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Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 05-03-2016, 02:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 861
Posted By bilby05
Spoken for

Found a home for the stuff. Been a fun ride.
bill b.
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-30-2016, 01:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 861
Posted By bilby05
Free Airstream Stuff

Due to age and health, I sold my 62 tradewind and have some sealants that I would like to share with like-minded AS people. This forum has been so good to me with advice and help that it seems...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 03-25-2016, 05:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 507
Posted By bilby05
1962 Airstream Tradewind 24 - Texas

Title: 1962 Airstream Tradewind 24 - Texas
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

For Sale: 1962 Airstream Tradewind
This trailer is a “project” trailer. I started it to build...
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Globetrotter 06-18-2015, 05:11 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 15,375
Posted By bilby05
Goofy tires?

I bought some new tires to replace the way old ones. I went with the 205/75/15 to replace the old 7.00x15 that were on there.
I thought about the 225s but they just looked goofy and now I'm...
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Globetrotter 06-15-2015, 07:05 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 15,375
Posted By bilby05
The Great Debate

[QUOTE=dbj216;1637503]I'm going to start a 15 post debate! I'm with you. I am buying a Atwood slide in cook top, and I built a shelf for my microwave below the cook top. The modern microwave is...
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Globetrotter 06-15-2015, 01:42 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 15,375
Posted By bilby05
I like the look of the no a/c on the roof too. I...

I like the look of the no a/c on the roof too. I took the original unit off our 62 Tradewind, it only had a one inch hole and rivet holes. I am working on a solution. I noted when Airstream Life did...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 05-18-2015, 12:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,064
Posted By bilby05
Whaaat?

In my zeal to be up to date on all things I somehow signed up for a second account so I could use tapatalk. So instead of bilby 05 I became bilby06 and they moved me to Arkansas. But the best part is...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-25-2015, 12:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,126
Posted By bilby05
Exterior scare light lenses

I am looking for clear lenses for the exterior scarelights for our 62 tradewind. The old lenses measure 4 1/4 inches and the pieces that are there are held in with 4 screws. It has four of the...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 11-06-2014, 07:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,506
Posted By bilby05
Still looking?

I need 4 of these lenses (clear-ish) for my 62 Tradewind. Along with 2 of the "wedding cake" red lenses. I've looked on vintage trailer supply, but I don't seem to find ones that are the right size...
Forum: Working on the Road 10-30-2014, 01:15 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,937
Posted By bilby05
Sounds great!! Guess I'll have to wait til I can...

Sounds great!! Guess I'll have to wait til I can get the Tradewind on the road. Sold our sovereign. The Hill country is one of our favorite places to go. Sounds like a great thing to do.
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 08-04-2014, 11:37 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 456
Posted By bilby05
1969 Airstream Sovereign 31 - Texas
Forum: Trailer Values 08-02-2014, 04:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,275
Posted By bilby05
I think you are correct. I am a bit leery of...

I think you are correct. I am a bit leery of e-bay, since I have heard some bad stuff that has gone on there with scams, etc. but I am planning on going with the Airstream Forum Classifieds and...
Forum: Trailer Values 07-30-2014, 07:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,275
Posted By bilby05
I had it at a "consignment" trailer sales lot,...

I had it at a "consignment" trailer sales lot, that sells new trailers too. Some other brands of trailers. I was asking $10k, with the dealer option to accept as low as $6k, with no bites at all...
Forum: Airstream "In the News" 02-07-2014, 02:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,170
Posted By bilby05
Perfect "car" for Airstreamers

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Gotta have one of these. Saw it on "YouTube" Jay Leno's Garage. The creator of these is named Randy Grubb. At randygrubb.com
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-26-2014, 05:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 28,556
Posted By bilby05
Along these same lines. I am working on our 62...

Along these same lines. I am working on our 62 tradewind and see that I need to replace just a bit of the floor: about 2 feet x 7 ft of the front, 2 feet x 7ft at the rear, 6-8 inch by 3 feet at the...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 12-22-2013, 03:50 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,359
Posted By bilby05
I had it but now it's gone

I down loaded the app and thought it worked. But today I tried to use it and it only displayed the UK site and the B190? site when searching for airstream. Maybe it was taken down to fix.
Forum: Full-Timing 12-20-2013, 01:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,909
Posted By bilby05
I have been following the tiny house movement for...

I have been following the tiny house movement for a long time. There are some building code, zoning and location advantages to building on a trailer frame too. They can be placed in locations that a...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 12-20-2013, 01:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,224
Posted By bilby05
Tub and sink

Curbside.
Forum: General Repair Forum 12-17-2013, 09:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 768
Posted By bilby05
Need tub or sink?

Hi, i posted this on the early TRADEWIND forum but realized that it would fit other models, maybe? I have a fiberglass tub and bathroom sink from our 62 TRADEWIND that I removed because I am going to...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 12-16-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,224
Posted By bilby05
Anyone need a tub or BR sink for 62 TW?

Hi, I have a fiberglass tub and bathroom sink from our 62 TRADEWIND that I removed because I am going to do an upgrade and rearrange things. Thought I'd check here and see if anyone here needs one....
Forum: Trailer Values 12-03-2013, 04:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,275
Posted By bilby05
What's it worth - 1969 Sovereign

Seriously considering selling our '69 Sovereign,(in the spring) so I can put some money into our 62 TRADEWIND. Getting older, downsizing:-). The sovereign has two new axles (about 7 years) new roof...
Forum: Winter Living 05-30-2013, 03:19 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 38,675
Posted By bilby05
We use the oil filled, like you describe, in our...

We use the oil filled, like you describe, in our 31' Sovereign. Works for us. But we usually don't go if it is going to get below about 40 degrees outside. I hate propane in an enclosed space....
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-13-2013, 11:15 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 13,784
Posted By bilby05
That floor looks great! I have been planning on...

That floor looks great! I have been planning on tile when I get that far. After repairing rot etc. I think I will have to cover it all up with tile but I sure like the look of your floor.
Cheers...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-05-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,517
Posted By bilby05
I don't do 90s but to move our 31' to change the...

I don't do 90s but to move our 31' to change the angle in the drive way I lower the tongue jack as much as possible (on top of a sizable
piece of cardboard), then it is a doable move using a 2x4 as...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 02-20-2013, 01:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,083
Posted By bilby05
Stabilizer jacks

Whatever you do, whatever you buy, be sure you get one that has a LITHIUM battery. I couldn't believe the difference. I am finally convinced that a battery can outlast a drill. I used a 3/8 in corded...
Forum: Winter Living 02-09-2013, 07:40 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 38,675
Posted By bilby05
Reminds me of my USAF days in Canada, a lifetime...

Reminds me of my USAF days in Canada, a lifetime ago. Not sure I want to remove all of the inner skins to re-insulate, but it looks effective. I guess here in Texas it's not quite as worrisome, but...
Forum: Winter Living 02-03-2013, 02:20 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 38,675
Posted By bilby05
I will have to check that out.

I will have to check that out.
Forum: Winter Living 02-02-2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 38,675
Posted By bilby05
Sounds about right. I rode in an old Air Force...

Sounds about right. I rode in an old Air Force C-47 that had been insulated in that way once, long ago. If I recall correctly that aircraft was built a lot like an airstream. And probably got an...
Forum: Winter Living 02-02-2013, 02:59 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 38,675
Posted By bilby05
Any idea on how the ceiling vinyl is held up? I...

Any idea on how the ceiling vinyl is held up? I am still planning to use a layer of reflect-stuff, a layer of 1/2 inch blue or pink foam, and a layer of some sort of paneling from the floor up to...
Forum: Winter Living 01-18-2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 38,675
Posted By bilby05
Since this is covering a lot of ground on...

Since this is covering a lot of ground on insulation I have a couple of additional questions. I have a 62 Tradewind that I have mostly gutted. Fixing floors, patching holes. And fixing leaks. Before...
Forum: Winter Living 01-17-2013, 06:15 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 38,675
Posted By bilby05
Our 1969 Sovereign gets hot fast in the summer...

Our 1969 Sovereign gets hot fast in the summer and cold fast in the winter. For summer we added reflective film on the windows, and look for shady places to park. In the winter...well in the winter...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 12-25-2012, 09:04 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 18,841
Posted By bilby05
Oil filled radiator

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Mine too. And it has wheels that let me roll it out of my way.
billb.
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 11-24-2012, 08:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,244
Posted By bilby05
If there were copious amounts of mouse urine,...

If there were copious amounts of mouse urine, disinfecting would seem to be important, IMO.

Maggie[/QUOTE]

For sure! I am going to take a look at respirator masks. I really hate using them but...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 11-23-2012, 07:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,244
Posted By bilby05
Mouse urine and bleach error.

Just an update and cautionary tale. Bleach and water has been suggested for cleaning up an old airstream prior to heavy duty restoration. I discovered, the hard way as usual, that old airstreams that...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 10-20-2012, 06:58 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 71,188
Posted By bilby05
A very helpful thread. What a wealth of knowledge...

A very helpful thread. What a wealth of knowledge exists on this forum.
Thanks to all., bill b.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-17-2012, 04:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,502
Posted By bilby05
Yup. Found the mystery rivets. They were just...

Yup. Found the mystery rivets. They were just next to the shaft that drives the fans. Under 50 years of Texas Panhandle red dirt it's hard to find all of them. Thanks for the warning. Now all I have...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-17-2012, 09:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,502
Posted By bilby05
Old, old, old airconditioner removal

I am in the process of removing the air conditioner from the roof of our "new" 62 Tradewind and am puzzled. As usual. I removed all of the interior portion of the unit, wires, tubes everything down...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-16-2012, 03:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,291
Posted By bilby05
Funny thing. I just came in from working on...

Funny thing. I just came in from working on removing the old AC from the roof of our 62 Tradewind. I checked on renting a metal scaffold from a local rents everything place and they want $40 a week...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 10-04-2012, 06:31 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 16,680
Posted By bilby05
>>>>>>>>> I agree with that. That's why I did...

>>>>>>>>>
I agree with that. That's why I did the whole thing at once. I am starting on our Tradewind and find green garden hose, black rubber hose, black hose with a red stripe, clear plastic hose...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 10-03-2012, 09:43 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 16,680
Posted By bilby05
Pex

I used "shark bite" fittings on our 69 sovereign. They are a little more expensive, but it depends on how many you need. Nice thing about sharkbite is that you can make changes, they remove with a...
Forum: Refrigerators 09-17-2012, 08:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,013
Posted By bilby05
Fridge coil removal

Well, here I go again. I put my 62 tradewind extra parts in the classifieds to give them to members that would give them good homes. So far so good. A nice lady called and wanted the old fridge and...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-14-2012, 08:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 891
Posted By bilby05
Where do all of the old parts go?

In the process of updating our 62 Tradewind I find that I am accumulating a lot of parts. I don't have space to store them, I don't want to send them to the land fill, I am about the worlds worst...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-14-2012, 08:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,183
Posted By bilby05
Maybe another way?

I was thinking something like this. I always liked the little ones.
cheers, bill b.
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Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 09-11-2012, 11:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,429
Posted By bilby05
I spent the morning remove carpet artifacts,...

I spent the morning remove carpet artifacts, staples, nails and tack strips. Getting ready to scrape out the old tile and remove old appliances and obsolete bits. Found an old battery charger under...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-05-2012, 08:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,420
Posted By bilby05
I have seen a couple of these, parked somewhere....

I have seen a couple of these, parked somewhere. Never seen one one the road. I too, wonder why? Is there an advantage? I can see if you cut the tongue off and the bottom of the front you could save...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-02-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 598
Views: 243,320
Posted By bilby05
Great idea. I prefer seltzer water over sweet...

Great idea. I prefer seltzer water over sweet drinks and am going to try this. I made a similar cap to pressure winterize the water pipes using a water hose cap. Of course, I just gave away a 50# co2...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-26-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,516
Posted By bilby05
My AS is old, 1969. But maybe the concept carries...

My AS is old, 1969. But maybe the concept carries over to other years. I removed one light fixture cover in the bathroom and cut out a large piece of fiberglass( back wall or cabinet to expose the...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 07-17-2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 78,500
Posted By bilby05
Those look great. I used one of the "roof...

Those look great. I used one of the "roof rollers" as we spoke of a few months back and it worked nicely. These look even better and would overcome the leverage problem that comes with the smaller...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 07-16-2012, 03:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,677
Posted By bilby05
I switched to the orange stuff. I had a bottle of...

I switched to the orange stuff. I had a bottle of the green formaldehyde stuff tip over in the shelf cubby hole over the tub and the fumes were overwhelming when I was cleaning it up. Kinda of like...
Forum: 1966 - 1969 Ambassador 07-12-2012, 11:24 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 36,796
Posted By bilby05
Have you considered writing a book? Oh wait, you...

Have you considered writing a book? Oh wait, you just did, in electronic form. Way to go. cheers, bill b.
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