whippy
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Post by whippy on Aug 4, 2007 20:07:10 GMT 10
Hi All, I am a newby to both this site & caravaning. I am currently building a 1949 Ford Single Spinner Ute with a 351 & C9 Auto which will be towing a Viscount Caravelle which I bought off Ebay. Yep, another baby boomer that's going to go around this great land of OZ & spend the kids inheritance.  There a few things I need to know, How old is this van, is there a fuse panel in these vans & if so, where is it  ?? I love some of the cars you guys have. |
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Post by Geoff & Jude on Aug 4, 2007 21:44:40 GMT 10
hi whippy, welcome aboard. you should find the serial number welded on the drawbar near the tow coupling. i think viscount used the build year as the first 2 digits of this number. eg 68129 means the van was built in 1968. can you post some photos of the van on this site, i'm sure we can help identify the build era and help with any questions you might have. to post photos, read jims instruction on posting photos at: vintagecaravans.proboards30.com/index.cgi?board=photojust love the single spinners, especially utes which are really rare - some photos of the ute would be good. hope this info helps geoff 'n jude in the words of mrfj55, "KEEP FORDEN ON" |
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Post by tinnie on Aug 5, 2007 20:49:32 GMT 10
Hi Whippy and welcome. (Especially so since you have a Henry ;D - sounds like a nice tow-rig). Your van, if it is a Caravelle, will likely be a Franklin and not Viscount. I have put below a scan of a Franklin Caravelle. (Original Franklin Brochure I bought off a member of the forum).  If your van looks like that then it will be 1966 (that's my guess). If it does, an extra large welcome for being another Franklin owner. If not, post some pics, or email me one at sendittogristy@hotmail.com and I will post for you. Cheers, Gristy |
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whippy
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Post by whippy on Aug 6, 2007 20:31:32 GMT 10
Thanks Gristy, that's her alright. Fantastic, I am rapped. I thought she was a late 70's van.
She is in really good nick for such an old van.
I have electric brakes for her, a rust repair on the draw bar, set up the 12 volt system, a couple of Ford wheels & hubs & look out, here I come.
Regards,
Glynn
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Post by tinnie on Aug 7, 2007 0:12:05 GMT 10
Hiya Whippy,
Read your other post before this latest one.
Would you like me to email you a scan of the pic posted above?
Cheers,
Gristy
PS: the excuse for a fuse panel will likely be in a top cupboard above the sink - right behind where the power inlet is - it may be behind a timber panel/box. Don't expect anything elaborate, you'll be lucky if there's a fuse there at all.
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Post by frankidownunder on Aug 7, 2007 22:34:18 GMT 10
Hi whippy,
welcome to the club, good to see another franklin van, is it a 16 footer? has an extra window on the far side to my 14 foot caravelle.
A word of advice, have a real good look at the angle trims on the outside edges, if they are loose or the seals deteriorated then you could have water leaks, and with the soft merranti (pacific maple) frame they rot easily. mine is presently in pieces undergoing a rot removal program and re seal plus replacement of water damaged interior panels so will not be on the road for about a year. I will post photos of the progress later in the year.
best of luck with your van, it sounds a good one.
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whippy
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Post by whippy on Aug 8, 2007 19:46:14 GMT 10
Thanks Frankidownunder
It has had a leak in one corner at the back. hopefully it was repaired in time, I will check the van in that corner.
I have bought a caravan membrane type paint designed to seal and insulate the roof. I plan to paint it on as soon as we get a couple of good days.
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