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Post by cusso57 on Apr 11, 2007 19:32:45 GMT 10
Hi I have just worked out the photo pasting setup, thanks to Jims easy instructions [now if I can do it anyone can]. If anyone can help with info on this caravan that we have just purchased would be appreciated. We are new to these threads. thanks Rob    |
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Post by nev on Apr 11, 2007 20:04:16 GMT 10
Those mid 1960s aluminium vans are so cool,buff them and they are easily equal to an American AIRSTREAM,as a matter of fact they are better because they are Australian.
Nev
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Post by wildmanaus on Apr 11, 2007 20:20:45 GMT 10
Hello cusso57
Is that the water filler next to the door
Looks great and i know you will have many happy trips away
Wildmanaus
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Post by will and Lyn on Apr 11, 2007 20:55:29 GMT 10
;D  Gidday Cusso there were a few makers of that style van in the late 50s 1 was the early Franklin is very much like The Grand pooh-Bahs Franklin which would have to be the most original of that style van I have seen Im not saying it is a Franklin just that there is a similarity with the shape and return plastic windows the other was a highwayman and the other a westport Will |
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Post by tinnie on Apr 11, 2007 21:56:24 GMT 10
Your right Will it's very similar to the same age Franklin Caravelle. The windows are more of the style used in early Travelhomes. I have seen pics of an early van elsewhere on the www that looked very similar, was told it was a Coronet. Pehaps some of these early vans were rebranded? If your gunna give her a polish, Autosol works good for me. Available in a tube from Autobarn, I apply by hand and buff of with a polisher using a lambswool buffer. Someone else will no doubt have other (possiblwe better) sugestions. Good luck with the van, I reckon it will come up a treat.  Cheers, Tinnie |
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Post by 313royal on Apr 12, 2007 7:51:04 GMT 10
Hi Cusso
Scored yourself a winner there, saw an earlier one recently which had single window across the front, owner said it was 1965 same interior layout as yours. I had the impression that external side panels were ribbed fibreglass made to look like aluminium, is that the case with yours ? will post some photos in near future
313
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Post by cusso57 on Apr 12, 2007 14:46:21 GMT 10
HI 313 THIS IS ACTUALLY AN ALUMINIUM VAN & I will try the autosol & post more photos when done
thanks cusso
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Post by cusso57 on Apr 12, 2007 14:47:35 GMT 10
Hi wildmanaus yes that is the water tank filler, with big underneath tank
cusso
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Post by will and Lyn on Apr 12, 2007 16:42:22 GMT 10
:)Hi Cusso 57 after seeing your post on Ali vans I thought I would get my Aluminium Teardrop out of storage and take her for a run seeing the glass Kennedy has had most of the attention since ELVIS my splinter van left the building Last year  time to give TIA a bit of a run built from the panelling from a DC3 aircraft Will |
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Post by cusso57 on Apr 12, 2007 17:10:24 GMT 10
Hi Will nice to see a ali teadrop, nice truck as well hoping to start on my 56 soon as the cusso is finished
cusso57
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Post by 313royal on Apr 12, 2007 18:23:59 GMT 10
OK Will who did the CofA ? ;D
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