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Forum: 1973-1974 Excella 500 10-14-2011, 12:58 AM
Replies: 684
Views: 122,244
Posted By Baseman
Looks like the inside of my shop! We still have...

Looks like the inside of my shop! We still have the entire interior of the Tradewind in there.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 09-06-2011, 11:30 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,984
Posted By Baseman
If you spend more of your days off working on...

If you spend more of your days off working on your trailer than fishing.
Forum: 1973-1974 Excella 500 08-25-2011, 07:26 AM
Replies: 684
Views: 122,244
Posted By Baseman
Great chassis shots Chris. In fortunatly (or...

Great chassis shots Chris.
In fortunatly (or fortunatly) the overtime monster has returned to work and almost stopped my progress on my Tradewind. But it will let me put a little aside for pieces...
Forum: 1970 -1973 Ambassador 07-11-2011, 09:16 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 46,679
Posted By Baseman
A truly awesome trip Lance! You have many happy...

A truly awesome trip Lance! You have many happy miles ahead, I'm sure!
Forum: 1973-1974 Excella 500 06-15-2011, 02:53 AM
Replies: 684
Views: 122,244
Posted By Baseman
Looking great Chris! I have not gotten anything...

Looking great Chris!
I have not gotten anything done in the last 2 weeks myself between work and family stuff. This week my 6 year old has her 1st dance recital.
Leaving Sunday with my 12 year olds...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-05-2011, 09:22 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,152
Posted By Baseman
On my 74 Tradewind, the toilet mounting flange is...

On my 74 Tradewind, the toilet mounting flange is threaded into the black tank. It came loose without to much trouble, used the open end of a 9/16 combination wrench slid into the slots for the...
Forum: 1970 -1973 Ambassador 06-05-2011, 07:40 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 46,679
Posted By Baseman
Congratulations and Happy Camping Lance!

Congratulations and Happy Camping Lance!
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 06-04-2011, 04:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,654
Posted By Baseman
102 at our place in Ponchatoula Louisiana today...

102 at our place in Ponchatoula Louisiana today as well. We are currently repairng the frame on our 74 Tradewind and trying to figure out what exactly to do with our tanks as well.
Brad. :)
Forum: Fun & Games 06-03-2011, 11:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,739
Posted By Baseman
My handle is Baseman, which was an accident, I...

My handle is Baseman, which was an accident, I put my last name in and the auto spellcheck turned it into baseman. It was a week before I even noticed it, so I just left it. :)
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 06-02-2011, 08:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,763
Posted By Baseman
Removed the fresh water tank today, this is the...

Removed the fresh water tank today, this is the inside side of the plywood that was holding the fresh water tank. ???
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 06-01-2011, 12:48 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,295
Posted By Baseman
Just signed up for Airstreamers, thanks Chris. ...

Just signed up for Airstreamers, thanks Chris.
Installed 2 more outriggers this morning. Had to take a break and watch the 1 and 2 year olds while my wife took the 4 and 6 year olds to thier...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-31-2011, 11:09 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,160
Posted By Baseman
Top is right, I am afraid. I have a simalar...

Top is right, I am afraid.
I have a simalar issue with mine, currently beefing up / repairing the frame in preparation for a total floor replacement.
Overlaying the rear floor is quicker, but it...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 05-31-2011, 10:48 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,295
Posted By Baseman
I believe that WBCC has a Southern Louisianna...

I believe that WBCC has a Southern Louisianna chapter, I had spoken to a gentleman in Baton Rouge who is a member. I need to get done with my frame and floor before I join up.
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 05-30-2011, 06:14 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,295
Posted By Baseman
BW I am still working on getting my frame back...

BW
I am still working on getting my frame back in shape, so my Airstream is currently a shell on a hole. Been making progress slowly but surely. So far I have the rear 12 feet of frame boxed in with...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 05-25-2011, 11:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,277
Posted By Baseman
I have a 3 ball stinger, it was 70 bucks at an...

I have a 3 ball stinger, it was 70 bucks at an auto parts store. It has a 2 5/16 , 2" and 1 7/8 ball, all welded onto the stinger. I think it was rated for 7500 pounds. It's handy to have around for...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 05-23-2011, 10:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,749
Posted By Baseman
Good luck! I think you are a little more likely...

Good luck!
I think you are a little more likely to find a trailer needing a rebuild for a donation.
But look at it this way, what's more green than saving one of these vintage virtues from the...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-23-2011, 10:41 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,220
Posted By Baseman
TOP, I'm betting that you have less than 2...

TOP,
I'm betting that you have less than 2 leaks when you pressure check your system. You seem to have perfectionist tendencies which tend to pay off!
I am still 6 months behind you,...
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 05-22-2011, 06:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,763
Posted By Baseman
Progress so far: I have boxed in the rear 12...

Progress so far:
I have boxed in the rear 12 feet of frame rails and re-installed the 3 cross members and made a new rear hold down crossmember from 3" channel.
Slow going, but progressing.
On the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-21-2011, 01:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 55,987
Posted By Baseman
I had a 96 Ford, it required a special tool to...

I had a 96 Ford, it required a special tool to disconnect the trans cooler lines at the radiator. It was less than 10 bucks at the parts store. It was 2 silver bars rivetted together in the middle...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-06-2011, 03:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,194
Posted By Baseman
Done Dan! Regards, Brad

Done Dan!
Regards, Brad
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-06-2011, 12:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,194
Posted By Baseman
I just sent you a link via pm. If you did not get...

I just sent you a link via pm. If you did not get it, let me know and I will try again.
DanielB sent it to me. Follow the instructions on the pm. You need to download it on a pc, it was to big to...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-04-2011, 10:53 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,220
Posted By Baseman
:) :)

:) :)
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Sovereign 04-29-2011, 03:23 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 21,441
Posted By Baseman
Congrats Chris!

Congrats Chris!
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 04-27-2011, 09:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,763
Posted By Baseman
Today's progress, straightened the back section...

Today's progress, straightened the back section of frame and reinforced. Boxing in the 5" C-channel with 1/8 flat bar and welding in 3" channel along the bottom from the axle plates to the back...
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 04-19-2011, 06:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,763
Posted By Baseman
Yeah, I just googled yellawood and it is also...

Yeah,
I just googled yellawood and it is also copper based. It says it's approved for direct aluminum contact, but the next paragraph is goblydy gabildy ask somebody else.
It seemed to easy, and...
Forum: 1973-1974 Excella 500 04-19-2011, 05:45 PM
Replies: 684
Views: 122,244
Posted By Baseman
296!

296!
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 04-19-2011, 05:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,763
Posted By Baseman
I woner if the newer treated plywood, Yellawood...

I woner if the newer treated plywood, Yellawood would have the same issue, it is a different treatment. It is yellow no greenish like the old style.
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 04-19-2011, 05:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,763
Posted By Baseman
Thanks for the advice! Found a guy with a fire...

Thanks for the advice!
Found a guy with a fire damaged truck camper that has a good Onan 2500 lp generator, good furnace, pump etc. It's all a 1998 model. Going to take a look at it and see if it's...
Forum: 1973-1974 Excella 500 04-17-2011, 12:00 PM
Replies: 684
Views: 122,244
Posted By Baseman
Supposed to be 76 down here today, in another...

Supposed to be 76 down here today, in another month or 2 it will be in the mid 90's every day. I will be envying you guy then.
Good call on the PT plywood Chris, didn't think about the preservitive...
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 04-17-2011, 09:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,763
Posted By Baseman
Trying to decide on the plywood for the floor....

Trying to decide on the plywood for the floor. Leaning toward 23/32 pressure treated plywood as it wool not be as likely to be damaged by small leaks that may occur. Planning on covering it up with...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 04-17-2011, 04:41 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,220
Posted By Baseman
Nice floor!

Nice floor!
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 04-12-2011, 08:40 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,220
Posted By Baseman
Looking great TOP! Where did you get your...

Looking great TOP!
Where did you get your tanks?
I got most of my floor out today.
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 04-12-2011, 06:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,763
Posted By Baseman
'74 Tradewind project

Today's progress,
Removed most of the floor,
Supported on screw jacks to level it up in preparation for frame repair and reinforcing.
Forum: Member Introductions 04-07-2011, 08:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,182
Posted By Baseman
Today I finished removing all of the interior...

Today I finished removing all of the interior cabinets and furniture and apliances.
A little more progress.
The last picture is my oldest boy and his friend swimming in Lake Ponchatrain last...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 04-06-2011, 09:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,142
Posted By Baseman
Check out a thread by Beckybillrae called...

Check out a thread by Beckybillrae called terrified of the belly pan. I was scared of all the work I need to do on my Trade wind at first. Some nice members gave me some good advice and threads to...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 04-06-2011, 08:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,055
Posted By Baseman
You can drill out the rivettes with a 1/8 drill...

You can drill out the rivettes with a 1/8 drill bit. I am currently gutting the interior of a 74 Tradewind for renovation. If you take all of the drawers out of the little dresser you should be able...
Forum: Member Introductions 04-01-2011, 08:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,182
Posted By Baseman
Chris, my name is Brad. Thank all of you guys...

Chris, my name is Brad.
Thank all of you guys again for all the knowledge and support.
Forum: On The Road... 04-01-2011, 04:00 PM
Replies: 3,842
Views: 370,629
Posted By Baseman
3.48 at a Shell today in Southern Louisiana.

3.48 at a Shell today in Southern Louisiana.
Forum: Member Introductions 04-01-2011, 03:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,182
Posted By Baseman
Those little jacks look like a good idea, just...

Those little jacks look like a good idea, just ordered 2 sets of them. My trailer is only 25' so I think 8 of them will be enough. I'm going to borrow 4 Jack stands from a friend also for added...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-31-2011, 03:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,182
Posted By Baseman
Chris, I was thinking that I only need to remove...

Chris, I was thinking that I only need to remove the interior wheel well cover, which seems to be rivettes to the wall and screwed into the floor(sittng right on top). I see what you are talking...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-30-2011, 01:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,182
Posted By Baseman
Thank you Chris, good advice as usual! So far I...

Thank you Chris, good advice as usual!
So far I am planning on replacing the rear most sheet. May replace the next one as well. And one sheet almost in the front. I have the rear half of the...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-30-2011, 12:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,182
Posted By Baseman
Got the rear floor out today. Ordering some more...

Got the rear floor out today. Ordering some more pieces and parts.
The rear of the shell has dropped almost an inch along the sides due to sagging out riggers, looks like it's going to take some...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-29-2011, 03:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,182
Posted By Baseman
Today's progress. Got the inside skins off of the...

Today's progress. Got the inside skins off of the rear bath area, also removed the black and gray tanks yesterday. The black tank has one little crack where the dump valve attaches, the gray tank had...
Forum: Fun & Games 03-28-2011, 04:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,379
Posted By Baseman
We called our last truck camper the Tardis.

We called our last truck camper the Tardis.
Forum: WBCCI Forum 03-27-2011, 09:07 PM
Replies: 1,319
Views: 308,789
Posted By Baseman
Thank you so much! That makes sense as there is a...

Thank you so much! That makes sense as there is a very old Florida inspection sticker by the entry door. Thanks again for your time and effort!
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 03-27-2011, 07:45 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,295
Posted By Baseman
I am not an expert on most of this stuff yet, but...

I am not an expert on most of this stuff yet, but am starting to learn.
We will like our 25 footer very well once we get it fixed up.
I am pretty sure that I missed the same Excella in...
Forum: Axles 03-27-2011, 01:31 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 40,852
Posted By Baseman
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 03-27-2011, 01:26 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,295
Posted By Baseman
Hello BW We are down the road in...

Hello BW
We are down the road in Ponchatoula. We are just starting to fix up a 74 Tradewind. There may be an inline fuse very near where the wiring goes into the furnace. My water pump and...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-27-2011, 01:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 987
Posted By Baseman
Found this in a rotten tree that my neighbor and...

Found this in a rotten tree that my neighbor and I cut down a couple of weeks ago. Took him to a wildlife rescue group and he is doing very well now ( baby squirrel)
Forum: Fun & Games 03-27-2011, 01:00 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,379
Posted By Baseman
I was thinking of calling ours My Old Lady...

I was thinking of calling ours My Old Lady because my wife picked it out. Had to have an Airstream or nothing! Got it home and am now in the beggining of a moderate to major repair/ restoration.
...
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