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Forum: Our Community 02-27-2020, 04:03 PM
Replies: 7,910
Views: 1,577,205
Posted By pinkflamingoes
Wow

I started this thread over 15 years ago, over 1.1 million views, and over 7,000 replies. This is pretty amazing.
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 07-27-2017, 04:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 375
Posted By pinkflamingoes
various parts

Title: Add New - Airstream Trailer Classifieds - Airstream Trailers For Sale
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

I have a 1967 Airstream Tradewind 24' that I am forced to part...
Forum: General Repair Forum 12-02-2016, 04:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,110
Posted By pinkflamingoes
Here are two other questions: is the R-max panel...

Here are two other questions: is the R-max panel foam board? I looked it up but couldn't get a clear answer.

2nd: with denim insulation for sound, can critters get in and nest? We had the yellow...
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-28-2016, 05:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,110
Posted By pinkflamingoes
Prodex and noise

Has anyone who has used Prodex have any knowledge on sound barrier and if Prodex works on lowering sound?

That is the most poorly structured sentence ever, but I am too rushed to fix it.

Thank...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 11-05-2016, 07:05 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 62,107
Posted By pinkflamingoes
Thank you for all of the encouraging words,...

Thank you for all of the encouraging words, everyone.

If we had money and storage for the Airstream, I would probably keep it for working on still. But I simply can't live my life without...
Forum: Our Community 10-30-2016, 05:19 PM
Replies: 7,910
Views: 1,577,205
Posted By pinkflamingoes
Wow

We're giving up on the Airstream rehab. Selling our girl when she's towable. But 12 years ago I started this thread, never dreaming it would turn into The Gift That Keeps On Giving...perhaps this is...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 10-30-2016, 05:13 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 62,107
Posted By pinkflamingoes
Thank you! I'll still be around on the board...

Thank you!

I'll still be around on the board here. Who knows how life goes, we may own an Airstream yet...

If it weren't in the way in the driveway, I would store it and wait until later to...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 10-28-2016, 11:34 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 62,107
Posted By pinkflamingoes
We're done.

We are willing to sell for a very low price now...we are no longer able to rehab her or use her within a decent amount of time to enjoy her. Last post information was that my husband had scary blood...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 05-10-2015, 05:32 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 62,107
Posted By pinkflamingoes
Yeah...but there are other Airstreams out...

Yeah...but there are other Airstreams out there...we havent thrown in the towel on living in aluminum quite yet. Part of it is that Airstreams aren't camping trailers, they are more for travel. We...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 05-10-2015, 04:43 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 62,107
Posted By pinkflamingoes
Selling

:sad:

The day is here; pinkflamingoes is selling the baby. The usual reasons, time, money, energy, priorities.

Take a look at classifieds soon.
Forum: Our Community 05-09-2015, 06:44 PM
Replies: 7,910
Views: 1,577,205
Posted By pinkflamingoes
College of Alameda!!

Airstream Motorhome at College Of Alameda!! This thing was pristine. Member of Airstream Club, I saw the sticker. I waved frantically and he gave me the thumbs up.
Forum: Airstream "In the News" 12-29-2014, 02:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,397
Posted By pinkflamingoes
I think its bad info, never mind.

I think its bad info, never mind.
Forum: Airstream "In the News" 12-29-2014, 02:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,397
Posted By pinkflamingoes
I just read that some one else read that...

I just read that some one else read that Airstream is going to reissue a vintage 60's model? This is very second hand info though.
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 12-11-2014, 01:28 AM
Replies: 498
Views: 62,107
Posted By pinkflamingoes
No, you really don't! My tantrums are horrible. ...

No, you really don't! My tantrums are horrible.

I think the rig will be ok. This storm, if it's as big as they say, will be in the news. they actually closed almost all schools in the SF Bay Area...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 12-10-2014, 05:41 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 62,107
Posted By pinkflamingoes
Northern California is expecting an ENORMOUS rain...

Northern California is expecting an ENORMOUS rain storm tomorrow. if it floods high and our airstream floor is ruined I am going to fall on the ground and scream and cry and kick my legs and thrash...
Forum: Our Community 12-10-2014, 01:50 AM
Replies: 7,910
Views: 1,577,205
Posted By pinkflamingoes
Right around my corner!! Walking my dogs minding...

Right around my corner!! Walking my dogs minding my own business and BAM! a late 50's early 60's International. Between Pacific Ave and Buena Vista in Alameda CA. Are you out there? I'm leaving a...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 12-02-2014, 01:09 AM
Replies: 498
Views: 62,107
Posted By pinkflamingoes
Oh David! What a lovely thing to say. Thank you! ...

Oh David! What a lovely thing to say. Thank you!

So the 12 hours a day/6 days a week/ night shift stint is over for the big guy. He brought home some serious $$ and had four days off for...
Forum: Our Community 11-28-2014, 09:39 PM
Replies: 7,910
Views: 1,577,205
Posted By pinkflamingoes
Driving eastbound on Highway 80 around Pinole CA...

Driving eastbound on Highway 80 around Pinole CA we passed an older Excella and gave them the universal Airstream hand sign!

Too hard to describe but I'll post a picture later. The lady in the...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 11-11-2014, 11:19 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 62,107
Posted By pinkflamingoes
Haha...no, we've had it for 10, but "life" got in...

Haha...no, we've had it for 10, but "life" got in the way for a combined 8 years, and the rest of the time it was money. Without that unusually large amount of bad luck and timing, we'd have been at...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 10-18-2014, 11:00 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 62,107
Posted By pinkflamingoes
Progress on our '67 Tradewind

High schools notoriously do not have any of the building or mechanics trades at their job fairs or career expos. I live in Northern California in the Bay Area and so much is targeted to technology....
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 10-18-2014, 03:35 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 62,107
Posted By pinkflamingoes
If I could go back and start over with my...

If I could go back and start over with my education, I would have ditched the liberal arts degree and gone into the building trades or some kind of mechanical work. It's much more gratifying than...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-15-2014, 06:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,046
Posted By pinkflamingoes
Oh the humanity!

Oh the humanity!
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 10-09-2014, 12:00 AM
Replies: 498
Views: 62,107
Posted By pinkflamingoes
Yeah every few months or so the Chevron or Shell...

Yeah every few months or so the Chevron or Shell refineries shut down parts of the facility section by section for maintenance or upgrades, so he gets lots and lots of overtime. Then when there's...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 10-07-2014, 05:14 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 62,107
Posted By pinkflamingoes
and night shift. bleaugh.

and night shift. bleaugh.
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 10-03-2014, 09:42 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 23,728
Posted By pinkflamingoes
You're awesome Jeff!

You're awesome Jeff!
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 10-03-2014, 02:36 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 62,107
Posted By pinkflamingoes
Well, husband is now on 7/12 shifts. Not much is...

Well, husband is now on 7/12 shifts. Not much is gonna happen here for a while...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 10-01-2014, 10:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,281
Posted By pinkflamingoes
When we get to our bathroom setup we are going...

When we get to our bathroom setup we are going for composting toilet for sure. We bought a black tank but will probably sell it now. The only thing I can think of that Andy might be saying is not to...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 10-01-2014, 10:29 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,369
Posted By pinkflamingoes
223350

223350
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 09-29-2014, 02:11 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 62,107
Posted By pinkflamingoes
Alas, no "after". But bought c-channel...

Alas, no "after". But bought c-channel today!
Forum: Airstream "In the News" 09-28-2014, 09:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 932
Posted By pinkflamingoes
Twinkies!!

The beloved snack has returned in a variety of flavors.



Hostess’ Twinkies are back with new flavors | The Miami Herald (https://www.miamiherald.com/living/food-drink/article2217086.html)
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-27-2014, 11:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,353
Posted By pinkflamingoes
Spare parts, very cool. We also own a 67 TW.

Spare parts, very cool. We also own a 67 TW.
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-27-2014, 10:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,393
Posted By pinkflamingoes
This guy has one but its kinda far....

This guy has one but its kinda far. https://www.vinniesairstream.com
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 09-26-2014, 01:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,568
Posted By pinkflamingoes
I'm aboutto run down to the automotive training...

I'm aboutto run down to the automotive training school at our local community college and see if they have the wheel, and will maybe do it for me. Let's see what happens.
Forum: Our Community 09-25-2014, 08:49 PM
Replies: 1,004
Views: 319,344
Posted By pinkflamingoes
Hats off to all.

Hats off to all.
Forum: Member Introductions 09-25-2014, 08:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,022
Posted By pinkflamingoes
So this does happen to someone. Is the moon blue?

So this does happen to someone. Is the moon blue?
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 09-25-2014, 05:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,568
Posted By pinkflamingoes
If you can't find someone with an English wheel,...

If you can't find someone with an English wheel, try Colin Hyde at https://sites.google.com/a/colinhydetrailerrestorations.com/home/
I am saving up a little dough to send mine to him to have them...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 09-25-2014, 03:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,366
Posted By pinkflamingoes
I found a place finally that sells pre-fabricated...

I found a place finally that sells pre-fabricated aluminum 5052 .042 channel. The other places I looked either had the metal or had prefab that was only 6061. The place is called Metal Supermarkets...
Forum: Member Introductions 09-24-2014, 10:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,022
Posted By pinkflamingoes
I have that EXACT same trailer... We love it! But...

I have that EXACT same trailer... We love it! But we're in the middle of a huge restoration. are you saying ours could look like that when its done???
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 09-24-2014, 10:29 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 62,107
Posted By pinkflamingoes
Banana wrap before pictures

After pix will come after...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 09-24-2014, 10:22 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 62,107
Posted By pinkflamingoes
Shell almost-on photos

Here is the amazingness of how close he shaped the floor to the shell, and temporary banana wrap to help moving in the real thing when it arrives. One of the pictures has floor sticking out, that's...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 09-24-2014, 09:31 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 62,107
Posted By pinkflamingoes
Has anyone else ever put a shell back on a frame...

Has anyone else ever put a shell back on a frame singlehandedly? My husband may be the first. He actually cut the floor to a pretty accurate shape and lowered the shell to with jacks, front, back,...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 09-23-2014, 07:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,359
Posted By pinkflamingoes
I can't imagine so many Airstreams would have...

I can't imagine so many Airstreams would have them if they were a problem, since I've never seen this issue come up, I'm guessing it's not something to stress over. Since my husband is doing the...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 09-23-2014, 01:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,359
Posted By pinkflamingoes
Then I start to worry about lengthening and...

Then I start to worry about lengthening and connecting the ribs making things to stiff. I always find something to worry about.
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 09-23-2014, 01:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,359
Posted By pinkflamingoes
That's what we were thinking. Most of the ribs...

That's what we were thinking. Most of the ribs are U channel so since w're getting ready to fab or buy some, we think we'll just extend what is there. He says it's easy and can't hurt not to.
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 09-22-2014, 07:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,302
Posted By pinkflamingoes
I love these forums.

I love these forums.
Forum: Belly Pans & Banana Wraps 09-22-2014, 04:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,414
Posted By pinkflamingoes
Banana wrap, which layer is it?

So, here we go with the current debate in the house.

Banana wrap. It goes in the front corners. That I know.

Where in the layers of aluminum does it attach? Outer shell and then banana wrap...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 09-20-2014, 07:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,302
Posted By pinkflamingoes
I always like to give VTS my business.

I always like to give VTS my business.
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 09-20-2014, 05:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,302
Posted By pinkflamingoes
Which bucking bar?

Looking for a bucking bar to install outer skin/belly pan to the c-channel and tht kind of thing. Sides of the channel will be 3/4 and 1.5 on the bottom of the "U". Does anyone have recommendations,...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 09-20-2014, 05:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,366
Posted By pinkflamingoes
Where can I order this c channel? All I can find...

Where can I order this c channel? All I can find is 6061. No one fabricates around here, it's prefab. Help.
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 09-20-2014, 01:36 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 62,107
Posted By pinkflamingoes
I was a little very worried about the wheel wells...

I was a little very worried about the wheel wells "being too close to the tires" but it turns out one of those ribs ends too close down to the wheel wells. Whew.
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