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Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 07-22-2016, 08:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,205
Posted By dbj216
So I walked all the way to the shop and back. ...

So I walked all the way to the shop and back. Uphill both ways. I took this photo of the new VTS plastic light fixture. It is hard to photograph at night.

It is great VTS "tools up" these...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 07-22-2016, 07:02 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,205
Posted By dbj216
You're a busy hippychick! Won't be long before...

You're a busy hippychick! Won't be long before your first trip in the Trade Wind.

I have the VTS replacement light fixtures in my trailer. They work good. I had a little cut and fit to get...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 07-12-2016, 06:52 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,205
Posted By dbj216
Thanks. I know people do it, I have just not...

Thanks. I know people do it, I have just not built up the courage to try to get them off.

David
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 07-11-2016, 06:20 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,205
Posted By dbj216
Did you have any trouble removing those clips? ...

Did you have any trouble removing those clips? How did you remove them without risking the glass? I see new clips are available, but I haven't figured out a safe way to pry them off the glass. My...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 07-09-2016, 06:10 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,205
Posted By dbj216
Slats, I think the shallow end of my tank is...

Slats, I think the shallow end of my tank is about 4" deep. It was well inside the 5" frame rail. I think it is important the toilet is mounted over the deep end of the tank. But gray water...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 07-06-2016, 07:37 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,205
Posted By dbj216
Airstream used these special Corning curve glass...

Airstream used these special Corning curve glass windows for just 3 years, 66,67, and 68. In 69 they went back to a framed glass window, with drip caps I might add. So I conclude the frameless...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 07-05-2016, 06:23 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,205
Posted By dbj216
Your AC looks kinda like the one on top of my...

Your AC looks kinda like the one on top of my Trade Wind. I no longer notice it up there. It does add to the overall height of the trailer. I think my trailer is 10 foot 8 inches tall.

Nice...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 06-17-2016, 07:12 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,205
Posted By dbj216
I was wondering if your Trade Wind had a "future...

I was wondering if your Trade Wind had a "future air conditioner" 115v AC wire installed by the factory from the circuit breaker box to the roof. I have read here many Airstreams have this wire, and...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 06-14-2016, 07:16 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,205
Posted By dbj216
Way too many VWs in the background! Your...

Way too many VWs in the background!

Your old Trade Wind looks like mine did in the back. I did not have to replace as much subfloor as you folks.

Soon you will begin the rebuild process. ...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 05-24-2016, 06:23 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,205
Posted By dbj216
So a previous owner already installed catalytic...

So a previous owner already installed catalytic heaters in your trailer. Maybe you are all set. Now you have to learn about them and check them out. Our instructions say the heater is diminished...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-25-2016, 08:34 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,205
Posted By dbj216
No sauna here in Colorado. We had a monster snow...

No sauna here in Colorado. We had a monster snow storm April 16 weekend, like 46" of the stuff over the weekend. This picture of my deck ought to keep you cool. It's melting fast, but my yard is...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-18-2016, 07:38 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,205
Posted By dbj216
A catalytic heater is a free standing appliance...

A catalytic heater is a free standing appliance that can go anywhere. It needs a source of propane so putting it close to the old furnace makes sense. Some folks mount them to a vertical surface. ...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-15-2016, 06:38 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,205
Posted By dbj216
Thanks for posting the "as found" pictures of...

Thanks for posting the "as found" pictures of your 66 Trade Wind. I think all 50 year old campers have many needs. But Airstreams with their aluminum bodies seem to last longer than most other...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-12-2016, 06:44 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,205
Posted By dbj216
The AC works, so it stays for now. It was...

The AC works, so it stays for now. It was installed in the late nineties according to the numbers I found on the unit.

I replaced the furnace with a standard Suburban NT 30. My 66 had this...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-11-2016, 07:19 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,205
Posted By dbj216
I will be interested in seeing the photos of your...

I will be interested in seeing the photos of your project. I have a 66 Trade Wind also, but have not done as much as you folks have. The mid sized 24' Trade Wind is a nice size, not too small, not...
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