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04-17-2006, 04:23 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1967 17' Caravel
barnoldswick
, lancashire
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 7
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1967 Caravel in UK. Wheel help, please
Hi fellow Airstream owners
I have recently imported a '67 17ft Caravel which we Christened "Stella" after (You choose!) 1. Wally Byam's wife 2. The wonderful 5.2% proof Belgian lager ??
My problem is that I only have 2 wheels, so no margin for error. Would anyone be able to advise me as to if there are any rims that fit, off cars from Europe please?
Airstream spares are as rare as rocking horse dung over here, and it would save the hassle of import if I could get hold of a workable spare over here.
Failing that, I guess a rim supplier Stateside would mail, so suggestions welcome.
My existing wheels are the original 15" ones.
Thanks new friends,
Stew Wilkin
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04-17-2006, 04:41 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 31' Excella
Broken Arrow
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 673
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Are the wheels 5 or 6 lug
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04-17-2006, 04:49 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1967 17' Caravel
barnoldswick
, lancashire
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 7
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Hi,
They are 5 bolt wheels,
Thanks,
Stew
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04-17-2006, 05:49 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,971
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I am a scrounger
Let me know what you want ....I will find them for you. Delivered to Gatwick...I expect a meal at Six Bells.....Anywhere else....Newcastle Blues....lots of 'em. I have five hole wheels on my Caravel.
Robin C
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04-17-2006, 05:52 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 31' Excella
Broken Arrow
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 673
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Stew
This gentleman, Andy, is a vendor and a treasure trove of information. He will give you a straight answer. There are several dimentions of the wheel that you need, but he will have it(Width, backset, offset and weight rating). If you cannot locate one he will be happy to sell you what you need.
http://inlandrv.com/
Hope this helps.
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04-17-2006, 06:47 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1977 23' Safari
Hillsboro
, Oregon
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 348
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Quote:
Originally Posted by StewUK
. The wonderful 5.2% proof Belgian lager ??
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Winner!
While Inland Rv has a ton of info and hard to find parts, patience is required as he can be "prickly".
Just keep posting here Stew, there is a wealth of info to be had and lots of folks are eager to help.
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Van
2009 F-350 FX4 Crewcab 4x4 6.4l
former '78 Argosy 20' Minuet owner
former '77 23' Safari owner
former 25' Fun Finder X-250BHS SOB owner
current 26' Komfort Trailblazer 262BSLE SOB owner
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04-18-2006, 02:29 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1967 17' Caravel
barnoldswick
, lancashire
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 7
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Thanks a lot you guys..... How do I get rivets like you lucky people? I am jealous!
Van, you are most correct
Beginner and Melody Ranch...... Thanks!
Peace out guys,
Stew
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04-18-2006, 02:36 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1971 29' Ambassador
Braunschweig
, Germany
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 410
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Quote:
Originally Posted by StewUK
Thanks a lot you guys..... How do I get rivets like you lucky people? I am jealous!
Van, you are most correct
Beginner and Melody Ranch...... Thanks!
Peace out guys,
Stew
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Stew, welcome to the forums!!!
You could give Daniel from Airstream4u a try... He is very helpfull to Airstreamers in Europe and he is converting most trailers to meet european regulations which includes new EU-rims and tires. He might have some US-rims for you and he probably can guide you to new tires as well.
I would guess that sending a rim from Germany to the UK isn´t too expensive...
Good luck
Bjoern
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Björn H. Adam
Wolfenbuettel, Germany
AirstreamForumsMember No. AIR 5535
Proud Owner of a 1971 Ambassador 29' called "Dave"
-A stranger is a friend you just haven´t met before!-
unknown irish
davetheairstream
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04-18-2006, 02:38 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1971 29' Ambassador
Braunschweig
, Germany
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 410
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Quote:
Originally Posted by StewUK
Thanks a lot you guys..... How do I get rivets like you lucky people? I am jealous!
Van, you are most correct
Beginner and Melody Ranch...... Thanks!
Peace out guys,
Stew
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Oh, BTW keep posting and you´ll have your rivets very soon!!! More info on rivets, karma etc. is here...
Bjoern
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Björn H. Adam
Wolfenbuettel, Germany
AirstreamForumsMember No. AIR 5535
Proud Owner of a 1971 Ambassador 29' called "Dave"
-A stranger is a friend you just haven´t met before!-
unknown irish
davetheairstream
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04-18-2006, 09:48 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1977 23' Safari
Hillsboro
, Oregon
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 348
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Quote:
Originally Posted by StewUK
Thanks a lot you guys..... How do I get rivets like you lucky people?
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Just keep posting. The more you post the more rivets you get.
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Van
2009 F-350 FX4 Crewcab 4x4 6.4l
former '78 Argosy 20' Minuet owner
former '77 23' Safari owner
former 25' Fun Finder X-250BHS SOB owner
current 26' Komfort Trailblazer 262BSLE SOB owner
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04-19-2006, 05:01 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1967 17' Caravel
barnoldswick
, lancashire
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 7
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Thanks again everyone
Ciao,
Stew
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