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Post by mickmarsh on Jan 3, 2015 17:39:40 GMT 10
Ok. Time for a few more details.  The chassis number is A7463 I assume that it is the sixty third built in 1974. What else does it tell me? |
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Post by atefooterz on Jan 3, 2015 21:29:48 GMT 10
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Post by mickmarsh on Jan 6, 2015 17:19:27 GMT 10
The bunk beds down the tail end.  OK. I suspect it is an "Ambassador". Can someone confirm it is a '74? |
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Post by viscount6116 on Jan 12, 2015 10:19:17 GMT 10
Ok. Time for a few more details.  The chassis number is A7463 I assume that it is the sixty third built in 1974. What else does it tell me? Gday Mickmarsh and welcome Looking at the door style , lightning stripes painted on the side ,the cladding and interior hardware and taking the chassis number into account I will assume that it has pushout windows and the old style hatch then I'll take a stab and say your van is from 1970 . Does your van have any Viscount stickers on the front that can still be read ??...it could be a Viscount Duralvan The interior looks to be in fantastic condition judging by the pic Cheers Andy |
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Post by peter92 on Jan 12, 2015 10:48:14 GMT 10
G,day MickMarsh and welcome to the family
The van will look great when its done and can you tell us what your plans are with it
look forwards to seeing more pics of what your doing
Regards Peter
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Post by mickmarsh on Jan 12, 2015 22:07:50 GMT 10
Thanks for that Andy. Is there a website or list somewhere I can have a browse of? Peter, another pic, the kitchen:  So far, the plans are to convert the brakes to electric with breakaway. Then to give it a clean and replace all the broken bits. The last thing will be to install solar panels and batteries as well as updating the electrics to LEDs and electric pump on the water faucet. All simple stuff as funds permit. |
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Post by viscount6116 on Jan 13, 2015 9:37:57 GMT 10
Thanks for that Andy. Is there a website or list somewhere I can have a browse of? Gday Mick In the past I have searched high and low for info on these old caravans and in my opinion this website is one of the best sources of information that you will find online about them. Use the search box to look for relevant information to you on the website (there is plenty of good information and tips ) and don't be afraid to ask questions if you cant find what you need to know (plenty of valuable knowledge available from members ) Good luck with the reno and as Peter92 said we all love pics so please post a few as you go to help out future members as well Cheers Andy  |
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Post by awbeattie381 on Jan 15, 2015 21:05:19 GMT 10
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Post by mickmarsh on Jan 15, 2015 21:18:12 GMT 10
Yep, Andrew, I've been up and down that thread several times ages ago. The best I can determine is that it fits closely with 1972 models. I was rather hoping someone had a list and could say "Yep. That one left the factory in August '72." It would make buying bits so much easier. Invariably sales people will ask "What's it for?" Maybe no such list exists but I thought I should ask. I think I might have a chance to start work on it the weekend after next. It will be a slow progress. I have a few other projects on the go. |
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Post by peter92 on Jan 15, 2015 22:02:47 GMT 10
Thanks for that Andy. Is there a website or list somewhere I can have a browse of? Peter, another pic, the kitchen:  So far, the plans are to convert the brakes to electric with breakaway. Then to give it a clean and replace all the broken bits. The last thing will be to install solar panels and batteries as well as updating the electrics to LEDs and electric pump on the water faucet. All simple stuff as funds permit. Hi Mick The van does look nice inside and SUGAR SOAP is good for cleaning the inside with I started doing mine about 18mths ago thing ill just do this and that, but ended up doing heaps, so dont be in too much of a rush And also i found taking pics of your van inside can help later as a reference for you to look back, if you need to, ive done it heaps of times on mine so look forwards to seeing heaps of pics in the future, its surprising how your pics can help and give others ideas when there stuck Regards Peter |
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Post by mickmarsh on Jan 25, 2015 21:33:58 GMT 10
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Post by peter92 on Jan 26, 2015 19:34:08 GMT 10
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Post by greedy53 on Jan 26, 2015 20:38:37 GMT 10
looking at the wraparound front corner windows makes me think it's a royal or supreme, a nice van happy vaning
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Post by mickmarsh on Jan 29, 2015 11:45:35 GMT 10
looking at the wraparound front corner windows makes me think it's a royal or supreme, a nice van happy vaning What letter would a royal or supreme from '71 chassis number start with? |
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Post by viscount6116 on Jan 29, 2015 14:29:01 GMT 10
Gday Mick I'm with you mate ...1970 Viscount Duralvan would be about as close as you will probably get without the original Viscount manifest sheets from the early 1970s which would no longer exist IMHO Don't forget the ongoing pics  Cheers Andy |
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Post by Mustang on Jan 29, 2015 19:29:55 GMT 10
Wow an amazing find you have, how good is that interior??? Love the aluminium Sunbeam fryer!!!!
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Post by mickmarsh on Mar 14, 2015 17:48:39 GMT 10
Ok chaps.
I need to get started on this van to get it mobile. The first thing I want to do is upgrade the braking system to electric drum. Bear in mind I know nothing about what braxes are on it apart from they are vacuum assisted cable brakes.
So, what can you tell me? I see things like 8", 9", 10" brakes. What stud pattern should I be looking at? What type and size of bearing?
I want to walk into a brake place, tell them what I want, and it fit.
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Post by mickmarsh on May 2, 2015 22:43:03 GMT 10
Now I have to move it. I will eventually change the braking system to electric brakes. Seems the easiest way is to change the axles. Much like what Snoopin has done with his.
Today I took a couple of the wheels off. They are 13" diameter rims. Now, I was thinking, the new axles will bring it up about 1-1/2". I need to get the draw bar higher. Perhaps I should go 14".
Looking on ebay now, How do I know what stud pattern it is?
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Post by atefooterz on May 3, 2015 1:40:07 GMT 10
Take a wheel off & go to Jax or Bob Jane etc & ask for a quote for mags or whatever, that will give you stud & rim size. |
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Post by Mustang on May 3, 2015 19:37:42 GMT 10
looking at the wraparound front corner windows makes me think it's a royal or supreme, a nice van happy vaning I agree |
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Post by mickmarsh on May 4, 2015 11:32:34 GMT 10
Take a wheel off & go to Jax or Bob Jane etc & ask for a quote for mags or whatever, that will give you stud & rim size. Wheel is off. Two actually. I am unable to travel to suburbia to a place that sells wheels in the timeframe. They have wheels on ebay, delivered to your door, for $45ea. If I buy them tonight, I will have them by the weekend, on my doorstep. Now, can anyone help, how do I know what stud pattern it is?
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Post by doublechevron on May 4, 2015 15:51:46 GMT 10
How far is it store from ballarat ? If it's close, you can move it here to do the brakes etc.... Just find out the stud pattern and order in new wheels ... they will be delivered to your place for $105 each. I just bought a caravan that still had it's original cross ply tyres on it ........ So I ordered in a set of 4 new wheels and tyres: www.ebay.com.au/itm/171565746408?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AITsaves all the messing around, and you don't ahve to worry about rusted or out of round old wheels. You NEED to know the stud pattern though. It could be ford, hq, ht, valiant ... there was quite a variety used. seeya, Shane L. |
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2015 16:46:49 GMT 10
Take a wheel off & go to Jax or Bob Jane etc & ask for a quote for mags or whatever, that will give you stud & rim size. Wheel is off. Two actually. I am unable to travel to suburbia to a place that sells wheels in the timeframe. They have wheels on ebay, delivered to your door, for $45ea. If I buy them tonight, I will have them by the weekend, on my doorstep. Now, can anyone help, how do I know what stud pattern it is?
Go to this page and you will find all the different wheel sizes
Cheers
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Post by doublechevron on May 4, 2015 17:04:21 GMT 10
Wheel is off. Two actually. I am unable to travel to suburbia to a place that sells wheels in the timeframe. They have wheels on ebay, delivered to your door, for $45ea. If I buy them tonight, I will have them by the weekend, on my doorstep. Now, can anyone help, how do I know what stud pattern it is?
Go to this page and you will find all the different wheel sizes
Cheers
That's what he needs. Now all he needs is a ruler. Using the "Centre of Adjacent Studs mm" column. Measure the distance between the centre of any two studs. I'm betting 14" HT both caravans here are 14" HT ... I wonder if I'll be close seeya Shane L. |
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Post by mickmarsh on May 6, 2015 16:56:56 GMT 10
Thanks Lawrence and Shane.
So, I take it Viscount didn't have a "standard" wheel.
That info you put me on to is most helpful. I want to change the stud pattern and axles on the tandem car trailer at some later date and I'll go down to the trailer parts supplier armed with that print out.
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