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Post by greeny on May 31, 2019 21:56:54 GMT 10
I found this old caravan just out of Ballarat, with the help of a mate we retrieved it and it has since been restored by the same mate.
We have no idea of the brand but having been found in Ballarat I thought it might be an early Coronet.
She has an aluminium sheeted roof and bond wood sides, she is approximately 11 feet long.
Any help would be of great assistance
Regards Greeny.
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Post by hughdeany on Jun 1, 2019 7:48:29 GMT 10
Hi Greeny, I gave you some info about your Coronet,if you scroll back you will find it. As for this little gem,it’s not a Coronet,it looks very much like a Roma to me,the same front for the era ,and Roma used those windows and front stone deflectors. Would love to see some interior pics,as it looks like a special layout . Looks like a good resto too! Cheers Hughdeany
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Post by greeny on Jun 1, 2019 8:52:33 GMT 10
Thanks Hugh, I got that info, cheers and thanks. I found the chassis number welded on the inside of my Coronet it reads 3 7723 I was hoping that someone out there could provide further information by looking at the chassis number. I would love to know the model name of my old van.
In relation to the van I posted above the interior was unmarked and quite usable with just a clean up. Saying that the cushions and curtains needed to be replaced but that it to be expected. A good clean of the inside and she was ready for use again. I have some pics somewhere but can’t seem to locate the drive that I saved them on, I will keep looking.
We estimate that it was built in the 50’s at some time, we believe the shape of the spats is an indication but will accept advice as it is provided.
I will research Rome and see what I come up with.
Again I appreciate your help.
Regards Greeny
The original rego sticker says “home made” however by looking at the standard of the cabinet work and overall construction of the van I think it may have been factory built or constructed from a kit?
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Post by hughdeany on Jun 1, 2019 22:47:42 GMT 10
Hi Greeny, The model name of your Coronet is “mini”,all the 10ft Coronets were called that! Not sure about the spats on the other one,they don’t look original to me,I think if you removed them the wheel arch would be squared off. Cheers hughdeany
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Post by Don Ricardo on Jun 2, 2019 23:30:55 GMT 10
Hi Greeny,
What a great little van you and your mate retrieved, and it looks to have come up very nicely.
Based on the combination of aluminum and bondwood cladding, the shape of the bulkhead above the front windows, and the wrap around triple front windows, I would date the van as early 60’s, between say 1960 and 1963.
Looking at the photos, the van has several really interesting and unusual features. One is the fact that the door is towards the rear (ie behind the axle), and curved at the top. Neither of these features are unique, but certainly relatively rare in Australian caravans of that era and style. Another unusual feature - and not one I’ve seen before - is the placement of the electrical sockets on the front wall. There are three. On most caravans of that era, the two or three sockets were either placed close to each other side by side, or one above the other. In this case the sockets are placed quite far apart, with the left and right sockets being placed adjacent to the stone guards. Quite unusual.
As Hughdeany said, it would be interesting to see the internal photos if you are able to locate them.
Don Ricardo
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