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Post by maddie on Apr 2, 2015 16:28:17 GMT 10
Hi all, I have posted on the 'vintage' forum but feel it might be more suited on here- maybe you can help! I'm new to buying and renovating vans, and this is really just a fun project for me to practice/learn some skills and hopefully have a beautiful mobile home at the end! Now, I've bought a viscount valiant (year unknown?) that has a number of dings and scrapes, most of which I am hoping to panel beat myself and get reasonably straight, but I would love, (if I can find some), to replace some panels entirely. I have seen a number of photos of other vans with the same wide, rounded siding, but hoping to chase down somewhere to find some- any tips or hints? Also any ideas on age I would find really interesting. The only number I can find on the drawbar seems to be V242- which doesn't seem that helpful. Here's a picture of old Val for your perusal! P.S wow- this old caravan scene is a whole new world…I love it! Cheers  |
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Post by maddie on Apr 2, 2015 16:29:24 GMT 10
Also, I am in Victoria.
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Post by pisces51 on Apr 2, 2015 21:02:55 GMT 10
G'day maddie, and welcome to the forum!  There is still a lot we have to learn about the Valiant model from the early 1970s. The small amount of information we've collected so far seems to be all over the place when it comes to trying to understand more about them. I'll give you the links to some threads that you might like to read... Valiant V.104Valiant V126 (this thread is on the Vintage Caravan forum) Valiant V561You'll see that between these three vans plus yours, there is a difference in the cladding profile on the sides of the vans. Why is this so?? Don't have any idea, to be honest. The cladding on the sides of your van is what we've called the "Viscount log-cabin profile". It was specifically produced by Viscount in-house, and can't be easily replaced these days. Really the only way to do it is to find a donor van, but that's easier said than done. If there are no significant holes or tears in your cladding, you are better off trying to panelbeat what you've got to the best of your ability. cheers, Al. |
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Post by maddie on Apr 3, 2015 19:26:00 GMT 10
Hi Al,
Thanks for the reply and links- I started out simply wanting a bit of a project, but I'm quickly realising how easy (and fun!) it is to get drawn into the history of these old vans! No doubt I'll have more questions along the way.
Cheers,
Maddie
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2015 22:02:57 GMT 10
Hey I'm also looking at for similar product but for an older van. And for the roof and front and back. It's a Dimond patterned aluminum sheeting. My other option was to use the random patterned sheeting and swap it with one of the roof sheets and replace the damaged back sheet. Any help would be great. Tristan viscount alumvan c102 Attachments:
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Post by pisces51 on Apr 4, 2015 21:46:49 GMT 10
G'day tristan, People are always searching for pieces of the old diamond pattern aluminium, and the only way you'll get some is to find a donor van. However, beware the trap that caught out this fella on the vintage forum ( see the last post at the bottom... 1966 Viscount Ambassador ). The pattern you've posted a photo of would work as an alternative as you've proposed, providing you can get the roof sheet bent to suit the rear of the van. I presume from your photo that you've sussed out what's available today, but just in case, you might like to refer to this website: Rimex Metals Australiacheers, Al. |
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