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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2013 11:17:30 GMT 10
Hi My name is Ed and we would like to share our journey of renovating our newly purchased 16.5 foot 1977 Viscount Supreme that we purchase of an old chap who has owned it from new |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2013 11:22:54 GMT 10
Our caravan is at the painters and will be done in two pack green and white as standard, the interior will be done in beech with a modern look, AC, toilet and shower installed, 2 x 200W solar panels, the kitchen will have SMEG appliances and a new 140L Waeco fridge installed replacing the old 3 way unit.
we have all ready replaced the draw bar and added 300mm, the caravan came standard with electric brakes and bubble windows and we have the annex that is as new if any one is interested, we are installing a carefree roll out awning. being a marine electrician I will be doing the new electrics both 240V and 12VDC, all lights are LED including the external lights, all windows have been stripped and are in the process of being painted in a silver metallic. I will post more photos once I get it back from the painters and start the assembly process.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2013 22:23:24 GMT 10
This sounds like it will be a pearler
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2013 21:51:53 GMT 10
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2013 21:53:38 GMT 10
We have picked it from the paint shop, first job is to refit the edge trims |
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Post by youngdazza on Aug 14, 2013 22:31:45 GMT 10
Wow thats looking great!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2013 10:58:28 GMT 10
Hi My name is Ed and we would like to share our journey of renovating our newly purchased 16.5 foot 1977 Viscount Supreme that we purchase of an old chap who has owned it from new Hi Ed, can you tell me pls where you found the 12v wiring junction box. I have a 78 poptop that I want to fix the lighting on, bt can't find the blue 12v connection. Thanks mate. Bernie. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2013 21:22:21 GMT 10
Hi Bernie
I think its the Black wire in the trailer plug that feeds the 12V lights in the van no J box just straight to the light switch I didn't pay to much attention all I did is cut it and tossed it all, hope you find the fault
Ed
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2013 6:13:09 GMT 10
 Added some photos |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2013 6:20:01 GMT 10
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2013 6:21:17 GMT 10
 The Viscount is coming along slowly, its very hard to find enough time to do this sort of project when I run 2 businesses and also make time for the kids, however the outside fixtures are complete, Air command Heron AC fitted, solar panels, TV aerial, Awning and front and rear windows and wiring, lights all done. I have also built the shower and toilet. Insulation is going in at the moment and using a combination of the old and new wool for the curved bits, then interior lining goes in. Stay tuned I need to finish it by December as I have a hotrod turning up for a wiring job and I need the garage back?? |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2013 6:22:18 GMT 10
 See the Beech colour timber, this will be used for the interior fitout with curved overhead cupboards and white padded vinyl ceiling. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2013 6:28:06 GMT 10
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2013 20:32:16 GMT 10
Huge job, looks great.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2013 11:52:25 GMT 10
Great reno so far. I look forward to the rest of your build updates.
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Post by supreme78 on Oct 21, 2013 23:38:48 GMT 10
It's a credit to you for the work so far. It's looking awesome.
It will be nicer than when it came of the showroom floor.
Keep up the good work and I am keep to see more pics as you go.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2013 5:37:02 GMT 10
Wow your Reno is looking excellent, I'm looking forward to seeing more photos. All the renovations of caravans on this forum are giving me inspiration. I see many ideas from other people that's helping me with my Reno. I have a long way to go but I know which direction I'm going and can't wait to have something that resembles a caravan again  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2013 17:27:32 GMT 10
Hi All
Our Caravan was just hit by a massive hailstorm it has destroyed the left side and roof does any one know where to buy the original Log cabin cladding??
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2013 19:42:00 GMT 10
Bad news man, worst luck.
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Post by supreme78 on Nov 19, 2013 9:13:31 GMT 10
Hi jetboat
I am very sad to hear that all your hard work has been undone by Mother Nature. I hope you are able to find the cladding you are after and keep going with you restoration. It will be a very nice van once you get it finished.
All the best
Paul
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Post by glennv on Nov 20, 2013 5:57:20 GMT 10
Enough to make you cry .. Or scream anyway ...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2013 8:23:33 GMT 10
Bad luck mate! You must have been so sad hearing every smash on the van.
Hope you get back into the reno soon and good luck.. I will be waiting for your further updates.
Mike
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Post by ForumMod on Nov 24, 2013 19:31:30 GMT 10
G'day jetboat,
So sad to hear of the damage to your van, particularly after all the hard work you've put into it.
Trying to find replacement log cabin cladding will be a challenge. You could try contacting Barnes Caravans at Lansvale NSW and see if they could give you some ideas of where to locate some. The other option is the wreckers at Redhead NSW, who may or may not be able to supply some second hand stuff. Depends where you live as to whether either of these two suggestions are worthwhile chasing up.
cheers,
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2013 21:42:24 GMT 10
Bugger Ed, what can you do about those damn hailstorms, especially like those ones we copped around 17th November, massive size I've never seen before. I really hope you can fix the damage, the repaint looked fantastic.
After seeing yours done, I want to tear into our Viscount and give her a nice shiny paint job more than ever now. I just know to be done properly, it's going to have to be stripped back on the outside, windows/doors removed etc, every trace of old sealant removed, phew!
But, these older vans come up better than new with some time and effort, very rewarding.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2014 23:34:36 GMT 10
Hi Ed,
any luck finding the cladding? apparently that cladding is no longer made. You have to get a fabricator to make it up for you from scratch. I am to doing one up but are in the middle of deciding if I will chance the cladding to a different one so if the unfortunate happens like yours I will be able to replace the sheeting easy.
its looking good what you have down so far.
you can still by the front and back cladding from Camec.
Mark
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