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Forum: 1960 - 1964 Globetrotter 10-25-2021, 04:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,035
Posted By Benjo
It’s pretty much all original so yeah no grey...

It’s pretty much all original so yeah no grey tank. I’ll replace the water heater and need to look at the black tank thetford valve assembly. Lots to learn.
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Globetrotter 10-24-2021, 07:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,035
Posted By Benjo
More pics

More pics
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Globetrotter 10-24-2021, 07:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,035
Posted By Benjo
Yea the interior fabric is pretty loud. It’s high...

Yea the interior fabric is pretty loud. It’s high on the list to replace. The pullout beds work for our little family! 😄
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Globetrotter 10-24-2021, 06:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,035
Posted By Benjo
63 Globetrotter

Hi fellow Globetrotter owners,
It’s been an exciting summer that started with selling our ‘49 Trailwind to a fantastic couple in Texas. They will be doing a full shell restoration to give it the...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 09-04-2021, 12:44 PM
Replies: 1,319
Views: 308,990
Posted By Benjo
63 GT club numbers 9689

Hi there,

We recently acquired a 63 GT. The owners we purchased it from only had it for 8 mos. They told me they purchased it from a couple from MN and after reviewing the original title it...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 07-31-2021, 03:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 241
Posted By Benjo
Vintage Rims and Hub Caps - Alabama

I've had these wheels sitting around the shop and need to make some space. Wheel lug is 5 on 5.5 pattern. My limited research led me to believe these were originally on Ford/Mercury but Airstream...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 07-02-2021, 09:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 374
Posted By Benjo
Hi Mauro, Thanks for your interest! The...

Hi Mauro,
Thanks for your interest! The trailer is valued between $10k-15kUS. I’ve never shipped a trailer overseas so I’m not sure about that one. Thanks, Ben
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 06-30-2021, 07:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 374
Posted By Benjo
1949 Airstream Trailwind 18 - Alabama

1949 Airstream Trailwind

I have a rare 1949 Trailwind 16 shell serial 5018 and for the right price will consider a sale/trade. The skins are in great shape for its age. The interior is gutted...
Forum: Trailwind 03-21-2021, 01:08 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 61,419
Posted By Benjo
Stuart! This is amazing to see. I appreciate your...

Stuart! This is amazing to see. I appreciate your step by step photo capturing this resto. I was just looking at my 49 and thinking about digging in again..... Although, I need to build a proper shop...
Forum: Trailwind 05-28-2018, 08:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,104
Posted By Benjo
Hard to say if it’s an original door handle or...

Hard to say if it’s an original door handle or not. All the vintage units were slightly different.
Forum: Trailwind 01-15-2016, 02:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,335
Posted By Benjo
Hi fellow trailwinder! We have a '49 serial...

Hi fellow trailwinder!

We have a '49 serial #5018. Unfortunately, we don't have exact measurements either as our floor was completely rotted out. Although, I'm attaching a catalog that someone...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-09-2015, 05:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,044
Posted By Benjo
(Southeast) Vintage Airstream Restoration Co. in Southeast?

Airstreamers:

I've been searching Airforums and the www searching for a reputable restoration company in the Southeast US. Actually, haven't come up with a whole lot of leads and hoping that...
Forum: Trailwind 04-28-2014, 07:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,394
Posted By Benjo
Yeah, Silas has kept us pretty busy and I haven't...

Yeah, Silas has kept us pretty busy and I haven't had much free time to restore. I am planning to carve out some time next year to move on some projects. With raising him, working full-time,...
Forum: Trailwind 10-28-2012, 07:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,394
Posted By Benjo
After many months of waiting and anticipating we...

After many months of waiting and anticipating we are now proud parents of a healthy little boy named "Silas". He was born on Sept 26 after 22+ hrs of labor without meds. He just turned a month old...
Forum: Trailwind 03-26-2012, 06:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,394
Posted By Benjo
Thanks folks for the insight on the matter!!! It...

Thanks folks for the insight on the matter!!! It helps to hear from other airstreamers. We've really been thinking about staying close for our outings....and by close I mean a half hour to hour down...
Forum: Trailwind 03-25-2012, 08:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,394
Posted By Benjo
Alright, I'm going to head over there in a couple...

Alright, I'm going to head over there in a couple weeks and check that out. Yeah, we'd love to hang out at a rally. When are you thinking???
Forum: Trailwind 03-25-2012, 05:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,394
Posted By Benjo
Awesome 7 kids, huh!!! Wow. Yeah, we're in...

Awesome 7 kids, huh!!! Wow. Yeah, we're in Huntsville but it's been quite a few years since I've been to the Space and Rocket Center. We really should get over there and check out that Airstream. ...
Forum: Trailwind 03-25-2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,394
Posted By Benjo
Airstream Baby!!!!

I couldn't think of a better title so I went with this one. My wife and I are expecting our first child sometime late September and we couldn't be more thrilled!!!!

We have been restoring our...
Forum: Trailwind 02-27-2012, 04:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,827
Posted By Benjo
I can almost see the serial #'s... I'm guessing...

I can almost see the serial #'s... I'm guessing it's a 501? Love these pics!!!
Forum: Trailwind 02-27-2012, 11:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,827
Posted By Benjo
Another Trailwind!!!

Thanks @Aviator for snapping these shots!!! I guess there's no way to tell what the serial # is? It would be on the left side of the entry door. Would love to know which one it is. Anybody...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 08-21-2011, 06:02 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 22,327
Posted By Benjo
Janet- Here is the item that needs to be...

Janet-

Here is the item that needs to be moved out of the Tradewind section into it's own. Thanks so much and great job on the transition!

Ben
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 08-21-2011, 02:28 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 22,327
Posted By Benjo
The Trailwind model was placed underneath the...

The Trailwind model was placed underneath the Tradewind model section. It should be on it's own. Thanks!
Forum: Airstream Registry Discussions 08-19-2011, 08:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,745
Posted By Benjo
1949 Trailwind :: 1949

1949 Trailwind :: 1949 (2011-03-06 20:26:04)
Forum: Airstream History 08-14-2011, 06:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,824
Posted By Benjo
Airstream official website adds vintage trailer specs

Glad to see Airstream is providing more information on the vintage trailers. Check it out for yourself: Airstream, Inc :: Travel Trailer Specifications...
Forum: Our Community 06-14-2011, 07:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 21,260
Posted By Benjo
The Airstream part of the show starts up around...

The Airstream part of the show starts up around 35:00.
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 06-07-2011, 08:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,523
Posted By Benjo
I sure would like claim the roof vent operators. ...

I sure would like claim the roof vent operators. is there 4 total there?
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 05-18-2011, 08:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,489
Posted By Benjo
This was my #35 Birthday cake. Tiny rivets and...

This was my #35 Birthday cake. Tiny rivets and all.
Forum: Shipping & Export/Import 05-03-2011, 05:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,434
Posted By Benjo
uship.com all the way. just used the service to...

uship.com all the way. just used the service to move a trailer from mn to al and it was done in no time and pretty reasonable. good luck!
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 05-02-2011, 08:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,321
Posted By Benjo
Okay, got some good suggestions there. Now I'm...

Okay, got some good suggestions there. Now I'm onto understanding the eco setting and what that is actually for? Can someone explain this simply?
Thanks
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 05-02-2011, 06:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,321
Posted By Benjo
I may give this a try too. Sounds like a good...

I may give this a try too. Sounds like a good thing to know how to do. PErhaps there is a youtube instructional out there. I'm a visual person.
Thanks!

"2. when returning home and storing the...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 05-02-2011, 03:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,321
Posted By Benjo
Thanks for the recommendations, yall. I just...

Thanks for the recommendations, yall. I just talked with a Honda dealer in town and he recommended to NOT drain the existing gas out of the unit. He did say stabil is a great product to use but in...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 05-02-2011, 12:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,321
Posted By Benjo
Honda EU2000i

Hi there-

Been reading and researching these honda generators for a couple years and finally pulled the trigger on the EU2000i. We recently got clobbered with tornados here in AL and our power...
Forum: Our Community 04-27-2011, 03:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,505
Posted By Benjo
To clarify why a 40's-50's Vintage Airstream...

To clarify why a 40's-50's Vintage Airstream Community Sub Forum is needed, consider the small number of owners within each Vintage Model Sub Forum. Trailwind currently has 2 members. As stated, we...
Forum: Our Community 04-27-2011, 01:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,505
Posted By Benjo
So, Tom and whoever is reading this, from what...

So, Tom and whoever is reading this, from what year to year are considered vintage airstream? has this been documented? the link may help us to define the vintage airstream community.
Vintage...
Forum: Our Community 04-27-2011, 11:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,505
Posted By Benjo
Yeah, I think we need to distinguish between a...

Yeah, I think we need to distinguish between a common thread and sub forum. I for one would like to see the 40's and 50's have a complete separate sub forum so as to keep it streamlined. For...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-27-2011, 05:32 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 20,201
Posted By Benjo
We got a warning on the outskirts of LA for the...

We got a warning on the outskirts of LA for the same thing and I pleaded with the officer to just let us leave his town. He said he was behind us for two miles with his lights going and we didn't...
Forum: Trailwind 04-26-2011, 06:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,165
Posted By Benjo
Tom, You bring up a good point that I've...

Tom,

You bring up a good point that I've been thinking about for sometime now. The idea of having a sub group for the vintage trailers would be great. Especially, for the 40's and 50's models...
Forum: Trailwind 04-22-2011, 07:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,165
Posted By Benjo
Yeah I remember running past his website a couple...

Yeah I remember running past his website a couple years ago. Looks like he's got quite the collection over there. I bet the trailers are just dying to go camping.

Our goal right now is to travel...
Forum: Trailwind 04-19-2011, 08:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,165
Posted By Benjo
Tom-Wow, that is quite the history you got there....

Tom-Wow, that is quite the history you got there. I love to hear about airstreams being kept in the family and passed down through the generations. They truly do become a member of the family when...
Forum: Trailwind 04-13-2011, 05:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,165
Posted By Benjo
Tom- Cool!!!! So glad to hear of another...

Tom- Cool!!!! So glad to hear of another Trailwind owner. I convinced that the trailwind model is the best thing that came off the airstream assembly line :D We are still in the restoration...
Forum: 1948 - 1954 Globetrotter 04-09-2011, 02:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,810
Posted By Benjo
it's a '49 then. that was a good year for...

it's a '49 then. that was a good year for airstream! i have a '49 trailwind that is a mix of liner and wee bit of wee wind. again, love it
Forum: 1948 - 1954 Globetrotter 04-09-2011, 01:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,810
Posted By Benjo
that is one beautiful trailer. i think it's a...

that is one beautiful trailer. i think it's a 1948 22' Liner. love it!
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 03-11-2011, 03:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,070
Posted By Benjo
is sonny taking on projects again? i think he's...

is sonny taking on projects again? i think he's selling parts out of his warehouse which is pretty insane if you've never seen it before.
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 03-09-2011, 10:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,133
Posted By Benjo
band aid?

band aid?
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-06-2011, 01:13 PM
Replies: 1,108
Views: 422,475
Posted By Benjo
Finally found some time to read through this...

Finally found some time to read through this thread. Wow! I learned a lot! Thanks for documenting the process and taking good shots of the work. Helps so much.
I have a question relating to...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-30-2011, 07:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,739
Posted By Benjo
Yeah I have seen pictures of CaptnToms 50. He...

Yeah I have seen pictures of CaptnToms 50. He sure did a great job on it!
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-30-2011, 05:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,739
Posted By Benjo
Totally agree. I've been emailing David about...

Totally agree. I've been emailing David about some of the specifics and I think I am prepared for the shell off but I am no fool and realize I'll face some obstacles. The part that is going to be...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-30-2011, 07:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,739
Posted By Benjo
Well, I'm onto plan B. At my job we have 3 metal...

Well, I'm onto plan B. At my job we have 3 metal fabricators (young guys) on staff that I made contact with recently. I will source the pieces (center pole, ribs, etc) and lay it out here at home...
Forum: Windows & Screens 01-29-2011, 07:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,859
Posted By Benjo
Haha, it's getting late and this thread is going...

Haha, it's getting late and this thread is going downhill fast. I did try WD40 with no luck. Tmrw I will buzz down the edges on the plexi.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-29-2011, 07:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,739
Posted By Benjo
Still hunting for the right match. Haven't heard...

Still hunting for the right match. Haven't heard back from Twisted Silver yet after emailing and leaving a voice mail. Hmmm....
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