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by Lawts0908
Wed Aug 05, 2020 3:39 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from 1959 Avion R23 Owner in the UK
Replies: 8
Views: 1780

Re: Hello from 1959 Avion R23 Owner in the UK

That’s great! Many thanks. You’re right about the originals. All rock hard and shrunk to nothing...
by Lawts0908
Tue Aug 04, 2020 3:17 am
Forum: Exterior Restoration
Topic: Polishing
Replies: 9
Views: 17746

Re: Polishing

Fantastic job and commendable perseverance. What a transformation!
by Lawts0908
Tue Aug 04, 2020 2:59 am
Forum: Interior Restoration
Topic: Interior paint
Replies: 7
Views: 2283

Re: Interior paint

My advice is to try to resist painting the cabinets. I’ve stripped out ours and sanded back all the old varnish. The grain is stunning when re done.Just the way they looked when new. Well worth the effort. Perhaps do a few at a time? My advice though is to use an air compressor and a dual action san...
by Lawts0908
Tue Aug 04, 2020 2:46 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from 1959 Avion R23 Owner in the UK
Replies: 8
Views: 1780

Re: Hello from 1959 Avion R23 Owner in the UK

Thanks! I didn’t know I sent a pic of my wife..... I’ve just had all the gas system safety checked And all is ok thank goodness. The front door seals are rock hard and need replacing. Any suggestions anyone please? Sorry some of my pics are on the side, they aren’t when I select them! I’m not sure h...
by Lawts0908
Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:49 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from 1959 Avion R23 Owner in the UK
Replies: 8
Views: 1780

Re: Hello from 1959 Avion R23 Owner in the UK

Google them. Lots available, but I like the Swedish ones like Skargards!!
by Lawts0908
Tue Jul 21, 2020 2:49 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from 1959 Avion R23 Owner in the UK
Replies: 8
Views: 1780

Re: Hello from 1959 Avion R23 Owner in the UK

Many thanks Razor, We have he trailer fixed and sited in our field overlooking a really nice valley. It’s west facing, so gets the evening sun (as and when the sun shines her in the UK.) I intend building a deck along one side with a BBQ, awning and a wood-fired hot tub for days and nights of enjoym...
by Lawts0908
Mon Jul 20, 2020 2:59 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from 1959 Avion R23 Owner in the UK
Replies: 8
Views: 1780

Hello from 1959 Avion R23 Owner in the UK

Greetings, My wife and I have been restoring our R23 for about a year now. Apparently it ‘crossed the pond’ some time back and went to Belgium before coming to the UK. It was for sale locally and as my wife always loved these things and due to the fact that we are both recently retired, we took the ...