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Apr 13, 2013 17:32:43 GMT 10
Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2013 17:32:43 GMT 10
Hi Guys, I have just bought an Adelma 500 in great condition, love it, I was told that it was built in 1972 but on getting the rego papers it says 1965. Can anyone tell me if indeed they made this model in 1965? I love my van, and am not really worried about the year, but am interested to know. Thanks in advance!! ps will get some pics up soon.
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Apr 13, 2013 18:11:01 GMT 10
Post by Rattles on Apr 13, 2013 18:11:01 GMT 10
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Apr 13, 2013 18:18:14 GMT 10
Post by ForumMod on Apr 13, 2013 18:18:14 GMT 10
G'day vickie, and welcome to the forum! ;D I don't have enough knowledge about the history of the Adelma brand to tell you the age. Perhaps forum member hughdeani knows a bit more about the respective models. I would think that if it was a 1965 model, then the external aluminium cladding would be plain silver with perhaps a stripe or two in coloured paint. If it's a 1972 model, then I would expect it to have a white acrylic paint coating on the exterior cladding, perhaps again with some coloured stripes. That would be the main difference I'd pick up first. Have you discovered our sister forum for Vintage caravans built before 1970? They have a History section for a number of brands, and if you click here you will be taken to the Adelma history thread. cheers, Al.
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Apr 13, 2013 18:56:18 GMT 10
Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2013 18:56:18 GMT 10
Thanks Al, will check it out
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Apr 13, 2013 19:02:18 GMT 10
Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2013 19:02:18 GMT 10
Hi Al just checked out that sight and, found my van. Apparently Adelma made vans with wind out windows starting in 1973. Mine has wind out windows. Thanks for your help. will be posting pics soon
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Apr 14, 2013 14:18:14 GMT 10
Post by boblor on Apr 14, 2013 14:18:14 GMT 10
Hi vickie Wind out windows became availiable early 1972. VVer Bob Freak has a 1972 model, and I think the cladding is screw fixed, and the next model was riveted ??. Cheers boblor
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