Hey every one. I'm Dustin. My wife and I live in the Texas panhandle with our three daughters. We are looking to get an airstream to renovate and travel with. We're not really looking to gut one one but more repair, replace and make our own out of one. I work in the oil field, I'm mechanically savvy, I build old cars in my free time and do most of the repair and maintenance on our house. So plumbing electrical and mechanical don't scare me at all.
We are looking at this 71 trade wind that has seen better days for sure. The seller is asking $5500. I'm wondering if this is a fair price for condition and what I should look for upon my second viewing. I've been reading the forums for a couple days now so I'm aware of things such as the rear sag due to frame rust or breakage.
Our plans for this trailer would be to pull all the cabinets and bed frames. Replace the missing window, paint and refinish wood surfaces and replac the table by the kitchen window. Check and fix any plumbing issues and wiring. Pack wheel bearings and check the torsion axles. I'm sure quite a few more things will come up as we progress.
Here is the CL AD
http://ift.tt/1C3vNou
And some pics I took
Galley window surround is shot
New wood floors
They took the fridge out
The bed is just a full size mattress on the original frame. It will be coming out.
All the lights work inside and out. Water pump works. Unsure about hot water heater. Propane system has been disconected. Most of the tambor (sp?) is shot. I'm worried about the water getting in that window. It's facing north right now (all our weather is out of the north) and only has a trash bag for protection and I'm sure water has made it way to the floor. I'm not scared of the work just want to make sure I don't pay to much.
Thanks for looking and any input.
Dustin
We are looking at this 71 trade wind that has seen better days for sure. The seller is asking $5500. I'm wondering if this is a fair price for condition and what I should look for upon my second viewing. I've been reading the forums for a couple days now so I'm aware of things such as the rear sag due to frame rust or breakage.
Our plans for this trailer would be to pull all the cabinets and bed frames. Replace the missing window, paint and refinish wood surfaces and replac the table by the kitchen window. Check and fix any plumbing issues and wiring. Pack wheel bearings and check the torsion axles. I'm sure quite a few more things will come up as we progress.
Here is the CL AD
http://ift.tt/1C3vNou
And some pics I took
Galley window surround is shot
New wood floors
They took the fridge out
The bed is just a full size mattress on the original frame. It will be coming out.
All the lights work inside and out. Water pump works. Unsure about hot water heater. Propane system has been disconected. Most of the tambor (sp?) is shot. I'm worried about the water getting in that window. It's facing north right now (all our weather is out of the north) and only has a trash bag for protection and I'm sure water has made it way to the floor. I'm not scared of the work just want to make sure I don't pay to much.
Thanks for looking and any input.
Dustin
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