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05-29-2013, 01:54 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1966 24' Tradewind
oberlin
, Kansas
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 28
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'66 Tradewind
Does anyone know where I can find a rock gaurd window cover for the front window of 66 Tradewind. The type that raises for window awning. Thank you, Kelly
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05-29-2013, 02:15 PM
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Rivet Master 
1968 24' Tradewind
Rural, blink and you'll miss it
, Missouri
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 692
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Hi Kelly! Vintage Trailer Supply has the rockguard which is a near replica for our trailers.
Waving hi from Missouri! (I used to have family in Oberlin and western Kansas)
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05-30-2013, 08:26 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1966 24' Tradewind
oberlin
, Kansas
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 28
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I looked on that site, but must not have done a very good job! Thanks so much for the quick reply. So, no family in the area anymore? Kelly
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05-30-2013, 08:46 AM
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1966 24' Tradewind
Placerville
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
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The PO of our Trade Wind told me that he made this shield/stone guard because the original corrugated fiberglass one had deteriorated. Whether he used the original frame and brace I don't know. However, most hardware stores should have all the material needed, aluminum sheet, angle trim (for the frame), slotted slide and slide w/wing nuts and piano hinge. This has been assembled using rivets......what else 
Neil
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1966 Trade Wind
1971 Buick Centurion convertible
455 cid
1969 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight
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06-03-2013, 01:33 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1966 24' Tradewind
oberlin
, Kansas
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 28
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Rock gaurd
Thanks for all the help. Appreciate it! Kelly
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06-03-2013, 02:11 PM
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Rivet Master
1968 24' Tradewind
Oxford,
, Mississippi
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 1,564
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The rock guard on my 68 was in terrible condition and just not usable. I was going to order one but one day when listening to the VAP podcast one of the guys mentioned how nice it was to be able to see through the trailer when towing. I decided not to order the new guard and tow a while. I can tell you, I truly like being able to see through the trailer when towing. In fact, sometimes when I forget to open the curtains before pulling out, I'll stop immediately and open them. I have a much better sense of what traffic is doing.
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2001 Toyota Tundra
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06-04-2013, 08:57 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1966 24' Tradewind
oberlin
, Kansas
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 28
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Rock Gaurd
Good point! I do like to be able to see through trailer when towing. However, I would like the rock gaurd mainly because I want the ability to raise it for an awning over the window when parked. Maybe I should price an awning, if they are available. Might have to have one made? Thanks, Kelly
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06-04-2013, 09:22 AM
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Rivet Master Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pearl66
Good point! I do like to be able to see through trailer when towing. However, I would like the rock gaurd mainly because I want the ability to raise it for an awning over the window when parked. Maybe I should price an awning, if they are available. Might have to have one made? Thanks, Kelly
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The correct front window awning from Zip Dee, costs a little more than the solar gray rockguard.
Andy
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