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12-10-2017, 10:23 PM
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I am sitting here waiting for some updates 
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12-11-2017, 09:52 AM
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Nice hat !
Sorry, this has been slow going. I am trying to remove appliances and cabinets without desroying anything. Airstream used a lot of fasteners in 1970.
Progress so far, I have removed the water heater, the sink, the oven, the cooktop and the furnace all these items will be replaced with new. ( just a little concerned about using 47 year old gas fixtures)
The refrigerator is next to come out, followed by all the plumbing. I need to deal with 2 small rotted flooring spots.
I have sealed all the roof penetrations and replaced the leaking roof vents with fantastic fans.
She is now wearing a new set of Goodyear 225x75R 15 Endurance radials.
To my suprise the bath exhaust fan, the power tongue jack and the Air Conditioning are working. Just a few of life's little victories.
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12-11-2017, 10:26 AM
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The wife is getting in the spirit of this remodel. Last week bundles of fabric started showing up for the interior !
Don't dampen her enthusiasm by telling her that this project is a long way from interior finishings !
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12-11-2017, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Butch Wilson
The wife is getting in the spirit of this remodel. Last week bundles of fabric started showing up for the interior !
Don't dampen her enthusiasm by telling her that this project is a long way from interior finishings !
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That's fantastic. If your DW takes as long as mine does at planning, and perfecting, such a project, it's probably a good thing she got an early start! 
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12-11-2017, 05:23 PM
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Congratulations on taking on such a great adventure with your wife. The end result will be very satisfied owners with a beautiful personalized camper you will both enjoy.
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12-11-2017, 07:56 PM
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Cool project. Is that a Tradewind? Our first trailer was a '74 tradewind that I got for a steal from a buddy. My family of 5 quickly outgrew it though. I wish I would have held on to it. Everything worked on it and it was almost 40 years old.
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12-11-2017, 08:30 PM
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Cool project. Is that a Tradewind? Our first trailer was a '74 tradewind that I got for a steal from a buddy. My family of 5 quickly outgrew it though. I wish I would have held on to it. Everything worked on it and it was almost 40 years old.
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A 1970 Airstream 27 ft Overlander !
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12-11-2017, 09:57 PM
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Very cool
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12-12-2017, 07:39 AM
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This 47 year old belt driven water pump is going back in
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12-12-2017, 08:03 AM
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This 47 year old belt driven water pump is going back in
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At one level I can understand that.
At another level, I wouldn't...
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12-12-2017, 08:15 AM
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It is quiet, no vibration, and rebuildable ! If that’s not enough, it’s pretty darn cool looking ! I gotta at least try it !
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12-12-2017, 10:53 AM
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If you can get parts for it - go for it!
The big question may be - How much water, and at what pressure, can it pump?
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12-12-2017, 11:07 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rockfordroo
If you can get parts for it - go for it!
The big question may be - How much water, and at what pressure, can it pump?
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And how much power does it take, if you're a boondocker...
OP: Please forgive the peanut gallery...
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12-12-2017, 12:27 PM
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I have restored two Airstreams, first was an '75 Tradewinds, the second an '84 motorhome. Our last one was a '94 Excella, (photo) which only needed a few updates.
The nice thing about Airstream is everything inside came through the door. You will become an expert on drilling rivets. Have you been to the Airstream Forum. I was a moderator on the forum for several years and my restoration projects are documented there, same user name.
Good luck to you and by all means keep that water pump it is better than anything you can buy today. Parts are easy to find. If you have not already found them Vintage Trailer Supply is a great resource.
If I can be of any help to you please let me know.
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12-12-2017, 02:03 PM
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Chaplain Kent
Thank you for the words of encouragement . I can only aspire to have a rig as nice as that one. The great thing about Airstreams is they were built to last and almost everything is repairable ! There are a lot of resources as well, the best thing so far is getting a real and useable owners manual and a service manual !
By the way the pump is 12 volts and rated at 3 gpm.
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12-15-2017, 08:15 PM
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Very cool, Butch. Thank you
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12-15-2017, 08:41 PM
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Another former AS owner rebuilder here. If you need any help just ask. I am Airforums too, same user name as here.
I had a 1975 and a 1981. Make sure to replace the gaskets on the plumbing stacks, and check for rear end separation between the bumper and the body. It is a bear to fix but needs to be done. Also check the axles for proper drop. Those are torsion axles and they will "freeze" up over time.
Aaron 
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12-16-2017, 08:24 AM
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Thanks for the advice ! The frame is OK , and there is minimal floor damage . The biggest thing I face appears to be the black water tank pan is deteriorating around the bumper area. I understand this is a common problem ! Waiting on warmer weather to tackle that one ! Axle drop ? That's a new one for me . I haven't heard of that. This one sat in one spot for 30 years, definately will check the running gear.
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12-26-2017, 07:54 PM
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The fixtures were removed to access this busted pipe in the bath !
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12-26-2017, 07:56 PM
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The deeper I go ! The deeper I get !
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