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Post by myarrow1 on Aug 16, 2015 9:57:37 GMT 10
Lol, Amen to that !!
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Post by myarrow1 on Aug 16, 2015 9:59:54 GMT 10
Lol, Amen to that ! The wonderful world of clear silicone.......
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Post by snoops on Aug 21, 2015 11:14:50 GMT 10
Nice van - exacly the same as mine by the look of it - same year as well. Any more pics of the inside - kitchen, rear bed layout, etc? Always interested in seeing how others have theirs set up.  Cheers - Snoops. |
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Post by myarrow1 on Aug 21, 2015 19:35:26 GMT 10
Hi Snoops.
i will post some more inside pics soon.
ive always loved this set in the Arrow ( we had the same layout as kids growing up). Plan on keeping it original as possible, except for a few 12 volt add ons for phone charging etc.
Main concern is sorting out the rot at the front and the rear frames.
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Post by myarrow1 on Aug 22, 2015 17:37:23 GMT 10
 Has been a busy day ! Replaced the rear side marker lights. Re connected all the rear wiring. Got the rears working again, had to sort out the earthing dramas, and made a start on the panelling. I was actually quite surprised how easy it was to cut the ply. I flipped it over over and cut from upside down...... |
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Post by Mustang on Aug 22, 2015 19:33:18 GMT 10
Has been a busy day ! Replaced the rear side marker lights. Re connected all the rear wiring. Got the rears working again, had to sort out the earthing dramas, and made a start on the panelling. I was actually quite surprised how easy it was to cut the ply. I flipped it over over and cut from upside down...... Re top edge of the ply nearest the window, how do you plan to blend this? I ask because I'm faced with the same delimma? |
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Post by myarrow1 on Aug 22, 2015 19:41:51 GMT 10
Hi Mustang.
i hoping to use a length of quad (if I can find something that small ). If not, I will go to plan B......Whatever that is, lol
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Post by myarrow1 on Aug 22, 2015 19:56:29 GMT 10
Hi Mustang.
i have just emailed a pic to Caravans Plus, hoping that they can suggest something for the top of the ply.
They do list a few different flexible extrusions for around cupboards etc, which may suit
i'll keep you posted
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Post by Mustang on Aug 22, 2015 20:08:21 GMT 10
Hi Mustang. i have just emailed a pic to Caravans Plus, hoping that they can suggest something for the top of the ply. They do list a few different flexible extrusions for around cupboards etc, which may suit i'll keep you posted Ply shops have a double sided trim, usually white which you have to paint, but its an option. |
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Post by myarrow1 on Aug 22, 2015 20:32:49 GMT 10
Cool. That may be an option. I'm sure we can come up with an answer.....
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Post by myarrow1 on Aug 23, 2015 14:40:08 GMT 10
 Hi Mustang. Got the trim sorted out. Flexible plastic extrusion from the local timber yard in Geelong. Also has the corner type too, if needed. About $3.80 for a 2.4m length. Can be stained or painted too, but it's the same colour as the window frames so it matches perfectly.... Will redo the other sections in the bedroom area too, so it all matches up. Have been able to keep the vertical Gold Trim visible too |
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Post by myarrow1 on Aug 23, 2015 14:41:43 GMT 10
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Post by myarrow1 on Aug 23, 2015 14:44:18 GMT 10
 Trim pic |
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Post by Mustang on Aug 23, 2015 18:51:04 GMT 10
Looks the goods. Once the bed is in & the curtains rehung, it all fades into obscurity. The point is it stable & waterproof & the slightly different colour of ply dosn't really matter.(IMO) If asked..." arr mate its the extra heavy duty,side covers, they only came in the supreme deluxe models by special order"   |
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Post by myarrow1 on Aug 23, 2015 20:10:27 GMT 10
Ha ha, like it. Franklin Arrow 'Deluxe'. I agree, the different colour ply doesn't really matter
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Post by snoops on Aug 24, 2015 16:23:49 GMT 10
Even your stove is the same colour as mine... What corner of the country are you in? |
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Post by myarrow1 on Aug 24, 2015 17:19:35 GMT 10
Hi Snoops. I'm near Geelong (Vic).
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Post by albinochimp on Aug 24, 2015 21:29:39 GMT 10
Hi myarrow1, just been following your thread. I have a tandem axel franklin with similar issues to yours, leaking in all corners. Will follow with interest to see further works. I pulled the whole rear out of mine on the weekend. It has been in the family since I was 4, now 42!! Wanting to do the resto works to allow my kids to have the memories of the holidays in it, that I remember having. I should probably register to get some tips from other Franklin experts along the way as well.
Good luck with yours.
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Post by snoops on Aug 25, 2015 6:20:10 GMT 10
Hi Snoops. I'm near Geelong (Vic). Cool, I wouldn't mind catching up sometime - I'm just North of Melbourne and I get down your way a bit. |
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Post by myarrow1 on Aug 25, 2015 18:06:48 GMT 10
Hi albinochimp.
My folks had a Franklin Arrow 16ft with the exact layout as my van. Always had a soft spot for the Arrow. A lot of great memories. I've always liked the 70's vans.
its definitely worth signing up on this site. Plenty of help available, from various levels of expertise.
Ive learnt a heap, from the short time I've been on the site.
- noticed a small leak on the LHS between rear window and floor, so I wanna chase that down before I fit the rear ply, and risk undoing all my good work.......
(sigh), I reckon chasing water leaks is gonna be a big part of this experience, lol
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Post by viscount6116 on Aug 25, 2015 19:11:30 GMT 10
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Post by myarrow1 on Aug 25, 2015 20:27:08 GMT 10
Hi Andy.
i did have a quick look at their website, but I found the 3mm ply at a local timber yard. They only had 2 colours to choose from, so I opted for the lighter shade. I'm hoping the rear and front look ok when done.
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Post by myarrow1 on Aug 26, 2015 20:47:53 GMT 10
Had abit of a look at the water leak in the rear window earlier. Looks like its travelling down the back of the window winder box on the RHS of the van. Can't work out how the water is getting in......Confused......
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Post by planner on Aug 27, 2015 8:36:05 GMT 10
Had abit of a look at the water leak in the rear window earlier. Looks like its travelling down the back of the window winder box on the RHS of the van. Can't work out how the water is getting in......Confused...... MA1 When you find it please share, our rear window leaks through/near the window winder sometimes ( normally only at night  ). I haven't yet found the problem. Planner |
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Post by snoops on Aug 27, 2015 10:26:17 GMT 10
Had abit of a look at the water leak in the rear window earlier. Looks like its travelling down the back of the window winder box on the RHS of the van. Can't work out how the water is getting in......Confused...... Depending on the window (most older van windows I've seen are similar in design), the glass isn't (and shouldn't) be sealed in the frame, only the frame sealed in the opening - this is the same as most windows you have in you're house (I used to build them). The rubbers will let some water through depending on the rain direction and wind, etc. the most important thing is that the drains in the bottom of the frames are clear so the water can get out again. This is the issue I had in my van. The PO siliconed up the back window completely chasing a leak - and failed, but the biggest drama was that he siliconed the drains up. I've cut the silastic out of these areas and I have no more water inside the van (the original leak they were chasing was the roof, not the window). I still get some water on the inside of the glass, but it doesn't get to anywhere it can do any damage. Cheers - Snoops. |
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