Maintenance – Little Green Airstream

Repairing a Vintage Airstream A/C (Part 2): Shroud Replacement

August 1, 2017August 2, 2017Leave a comment

The original Armstrong air conditioner that was installed on my ’69 Airstream came with a plastic shroud (cover) to protect the unit from the elements. Over time, the plastic degrades, and the shroud needs replacement. In a case like this, where the company is no longer in business, finding parts can present a challenge. On top of that, when parts are not universal and need to conform to...

Getting Road Ready

March 10, 2016November 15, 20162 Comments

My next move was to prepare the Airstream for a 5-to-6 hour drive upstate to professional restorer Colin Hyde. Colin had already placed an order for me for two new axles, and we’d discussed my bringing the trailer to him in early March to check out the systems & appliances and install my anti-sway hitch, among other things. But for the moment, my Trade Wind wasn’t technically “street...