dieseleagle
Cape Coral, Florida
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We found this 1963 Tradewind in a backyard in Brandon, FL. The PO had hoped to restore it but found the project to be overwhelming. We brought it home to Cape Coral on a flatbed just in case there were axle or wheel issues. I have to say that others have pioneered the steps involved. Thank goodness for the internet. There were so many things, like hidden rivets, that could have been difficult if we hadn't anticipated them and known how to resolve them.
We've taken a lot of pictures, but this is my first shell-off restoration and, more dauntingly, my first effort to post pictures.
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Bob Vaughn
Seffner, Fl.
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Nice photos
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Mfan
Otsego,Mi
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Have fun! Keep us posted.
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tom_kat
way upstate new york/lake george area
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good luck with it looks like it will take awhile to finish that job.i know wheres theres one thats been sitting in a yard for at least 40 yrs without turning a wheel dont know why they wont sell it also a gmc revcon sitting in a another driveway the same way.
1985 Class A Holiday Rambler Imperial 33 +1979 Class C Holiday Rambler Statesman 1000 = 24 ft
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garry1p
Oklahoma
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You are not alone go here;
http://www.airforums.com/
Garry1p
1990 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite XL
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campin4kids
Indiana
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Looks like a lot of fun. Can't wait to see the end results. Do you have any idea how long the restoration will take? Are you going to use it in the end or sell it?
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EmmaMae
Midwest
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garry1p wrote:You are not alone go here;
http://www.airforums.com/
Yes, you'll find many Airstream owners who are doing or have done the same things you are undertaking on AirForums.com They are supportive, knowledgeable folks who willingly share their new and vintage Airstream experiences and lessons learned.
We're renovating a 1974 Airstream and don't know how we could have gotten as far as we have without the people on AirForums.
You have quite an adventure ahead of you.
EmmaMae
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javaseuf
California's Gold Coast
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Not sure what you have planned for the flooring but I would suggest the Weyerhauser product, Sturdiwood. It comes in a 26' length so your floor could be one piece and it is water-proof.
Steve
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"Nobody knows how we got to the top of the hill, but since we're on our way down, we might as well enjoy the ride". ("The Secret Of Life", James Taylor).
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michcruiser60
Vintage Trailer Owner / Michigan Water Wonderland
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A frame off is the best way to do these. Please keep us posted on your progress. I think the hard part is behind you. I hate the demo work anyways. Do you plan to go back stock or finish it with your own floor plain?
We have a vintage section here also.
Great find, Mich60
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pete42
Ohio
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Is that your wife standing by the car holding her head?
As one who has built airplanes aluminum, and fiberglass just think of it being a lot of small jobs not one BIG job.
A plan is also good to keep you on track.
Very good luck to you and do keep us up to date.
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