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Post by tassietiger on Nov 3, 2015 16:26:15 GMT 10
Have acquired a Viscount 12 foot pop top. The number on the draw bar is V5892. Does that mean in was manufactured on the 5th of August 1992?
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Post by Mustang on Nov 3, 2015 17:33:14 GMT 10
Hughdini will be along soon to tell you, possibly 1975?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2015 6:49:17 GMT 10
Hi Tassietiger,
Can you put up a photo for me please?
That way I can compare photo and number,because the numbers are not always right!
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hughdeani
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Post by tassietiger on Nov 4, 2015 18:52:15 GMT 10
Ok will put up photo tomorrow. In the mean time I found the gas compliance plate under several layers of paint. It says the gas installation was done on 2/7/82 which makes it an 82 model not 92. Will be interested to hear your comments. I believe it has an aluminium frame as the cladding and lining are attached with rivets.
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Post by tassietiger on Nov 7, 2015 12:18:27 GMT 10
hughdeani here are the pics. Your comments view etc would be welcomed.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2015 12:42:09 GMT 10
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Post by tassietiger on Nov 7, 2015 13:06:11 GMT 10
Ok next question relates to window winders (surprise surprise). How do I get inside these units to make repairs. Couple sound like the cogs are worn out.  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2015 17:30:54 GMT 10
Hi all ,definately 1982 Grand Tourer.
Thought to be the best vans Viscount ever made.
I vaguely remember someone on this forum that had a recipe for cleaning winder boxes??
Maybe they will remind us.
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hughdeani
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Post by Mustang on Nov 7, 2015 17:36:49 GMT 10
Winder boxes are available from Caravans Plus for little money, but pull yours apart first to see if any cogs have shedded.
Otherwise condition looks good.
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Post by tassietiger on Nov 8, 2015 16:56:11 GMT 10
Thanks hughdeani. Reassuring to know that. I suspect it has an aluminium frame.
Mustang - how do I go about pulling them apart?
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Post by Mustang on Nov 8, 2015 18:16:21 GMT 10
Thanks hughdeani. Reassuring to know that. I suspect it has an aluminium frame. Mustang - how do I go about pulling them apart? Cheers The assembly is what is called a friction fit, they are simply pressed together with a locating pin. Look for a seam & push a non sharp but thin blade in the seam & twist. The non winding box on the opposite side needs to be synchronised so they work together. Most winders are not the fault, its usually sticky old seals, poorly aligned frames, etc. |
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Post by tassietiger on Nov 9, 2015 4:43:09 GMT 10
Thanks Mustang. By the sound of the noise coming from inside I would say the winder cog is missing a few teeth. Will give it a go and see what gives. Cheers  |
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