[A/S] 1976 Airstream Restoration In Progress

["Dan" <searchcz@xxxxxxx>]

We are the proud new owners of a 25' 1976 Tradewinds land yacht ... we stmbled upon a 
little gem with a 'for sale' sign in the window and have spent most of our weekends since 
getting it road ready. We're down to a few mechanical problems ... and lookig for any 
advice we can get, particularly on finding replacement parts.

1) The furnace ... a suburban NT22FCA ... does not spark. I'm pretty sure I need to replace 
the module board, aka spark board. This is airstram part# 230483, but I've also heard 
good things about "dinosaur" boards as replacements. Anybody know a source or have 
experiance replacing this component?

2) The "vista view" windows in front  (airstream part # 371181 ?) are a nightmare. I 
understand that these double-pane windows were originally treated with a UV-blocking 
'film' on the inside, but that this film typically blistered & peeled away. I think this is what 
happened with ours ... it has the permanent appearance of shaved ice between he panes 
AND on top of that one of the windows leaks. (The previous owner tried to fix the problem 
with some kind of foam sealant, so we have that between the panes too). I would like to 
replace both of these window assemblies entirely ... the glass, frames and any seals that 
would go with.

The water filter ... the one we have is original equipment, and I can see nothing wrong with 
it. Still one would expect that there have perhaps been some advancements in RV water 
filtration, so a suitable replacement would be welcome.

The trailer has no outside water taps, so we intend to add some. We have a white plastic 
laundry room hookup box we intend to add, but we'll need an aluminum door closure to 
cover it. (or a complete insert/unit to use instead of our makeshift solution). its going into 
an airstream though, and all I've seen in a ready-to-go kit is all white which doesn't cut it 
for us.

Paint .. the exterior lettering and nameplates are quite faded, so we would like to repaint 
with the correct "airstream" blue paint. I also have this idea about adding a highly 
reflective clear-coat in top of the 'A I R S T R E A M' letters in back. Do you have the 
'airstream blue' paint, or a pantone number for this color? Any idea where we can get the 
highly reflective clear coat?

Finally ... we are thinking about replacing the front gaucho with a dinette ... ideally one 
that would be convertible to a bed. Do you have any parts that would help with this 
endeavor?

wow .. thats a lot. looking forward to hearing back from y'all.

-dan