1977 franklin arrow water damage

[richo66]

hi guys I'm new to the group and have just become the proud owner of a 77 franklin arrow, upon setting about restoration I have unfortunately uncovered an unexpected amount of water damage to the sill beams at the base of the walls and door frames.  The walls are the laminated foam sandwich type and I was wondering if anyone has had experience in attempting this sort of repair?
The doorframe seems straight forward its the wood at the base of the walls that is the issue! I don't relish the idea of having to completely remove the side of the van to replace this wood I am going to have to strip the inner laminate wall skins (due to water damage around windows)but was expecting that I've done a later model Millard for my sons therapy room but it was all alloy in the walls and roof stringers were fine so it went quick and easy, unfortunately not so for this girl.
Any advice or ideas would be greatly appreciated

[Koala]

Hi, from your description of the damage, your van requires pretty much the same repairs as I carried out on our 69 Franklin. Follow this link for some photos and information. vintagecaravans.proboards.com/thread/10694/freda-franklin-freeway
It is easier to work from the inside, once you remove the seats it is pretty straight forward.

Koala

[Franklin1]

G'day richo66, and welcome to this forum.

Your best bet is to pop over and join our sister forum for Classic Caravans built in the 1970s. You can join up over there using the same Username you've used here. Go to: ditzygypsy.proboards.com

There are members on that forum who have done the sorts of repairs that you are faced with, so you'll get a lot of help and information to get you on your way.

cheers,
Al.


Edit: sorry Mr Koala, while I was typing, you were posting.  Yes, read the thread you linked PLUS join the other forum. Best of both worlds!

[richo66]

Thanks for the advice I've registered with ditzy and posted my inquiry there as well and yes my damage is similar but worse🙄ahh well onward into the breach!
the old girl Will live again!!