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Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-18-2024, 02:39 PM
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Posted By dbj216
Golly that cabinetry sure looks nice. Great job....

Golly that cabinetry sure looks nice. Great job. Looks like you are ready to hit the highways and explore.

David
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-01-2024, 06:17 PM
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Posted By dbj216
You will need someone better than this old geezer...

You will need someone better than this old geezer to keep a busy person like you entertained. I might be getting of the age where manhandling an axle assembly, or repairing frames, or carrying...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 03-31-2024, 06:11 AM
Replies: 896
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Posted By dbj216
And charming they are. Very neat you could use...

And charming they are. Very neat you could use them in your Trade Wind project and now they look great. The fancy cabinetry Airstream used back in the 60s on their high end trailers is a favorite...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 02-25-2024, 05:17 AM
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Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
Hi Slats: Your cabinet builds are amazing. They...

Hi Slats: Your cabinet builds are amazing. They look so nice, rich and perfect. You have designed and engineered a lot of features in a relative small Airstream at 24' length. It's going to be a...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 02-17-2024, 06:28 AM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
Wonderful news. We humans are complex organisms...

Wonderful news. We humans are complex organisms and unexpected miracles happen. Maybe you keeping with your Trade Wind project was a factor as it offers complex problem solving (especially plumbing...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 02-16-2024, 06:20 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
I suppose the three way switch seems like a valve...

I suppose the three way switch seems like a valve to you, flowing electrons instead of water. Thanks for the photos of your Trade Wind interior. It sure looks very comfortable, a good place for a...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 09-16-2023, 06:33 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
You will be just like DocFlyboy the pilot...

You will be just like DocFlyboy the pilot managing fuel from wing tanks to fuselage tanks with valves and transfer pumps. You can put the water where you have the room.

David
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 09-15-2023, 05:01 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
Hi Slats: Keep banging away; no, not with your...

Hi Slats: Keep banging away; no, not with your head, but with your hammer. Bathrooms are hard to design and build. You have created a nice looking shower stall. I built just a square one in my...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-28-2023, 06:16 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
You might like it knowing your interesting in...

You might like it knowing your interesting in valves. But I'm with you. One of the beauties of our vintage Airstreams is their simplicity. Less to go wrong. I'm sure you won't mind bending over...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-23-2023, 03:01 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
I like creative "patches" on our vintage...

I like creative "patches" on our vintage Airstreams. Lucky for me I now live in square Colorado and not irregular shaped Minnesota. So my patch was easy peasy.

Keep plowing away on your Trade...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 05-11-2023, 09:04 AM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
Greetings Mr. Slats: Welcome to spring time in...

Greetings Mr. Slats: Welcome to spring time in Kansas City. We have cold and snow here today. Some spring.

Nice to hear your tankless heater and new shower valve are working for you. Maybe...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-15-2023, 06:07 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
It is most likely cast based on my experience...

It is most likely cast based on my experience with my 66 Trade Wind. My cast door frame was fractured also due to a towing error by the previous owner. The cast door frames are tough to bend back...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-11-2023, 06:36 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
Ya but: The more coffee, the more flushes...

Ya but: The more coffee, the more flushes requiring more grey water. You're going to have to do dishes more often so you don't run out of grey water.

The original owner of my 66 Trade Wind had...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-08-2023, 06:35 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
I had forgotten your 66 Trade Wind was an...

I had forgotten your 66 Trade Wind was an "International" upgraded trim level. Very cool. It doesn't matter now as you have made many, many upgrades during your renovation build. It is a Super...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 12-09-2022, 06:20 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
Long sentence? Very likely. You might win. ...

Long sentence? Very likely. You might win. David
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 12-03-2022, 06:13 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
Pulling stuff out of the pile and renovating it...

Pulling stuff out of the pile and renovating it is what our projects are all about. Gee, you are back to plumbing, and I'll bet you have some nifty valves in your design. I had a rather long drain...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 11-06-2022, 05:23 PM
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Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
Just take your photos laying down. They will...

Just take your photos laying down. They will upload just fine that way.

Refinishing work is challenging for me. The restored doors look good.

I'm surprised you didn't install any new valves...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-25-2022, 06:41 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
I have seen Airstreams with round port hole...

I have seen Airstreams with round port hole windows in them, including the door. Our 86 Limited has a square window in the door, but the shade is usually down. So maybe you can find a salvage...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-15-2022, 07:05 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
Hi Slats: Happy to hear your water system...

Hi Slats: Happy to hear your water system testing was successful. No leaks found is always a relief. I've never tested my plumbing with this result. I always had something leaking, especially...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 05-17-2022, 07:09 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
Slats: I was only kidding. Don't even spend one...

Slats: I was only kidding. Don't even spend one minute thinking about light indicators for your valves. Just label them on, off and what they are for so a dumb cluck like me would figure out why...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 05-15-2022, 06:20 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
Creative Slats. Your panel sure looks better...

Creative Slats. Your panel sure looks better than mine, either standing up or laying down. You have pictures of both.

David
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 05-13-2022, 06:28 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
I like the way you made your new control panel. ...

I like the way you made your new control panel. It's like a smart phone. Tilt the phone, and the photo goes from landscape to portrait.

Did you rig lights on all your valves so you know which...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-11-2022, 07:06 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
Holy Cow! 37 marathons, and some in the Kansas...

Holy Cow! 37 marathons, and some in the Kansas heat I imagine. That is incredible. I've run 7 over a 7 year period; the Twin Cities Marathon. I enjoyed my daily jogs as a stress reliver from my...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-10-2022, 06:02 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
Top review 5 stars for Slats. You're going to...

Top review 5 stars for Slats. You're going to have to add about 10 pages to your owner's manual explaining the function of each of the 8 - 10 water valves you have in your plumbing system.

Me,...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 03-12-2022, 06:58 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
You must have worked in a refinery or the like. ...

You must have worked in a refinery or the like. Valves everywhere. I think in Japan they use "wash water" in the toilets to conserve water. I read Colorado needs to start conserving more water as...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 03-10-2022, 07:06 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
I was just thinking about you. I was talking to...

I was just thinking about you. I was talking to another renovator here on the Forums about making new bed frames. I explained the necessary mattress support slats under the plywood. Oh ya, I...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 11-04-2021, 06:53 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
You are right Slats. That is a good vintage...

You are right Slats. That is a good vintage Airstream motto. Most of us have experienced that revolation. Oh, now I see.

Bubba L, I would be good at dropping an Airstream shell, and bending...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 11-03-2021, 06:39 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
I'm happy to see you have at least 3 valves in...

I'm happy to see you have at least 3 valves in your propane system to go along with the 7 or so valves in your fresh water plumbing system. Now you need a control center like a refinery might have. ...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 09-09-2021, 06:03 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
Hi Slats: Yep, Airparts is a great business. ...

Hi Slats: Yep, Airparts is a great business. I've bought belly aluminum and some 2024 Alclad from them since 2013. They have served me will. They are mainly an aircraft parts business like...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-18-2021, 06:52 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
Hi Slats: They built trailers stronger in the...

Hi Slats: They built trailers stronger in the mid sixties than they did in the mid seventies. I wouldn't hesitate to remove the angle dangle and make a dongle out of it.

Here is a photo of the...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 07-21-2021, 07:47 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
Burlappy? Is that a special Kansas material? ...

Burlappy? Is that a special Kansas material? Never heard of it around here.

The grey does look nice and goes with most colors. I say that about my grey hair.

David
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 06-26-2021, 07:42 PM
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Posted By dbj216
The vintage "travel lounge" as they like to call...

The vintage "travel lounge" as they like to call it. I too put support legs under the one I made for the rear of the Globe Trotter. I just put the pull out plywood on top of the seat plywood. I...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 06-12-2021, 06:12 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
Thank you for the photo. Always nice to put a...

Thank you for the photo. Always nice to put a face with the user name. I've met Arrowood, Atomic13, steinVT and MarkD who are participants on these Forums. Forum friends.

David
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 06-01-2021, 05:26 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
Hello Slats: I've rebuilt bed frames also, but...

Hello Slats: I've rebuilt bed frames also, but my job was easier as I like the twin bed layouts. I did modify the "travel lounge" pull out couch in the 69 Globe Trotter some years ago. The slides...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 05-13-2021, 08:13 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
Looks great and very appropriate for a 66 Trade...

Looks great and very appropriate for a 66 Trade Wind. Airstream likes to build them lightweight. I'm afraid I build the 69 Globe Trotter too heavy out of 1/2" red oak veneer plywood. I bet I added...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 05-01-2021, 06:21 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
Hello slats: Gee, your 66 Trade Wind was built...

Hello slats: Gee, your 66 Trade Wind was built different than mine. The cabinet next to the fridge was a hanging wardrobe. I did convert it to a pantry, but my shelves were not near as nice as...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-16-2021, 06:32 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
Hi Slats: I see another valve in your water...

Hi Slats: I see another valve in your water system. Just wanted to remind you to give it a number and an operating instruction. : )

Actually your install looks kinda like mine, except I just...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-12-2021, 07:27 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
On our U shaped dinette, the table actually...

On our U shaped dinette, the table actually rotates on the pedestal. Thus we can rotate the table some to allow folks entry to the U. Then it's fun to watch them "butt hop" on around the U.
...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-01-2021, 06:20 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
It looks very good. Fits perfectly judging from...

It looks very good. Fits perfectly judging from the photos. Worth the effort.

David
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 03-01-2021, 07:24 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
Slats the valve man! Yep, your new city...

Slats the valve man!

Yep, your new city water inlet likely has a check valve built in so when you run your pump, you don't empty your fresh water tank out the city water inlet port.

And if...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 02-27-2021, 07:17 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
I suppose there will be a pop quiz tomorrow...

I suppose there will be a pop quiz tomorrow morning. I better learn all the valve operation sequences. Homework tonight.

The question my be, "How do you set the valves to fill the fresh water...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 02-26-2021, 07:05 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
It is a fancy fresh water tank plumbing scheme. ...

It is a fancy fresh water tank plumbing scheme. I like your new layout better.
You're gonna have to label all those valves and operating sequence. How to fill the tank, how to prime the pump,...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 02-20-2021, 09:05 AM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
Hello steinVT: My former 66 and my son's 69 and...

Hello steinVT: My former 66 and my son's 69 and my 75 and the wife's 86 all vent the fresh tank through the fill tube. The 66 and the 69 vent through the cap. These trailers also had a fresh tank...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 02-18-2021, 06:21 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
Soon you can host a candle light dinner with...

Soon you can host a candle light dinner with fancy china and silverware in your Trade Wind. A great goal to keep in mind.

David
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-28-2021, 06:11 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
Hi Slats: Funny, I got my DW a new DeWalt table...

Hi Slats: Funny, I got my DW a new DeWalt table saw for Christmas. She was quite surprised. She lets me use it now and then. I find it much more accurate than me holding a circular saw and trying...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 12-17-2020, 06:52 PM
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Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
Well Hello Slats: We've been concerned about...

Well Hello Slats: We've been concerned about you. My, you have been busy with an experience most of us go through in life. Down size. We did it when we moved to Colorado. It is a bit traumatic...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-21-2020, 07:43 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
Thanks for the photos of the formica follies. It...

Thanks for the photos of the formica follies. It is a great looking galley countertop in your Trade Wind. Any troubles applying the plastic to the plywood? I bet you used Slats to to the job. ...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-18-2020, 09:00 AM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
Misery loves company. Nice to hear I'm not the...

Misery loves company. Nice to hear I'm not the only one who has had difficulty with attaching plastic laminate. I did some homework (knowledge is power) and learned I must to the edges of the...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-17-2020, 06:18 AM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
I'll be laminating a "formica" covering on my...

I'll be laminating a "formica" covering on my plywood substrate soon. I had a devil of a time with the Overlander doing this. The material we purchased was so brittle. The box said Wilsonart on...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-14-2020, 11:03 AM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,748
Posted By dbj216
Hinges

Hinges are a science unto themselves, like most hardware items, e.g. fasteners, springs, aluminum, woods, batteries, etc, etc.

I struggle with hinges. I understand barn door hinges, but little...
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