1960 Airstream Tradewind Page 6

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Located in the center of the Tradewind opposite the door the kitchen spans the width of the trailer. Besides the sink there is a four burner gas stove with oven and a refrigerator. The stove top folds open to make table space. Stove top looks almost new but there is some minor rust and corrosion on sink fittings. No breaks in the sink enamel that I see.





Kitchen light
This nice round light is centered in the kitchen. I was not positive it was original equipment until a reader contacted me and offered a very nice price for it.
Gas light
This gas light is located at the end of the kitchen cabinets, street side. Original or refit?
Kitchen Sink
Classic study in white porcelain there is some rust on the stainless collar and corrosion on the faucet. I was thinking of a bar faucet here. Some stains on counter top. Stove is to the right. Street side.
Stove - Closed
Closed the stove top is a handy counter top. Street side.
Stove Open
Open stove is also white and has four gas burners. Hinge for the top and some of the metal shows rust. Porcelain surface is excellent. Street side.
Stove Top - Open
Here you see how the stove top folds open for use as a table. Original owner added this cabinet unit. Still Street side
Coffee Table
When the Skillingers added the cabinet they also provided for a place to attach a coffee table. Street Side
Stove Front
Stove front detail. I need to see how much metal polish cleans the bare metal. Street side.
Princess Crown
The Princess crown is missing one of its jewels, not bad for so many years. More bare metal to polish up. Street side.
Fridge
The nonworking gas fridge. Other than painting (?) the door I'll have to have the cooling parts repaired. Two readers have suggested that I 'burp' the fridge... seems that taking it out and turning it upside down fixes some problems. Who knew? Other suggestions? Curb side.
Flue Connection
One of the only missing rivets is where this decorative piece covers the refrigerator's flue outlet. The shelf over the fridge is in good condition but the wood wall by the trailer door has some water stain and minor delamination problems. Never trust a relative to remember to close door and windows in a Florida thunderstorm! Curb side.





On to the living room!



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