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Forum: On The Road... 10-14-2015, 11:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 588
Posted By Mulligan
Brakes not clunking

Hi all, just looking for some advice.
I have a 1960 Avion H24, with 12" electric brakes, I've put new shoes and magnets on, and they are working fine, i use the Tekonsha Prodigy RF controller to...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 01-27-2015, 05:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,330
Posted By Mulligan
Is it me ? or has the chassis separated already...

Is it me ? or has the chassis separated already at the rear, i'm no expert, ( i have restored 2 trailers though) i would be nervous about towing this big old lump.
good luck if you do take it on.
Forum: Travel Beyond US/Canada 12-01-2014, 03:25 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 27,607
Posted By Mulligan
Amy, i really feel for you, you must be...

Amy,
i really feel for you, you must be heartbroken, i must have been very lucky, both my trailers arrived as good as they left. the shipping company should be ashamed, who did you buy from in the...
Forum: Travel Beyond US/Canada 11-30-2014, 02:13 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 27,607
Posted By Mulligan
Good luck tomorrow, the waiting is painful, i...

Good luck tomorrow, the waiting is painful, i remember checking online to se where "Michigan Highway" was with my 1st Airstream 73 Overlander, it will be a great journey for you all, especially being...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-18-2014, 12:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,046
Posted By Mulligan
Hi Tom, Small world, i'm 90% through my 2nd...

Hi Tom,
Small world, i'm 90% through my 2nd resto, i have a 60 Avion T24,
I'd love to have the resources you guys have but I'm in the UK so have to make do and mend, i have used VTS quite a few...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-14-2014, 04:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,046
Posted By Mulligan
Great Post Paul, Having owned and restored a...

Great Post Paul,
Having owned and restored a 73 overlander i can relate to 9 out of the 10
please correct me if I'm wrong, a 73 does Not have Grey water tank ??
What was it with those vinyl...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-04-2014, 06:49 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,895
Posted By Mulligan
They are also building the European spec...

They are also building the European spec airstreams from start to finish, whereas before they were just sending the shells over to be finished in UK and Germany.
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 09-28-2014, 01:55 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,708
Posted By Mulligan
Hi, I have done this job twice now, 1st time...

Hi,
I have done this job twice now, 1st time on a 73 overlander i used a product called Upol Grey stripe, which is a brush on product,

and on my 59 Avion, i wanted to use upol again but the...
Forum: Vintage Kin 06-20-2014, 05:30 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 155,339
Posted By Mulligan
I would say after 63, as it looks anodised. if...

I would say after 63, as it looks anodised.
if you can get the serial no, it will be easy peasy

Good luck
Forum: 1955 - 1959 Sovereign 05-28-2014, 01:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,866
Posted By Mulligan
Ha Ha! No, it was all prepackaged crap, and the...

Ha Ha!
No, it was all prepackaged crap, and the drinks were from a automated machine,
In the Uk vintage Airstreams are rare, I've seen a few as 'roach coaches" as one forum member calls them, but...
Forum: 1955 - 1959 Sovereign 05-27-2014, 11:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,866
Posted By Mulligan
IF you don't understand whats sad about it, you...

IF you don't understand whats sad about it, you don't really appreciate vintage trailers and the work that enthusiasts do to keep them going,
Its like someone buying a vintage Rolls Royce Silver...
Forum: 1955 - 1959 Sovereign 05-27-2014, 10:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,866
Posted By Mulligan
Hi Bill, It looked longer than 29ft i...

Hi Bill,

It looked longer than 29ft
i would say 31/32ft

Cheers
Tim
Forum: 1955 - 1959 Sovereign 05-27-2014, 09:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,866
Posted By Mulligan
CSM, is in a new building now, at the side of St...

CSM, is in a new building now, at the side of St Pancras and Kings Cross stations.
The Airstream went in about 2 years ago, when the building opened.
Forum: 1955 - 1959 Sovereign 05-27-2014, 09:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,866
Posted By Mulligan
I Don't have issues with an old shabby trailer...

I Don't have issues with an old shabby trailer that gets saved from the scrap/breakers yard being re-deployed
But trust me this old girl was a long way from being like that
Forum: 1955 - 1959 Sovereign 05-27-2014, 06:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,866
Posted By Mulligan
Sad End to a Rare Trailer

Yesterday we went to London to view our daughters Degree show at Central Saint Martins, Great show by talented youngsters and especially my daughter.

The only downside to the day was to see this...
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Overlander 04-09-2014, 12:00 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,941
Posted By Mulligan
Good work

Hi Gael,
Great to to see you are getting on well, where is that really long panel from ? Are you replacing the interior panels or reusing the originals ? If you are using new make sure you keep the...
Forum: Vintage Kin 04-05-2014, 01:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,718
Posted By Mulligan
Hi

Outside it will definitely get dark https://www.airforums.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif

But in all seriousness, I'm in the UK and had a 73 Airstream, and now own a 60Avion H24, my better half...
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Overlander 02-28-2014, 12:54 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,941
Posted By Mulligan
Hi Gael, Greetings from UK, Nice looking...

Hi Gael,
Greetings from UK, Nice looking overlander, i had a 73 Overlander as my 1st trailer, i now have 1960 Avion H24, from looking at the pictures they are very similar in design and build, i...
Forum: Shipping & Export/Import 02-16-2014, 03:07 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,447
Posted By Mulligan
Filipino, What part of "we don't appreciate...

Filipino,
What part of "we don't appreciate good Airstreams being cut up" do you not understand ?
When you show me pictures of a vintage Ferrari being used as a tow truck, you might change my...
Forum: Shipping & Export/Import 02-14-2014, 12:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,447
Posted By Mulligan
Fillipo, have a look on e-bay in UK there is a...

Fillipo,
have a look on e-bay in UK there is a couple of Airstreams already set up for catering use,
I, like many of our Airstream loving cousins in the US dislike seeing good trailers being...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 02-03-2014, 02:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,459
Posted By Mulligan
Can't argue with that fact !

Can't argue with that fact !
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 02-01-2014, 03:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,459
Posted By Mulligan
Hi, I don't get it ?

Hi,
I don't get it ?
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 02-01-2014, 01:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,459
Posted By Mulligan
Movies V Fact

Hi All
Watched the Ron Howard movie "Rush" last night and a Airstream motorhome was spotted quite a few times, the only problem is, the film is set in 1975/76, the Airstream in question looked to...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 11-07-2013, 01:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,901
Posted By Mulligan
Hi, Great looking Overlander, They are a good...

Hi, Great looking Overlander, They are a good size and easy to tow.
I dont have my overlander anymore (i have an 59 Avion now)
But i do have full manual still for a 73, so if you need any pages...
Forum: Vintage Kin 11-02-2013, 02:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 946
Posted By Mulligan
Dad's helper

The Avions new floor is coming on well just 1 more piece to put in now at the back. My boy Hugo turned up to help.
Forum: 1958 Pacer 10-28-2013, 01:28 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 19,674
Posted By Mulligan
good job

Hi Todd,
Great work you've done upto now,
I'm in UK and have a 1960 Avion H24, which i'm doing a restoration (ish) job on. 90% finished replacing floor with shell on, with the inside walls i'm...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-25-2013, 05:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,852
Posted By Mulligan
Or maybe Scotty will be beaming us all over the...

Or maybe Scotty will be beaming us all over the place ? https://www.airforums.com/forums/images/smilies/lol.gif
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-25-2013, 05:03 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,852
Posted By Mulligan
Hi Carl, The Overlander was about 5000lbs I...

Hi Carl,
The Overlander was about 5000lbs
I think with a WDH, i'd maybe go up to a sovereign 31ft, but then the trailer would be significantly heavier than the truck, stopping wise, i love the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-25-2013, 04:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,852
Posted By Mulligan
Hi, i do not have any reason to fabricate the...

Hi, i do not have any reason to fabricate the truth,
This was from a website just now
powerful 2.5-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel engine producing 140kW (up 11 per cent) and a not too shabby...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-24-2013, 02:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,852
Posted By Mulligan
[QUOTE=carl2591;1371023]Thanks for all the great...

[QUOTE=carl2591;1371023]Thanks for all the great comments.. :)



Like our friend for over the pond was showing you can get good pulling with smaller more powerful diesel engines.. and some...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-23-2013, 03:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,852
Posted By Mulligan
Hi, for what its worth, these are my thoughts...

Hi, for what its worth, these are my thoughts from across the pond.
Just my opinion, Europe seems to be ahead of you when it comes to diesels at the moment, Smaller engines but with more power and...
Forum: Vintage Kin 10-18-2013, 02:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,592
Posted By Mulligan
Thank you so much for your reply, i thought that...

Thank you so much for your reply, i thought that pan head screws might be the answer. Rub rail, of course !!!!! brain freeze on my part.
hope moonraker is coming on well, i often look at your blog....
Forum: Vintage Kin 10-17-2013, 03:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,592
Posted By Mulligan
Help needed

Hi All,
I have a 1960 Avion H24, which i am restoring, it is very similar to 50/60's tradewind in many aspects. i am replacing belly skins, front and back there is a trim fitted about 1 1/2" wide...
Forum: Member Introductions 09-22-2013, 02:04 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,774
Posted By Mulligan
Hi

Hi Mark,
Good luck with the old lady, i have a 59 built Avion H24 (actually 25ft long!)
very similar layout to you, i'm just replacing the floor at the moment.
I notice on your Blog, that you...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 09-21-2013, 12:16 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 27,014
Posted By Mulligan
Wow !

Hi, just have to say what a awsome job you/paint shop have done with your Argosy.

Well done, cheers
Tim
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-04-2013, 02:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,147
Posted By Mulligan
Cracking looking S/S, i really admire the vintage...

Cracking looking S/S, i really admire the vintage kin, so much taht i've recently bought a 1960 Avion H24, i also like the S/S and Streamlines, and of course Airstreams !!
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-15-2013, 03:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 902
Posted By Mulligan
Hi All, Things are becoming a little clearer,...

Hi All,
Things are becoming a little clearer, where i said the floor was only 1/2" it was obviously put down (badly) by the PO, it had been laid straight on the chassis and not it the channel...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-12-2013, 12:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 902
Posted By Mulligan
1960 Vintage Kin

Hi All,
Re my 19060 Avion,

The floor is pretty much shot in a few places and as i am taking everything out and the inner skins, i want to replace all of it, i notice that it is only 1/2" ply,...
Forum: Refrigerators 08-11-2013, 04:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,040
Posted By Mulligan
Norcold

Hi All,
I have recently bought and imported a 1960 Avion H24, yes i know is its not an Airstream, i've still got my 73 overlander though. i will restore the Avion to near as original as i can, I...
Forum: General Interior Topics 07-31-2013, 11:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,198
Posted By Mulligan
Hi, I am in the UK, and i was only talking...

Hi,
I am in the UK, and i was only talking about this the other day with my friend in the States,
i bought my 73 overlander in 2010 and spent the next 15months working on it doing full resto, i...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 07-08-2013, 01:22 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 24,117
Posted By Mulligan
Well done Paula, you have shown great tenacity...

Well done Paula, you have shown great tenacity and courage getting back on the road again, really funny, as i was at a market in London yesterday and there was a "Rosie the Riveter" poster for sale...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 06-28-2013, 04:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,095
Posted By Mulligan
Definitely not an accumulator, too big, it is ...

Definitely not an accumulator, too big, it is the old water heater less all the gas parts, the shroud, insulation, etc,etc.
Forum: Vintage Kin 06-20-2013, 05:45 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 26,448
Posted By Mulligan
Hi Juliannne, just want to say keep up the...

Hi Juliannne,
just want to say keep up the good work, try to do all you can whilst you have the opportunity, as you'll never get round to it. It took me over a year to do my 73 Overlander, just...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-19-2013, 11:52 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,300
Posted By Mulligan
HI Paula, Glad to see you back on the road...

HI Paula,
Glad to see you back on the road again, I know i'm in the UK, but here's my 2 pence worth, It's funny really, as i was only speaking to my friend Mark today, who lives in Kansas, I was...
Forum: Vintage Kin 06-19-2013, 06:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 15,400
Posted By Mulligan
Well done on your Avion, i've recently joined the...

Well done on your Avion, i've recently joined the vintage kin club also,
i've just bought a 1960 H24 Avion,
I'm in UK so i'm still waiting to get my hands on it, it was at Galveston TX yesterday,...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-15-2013, 11:13 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 24,117
Posted By Mulligan
Hi Paula, Just want to wish you a steady...

Hi Paula,
Just want to wish you a steady recovery, as like you said speed is not the order of the day anymore !
I hope you get your "new to you" trailer sorted soon, and you can be back on the...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 06-11-2013, 07:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,634
Posted By Mulligan
Full Recall, do not ignore

Hi All,

This looks serious, do not ignore

Are you aware of this Full recall on Lite Cylinder clear tanks
...
Forum: Commercial Listings 06-11-2013, 06:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,702
Posted By Mulligan
Hi All, Just seen on Avion forum that there is...

Hi All,
Just seen on Avion forum that there is full recall on these cylinders in US
Please download and read this PDF
...
Forum: Vintage Kin 05-27-2013, 05:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,710
Posted By Mulligan
Avion information Please

Hi All,
Just looking for advice,
I have a 73 Overlander which i refurbed a couple of years ago, and am very happy with the results,
Well, i'm getting itchy hands again !
I'm considering an...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 05-21-2013, 12:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,275
Posted By Mulligan
After i put my post on the forum, i decided to do...

After i put my post on the forum, i decided to do a bit of searching, and hey presto i found the 2nd owner of my Airstream, i just googled his name and i came up on the "monaco RV Owners" website,...
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