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Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 10-01-2023, 05:54 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
Been on the road since 2015 . Just got back...

Been on the road since 2015 .
Just got back home this morning after attending yet another vintage trailer rally last week, heading out to another in ten days . Then three more back to back later...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 09-24-2023, 10:35 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
Over on the street side below the stove top is...

Over on the street side below the stove top is now a compartment I made to fill the place of the oven and below that the new 120v main circuit braker panel for the charger inverter , water heater ,...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 09-24-2023, 10:08 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
Here's Pic's of the black water outlet in the...

Here's Pic's of the black water outlet in the bumper compartment and the gray water outlet under the trailer the white line is the shower drain and the black line is the kitchen drain .

The Gel...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 09-24-2023, 09:53 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
Early in this thread I mentioned the water damage...

Early in this thread I mentioned the water damage to the floor across the rear where the built it flaw contributed to it . This is where the cover plate to the bumper storage slips under the floor...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 09-24-2023, 09:30 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
Oh BTW if you have the vinyl clad interior walls...

Oh BTW if you have the vinyl clad interior walls and they are sticky Magic Eraser works fast and great . Just wet and wipe then rinse with a damp Micro fiber towel . It took just 2 hours to do the...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 09-24-2023, 09:03 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
After we got back from our adventures through...

After we got back from our adventures through central Oregon , up to Washington then east to north Idaho , Montana , Wyoming , Utah , southern Idaho, S.E. Oregon , North central Oregon , Portland ,...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 05-16-2023, 09:08 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
BTW we decorate like this at all the rallies. ...

BTW we decorate like this at all the rallies.
Well it does depend on the weather forecast on how much we decorate the awning , if it’s going to be really windy or rainy we don’t put much out .

We...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 05-16-2023, 08:37 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
Hi David, We are joining a caravan with our Nor...

Hi David,
We are joining a caravan with our Nor Cal club to Rock Springs BUT we won’t be attending the International rally.
Instead we will be at the KoA in Rock Springs for 2 days then off on our...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 05-14-2023, 08:52 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
Last October at Jackson Rancheria Airstream rally...

Last October at Jackson Rancheria Airstream rally ,
us Glamping with 'Mingos
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 05-14-2023, 08:43 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
Gee you would have thought I would have added the...

Gee you would have thought I would have added the rest of the story in 2020 when I had plenty of time on my hands .
But NO I squandered it making sure the TV stayed on the wall in the Living Room ,...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 03-12-2022, 10:50 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
More to come on this build thread … eventually.

More to come on this build thread … eventually.
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 03-12-2022, 10:46 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
Hi Dave , Actually I ordered all the Shower...

Hi Dave ,

Actually I ordered all the Shower parts from Casita . Thankfully they still had some leftover parts of the earlier model bath at that point in time . They had just changed the design and...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 12-05-2021, 09:27 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
Nice job David. We have had 3 Casitas all...

Nice job David.

We have had 3 Casitas all with the wet bath and loved it , so it was natural to us to replace that crazy tub not a stand up shower but a sit down .

The upside is we gained a...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 12-05-2021, 12:23 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
So what’s below the floor ? You can see 2...

So what’s below the floor ?
You can see 2 lines in the wall at the top of the first pic , they mark where the frame rail is .

As luck would have it the Casita shower pan / black tank outlets...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 12-05-2021, 11:55 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
OK we’re back from our 2021 adventures of...

OK we’re back from our 2021 adventures of attending 10 rallies this year .

Now back to the story where we left off …

But first a few things that had to be done before the shower install . ...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 10-03-2021, 07:54 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
Hi David , I attempted to post a long update...

Hi David ,
I attempted to post a long update yesterday but alas by the time I hit post the site had logged me out again !
When will I ever learn to do a long post on text edit and then drag it to...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 10-02-2021, 10:13 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
More to come ... We are on the road now .

More to come ...

We are on the road now .
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 02-18-2020, 12:36 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
I should have mentioned earlier when the rear...

I should have mentioned earlier when the rear inner skin was out It gave me a chance to have a couple of dents hammer and dollied out of the outer skin . I took it over to a local body shop and two...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-13-2020, 09:42 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
Here's the outside shower installation ... ...

Here's the outside shower installation ...

It was fun trying to bend the aluminum into the hole , should have just cut the opening.
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-13-2020, 09:23 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
Now the City fresh water plumbing ... From the...

Now the City fresh water plumbing ...
From the city inlet the Cold water line goes forward to the water heater and to the rear for the Kitchen sink, shower, bath sink, toilet, outside shower and...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-13-2020, 08:49 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
Next up the electric and water inlets . You'll...

Next up the electric and water inlets . You'll notice that I moved them to a midship location . What's that you say 2 30amp inlets , well the plan was to add a washer and dryer so the second 30amp is...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-13-2020, 07:53 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
We've been out having to much FUN since I got...

We've been out having to much FUN since I got this back on the road in Spring of 2015 .

Now for some more on the build ...
As you could see in the previous pic's the floor had a bit of a...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-24-2017, 09:34 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
grandsons Thanks for the link about the...

grandsons

Thanks for the link about the recall.
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-24-2017, 09:24 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
Fromthegitgo The heater exchanger rusts and...

Fromthegitgo

The heater exchanger rusts and gets pin holes . This lets carbon monoxide into the living space thus making it a death trap.

I replaced all the equipment and systems in my trailer...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-23-2017, 11:45 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
The great thing about build threads is the info...

The great thing about build threads is the info that can be gained by anyone reading it and the info added by others enhancing it.
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-23-2017, 11:34 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
68 TWind Thanks for you input on the floor...

68 TWind

Thanks for you input on the floor it will be helpful to anyone reading this thread .

Spoiler alert : Our Tradewind has been on the road Glamping since spring of 2015. It still has a...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-23-2017, 09:05 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
Thanks dbj216 Yah as time permits I'll be...

Thanks dbj216

Yah as time permits I'll be posting the rest of the story soon .

I also thought the bathroom was a bit odd .

I mean who thought it was a good idea to have the bottom of the...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-22-2017, 06:36 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
Yaaaa ! SilverHoot is back and going to start...

Yaaaa ! SilverHoot is back and going to start back up on his build ! :)
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-21-2017, 12:30 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
Disconnect the gas and electric lines to the...

Disconnect the gas and electric lines to the furnace , remove the screws that hold it in and remove it . This unit is one of the recalled death traps that rust and leak carbon monoxide.
So it went...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-21-2017, 11:22 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
I started the strip out at the front by removing...

I started the strip out at the front by removing the couches , I found the angle the screws were installed at and used power tools to remove them . You could tell buy the angle who in the 2 man crew...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-21-2017, 08:45 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
OK thats a lot of demo . I should explain the...

OK thats a lot of demo . I should explain the details of it and how I went about it.

But first a background on what they did at the factory when they built my Tradewind.

When the shell was...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-20-2017, 11:04 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
The water inlet is mounted to the rear frame, The...

The water inlet is mounted to the rear frame, The power cable comes out of the bumper compartment as does the black water.

The rear hatch has the control valves , Battery, fuse panel, and water...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-20-2017, 10:13 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
And the floor damage ...

And the floor damage ...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-20-2017, 10:06 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
On to the rear ...

On to the rear ...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-20-2017, 09:56 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
So the plan was set , Strip out everything ...

So the plan was set , Strip out everything ...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-20-2017, 09:20 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
Next put water in black tank ... Fail - leak at...

Next put water in black tank ... Fail - leak at valve to tank . Hose clamp installed at factory
from the top before the floor...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-20-2017, 09:09 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
OK now the plan ... Start by replacing the...

OK now the plan ...

Start by replacing the tires , wheels , brakes , shocks and axles ...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-20-2017, 08:57 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
Exterior and my 3 Casitas

Exterior and my 3 Casitas
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-20-2017, 08:43 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,017
Posted By Glenritas
Glenritas '69 Tradewind Project

Well it's about time I start our build thread ....

Back in September 2012 we picked up this 1969 25' Tradewind about 100 miles from home.

It had been sitting in a yard for 5 years unused.
...
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