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Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 06-05-2017, 10:53 PM
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Posted By goransons
Megan's curtains are done, just a few hooks at...

Megan's curtains are done, just a few hooks at the fabric store to hang the bathroom curtain tomorrow.
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 06-04-2017, 06:55 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
Interior Shots part 1

Interior Shots part 1
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 06-04-2017, 06:52 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
Sorry the updates have been few and far between. ...

Sorry the updates have been few and far between. We've been working hard finishing up Windy the last few weeks. Megan is just finishing up sewing curtains and you'll find it posted in the next...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 05-20-2017, 01:27 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
Two steps forward one back! Got all the gas...

Two steps forward one back! Got all the gas lines in this morning. Water heater working, stove and oven work, refrigerator works but the furnace is dead. Repaired the gas valve but the cast iron...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 05-19-2017, 08:59 PM
Replies: 150
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Posted By goransons
Belly pan shoulder, yes, and a kink in my neck. ...

Belly pan shoulder, yes, and a kink in my neck. Almost done, going to finish in the morning. Thanks for the compliments. I hope to find it a good home. Gas lines start tomorrow. I'm excited to...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 05-17-2017, 08:17 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
update

Sorry it's been so long since I've updated.

Life gets crazy during little league season!

Since my last post we've installed a new dexter axle, which was interesting for sure. In 1962 I've...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-05-2017, 07:41 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
I can't wait to get this on the market and on to...

I can't wait to get this on the market and on to Wally's trailer but I'll get there soon enough. Also just listed my 51 clipper on the classifieds.
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-05-2017, 07:38 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
There's a fine line between running into the...

There's a fine line between running into the garage for a tool and hoarding them in the trailer. I haven't found the perfect solution. 1000's of times on that door I bet. Thanks! I can't wait to...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-05-2017, 05:04 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
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Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-05-2017, 05:03 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
Thanks! I'll work on that this week. Why...

Thanks! I'll work on that this week. Why copper? Pex is so much easier and won't have the same issues if it freezes a little.

Long day today. Working on punch list stuff. Finished around the...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-04-2017, 09:01 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
We have water!!! Drain lines are finished...

We have water!!!

Drain lines are finished and bathroom counter is in. Final trim out in the bathroom and wiring up the water heater then on to finish trimming out then gas lines next.
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Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-02-2017, 09:49 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
I know the insanity of keeping up a mirror shine....

I know the insanity of keeping up a mirror shine. I won't be going that crazy on it. That counter is the factory counter. Fiberglass one piece with plywood backing for attaching to the cabinet. ...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-02-2017, 04:26 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
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Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-02-2017, 04:25 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
First cut on the upper half of the curb side. ...

First cut on the upper half of the curb side. Swirl marks will go away on the next grit with the random orbital. Also with perfect weather the bathroom counter got three coats of epoxy paint.
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-01-2017, 07:43 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
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Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-01-2017, 07:16 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
I'm finishing up the black tank and toilet...

I'm finishing up the black tank and toilet surround but today was far too nice a day to work inside so I polished the entry door, installed a new door eyebrow, and reinstalled the jalousie eyebrow,...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 03-22-2017, 06:37 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
Interior looks great! Thanks David I hope so! ...

Interior looks great! Thanks David I hope so! The Airstream market around the northwest sure seems better than last year, at least prices look better. Not sure anything is selling!
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 03-21-2017, 09:01 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
Thanks! I'm happy to say that the testing of all...

Thanks! I'm happy to say that the testing of all the 110 and 12 volt systems have been successful. The trailer is wired for roof top AC, and has 12 volt at all the vent locations if someone wants...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 03-18-2017, 08:34 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
Refrigerator is almost in. Well at least the...

Refrigerator is almost in. Well at least the front is. Need to shellac the trim out so it blends in but waiting on the stain to dry tonight. Then need to finish the vent and shelves in the upper...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 03-15-2017, 07:56 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
Here's the other thread... Yep that's what...

Here's the other thread...

Yep that's what it is.
https://www.airforums.com/forums/f492/found-wally-byams-55-cruiser-1956-european-caravan-trailer-162191.html
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 03-14-2017, 07:42 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
It arrived today! I hope to get it into place...

It arrived today! I hope to get it into place after work tomorrow. Prince is dead I'm afraid and this is now a rebuild for resale since I've got the 55 Wally Byam trailer to get going. I hope to...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 03-11-2017, 07:32 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
Back at it. Waiting on the new refrigerator to...

Back at it. Waiting on the new refrigerator to arrive but did get the front area painted and trimmed out. I need to build a front shelf I wasn't aware was missing.

Borrowing the cushions as...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 02-19-2017, 08:19 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
Thanks William! Great to meet you as well, what...

Thanks William! Great to meet you as well, what a beautiful home and neighborhood you have as well! What type of refrigerator was that in there? Did you end up using it? The picture helps a lot! ...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 02-09-2017, 03:10 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
Ice storm last night cancelled school. Cabinet...

Ice storm last night cancelled school. Cabinet doors are on the rest except the spice rack. Range is back in, new plywood tops for the couches are cut and in place. Paint this weekend and my wife...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 02-05-2017, 09:32 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
Thank you! Amazingly nobody had broken or...

Thank you!

Amazingly nobody had broken or screwed up any of the original door hardware. All of them had yellowed varnish from someone who couldn't use a screwdriver to remove hinges and handles...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 02-04-2017, 05:24 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
Thanks. Doing my best! Managed to install most...

Thanks. Doing my best! Managed to install most of them today. Need more screws in town on the next run and will refinish the last drawers tomorrow. 279199279200279201
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-29-2017, 05:34 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
Doors doors doors. Only 2 to make and 5 drawers...

Doors doors doors. Only 2 to make and 5 drawers to sand left
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Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-28-2017, 08:00 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
Thanks David! It's progressing. It's not...

Thanks David! It's progressing. It's not perfect but will be a nicely cared for original interior. This one has such a unique layout I didn't want to toss it, although I have way more hoursvin...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-21-2017, 04:09 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
Kitchen cabinet is in for good, roof cabinet is...

Kitchen cabinet is in for good, roof cabinet is back up, doors starting to go back on and managed to get the lights all up minus the kitchen one. I'll need to pick up parchment for the sconces. 110...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-20-2017, 06:40 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
Tomorrow the power finally goes on. All the...

Tomorrow the power finally goes on. All the lights are painted and will get reassembled tomorrow. So happy the PO didn't toss them. They cleaned up nicely ...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-18-2017, 06:32 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
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Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-18-2017, 06:14 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
Today we woke up to almost a half inch of...

Today we woke up to almost a half inch of freezing rain so no work today. It briefly was above freezing for a change so I heated up the garage and got to work.

Water tank cleaned up, polished...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-13-2017, 05:57 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
Thank you! I just got home from a quick...

Thank you! I just got home from a quick hardware run. Was tipped off locally that one of the mom and pop stores and they had some in a bin the back. I just got on to post and saw your stack. ...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-13-2017, 10:06 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
Thank you! Yeah I'm hoping to match if I can. ...

Thank you! Yeah I'm hoping to match if I can. Lots of plastic ones out there. I like the lines of the original Better than the simplified newer ones but they are certainly better than a empty hole...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-12-2017, 09:03 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
I'd sure appreciate it if folks could keep an eye...

I'd sure appreciate it if folks could keep an eye out for these pop in vents. I'm short a lot. I need to do a final count but need a dozen or so. Haven't found a source yet locally. They are...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-12-2017, 06:11 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
Plenty of panels like this that are trash ...

Plenty of panels like this that are trash

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The good news is I'm only a sheet in so far but know I'll be in several more fixing doors and drawers
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-12-2017, 10:42 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
Thanks! Reusing is tough. In reality I could...

Thanks! Reusing is tough. In reality I could have rebuilt. Most doors and drawers I reskin and trim route new faces. Some sides i reglue and repair the veneer, some I replace. Has a little...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-12-2017, 10:40 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
Thanks. Yes the oak they used in 62 must have...

Thanks. Yes the oak they used in 62 must have Been on the clearance rack. I've seen it in browns and it didn't take stain well. This is actually a mahogany stain. Lots of conditioner. They were so...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-11-2017, 05:07 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
Here's all the storage on the curb side. It...

Here's all the storage on the curb side. It really is insane. Front cabinet has the broom closet, refrigerator, furnace and storage above.

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All just sitting in place but I'm...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-09-2017, 09:51 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
Refer cabinet ready to go in 277952277953

Refer cabinet ready to go in

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Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-09-2017, 06:27 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
Thanks! I'm not impressed with the quality of...

Thanks! I'm not impressed with the quality of oak Airstream used, but it is what it is and still is looking good.

Weather caused schools to close today so I redid the kitchen counter with new...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-07-2017, 10:03 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
A few more cabinet frames in. Temps here have...

A few more cabinet frames in. Temps here have really slowed me down with highs in the low teens and lows below zero. Managed to get the garage warm enough today for finishing two wardrobe frames,...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 12-31-2016, 05:34 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
Wow this trailer has tons and I mean tons of...

Wow this trailer has tons and I mean tons of storage

16 drawers & 27 cabinet doors to be exact.

Half day today and I finished prep on the last cabinet frame except the two beds which just won't...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 12-29-2016, 07:00 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
If the tiles were pulling apart it's possible...

If the tiles were pulling apart it's possible that you slid the tiles together slightly once they were in the glue. I've found in my very limited experience with these tiles that if you don't line...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 12-28-2016, 10:40 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
I'll check in the morning for you, was the stuff...

I'll check in the morning for you, was the stuff from Lowes (brand was Henry I believe). We used it 7 years ago in our safari and it has held up perfectly, not a single issue. put it on, let it...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 12-28-2016, 09:27 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
Thanks! Believe it or not, 90+% of what's going...

Thanks! Believe it or not, 90+% of what's going back in is repaired original cabinets. The only new wood so far is the last picture on the post, the panel that goes next to the toilet that had lots...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 12-28-2016, 04:50 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
Two more cabinets in, no doors or drawers yet. ...

Two more cabinets in, no doors or drawers yet. 277353277354
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 12-27-2016, 04:34 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
Today I finished stain and varnish on the vanity...

Today I finished stain and varnish on the vanity but then decided to replace the plywood side that was never cut well even from the factory. Despite that setback the tub drain, supports etc were...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 12-26-2016, 04:47 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
Managed to get the last of the cut tiles done and...

Managed to get the last of the cut tiles done and glued down today. Feels good. I have the tub just set in place. It's getting mounted tomorrow then I can get the dividing wall in place. ...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 12-24-2016, 12:48 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,519
Posted By goransons
He did a great job, but a helper doesn't always...

He did a great job, but a helper doesn't always mean it goes faster (but it's important for him to learn how to do it!)

Thanks on the floor! It sure is starting to feel better in there. I'm...
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