Jedda
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Post by Jedda on Feb 15, 2015 19:40:33 GMT 10
After 4 1/5 years the restoration of our F100 was finally completed, so we then decided to restore our Kombi Camper (Janis). Many years have been spent enjoying the camping life in Janis the Kombi. So having her off the road and the F100 on the road, we decided to search for a vintage van to suit us and our truck. 
We recently were very fortunate enough to found our van, which we have named Arlo. He came to us so out of the blue and he is perfect.
We love the original condition, but weren't happy with the two single beds and made the decision to make it a big bed.
The cupboard is being kept, just in case we ever decide to put it back, so after painstakingly removing all the staples, it came out.
On the side of the cupboard is a stamp with the year 1968.
Would this mean it was manufactured in that year? registration papers state 1970. The chassis # is A5695.
We have read many threads on here, over the last couple of weeks and have posted this on the Classic Caravan site as well. It seems dating the viscounts is a little confusing.
We have read that all aluminium (unpainted) duralvans with a chassis numbers close to ours, as well as the lightning pattern which is on Arlo, and the rounded wheel arches seem to suggest he is a 1968.
If anyone could help us out with this, we would greatly appreciate your advice.
Love reading all the posts, so much great information and advice. Thank you….
Jedda & Peter
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Post by Franklin1 on Feb 15, 2015 20:17:29 GMT 10
G'day Jedda, and welcome to the forum!  Yes it can be a bit confusing at times, but in your case you are right in believing you have the painted design on the sides that was used in 1968. It is great that you've found a stencilled date to confirm this. If you look through the changing painted designs in this Ambassador thread in our Down History Lane section, you'll see how the design changed from year to year. I've always described the design used in 1969 as the "lightning flash" design, because the small sections look like lightning flashes. If I was to create a description for the design on your van, I would probably refer to it as something like "the car racetrack" design.  If you click on this link it will show you the search results for Viscount Duralvan threads. The van posted by mcelwyn has the chassis number of A6401, and they discovered a date of 10/6/1969 written on the panelling. That van has the 1969 design on it, and given that your van is only 700 chassis numbers earlier, I'm inclined to think your van must have been built pretty close to the end of 1968. cheers, Al. |
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Post by mibosa on Feb 16, 2015 18:20:43 GMT 10
Hi Jedda & Peter,
I am yet to get around to doing the external work on my 66 Viscount Ambassador which is nearing completion internally. I have been pondering what to do about an annexe sail rail along the roof as per the norm but have been throwing around the idea of a canopy, especially for those occasions when not wanting to erect a full annexe. Do you know how yours has been attached to the side of your van? I am presuming it is screwed or bolted through the outer skin into the aluminium frame of the caravan?
On a previous motorhome holiday in NZ, the hire company warned us against leaving a canopy up overnight. Is this the same with yours, or do they make them stable enough to leave up overnight, even in a bit of a wind, maybe with guyropes?
Regards,
Bob
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leeron
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Post by leeron on Feb 16, 2015 23:20:10 GMT 10
Hello and welcome to the vintage forum,
Nice Duralvan! Not many around in that condition.
Does it still have the original fridge ?
Leon
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Jedda
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Post by Jedda on Feb 17, 2015 19:00:54 GMT 10
G'day Jedda, and welcome to the forum! Thanks so much for the lovely welcome & great info. Will check that out.. We were excited to have purchased a 70's van, but even more excited to find it is a late 60's. look forward to enjoying the forum. Jedda :-) |
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Jedda
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Post by Jedda on Feb 17, 2015 19:19:44 GMT 10
Hi Jedda & Peter, Do you know how yours has been attached to the side of your van? I am presuming it is screwed or bolted through the outer skin into the aluminium frame of the caravan? On a previous motorhome holiday in NZ, the hire company warned us against leaving a canopy up overnight. Is this the same with yours, or do they make them stable enough to leave up overnight, even in a bit of a wind, maybe with guyropes? Hi Bob We have both options.. Annexe  As well as the roll out one. it is has been bolted right through. Will get a photo and post soon. We spent last weekend trying the annexe and it was great as it rained on and off all weekend. As well as having so much extra space. We will use the roll out annexe for overnight trips and day stops. As not sure what they can handle wind and rain wise just yet. the full annexe will be good for a couple of days onwards, wasn't too hard to put up and it was our first time. Jedda & Pete |
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Jedda
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Post by Jedda on Feb 17, 2015 19:26:22 GMT 10
Does it still have the original fridge ?Leon Hi Leon. No, original fridge or clock :-( thanks for the welcome. Jedda & Pete |
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leeron
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Post by leeron on Feb 17, 2015 23:15:40 GMT 10
That's ok Jedda,
There's usually a lot more things missing than that when a van is nearly fifty years old !
You have a very good original looking example of that model and hope to see it up close at an event sometime.
Leon
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Post by mibosa on Feb 18, 2015 18:06:07 GMT 10
Thanks Jedda & Pete, I might consider doing the option of both. I will see what is around at the Adelaide show.
Regards, Bob.
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Post by pu2nule2 on May 12, 2017 20:19:02 GMT 10
what awning do you have ? I am doing up a 69 viscount alumvan an wanting to install awning ,have a beand new annexe but too much work ........bob
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