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Post by shesgotthelook on Oct 28, 2014 10:03:05 GMT 10
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Post by mibosa on Oct 28, 2014 10:55:50 GMT 10
Hi shesgotthelook. Looks like a good find, I recently went to a good drive through rural SA and found lots of old vans but none like my 66 Viscount. Is you intention to sell off some parts of your purchase? Regards, Bob.
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Post by humpyboy on Oct 28, 2014 11:54:55 GMT 10
Just how many Vans do you need SGTL  I myself am happy with one  |
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Post by shesgotthelook on Oct 28, 2014 13:11:52 GMT 10
Derk, I wish I could be happy with just one, I envy people who are content with one. I'm not quite a hoarder, but I'd come close on psych evaluation I believe.  Bob, there might not be much of value left once I've stripped it. I intend to salvage what floor tiles I can, all the slot head screws, the fridge (if it works), window & cabinet hardware & maybe even the blue vinyl. Son will probably silicone & tek screw it back together & set up down at his camping spot. But sing out if there is something in particular you are after. Where do you live? Just found this on Gumtree that might be handy for parts www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/south-tamworth/caravan/vintage-caravan/1060388645 |
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Post by cobber on Oct 28, 2014 13:51:43 GMT 10
G'day SGTL Lots of useful bits and bobs for salvage in that van by the looks of it including..... a you beaut tow coupling. Can I pinch the photo for inclusion in the tow coupling thread ? (We do already have a Belcast coupling there but your photo is much better  ) Cobber. |
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Post by 2up on Oct 28, 2014 14:11:52 GMT 10
That's how all mine looked when I got them, that's the challenge!
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Post by akeepsake on Oct 28, 2014 14:44:39 GMT 10
Don't feel bad SGTL! Collecting caravans is quite normal! I'm up to 5!
Cheers Andrew
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Post by mibosa on Oct 28, 2014 14:57:23 GMT 10
Derk, I wish I could be happy with just one, I envy people who are content with one. I'm not quite a hoarder, but I'd come close on psych evaluation I believe. Bob, there might not be much of value left once I've stripped it. I intend to salvage what floor tiles I can, all the slot head screws, the fridge (if it works), window & cabinet hardware & maybe even the blue vinyl. Son will probably silicone & tek screw it back together & set up down at his camping spot. But sing out if there is something in particular you are after. Where do you live? Just found this on Gumtree that might be handy for parts www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/south-tamworth/caravan/vintage-caravan/1060388645Hi shesgotthelook, I am in Adelaide. My 66 Viscount Ambassador has had the rear window replaced with one piece of glass (as has the one in the Gumtree link you provided). I had always though an opening rear window would be good, if anything just to allow more ventilation. I really haven't looked for one closer to home, so I suppose I could start looking. Regards, Bob. |
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Post by Aussie on Oct 28, 2014 18:17:36 GMT 10
Looks like a decent score, well done SGTL! Its amazing how many common items are used from one make to another. So many little things i can spot that are the same in this, as in Molly. |
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Post by murray on Oct 28, 2014 18:47:50 GMT 10
SGTL, Looks like a restorer to me  Quick trip to South Tamworth (closer than North Tamworth  )to get the other one for parts. Get to it. cheers Murray That contact in the fridge looks groovy ,baby - money well spent just for that ! |
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Post by King Fisher on Nov 27, 2014 15:49:51 GMT 10
Don't feel bad SGTL! Collecting caravans is quite normal! I'm up to 5! Cheers Andrew Would love to get a second van for John but the problem with living in the burbs is the availability of space to store more than one van   |
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Post by shesgotthelook on Apr 13, 2015 12:56:58 GMT 10
Pulled the fridge out on the weekend to discover this!    Believe it was something to do with the gas as all gas had been disconnected from fridge. put the fridge on concrete out in the open & plugged in...... All good, works great My cleaning cloth stuck to the freezer. After 1 hr, not overly hot at the back & nice & cold inside. |
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Post by Observatory on Apr 13, 2015 15:59:24 GMT 10
Got to love that good ol Sweedish technology. I'm gathering it's an Electro.lux. I've got one of these and it's still running well. Close call with the gas fire Lesson learned: never leave a gas fridge unmonitored because all it takes is a bug to fall into the pilot flame and we have fire! |
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Post by Don Ricardo on Apr 13, 2015 16:54:57 GMT 10
G'day SGTL, After seeing the photos of the fridge cavity, I've decided we need another button to press in the forum windows, apart from 'Like'. It should read: 'Horrified' Just a reminder of what can happen! Don Ricardo |
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Post by sportsman 1 on Apr 13, 2015 18:08:09 GMT 10
I recon if I ever fitted a gas fridge into an old van I would line the whole cabinet in ally or stainless to avoid exactly what you have shown can happen.
Leigh.
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Post by King Fisher on Apr 20, 2015 13:17:54 GMT 10
Maybe the NSW idea of smoke detectors in vans is not such a bad idea after all.
WOW...
Makes you think how many other vans have a similar problem that no one has ever noticed.
Might be a good idea for us to check our fridges and gas lines hay...
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I myself am happy with one 
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