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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2013 18:25:46 GMT 10
Hi Guys....(IM BACK)
I finally got another van it is a 1971 Viscount Duralvan, has a bit of water damage but I intend on replacing all the walls ceiling etc....the front and rear curved corner windows are in excellent condition, couple of normal windows are cracked but ill get new ones cut, the floor is awesome it is one awesome van the original gas cooktop is seriously like brand new. The cladding is in impeccable condition. Once I finish this complete Reno I will do a complete 2-pac paint and a bit of airbrushing on it like the last one. I am going to re-incarnate this one just like my last Viscount Royal. Anyway ill put some pics on soon.
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Post by ForumMod on Jun 16, 2013 20:50:56 GMT 10
Welcome back, rocketrod!  Looks like we're gonna see another amazing restoration on a Viscount from you!  For those that haven't read the thread about rocketrod's previous Viscount effort, it's well worth your time having a read: RocketRod's 1970's Viscount RenoLook forward to seeing what magic you create with this latest van. cheers, Al. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2013 8:40:02 GMT 10
Hi Big Al Its great to be back, This Duralvan is so good im not sure if I should gut it and make my whole new floor plan or rebuild it to original which is what im looking at...Either way she is going to be beautiful  will try and get some snaps today |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2013 20:20:09 GMT 10
Very keen to see this one after the excellent job done on the last. Welcome back.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2013 8:16:26 GMT 10
Thanks bricktop. glad to be back
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2013 18:24:20 GMT 10
Hi guys, ive followed instructions on how to load pics from photo bucket...I have loaded pics onto photo bucket but I cant manage to put them onto forum...any suggestions?  ? |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2013 20:57:29 GMT 10
 here is our new Viscount Duralvan, waiting to be Re-incarnated |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2013 21:00:18 GMT 10
 here is the old logo, this will be replicated at a later date |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2013 21:01:50 GMT 10
 This is the inside up the front with the table etc |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2013 21:03:44 GMT 10
 The back with the old single beds, I have ripped these out already I will have a nice Double bed here |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2013 21:05:49 GMT 10
 Will definitely keep the overheads, I will replace all the interior with the new White gloss ply, walls and ceiling |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2013 21:07:53 GMT 10
 beds all ripped out, just designing my new floor plan...This van will be one nice Viscount when finished...I got home from work today and rewired brand new L.E.D lights to the rear |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2013 15:55:45 GMT 10
I got home from work today and stuck my head under the van to inspect the chassis, and found the Z-channel underneath is rusted away...Does anybody know if this is a common rail to buy? And if so where to get it from???
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2013 13:01:04 GMT 10
I did not want to, but I am thinking about removing my viscount body off the chassis, I need to do chassis restoration before I even begin my Reno. I seen on this forum a couple of years ago somebody had pics showing them taking body off. Can anybody steer me to some posts where they have removed the body? |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2013 9:09:13 GMT 10
Hey rocket. I too had rusted Z channels. I don't think you can buy them, but I took one of the old rusted ones in to my local metal fab/engineering place and they reproduced them, pretty easy for them really.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2013 9:13:46 GMT 10
Also, I replaced 2 of the Z channels and did not need to remove the body from the chassis, just jacked it up and out of the way of the rails as I replaced them. Of course if you were doing extensive surgery or adding more supports removing it from the chassis might help.
I think it was Camich who removed the van from the chassis, but that was to create a whole new chassis!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2013 12:51:55 GMT 10
Hi Bricktop yeah I did the same I got very heavy duty ones made up.. but I beefed up the chassis in the last reno, I don't feel like doing that again lol..I will do the same as u suggested I will jack the body up and do a side at a time. thanks buddy |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2013 20:34:25 GMT 10
I will add my name to the list of those who are very keen to see the end results of effort, given the quality of the last one. Superb.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2013 17:56:34 GMT 10
haha thanks mate, this one will be a bit slower as im renovating my house. but rest assured the van will be something special |
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Post by viscountofmydomain on Jul 1, 2013 21:08:26 GMT 10
Hi Rocket, great looking van, I'll be following your build, interested to see how you fit out the interior.
Stu
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2013 17:19:06 GMT 10
Keen for any updates!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2013 12:13:08 GMT 10
Good luck with the Reno, loved your first build and will keeping an eye on this thread.
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will try and get some snaps today
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