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Post by jenniewren on May 9, 2010 20:44:36 GMT 10
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Post by atouchofglass on May 10, 2010 6:31:02 GMT 10
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Post by jenniewren on May 10, 2010 19:59:02 GMT 10
Funny har har....I fit in the double bed - being short of statue! Russell....well he will struggle! Think how cosy it will be in winter.......ummm yeah...and a stinker in summer!!! May have to review the bed situation......... As for the badge or sticker - can't find one! That's why I am wondering is it really a wayfarer?  ? Or a look alike! Took a pic of the winder if anyone knows where we can find one....Dave you mentioned about J alum strips/moulds for windows....am I on the right track about them? Would like to put a full perspex pce in rear window. The rubber surround I have figured isn't too difficult to source. Rolling up sleeves and getting started on it on the w/end. YOU JUST WAIT YOU LOT FOR THE END RESULT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Hee heeeeee. Also, on the look out for an annex, (12ft) to fit the van and a couple of deck chairs and a red top wooden fold card table also!!! Anyone??? In no hurry... just yet! |
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Post by jenniewren on May 11, 2010 13:08:06 GMT 10
Hello Dave - you could be spot on as I have gone through the DHL and am not convinced it is a wayfarer! I have found nothing in the way of a sticker, emblem, plate or anything. The rego label simply says caravan last registered in 1991. Could it be home built?? I went thru everything this morning and discovered the winder for the legs AND the spanner thingy for the wheels plus chocks of wood to rest the legs on hidden in a cavity...at least we can enter it safely without it toppling down the embankment! When you open the sliding cupb'ds overhead, they are not lined and you can see the alum which goes over the roof. So there is nothing under the aluminum roof as we may have thought earlier. I am guessing you are right and it is a franklin...it was sold to the young couple from a caravan dealer in Hallam 3-4 months ago. They towed it to their house and never stepped foot in it, as a wayfarer 1965 model...would be nice to know what we have but we love it anyway...thinking of repainting the wood sides - or is it masonite(?) and putting new splash of colour (red) on the outside but have no idea if this would be the correct thing to do...guess I am going to have to do some ground work on the FRANKLIN now! The two blue stripes down the sides are not painted but are a decal (computer strip?) of some kind which suggests it was an add on later! Not looking forward to trying to get that off! Perhaps I should leave it there. No, won't match the tow car when we get it...Thank you for your time in looking Dave...really appreciate it. I wonder what age it could be then? It has a few mod cons (a toaster oven thingy, a small fan and two ugly reading lights and I think the table is a new addition as the leg/stand is quite chunky and the laminex thru out is a little modern in colour) but it really is in good nick as it is...just needs a scrub to get rid of that "cabbage" smell! Guess it is back to the drawing board...no wonder I never get anything done around the house! But I much prefer the van restoration/homework...as opposed to washing, ironing,vacuuming...Stay well...Kind regards J
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Post by jenniewren on May 11, 2010 15:59:00 GMT 10
Hummmm, yes like removing wallpaper! Bit scared of those things - did try using one of those and burnt the plaster that had us gasping for air...but shall try again. I saw the Franklin pic #2 1960-62 DHL site and it all looks so similar to ours in shape, the vent placement etc...and it was 12 footer. Plus the windows look the same. Damn it...it was identical!! Wish there were interior shots somewhere on the site...I have scoured the Members site but old Franklin's are few and far between it seems. I had a look on the draw bar for some numbers but really don't know what I am looking for. Have a feeling it is a replacement one ? When did kg come in? J
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Post by jenniewren on May 11, 2010 16:01:23 GMT 10
PS - I did see that an emblem or plate - rectangular in shape at the front (above window) may have been removed as there appears to be eight or so holes filled with a filler? Mmmmmm Jen |
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Post by humpyboy on May 11, 2010 18:14:20 GMT 10
Just as a by line if you are a bit scared of the heat gun you could try a hair dryer not quite as severe but may still do the job.
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? Or a look alike! Took a pic of the winder if anyone knows where we can find one....Dave you mentioned about J alum strips/moulds for windows....am I on the right track about them? Would like to put a full perspex pce in rear window. The rubber surround I have figured isn't too difficult to source. Rolling up sleeves and getting started on it on the w/end. YOU JUST WAIT YOU LOT FOR THE END RESULT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Hee heeeeee. Also,
