big Horns, camp there every chance we get. Do you need hookups or do you do some boondocking? if it is the latter there are some moose viewing sites that are...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 05-18-2010, 09:00 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,479
Posted By mickeymoose
wing window weatherstrip/sealer

I finally got my two wing windows apart, had to drill out a few rusted screws. What is the sealer/gasket material that was between the two panes of glass? I need to replace it now that the windows...
Forum: Our Community 05-17-2010, 01:41 PM
Replies: 7,910
Views: 1,577,510
Posted By mickeymoose
Disney Airstreams

I don't know if anyone has mentioned these, but I just got back from a Disney vacation and they had a few.

1. Animal Kingdom has a full one parked near dino land.

2. The disney cruise ship...
Forum: On The Road... 05-17-2010, 01:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,063
Posted By mickeymoose
red lodge

I grew up in Cody and have made the trip many times. You should be fine. People pull big horse trailers over that all the time, ten times as heavy as your airstream. Have you driven on mountain roads...
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 05-28-2009, 08:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,631
Posted By mickeymoose
We found one of the paints at Sherwin Williams,...

We found one of the paints at Sherwin Williams, the other is from a guy that does that professionally in town, I can find out a name if you would like. I think most of the hardware stores carry white...
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 05-27-2009, 08:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,631
Posted By mickeymoose
The bathroom was redone with a 2 part epoxy...

The bathroom was redone with a 2 part epoxy paint, and epoxy filler in the crack. It is amazing what a difference it makes. We are also going to resurface the kitchen countertops soon. There is a...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 05-25-2009, 08:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,352
Posted By mickeymoose
check out this thread, has pics. We just got ours...

check out this thread, has pics. We just got ours fixed, we had a crack in the rear counter of our 74 tw.

https://www.airforums.com/forums/f125/74-tradewind-the-beginning-51745.html

The way...
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 05-25-2009, 03:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,631
Posted By mickeymoose
I will post more pics and some more before pics,...

I will post more pics and some more before pics, as work continues
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 05-25-2009, 03:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,631
Posted By mickeymoose
'74 Tradewind, the beginning

Well we have our 74 25' tradewind and have jumped headfirst into the fixer upper portions of it. We are sealing up the outside and then starting the renovation on the inside. What has been done so...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 05-18-2009, 08:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,097
Posted By mickeymoose
68, I just spent a couple of days getting...

68,

I just spent a couple of days getting my nt22a to run. What eventually did it for me was taking apart the solennoid???? that has the spring valve in it, pilot outlet, burner outlet and...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 05-14-2009, 02:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,633
Posted By mickeymoose
update

Well I finally got it to work! I had to take it all out for the 35th time, which I have become quite adept at. I took off each wire and cleaned the contacts, I don't think that did much. What I did...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 05-13-2009, 10:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,633
Posted By mickeymoose
Thanks for the quick responses. I will try some...

Thanks for the quick responses. I will try some more cleaning and troubleshooting tomorrow.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 05-13-2009, 09:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,633
Posted By mickeymoose
Suburban NT-22A furnace

I read that this furnace was recalled. I removed the furnace and saw the rubber hose that was the problem. It looks to be in good shape. My problem so far is that I can get the pilot to light and...
Forum: Vintage Kin 05-08-2009, 11:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,220
Posted By mickeymoose
well, i just knocked on the door, nobody home....

well, i just knocked on the door, nobody home. Noone lives in the silverstreak by the way. I took a couple of more pics for whomever.

Thanks,
Forum: Vintage Kin 05-08-2009, 11:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,220
Posted By mickeymoose
Not sure how big it is, looks to me to be at...

Not sure how big it is, looks to me to be at least 30', I will do more research for someone. I am not interested in it, but I like the tanks on the front.:brows: I think it is tar spilled on the...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 05-08-2009, 10:43 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,679
Posted By mickeymoose
got luck

I found mine by accidentally turning on a wrong street a seeing one parked by a house. Two weeks later I knocked on their door and we talked about the AS. They were older and decided that maybe they...
Forum: Vintage Kin 05-07-2009, 04:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,220
Posted By mickeymoose
silver streak

As anybody looking for a Silver Streak? I asked the owner of this about the aluminum tanks, and she said, "are ya interested in the trailer too?"
So it is up for sale if anybody wants more info. PM...
Forum: Airstream "In the News" 05-07-2009, 02:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,103
Posted By mickeymoose
burned Airstream!!!

I just opened MSNBC.com and on the front page was a burned AS in California!! Horrible.
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 05-04-2009, 10:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,736
Posted By mickeymoose
Sorry Andy, I was jumping off your question in...

Sorry Andy, I was jumping off your question in the previous post. I need a socket for the entrance door light. Is it a common socket like Laura said? Would a LED be better? If so, what kind did you...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 05-04-2009, 09:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,736
Posted By mickeymoose
Andy, I have a similar problem, my overhead...

Andy,

I have a similar problem, my overhead light socket is missing on my 74 TW. What kind of socket was it?? The wires are still there, but no socket. Also there is a switch by the door that...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 04-23-2009, 10:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,776
Posted By mickeymoose
I second that motion

I agree with flashbackk, monoprice.com has great cable prices. I have used many of them on installs. Another vendor I have used is bluejeanscable.com You should be to find any cable or flat panel...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 04-23-2009, 10:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,054
Posted By mickeymoose
Great

Thanks!!

I will get my straight head riveter tomorrow along with some #48s.
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 04-23-2009, 04:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,054
Posted By mickeymoose
Thanks Andy and Digger, I will get the...

Thanks Andy and Digger,

I will get the longer ones. #48s Does having a pivoting riveter, the head changes angles, help?

My badges are the originals, they were just inside the AS, must have...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 04-23-2009, 09:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,054
Posted By mickeymoose
what size rivets?

I have a 74 tradewind and I am looking to reinstall the side badges that say "land yacht". What size rivets, long or short, do I need? I can figure out the diameter of the rivet shaft, I just don't...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 04-20-2009, 07:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,741
Posted By mickeymoose
I just looked at my new to me 74 tw and the side...

I just looked at my new to me 74 tw and the side halfway emblem, "tradewind" looks like it has a red border. Is that original? what color red was it?

THanks,
Cassidy
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 04-15-2009, 09:40 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 43,498
Posted By mickeymoose
Wyoming

tphan,

I have been to each of those places, fountain of youth is great. I drive from Gillette to Cody, right past leigh creek all the time. But the best campground I have been to is called the...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 04-10-2009, 01:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,898
Posted By mickeymoose
Thanks moderator dude! I think I will just...

Thanks moderator dude!

I think I will just use sand for the wheels, but will keep glass in mind for other applications.

Have you had your wheels coated?
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 04-08-2009, 04:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,898
Posted By mickeymoose
Thanks nbka1bm, Sounds like I should get...

Thanks nbka1bm,

Sounds like I should get my dad something nice.

Even though, he will make me work for it!
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 04-08-2009, 02:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,898
Posted By mickeymoose
costly?

How much did it cost you, if you don't mind me asking? I get it done for free, minus the sandblasting (I get to do that), but I would like to be able to do something for my dad of a relatively close...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 04-08-2009, 08:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,898
Posted By mickeymoose
lucky

Thanks for the replies. That is what I wanted to hear. I am pretty lucky as my father has a 20 foot powder coating oven and paintbooth. I can pretty much get anything up to the size of a car coated...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 04-07-2009, 02:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,898
Posted By mickeymoose
Powder Coating Wheels

My new 74 tradewind has some pretty bad looking wheels.

1. Can I get them powder coated?

2. Has anybody got pictures of powdercoated wheels?

Thanks,
Cassidy
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-04-2009, 11:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,592
Posted By mickeymoose
water heater??

Is there any such thing as on on demand water heater that will fit in a 74 tradewind?

Thanks,
Cassidy
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 04-04-2009, 11:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,692
Posted By mickeymoose
stripper!!!!

Hey rollingbubel, what are you using to remove the clearcoat?

I think I had seen something called removall 220?? or something like that.

Polishing is in my future, and all the appliances and...
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 04-04-2009, 11:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,692
Posted By mickeymoose
topic?

I used to partake in a Yeungling or two when I was in College, although it was a bit pricey for a college kid!
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 04-03-2009, 04:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,692
Posted By mickeymoose
nice

Thanks Rollingbubel,

I like the sound of the ease of those windows. I could probably even wait 20 minutes, (and a cold one or two), to let the adhesive smell sink in!

How was your AS? Did you...
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 04-03-2009, 10:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,692
Posted By mickeymoose
pick up soon?

I was supposed to pick it up today, but we are experiencing another winter storm, so probably not until mid week next week.

I think I might be too anxious and someone is teaching me patience!
...
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 04-03-2009, 09:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,692
Posted By mickeymoose
Thanks again.

Carl

Thanks again! I am sure that I will have a million questions, I hope they don't get too tedious.

By the way, where is Mohrsville, PA?

I went to college at Swarthmore in Philly.
...
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 04-02-2009, 04:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,692
Posted By mickeymoose
Thanks!!

Thanks Carl, Elaine, and Bailey Beagle,

I won't throw out the chairs, I was just curious about them.

It is good to hear that the windows won't be too much trouble.

I also will now be in...
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 04-02-2009, 02:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,692
Posted By mickeymoose
weatherstrips

I probably need to replace all the window seals, so I have a few questions:

1. How much are they?

2. Where is the best place to get them?

3. How much time and beer is required to install...
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 03-31-2009, 09:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,692
Posted By mickeymoose
Thanks!

This Wyoming snow is killing me. I haven't been able to pick it up yet, but here are a couple photos. I forgot, the only damage is that right curbside belly pan and side marker lamp.
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 03-30-2009, 03:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,692
Posted By mickeymoose
My first AS -- '74 airstream TW

I've always loved the AS and wanted one. I was driving through town and spotted one, not for sale, that looked like it hadn't moved in a long time. So i knocked on the door. It was a 74 (tag says...
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