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Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 06-30-2014, 06:15 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
Too bad we missed you HiHo! Which airstream did...

Too bad we missed you HiHo! Which airstream did you take? We were camped for free at the north end of the Grand Tetons last week in the Rockefeller Memorial Parkway, and our current spot is free...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 06-30-2014, 02:16 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
Just a quick update. We have been to Badlands...

Just a quick update. We have been to Badlands NP, Devils Tower NM, Yellowstone NP and are now near Grand Teton NP. Our trip has been wonderful so far, with many ups and downs that we did not...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 05-01-2014, 08:13 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
And we're OFF! We hitched up and began our...

And we're OFF! We hitched up and began our journey yesterday afternoon.
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-18-2014, 03:08 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
Thanks Jonny! The decision not to have back...

Thanks Jonny! The decision not to have back cushions was made from indecision. I was thinking of buying pillows but could not commit to a color, so I haven't added them. Maybe I will down the...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-14-2014, 07:37 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
We hitched up for the first time and moved to the...

We hitched up for the first time and moved to the great outdoors (https://www.sputnikgoes.com/2014/04/sputnik-goes-outside.html)! ...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-26-2014, 06:30 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
We moved into the Airstream almost a week ago and...

We moved into the Airstream almost a week ago and are really loving it. Of course there are still some odds and ends to finish up, but everything is designed to suit our needs and preferences and we...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 12-18-2013, 06:48 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
Aw thanks 65aacv...at the moment we are living...

Aw thanks 65aacv...at the moment we are living vicariously through other people who are out there taking trips ;) We are stuck here in Indiana until the end of January because of work, then we break...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 12-17-2013, 05:02 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
Haha thanks all. I would LOVE to paint our tow...

Haha thanks all. I would LOVE to paint our tow vehicle, but my husband says that painting a car that doesn't need it is the biggest waste of $$ he can think of. Now had the car been red or...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 12-16-2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
Today a friend and I sewed the leather...

Today a friend and I sewed the leather dinette/lounge cushion covers. So glad to have it done!
https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xis7fPWJCZQ/Uq--MT_ReGI/AAAAAAAACSc/oj6GXZ8y9rQ/s1600/IMG_1825+copy.jpg
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 12-14-2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
All the solar panels are on, and now for some...

All the solar panels are on, and now for some interior touches.

https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g5w5QLCpFgQ/UqzgHw0Ar4I/AAAAAAAACRA/sIkbYqJ8wf8/s1600/IMG_1796+copy.jpg

I used the hood ornament from...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 11-25-2013, 06:28 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JzNmvnXrVLE/UpPwv06wkjI/...

https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JzNmvnXrVLE/UpPwv06wkjI/AAAAAAAACO4/vLo0HenNUO0/s1600/IMG_1716+copy.jpg

My dusty trailer now has two solar panels installed and two more to go!

Thanks for the kind...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 11-16-2013, 01:38 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
The next step is to convince my husband that it...

The next step is to convince my husband that it is time to hit the road. He thinks he should work for a few more months, I think he should quit so we can start our lives as professional hobos. Darn...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 11-15-2013, 10:26 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
After a few months of searching I found exactly...

After a few months of searching I found exactly what I was looking for: a 2008 VW Touareg II with V8 and tow package! ...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 10-26-2013, 04:08 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
We closed on our house yesterday! One more major...

We closed on our house yesterday! One more major step towards hitting the road! Now to find the perfect tow vehicle...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 10-04-2013, 06:07 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
Hittenstiehl: Thanks to the magic of a wide...

Hittenstiehl: Thanks to the magic of a wide angle lens, it does wind up looking very long on the inside! Thanks for the kind words!

SteveSueMac: Oh don't worry...that car isn't actually ours. ...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 10-04-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
Today Sputnik was REBORN! She made her maiden...

Today Sputnik was REBORN! She made her maiden voyage out of the shop this afternoon to get weighed.
...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 09-27-2013, 07:01 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PK7szNePqNk/Ui4Wo2IQVqI/...

https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PK7szNePqNk/Ui4Wo2IQVqI/AAAAAAAACCk/VlFoRp1fizA/s1600/IMG_0899+copy.jpg

Things are moving along. We close on our house in a week and a half and are in the process of...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 09-02-2013, 07:21 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
Smile That's the plan!

That's the plan!
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 09-02-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
So we sold our house (!!!!) and if all goes well...

So we sold our house (!!!!) and if all goes well we will close later this month! So so much to do before we hit the road! The Airstream is not too far from being done...it is all of the other...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-08-2013, 03:57 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
The dinette light is in, among other things: ...

The dinette light is in, among other things:
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Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 06-27-2013, 01:37 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
It's the new Polish model. :) It's just...

It's the new Polish model. :)
It's just there to mark the cutout.
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 06-27-2013, 01:22 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Cms4AcI0vhU/UcyQh5pKG3I/...

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Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 06-13-2013, 09:25 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
Thanks all! 3Ms75Argosy - it is just the raw...

Thanks all!
3Ms75Argosy - it is just the raw aluminum will a mill finish. It is actually the back side of a painted aluminum.

I finally solved the problem of an affordable porthole...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 05-31-2013, 06:29 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uDC_fjiTFbY/Uak5bO3rLhI/...

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Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 05-23-2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yR1mz9wAwtc/UZ62BvZrbBI/...

https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yR1mz9wAwtc/UZ62BvZrbBI/AAAAAAAABn4/pOUgEY9hfEA/s1600/IMG_0094+copy.jpg
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Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 05-15-2013, 08:30 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
In case anybody is interested in making their own...

In case anybody is interested in making their own segmented panel end caps out of sheet metal, I put together a post on my blog...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-23-2013, 05:05 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mnmNcvtgQzQ/UXcIDxqivII/...

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Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-20-2013, 08:56 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
Hi Tstraters, When we removed the old...

Hi Tstraters,

When we removed the old subfloor, we traced it onto a new sheet of plywood, cut it out and then made sure the curve was the same. It was a little tricky since most of the rounded...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-11-2013, 06:38 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZSqkdPJ0S-w/UWdRz-OMgyI/...

https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZSqkdPJ0S-w/UWdRz-OMgyI/AAAAAAAABf8/Fu-nSEDUxUs/s1600/IMG_9879+copy.jpg

The front and back endcaps are finished!
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 02-23-2013, 08:21 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
The first layer of Prodex insulation is in, we...

The first layer of Prodex insulation is in, we added air conditioner supports (two new partial ribs and several straight pieces), the 120 volt wiring is in, and part of the 12 volt is in. The green...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-27-2013, 07:15 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
I saw that once, with the interior brushed and...

I saw that once, with the interior brushed and the endcaps polished and it looked really good! If you look closely at the belly pan of my trailer, that metal is brushed and the rest of the trailer...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-26-2013, 08:58 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
Thanks Mark! I think we will use a brushed...

Thanks Mark! I think we will use a brushed aluminum. It is actually the back side of white painted aluminum panels, but it looks a little like the new airstream interior skins.
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-26-2013, 06:57 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
The badges and lights are all on, the new...

The badges and lights are all on, the new doorknob is partially on, the door partially reskinned, the fantastic fans are in and more:...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 11-29-2012, 09:07 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
Progress with windows....

Progress with windows. (https://www.sputnikgoes.com/2012/11/sacrifice-to-great-googlymoogly.html)
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 09-24-2012, 08:08 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
Heresy! I have made the name plate black! ...

Heresy! I have made the name plate black!
https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Dlthxy-PVNE/UGEBSeft_oI/AAAAAAAAA14/YtoDmRUlqJI/s1600/IMG_1557.jpg
New patch is on:...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 09-19-2012, 07:20 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
New front and back panels are on! ...

New front and back panels are on!
https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TxRyP9fxgoo/UFpo8Zh14GI/AAAAAAAAAzs/PxoghvEQEso/s1600/IMG_1498.jpg...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-24-2012, 08:50 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
Today was the big day! Maybe not the big day,...

Today was the big day! Maybe not the big day, but a pretty significant one. The shell went back on!
https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k7BktViTIwA/UDgrsWh-PVI/AAAAAAAAAlM/iy5KX4f4K5U/s1600/IMG_0165.jpg
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-03-2012, 05:14 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
Aluminum shower pan/wet bath floor has arrived! ...

Aluminum shower pan/wet bath floor has arrived! (https://aluminumtraveler.blogspot.com/2012/08/more-stuff-you-dont-care-aboutunless.html)
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 07-31-2012, 10:13 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
Progress with the belly pan...

Progress with the belly pan (https://aluminumtraveler.blogspot.com/2012/07/how-to-and-not-to-make-belly-pan.html)
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 06-29-2012, 07:35 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GBG6kP8m1s8/T-4dBfPkeqI/...

https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GBG6kP8m1s8/T-4dBfPkeqI/AAAAAAAAAa0/jjPdJBd8yfY/s1600/IMG_5933.jpg

I know what you are thinking.
"???????"
I don't really have a good explanation, other than it was...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 06-21-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
Not to bombard everybody with questions...oh...

Not to bombard everybody with questions...oh wait. This is my thread. I'll do what I want :)
There is an unusual dent in the front endcap that was made before we got the trailer. ...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 06-21-2012, 07:48 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
byamcaravanner: oops that's what I meant. ...

byamcaravanner: oops that's what I meant. Whichever one it is that is colored is the one we will use. Does it have to have a foil facing?
reinergirl: The reason the HSC is for cool weather camping...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 06-20-2012, 07:07 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
Okay, so I think I have settled on a floor...

Okay, so I think I have settled on a floor insulation solution. Feel free to unsettle me if you have any better ideas.
For under the floor: Expanded Polystyrene Insulated Sheathing with an...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 06-19-2012, 08:34 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
It was another scorcher in the shop today with no...

It was another scorcher in the shop today with no AC, but I would rather be sweating and getting work done than sitting at home in the air conditioning thinking about all that I am not getting done. ...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 06-19-2012, 08:29 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
Eric H - I'm with you on that! I coated the...

Eric H - I'm with you on that! I coated the plywood with West System Epoxy on both sides until completely saturated, then added another coat. I would love to see what the floor looks like in...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 06-18-2012, 08:54 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
With the newly bent J-channel waiting for me at...

With the newly bent J-channel waiting for me at the shop, I made the curves with a pair of tin snips. This turned out to be very easy. Not sure why I was so afraid of making new j-channel. ...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 06-15-2012, 07:56 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
Ack! I was very close to enrolling in a welding...

Ack! I was very close to enrolling in a welding class this past winter, and have been kicking myself ever since for not. It is still on the bucket list, but that doesn't help me now when I need to...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 06-14-2012, 10:47 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
I was thinking those same thoughts. Somebody...

I was thinking those same thoughts. Somebody posted a video from the inside of their trailer and I was shocked at how much things rattled and bumped along. Any suggestions for custom shower pan...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 06-14-2012, 10:31 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
As usual, what should have taken one week has...

As usual, what should have taken one week has taken three. The black and gray tanks finally came in, after our order was screwed up and the manufacturer made them 6 inches too deep. Hubs and I...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 06-14-2012, 10:29 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 23,520
Posted By aluminitus
0557: I have the pink bar and that has given me...

0557: I have the pink bar and that has given me the best results. I have heard about that "Nuvite Shine" and all I have gotten was a big Nuvite Smudge.
TouringDan: I don't think I got the gene...
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