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Post by winterwood on Mar 4, 2011 16:03:32 GMT 10
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Post by cobber on Mar 5, 2011 12:36:40 GMT 10
Thanks for that coupling Max....she's a bit different. Looks like it has a reservoir for pouring oil into.... is that right ?  Usually this type of over ride brake is packed with grease. The hand brake is different too.... no way of locking it in the on position ? Cobber. |
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Post by frankidownunder on Mar 5, 2011 21:31:29 GMT 10
Hi,
Unless I am very much mistaken the above coupling is an SJ Brown 30 CWT hydraulic override unit minus the regulator valve and pipe coupling from the rear end. Have a close look at the photo of my one on page 6 of this thread, reckon they look the same.
Frankidownunder.
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Post by cobber on Mar 6, 2011 6:34:56 GMT 10
Thanks Frankidownunder, That is a more logical explanation for the reservoir  I'd like to see a cross sectional drawing of this coupling... does anybody know if there is one ? We do have an advertisment for it HERE.Cobber. |
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Post by cuz on Mar 8, 2011 21:44:19 GMT 10
Sure is an S.J.Brown unit. u wouldn't consider selling it would you Max? Still looking for one for my "59 Wayfarer
Regards Cuz
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Post by winterwood on Mar 8, 2011 22:57:16 GMT 10
Cobber, Apologies for not replying to you sooner. The coupling does not belong to me however I did make enquiries if it was for sale, as a new coupling was being fitted to the extended A Frame (see photos below). The owner was not interested in selling it however. Sorry, I can't answer either of your questions though.   Cuz, The same day I saw the above from the Wayfarer, I found another similar coupling, but not in quite as good condition. OlFarts suggested soaking it in a bucket of molasses for a week to free it up from rust etc etc. I'll see how it comes up this weekend and will take some photos. I may not need it so, "watch this space". Max |
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Post by winterwood on Mar 9, 2011 0:33:36 GMT 10
Have just been looking at my Forum Photos of Tow Couplings and came across this one. It also has the "regulator valve & pipe coupling" intact. Also, if you look closely, you can make out the initials "S J". Max   |
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Post by cuz on Mar 10, 2011 10:49:56 GMT 10
Thanks for the reply Max. Not overly concerned about condition of the coupling as "if" i get one it will have to be overhauled anyway. I overhauled the Cuzvan unit a few years ago so i know whats involved.
I would rather not fit a "late model" unit to the '59 Wayfarer as it wouldn't really look the part. (my view anyway).
Hope to hear from you soon as this is the only thing left before the Wayfarer hits the road.
Kindest Regards Bill
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Post by winterwood on Mar 21, 2011 16:24:04 GMT 10
Hi Bill,
It's yours if you still want it. Have sent you a PM.
Max
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Post by cuz on Mar 21, 2011 20:17:46 GMT 10
Thank you very much Max. I have sent you a P.M. as well.
Kindest Regards Bill
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Post by winterwood on Mar 26, 2011 17:10:58 GMT 10
Hi Bill, This is the Hitch after soaking in OlFarts special molasses recipe for 2 weeks. Have sent you an e-mail. Max  |
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Post by Don Ricardo on Apr 26, 2011 23:30:55 GMT 10
Pics of the tow coupling on a 1967 South African Jurgen caravan photgraphed by Jennison at the EH Show n Shine in Canberra, April 2011:  For more photos of the Jurgen van click here
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Post by cobber on Apr 27, 2011 14:17:34 GMT 10
G'day Jenno, thanks for those photos of a very different coupling..... and here's another one from the 1938 Australian Caravan Magazine & log Manual, which means, I suppose, that it might turn up one day on an Australian caravan from that period    Cobber. |
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Post by Don Ricardo on May 22, 2011 23:01:00 GMT 10
G'day Cobber, This tow hitch is from a bondy currently being offered on Ebay:  I don't remember seeing this arrangement for securing the hitch to the tow ball before, but maybe there is something similar on this thread somewhere. The link to the sale item is here. I'm not sure what the van is, but apparently the hitch has Tippings Nambucca on it. Don Ricardo |
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Post by cobber on May 24, 2011 8:41:43 GMT 10
G'day Don R,
That coupling is a more complete example of the one Earlee started this entire Tow Coupling debacle with, and it has turned up on page 7 reply #104 & page 8 reply #106 & 113 but this is the first hint we have had of a brand name on it …. Tippings Nambucca, we'll have to do a bit of research on that aye?
Cobber.
Later we did work out that this coupling is a 'Henderson' brand... see the Index for more of them.
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Post by frankidownunder on May 25, 2011 22:17:33 GMT 10
The coupling is the same as the one Earley started the thread with. The 1/2 round cast steel part with "Tippings Nambucca" on it is an early version of a CAMEC 4 bar load equaliser, still attached to the towball.It is nearly identical to the new one I use with Franki.
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Post by cobber on May 26, 2011 6:51:02 GMT 10
OK, thanks Franki, So the Tippings Nambucca bit is on the load equaliser not the coupling. That means we are no closer to getting a brand name for the coupling I have a similar equaliser thing branded "MOLCO"....... maybe we should start a thread on that interesting subject Cobber. |
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Post by cobber on Jun 9, 2011 13:44:48 GMT 10
This tow coupling was on a caravan advertised on ebay as a Sunliner or Gracemur.... our experts thought most likely a Gracemur.  Cobber. |
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Post by Franklin1 on Jun 19, 2011 19:49:30 GMT 10
I finally got around to taking some photos of the original coupling from my '1956 Franklin'... At first glance, it's a pretty unexciting coupling. Nothing all that special about it...  It has drilled holes for the locking pin, rather than the slots I've seen on this type of coupling before...  After six applications of paint stripper, I finally got all the paint out of the letters showing the maker's name. My best guess is that it says: S & A BROWN NTH COBURG I wonder if there was any relationship between S & A Brown, and the S J Brown that we've seen on other couplings?...  This coupling uses a 2 1/ 4 inch towball...  I couldn't readily see any other markings on the coupling, but there could be something still hidden under the "inch thick" paint. cheers, Al. |
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Post by cobber on Jul 6, 2011 15:32:06 GMT 10
This English B & B Tow coupling is fitted to Jo's Viscount.  What is really exciting is this bit of history on the firm posted by UK Brian back in 2007. This answers a question jodell1050 had about a B & B coupling back on page 6 post # 87. I hope you still have the couplings fitted to your vans Jo & jodell Cobber. |
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A Van called Wanda
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Post by jodel1050 on Jul 6, 2011 21:27:38 GMT 10
Hi Cobber,
The coupling was still there last time I checked & is staying there - I hope! So now I know it is a British coupling, so maybe the brake master cylinder is not Holden after all, probably a Vauxhaull product? Velly interesting subject. Seems to confirm that Wanda was the lead manufacturer copied by Franklin. Sorry Al.
Cheers Jodel
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Post by cobber on Aug 22, 2011 9:18:51 GMT 10
With reference to the comments above in reply # 141 through to reply # 144 …. AT LAST !... we have a brand name for this coupling that not many of us have a lot of confidence in...... made by a very reputable firm.... HENDERSON'S That's it down in the bottom left corner.... with a variation we haven't seen yet in the top right corner.  Cobber. |
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Post by Geoff & Jude on Aug 22, 2011 9:34:32 GMT 10
hi cobber
andy and layla have one of these couplings on their 1956 sunliner.
next time we're over there we'll get a couple of real life photos of it.
geoff 'n jude
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Post by cobber on Aug 22, 2011 9:44:26 GMT 10
G'day Geoff 'n Jude, Do they have the one in the top right corner a photo of it would be a first  ........ I'll hold you to it  Cobber. |
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Post by Geoff & Jude on Aug 22, 2011 9:51:50 GMT 10
hi cobber
no, from memory, i think it's like the bottom one.
geoff 'n jude
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........ I'll hold you to it 