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Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 03-30-2021, 05:08 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,946
Posted By rasmuw
I have completed polishing the roof, at least to...

I have completed polishing the roof, at least to the standard I have set. It was an awkward project to accomplish with a scaffolding on the street side, two ladders on the curb side (leaning against...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 02-15-2021, 07:42 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,946
Posted By rasmuw
It's hard to believe that more than two years...

It's hard to believe that more than two years have passed since I've updated this thread. As often happens, life gets in the way. After having renovated a home in Maine, which distracted me from...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 09-30-2018, 07:54 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,946
Posted By rasmuw
A friend of mine made a great suggestion--T-nuts....

A friend of mine made a great suggestion--T-nuts. I'll use the kind without the prongs. This will require a little drilling from underneath with a slightly larger bit and and a right angle...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 09-24-2018, 09:25 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,946
Posted By rasmuw
Thanks for your response, David. From the 1967...

Thanks for your response, David. From the 1967 wiring diagram I have, I believe there are five square lights as well, in the same position as your 1966. I'm not sure how I got it in my head there...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 09-23-2018, 08:18 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,946
Posted By rasmuw
I've begun replacing all the aluminum 12 volt and...

I've begun replacing all the aluminum 12 volt and 110 volt wiring. Since I didn't take enough pictures of the ceiling of the trailer when removing the interior, can someone tell me how many of the...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 09-17-2018, 10:39 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,946
Posted By rasmuw
David--you didn't steer me wrong. I like the...

David--you didn't steer me wrong. I like the clamp of nuts and bolts as well. When I looked at where the bolts would come through and felt I had enough space, I was thinking to the sides of the...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 09-16-2018, 07:39 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,946
Posted By rasmuw
Today, I moved the trailer out of the hangar I...

Today, I moved the trailer out of the hangar I was renting, back to the heated space at my school where I replaced the floor. When I tried to store the step, it hit the nuts below the door jamb. I...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-19-2018, 06:09 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,946
Posted By rasmuw
Thanks, David. Bolts it was, and installed...

Thanks, David. Bolts it was, and installed yesterday. There was plenty of room underneath the step for a washer and a Nylock nut.
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-10-2018, 09:15 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,946
Posted By rasmuw
The subfloor near the door was replaced at some...

The subfloor near the door was replaced at some time before I purchased the Trade Wind, so I don't know what the plywood looked like originally. When we dropped the shell back onto the chassis, it...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-09-2018, 05:14 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,946
Posted By rasmuw
I seem to have omitted pictures of the gray tanks...

I seem to have omitted pictures of the gray tanks prior to laying the plywood floor.
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-09-2018, 05:09 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,946
Posted By rasmuw
I found five people to help slip the chassis...

I found five people to help slip the chassis under the shell. It took about 15 minutes. That was Sunday.

On Monday, the man who built the new cabinets and helped to lay the vinyl floor helped...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-05-2018, 06:58 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,946
Posted By rasmuw
The parts I need to have held when the chassis...

The parts I need to have held when the chassis goes underneath the shell are the parts of the side walls that extend below floor level and eventually get riveted to the outriggers. There are five...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-04-2018, 06:29 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,946
Posted By rasmuw
The plywood floor has been installed and the...

The plywood floor has been installed and the vinyl has been laid. I'm sorry for not getting a complete picture of the plywood prior to gluing down the vinyl. If all goes well and I can find enough...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 06-11-2018, 11:14 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,946
Posted By rasmuw
My school year has ended, allowing me some time...

My school year has ended, allowing me some time to finish installing the subfloor. There was enough of the original floor for me to figure out where the elevator bolts were inserted, except for the...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-10-2018, 11:13 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,946
Posted By rasmuw
I was about to write a post asking about the...

I was about to write a post asking about the overhang of the fender wells when I read back through the thread to make sure I wasn't posting photos twice. It was a relief to find your post since I...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 12-14-2017, 08:59 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,946
Posted By rasmuw
David, At campgrounds, I will jack the...

David,

At campgrounds, I will jack the trailer up as you suggest. The drain plugs will be there for cleaning and winterizing.

Thanks!
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 12-13-2017, 08:02 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,946
Posted By rasmuw
One of the major stumbling blocks to further work...

One of the major stumbling blocks to further work on my chassis and floor are the gray tanks. I ordered two tanks from Inca Plastics that would fit the 4" high spaces in the frame. With the drains...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 11-11-2017, 10:28 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,946
Posted By rasmuw
I thought of cutting them off when I read what...

I thought of cutting them off when I read what you've done to your trailer. I plan to re-use the black tank and screw it to the floor. The problem is that I read your thread after the sandblasting...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 11-10-2017, 12:38 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,946
Posted By rasmuw
Work has been slow since school began. I can't...

Work has been slow since school began. I can't believe they expect me to work as much as I do. Here are some pictures of the finished frame following sandblasting and welding. I used POR15 on...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 11-10-2017, 12:31 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,946
Posted By rasmuw
Thanks for the offer Brian. This probably won't...

Thanks for the offer Brian. This probably won't happen for a few months.
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 11-06-2017, 10:19 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,946
Posted By rasmuw
Bubba--Thanks for the pictures and suggestions. ...

Bubba--Thanks for the pictures and suggestions. I'm hoping to use a Control Center from a '68 I parted out in place of all the individual switch plates. I'm not sure I'll be able to get the sensors...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 09-01-2017, 10:19 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,946
Posted By rasmuw
I worked with a local HVAC person who goes to my...

I worked with a local HVAC person who goes to my church to create the wheel wells. All went well until the spot welder misbehaved from time to time. I will clean up the problems with the MIG welder...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-26-2017, 07:51 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,946
Posted By rasmuw
The frame was sandblasted today. It wasn't...

The frame was sandblasted today. It wasn't cheap, but cheaper than the estimate, and it saved me a lot of time. After a day or two allowing the metal to flash a little, I'll start brushing on the...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-22-2017, 08:58 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,946
Posted By rasmuw
Thanks for the interest and suggestions. I read...

Thanks for the interest and suggestions. I read your whole thread today and found it extremely informative and helpful.

When I replaced my axles, I wire brushed that section of the frame and used...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-11-2017, 07:25 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,946
Posted By rasmuw
Thanks for the encouragement!

Thanks for the encouragement!
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-10-2017, 11:31 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,946
Posted By rasmuw
The floor came off today, and I've found a...

The floor came off today, and I've found a sandblaster to show up in a couple of weeks. It's satisfying to have turned the corner--all future work is positive! There is some rust around the step...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-09-2017, 09:05 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,946
Posted By rasmuw
Having made some progress since my first post,...

Having made some progress since my first post, here are some pictures of the shell and chassis separation. Has anyone else had a shell that was off-balance? I can only think it is the weight of the...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-05-2017, 10:38 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,946
Posted By rasmuw
Full Monty in Warren County--'67 Trade Wind

My wife and I purchased a 1967 Trade Wind twin ten years ago in Pennsylvania. We towed it to Warren County (New Jersey) and I began to work on its renovation. The trailer had more issues than I...
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