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Post by ozchic on Oct 30, 2019 14:41:19 GMT 10
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Post by Franklin1 on Oct 30, 2019 15:24:23 GMT 10
G'day ozchic, You score bonus points for posting the chassis number, so well done for that!😎
Forum member 'twocutekelpies' (Shelley) keeps databases of York, Millard, and Viscount vans chassis numbers, so she will tell you what the date of manufacture was.
I doubt whether it has an aluminium frame. I understand the York brand started in 1969 as a budget version of the Millard brand, and timber frames were used to keep costs down.
I think the chassis number you've posted is correct, so maybe a 1970 model. I know York got up to around Y12000 in 1978 before the brand stopped being made in '79. Shelley will have more details for you, so stand by.😉
Cheers, Al.
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Post by ozchic on Oct 31, 2019 0:00:13 GMT 10
G'day ozchic, You score bonus points for posting the chassis number, so well done for that!😎 Forum member 'twocutekelpies' (Shelley) keeps databases of York, Millard, and Viscount vans chassis numbers, so she will tell you what the date of manufacture was. I doubt whether it has an aluminium frame. I understand the York brand started in 1969 as a budget version of the Millard brand, and timber frames were used to keep costs down. I think the chassis number you've posted is correct, so maybe a 1970 model. I know York got up to around Y12000 in 1978 before the brand stopped being made in '79. Shelley will have more details for you, so stand by.😉 Cheers, Al.'s Thanks Al - I did some research myself and have since joined the Facebook Yorkies group who tell me it's a 1969 drop. It has the same shape as another one that's a 69er ie the front and back eaves. Surprisingly, it does have an aluminium frame, and double windows rather than triple. I read through the reno details of Shelley's van on the caravanersforum site. Amazing stuff! I am nowhere near that level of talent, but hopefully mine won't need a lot done. Cheers, Vicki PS I knew I'd get my bum kicked if I didn't cite a chassis number!
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Post by Gidget on Oct 31, 2019 8:52:40 GMT 10
ozchic, you'll probably find that the wall frame is aluminum but that the roof frame is entirely timber, including the long front to back side bits - yes I believe that's the technical term They were rotten in my van and sections had to be replaced.
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Post by Roehm3108 on Oct 31, 2019 10:11:12 GMT 10
Hi Ozchic, It's not necessary to repeat a writer's reply when you want to respond. It tends to take up unnecessary space on the thread that is simply repetitive and more difficult to follow what is actually being said. Cheers
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Post by ozchic on Oct 31, 2019 16:16:03 GMT 10
ozchic, you'll probably find that the wall frame is aluminum but that the roof frame is entirely timber, including the long front to back side bits - yes I believe that's the technical term They were rotten in my van and sections had to be replaced. I saw that on Shelley's reno. Fingers crossed I haven't much timber damage, if any Thanks!
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Post by ozchic on Oct 31, 2019 16:17:32 GMT 10
Hi Ozchic, It's not necessary to repeat a writer's reply when you want to respond. It tends to take up unnecessary space on the thread that is simply repetitive and more difficult to follow what is actually being said. Cheers Thanks Roehm - I'm the opposite - I get lost not knowing which part people are referring to .. oops, I repeated your reply!
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Post by starburst on Oct 31, 2019 18:18:47 GMT 10
I doubt whether it has an aluminium frame. I understand the York brand started in 1969 as a budget version of the Millard brand, and timber frames were used to keep costs down.... Cheers, Al. Hi Al, current research indicates that aluminium frames were optional in 69 - after the Suttons York (which were all Oregon framed?) ceased and Millard took over ownership of the brand. So far the earliest reported aluminium frame (just last week) is chassis number Y1634 which is possibly mid 69. The most redeeming features of the 69 model is the square wheel arch, the recessed rear window (overhead eave), and angled projection in the bodywork just below the rear window. That angled projection was made more rounded in late 69 and the rear eave was deleted in 1970. Cheers, Arthur
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Post by starburst on Oct 31, 2019 18:40:25 GMT 10
I forgot to add that the early aluminium framed models may have a full metal frame as does my 71 model. The later aluminium framed model had timber crossmembers in the roof structure.
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Post by ozchic on Nov 3, 2019 22:00:41 GMT 10
Thanks everyone - I found Shelley's list of drawbar numbers. Mine is Y1804 and definitely an aluminium frame. The extent of the aluminium is yet to be determined. I love the double eaves the most!
Cheers, Vicki
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Post by starburst on Nov 16, 2019 8:30:21 GMT 10
….I love the double eaves the most! Cheers, Vicki Arched roof line with symmetrical eaves at back & front is sometimes affectionately referred to as a "muffin top" caravan
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