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05-26-2009, 04:04 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
1981 31' Excella II
Richmond
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Join Date: Jun 2007
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Is this an AirStream??? if not...WHat???
We just saw this rig in a field in Texas. It was too far away to read the
writing above the front window.
Is it an old Airstream or an old Navion?
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31' 1981 Excella II
2001 F-250 7.3D Crew w/8'bed and Pullrite 180degree
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05-26-2009, 04:21 PM
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Rivet Master 
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ole81
We just saw this rig in a field in Texas. It was too far away to read the
writing above the front window.
Is it an old Airstream or an old Navion?
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My guess is Avion.
Bill
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1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental, 2014 Dodge Durango
1979 23' Safari, and 1954 29' Double Door Liner Orange, CA
https://billbethsblog.blogspot.com/
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05-26-2009, 04:31 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1967 17' Caravel
East Bernard
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2007
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By looking at the many segmented strips of aluminum at the corners my guess is an Avion also which is common with their trailers.
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"he who dies with the most toys wins"
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05-26-2009, 04:46 PM
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Rivet Master
1994 30' Excella
Mississauga
, Ontario
Join Date: Jun 2004
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Looking at the photo I think the nameplate is Airstream. Too many letters for Avion.
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05-26-2009, 04:49 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 27' Overlander
1973 27' Overlander
1963 19' Globetrotter
Naples
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,259
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Avion , corners are too square to be 13 panel Airstream.IMO.Dave
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05-26-2009, 05:03 PM
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Aluminut
2004 25' Safari
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Join Date: Feb 2003
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This looks like an Avion.
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05-26-2009, 05:16 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 22' Safari
1960 Caravel
Edmonds
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,499
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1973 F-250 4X4 390
1965 Chevy Suburban 454
AIR 6030
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05-26-2009, 08:16 PM
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Rivet Master 
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
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I'm far from an expert on 1950s 13 segment Airstreams -- but think those would have door-in-a-door. Looks like an Avion anyway. 
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05-26-2009, 08:24 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Venice
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CanoeStream
I'm far from an expert on 1950s 13 segment Airstreams -- but think those would have door-in-a-door. Looks like an Avion anyway. |
i'm far from an expert too but i do have a 13 panel '56 flying cloud and i'd say the trailer in the pic is an avion. also in regards to bob's comment about the door i do have the door within a door but also my door is rounded at the top and this trailer has a square top to the door.
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05-26-2009, 08:36 PM
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Rivet Master
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I think the door is the giveaway
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05-26-2009, 09:57 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1961 19' Globetrotter
1959 18' "Footer"
santa cruz
, California
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 161
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get it! could polish out pretty nice and might have some nice woodwork inside.
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05-26-2009, 10:50 PM
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Tom, the Uber Disney Fan
2006 30' Safari
Orlando
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Join Date: Aug 2004
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Could it be a Silver Streak or one of the other Airstream clones of the '50's?
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05-27-2009, 12:16 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1968 26' Overlander
2002 16' Bambi
1954 22' Flying Cloud
Delta
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Join Date: Nov 2006
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I would guess a mid sixties Avion. Here is a side by side of my 68 Airstream and 59 Avion.
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05-27-2009, 04:28 AM
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Rivet Master
1971 31' Sovereign
1967 22' Safari
1958 22' World Traveler
Pardeeville
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Definately an Avion...too square and flat on the top...go get it...you need another one ;-)
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05-27-2009, 04:39 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
colorado springs
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 149
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From the Wonder-Bread loaf shape, battery box and Doughboy rear vent, Its definatly an Avion.
Patina and vent placements, would sugest a 1963-1965 Sportsman 18'.
Can't polish it, its anodized. But definatly worth dragging home and cleaning up.
I might even bet a 6 pack of Henry Wienhart's that the floor is still good.
see page 10 of this brocure:
http://www.silveravion.com/downloads...rochure_sm.pdf
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05-27-2009, 06:55 AM
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Rivet Master
Vintage Kin Owner
Vintage Kin Owner
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Greeeneville
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Don't bet on the floor of an Avion being good. They leak too. However, you can bet for sure, with greased wheel bearings, the AXLE is still good.
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05-27-2009, 08:42 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1981 31' Excella II
Richmond
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 133
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Many thanks to all who have helped solve the puzzle.
The second riddle....I initially called it a Navion, which was an aircraft company.
I wonder if Navion and Avion were related
Keep Smiling...
Bob and Gail
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Bob (K5RPS) and Gail (MAAAA)
31' 1981 Excella II
2001 F-250 7.3D Crew w/8'bed and Pullrite 180degree
"Ask the Man Who Owns One" (Packard, Of Course)
or
"Ask the Woman who lives with one...or more!" (Gail)
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05-27-2009, 08:47 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 22' Safari
1960 Caravel
Edmonds
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Join Date: Aug 2004
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ole81
Many thanks to all who have helped solve the puzzle.
The second riddle....I initially called it a Navion, which was an aircraft company.
I wonder if Navion and Avion were related
Keep Smiling...
Bob and Gail
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Click here Avion. For the history.
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1973 F-250 4X4 390
1965 Chevy Suburban 454
AIR 6030
WBCCI 4258
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05-27-2009, 11:37 AM
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Rivet Master
Vintage Kin Owner
Vintage Kin Owner
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Greeeneville
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Navion, n. A motorhome from Winnebago in the Itasca lineup.
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05-27-2009, 05:43 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1981 31' Excella II
Richmond
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 133
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Thanks to all who responded.....
After all the input, I did a google search for vintage avion and lo and behold there is a '66-'67 model Avion for sale about 30 miles from the one in the field.
Tin Can Classifieds - Vintage Avion trailer 1966-67 model, excellent shape - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds
Thanks again...
Bob
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31' 1981 Excella II
2001 F-250 7.3D Crew w/8'bed and Pullrite 180degree
"Ask the Man Who Owns One" (Packard, Of Course)
or
"Ask the Woman who lives with one...or more!" (Gail)
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