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Post by max222 on May 6, 2018 19:35:48 GMT 10
Hi I’m a newbie here and about as new as you can get in every way. First caravan, first vintage, first restore and first forum. I fell in love and bought site unseen (except an online photo) the RobittBob named in memory of my dad and he will be alongside me in spirit restoring her. photos.app.goo.gl/0U6DK6OWE3pxbTz33It was my 50th birthday that week and I thought it was a good pressie for myself photos.app.goo.gl/Q422BwCnihesquma6So I’ve worked out that it’s in pretty good original condition - including the original Electrolux Gas Fridge which even has the manual. photos.app.goo.gl/ikbyGRwBscdWdhQD2Is a bit shabby around the edges but fortunately a photocopy was made so Is readable. There is some bad rust on one end of the chassis that will need a new section and some small patches of the marine ply on the sides to be replaced. Inside the ply above the beds section is caput. But mostly everything is looking good. photos.app.goo.gl/WwJ8pwdv9tnPxLR3Aphotos.app.goo.gl/AKGQf99KHAUfjaMk8photos.app.goo.gl/Um72Tvi4MGcjON3r1So I’ve read a lot of posts on here about the Globe and know that this is a gold coaster but I can’t find the chassis no. I would also like to know what are the original features and what have been added ?? So if anyone can help that would be great. I have a big decision whether to restore to original condition or do it up retro style. the fold down flyscreen windows should they be wood or aluminium ? Is the coat rack near door original fittings? photos.app.goo.gl/88APm3JwTCefCJ1o1Is the doorstep original fittings? It seems to have very unusual pointed ends that sink into the dirt? photos.app.goo.gl/b2VoyWgdGRS7SS063Would the louvred blinds be an after fit? photos.app.goo.gl/1j3SBQN5A3w3JTNR7Are the light fittings original? photos.app.goo.gl/7kSBFwYFK1H9Nju23Thanks for any help given and any encouragement will be greatly accepted. As Dad would say There is only one way to eat an elephant - 1 bite at a time 👍🏻
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Post by mel on May 7, 2018 9:17:41 GMT 10
Hi max222, congratulations on your new purchase. The Globe vans are a very nice looking van. As you have already seen, there are lots of photos of Globe vans on this site. So they should provide you with some ideas and can be a great source of inspiration. I can't help you with info about original fittings but if it was me I would do it up a bit in a retro style that you like.
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