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Post by mcampbell on Jan 12, 2014 9:44:57 GMT 10
Hi,
I've just bought a late 60's Franklin Caravelle (looks similar to the 1968 ones I've seen picture of on this forum, but now I know how to find the year info from the forum will check for sure when I get back out to our block of land to look at it).
Mostly original, but we are missing a light lens/glass from one of the 240v/12v combined light fixtures over the dinette.
Keen to buy if someone has one or can point me in the right direction to find a replacement.
Thanks!
Meredith
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Post by Rattles on Jan 12, 2014 9:51:12 GMT 10
Post a Picture of another light and or base of missing lens
Rattles
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Post by mcampbell on Jan 12, 2014 10:15:46 GMT 10
Thanks Rattles - I seem to be having trouble uploading the photos...will keep working at it.
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Post by mcampbell on Jan 12, 2014 12:39:05 GMT 10
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Post by firefighter on Jan 12, 2014 13:30:41 GMT 10
  G 'day Meredith Have one here with a base ....another member want it 18 months ago but never picked it up southern suburbs Melb Cheers Geoff
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Post by mcampbell on Jan 12, 2014 17:05:34 GMT 10
Wow - that would be awesome! How can I get in touch with you to buy it and would you be willing to ship to Brisbane?
Cheers
Meredith
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Post by firefighter on Jan 13, 2014 20:20:52 GMT 10
G'day Meredith Good & bad news The member that wanted it ...still wants the light.....good news maybe.....gotta friend couple suburbs away that has a vintage caravan and not on the forum that has a good collection of vintage caravan parts going down tomorrow to go through his parts to see if he has a light like what you want Also check this mob out Hodgsons caravans Newcastle NSW 02 49426233 cheers f/f 
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Post by mcampbell on Jan 14, 2014 7:12:37 GMT 10
Shame about the bad news but I really appreciate you chasing down another option for me! Let me know if your friend has something, otherwise I'll definitely chase up the Hodgsons lead.
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Post by firefighter on Jan 15, 2014 15:06:21 GMT 10
G'day Meredith
Checked out the mates vintage caravan parts yesterday ...has nothing like what you want.. he goes to a lot of swap meetings and will keep a look out for you
He has just bought a 1950s Gypsy 10 vintage caravan....nice van have a few photos to put on the forum soooooon
by going down to see him ...got to look at the gypsy 10...BUT he had a little bit of bad luck bring it home down the western Highway.....it was only the hatch that came off the van ......BUT it hit a Landcruiser ...YEP only $7000 damage bill to the L C....and he was not insured
cheers
f/f
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Post by kaybee on Jan 15, 2014 16:52:46 GMT 10
.....how many times does this happen? .....hatch is the first thing you check before towing ,betcha he doesn't do that again. Might be worth pointing out that you can get a heavy plastic wrap that you can wrap completely around an old van if you're a bit uncertain if it's going to shed bits or not......
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Post by Franklin1 on Jan 15, 2014 18:34:27 GMT 10
G'day Meredith, I can't help you with a replacement light, but here's a couple of other options to consider: 1) Somebody in Cessnock, NSW, put a listing on Gumtree for some Franklin parts from an early 1970s Franklin. There are no light fittings shown in the listing, but you could always make enquiries and ask the question. Gumtree listing2) The type of light you are trying to fix/replace is commonly known as a "bulkhead light", and more specifically a polycarbonate bulkhead light (or lamp). You can Google the internet for images of these types of lights. You never know, there might be something out there that would be a pretty good substitute. You probably won't find a 240V/12V combination lamp, but they are not hard to make up if you find a suitable housing. polycarbonate bulkhead light imagescheers, Al. |
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Post by mcampbell on Jan 15, 2014 19:55:20 GMT 10
Thanks Al!
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Post by Franklin1 on Jan 15, 2014 20:19:55 GMT 10
Meredith, this one in Bunnings might be a possibility, depending on dimensions compared with your existing light... Crompton 42W Mini Fluorescent Batten Vandal Resistant LightI'm sure if you took one of your lights into your nearest lighting store, they could have a look through their catalogues to see if there's anything that would be a reasonable substitute. cheers, Al. |
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Post by Cruz on Jan 16, 2014 5:49:09 GMT 10
That plastic wrap is great. Also a cordless drill and a box full of screws. Much easier to fill a few screw holes that replace a hatch or cladding.
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