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Post by bogwot on Feb 13, 2016 6:52:42 GMT 10
Well we have just bought another caravan and she is a bit of a mess. Not really wanting to tear down wall cladding but looks like I will have to. Structually she seems very sound. There's rust but not major. Love the shape and the windows although not the hole where the last owner put an air-con. It was used as a work shop for some time. Anyway we will work on her for the next few months and bring her up better than what she was. 
We built the shed so she wouldnt get wet.
  
The hole in the wall is a mess. May put a window there but the stove is directly under it so we might put a chalk board so visitors can leave a message if you are out.   
It was a workshop and at some stage a piano repair place. 
This is the kitchen and the cafe seating on the right.  
We will be puting a double bed here. We will be adding a 240 volt fridge with battery and inverter. So much cheaper and more convienent. Anyway will put up progress photos over the nect few months. |
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Post by Mustang on Feb 14, 2016 8:19:40 GMT 10
That padbolt on the door is real class, bet he stood back & said "Gee I'm proud of that    All ribbing aside its a pleasant looking van. |
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Post by Rattles on Feb 14, 2016 9:17:43 GMT 10
Placing a Window in the A/C hole is a good option, of course the new window can be a little wider but not any lower and if you decide on a sliding window the fixed pane needs to face towards the front of the Caravan, the stove should not be a problem as long as the stove has a cover that is lifted into the vertical to protect the curtains from the flames/heat, however the old Millard is almost a blank canvas and it is only the fridge that has a place mapped out, good luck and when finished you have many happy travels.
Rattles
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Post by bogwot on Feb 14, 2016 9:30:42 GMT 10
Placing a Window in the A/C hole is a good option, of course the new window can be a little wider but not any lower and if you decide on a sliding window the fixed pane needs to face towards the front of the Caravan, the stove should not be a problem as long as the stove has a cover that is lifted into the vertical to protect the curtains from the flames/heat, however the old Millard is almost a blank canvas and it is only the fridge that has a place mapped out, good luck and when finished you have many happy travels. Rattles The padbolt is a classic I agree. We are also looking at putting a blackboard over the hole for people to leave messages. We aren't sure just yet. Still haven't decided. And yes it is a blank canvas. Looks like we are putting a double Ikea bed with an 'Orange' decore inside. Bought the bed spread to match and hopefully the Orange stripe outside will come up a treat with a little buff. |
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Post by Rattles on Feb 14, 2016 10:11:08 GMT 10
The outside Paint will only need a hit with Quality Car Polish, both the Orange and White, do not use a power polisher as it will go through the colour at the corners of the profile also do not use Cut Polish as the powder coat is very thin, Happy polishing.
Rattles
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Post by bogwot on Feb 14, 2016 14:55:02 GMT 10
I am in need of another window. 3 louver type. The one that has a metal piece instead of glass. Anyone know where I can get one?
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Post by Rattles on Feb 14, 2016 16:05:11 GMT 10
If you can get a complete window (3 Louvre) or a different Style window to replace the one with the missing louvre looking at you pictures above you should be able to cut the old window to a 2 Louvre window and place in the old a/c hole.
If you measure the window Size of the window and also the louvre size and add to this thread someone may be able to help.
Rattles
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Post by tasmillard on Feb 15, 2016 11:10:00 GMT 10
I think you got it spot on Rattles, it will all just polish out and look new again |
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Post by crowbar on Feb 16, 2016 14:22:56 GMT 10
Hi, all the best for your restoration, it certainly is a blank canvas meant in the most congenial manner.
Oh the stories that van could probably tell.
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Post by bogwot on Apr 12, 2016 12:45:10 GMT 10
Update:
Firstly I have been told that the '84 Millard is more than likely a '77-79 model.
I have stripped the roof and painted with Wattyl Sola Gard and boy what a mess. I used an Airless gun and just couldn't get the consistancey right. Mostly ran. So I will be sanding the runs out and trying again. If I do decide to paint the sides I won't be using the water based paint again.
I will put up some pics soon.
Steve
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Post by pisces51 on Apr 13, 2016 9:35:55 GMT 10
G'day bogwot, I reckon you'll find your van is earlier than 1977. Have a look on the drawbar for the chassis number starting with M followed by some numbers. Let us know what it is and we can give you an estimate of the year it was built. A company called A E Baker used to do the 'sanitary pan' run in our area in the 1950s and 60s, before septic tanks became available (and later sewerage). Always remember the old "dunny trucks". Cheers, Al. |
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Post by bogwot on Apr 13, 2016 13:15:45 GMT 10
G'day bogwot, I reckon you'll find your van is earlier than 1977. Have a look on the drawbar for the chassis number starting with M followed by some numbers. Let us know what it is and we can give you an estimate of the year it was built. A company called A E Baker used to do the 'sanitary pan' run in our area in the 1950s and 60s, before septic tanks became available (and later sewerage). Always remember the old "dunny trucks". Cheers, Al. Thanks Al. The number is M46479. And the comment to the "Dunny Truck"? Wrong theard pehaps? lol |
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Post by pisces51 on Apr 13, 2016 19:41:00 GMT 10
M46479 is likely to be from 1976. Back in 2011, we had a fella join and he had Millard M46466, about 13 numbers before yours. You can see his van here: ditzygypsy.proboards.com/thread/1268/1976-millard-m46466In one of your photos above, there is a drill size chart on the wall of the van. That's where my story about A E Baker came from.  Cheers, Al. |
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Post by bogwot on Aug 20, 2016 15:17:07 GMT 10
Here are the latest photo and update of our current project: This is the revamped hatch and the roof stripped. 
Tha hatch area has to be replaced.
Roof and hatch painted
 Hatch area inside removed and replaced with new sheet  One roo section and one wall section replaced due to water damage  Building a cupboard for the fridge and a pantry  Wall panel replaced  Kitchen cupboard  Fridge and pantry with battery and inverter cupboard  Looking into the kitchen area  Bench seating  Hatch repainted  Walls painted an off white. Doors will be a light grey and some of the cupboards above the sink an orange to match the stripe outside   Masked and the etch coat applied  The orange stripe   Stripe finished as well as the white  Painting done. A little touchup here and there as some of the masking tape pulled the paint underneath off.  And lastly that bloody hole where the airconditioner went  Just have to put the windows back in and paint the doors to the cupboards |
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Post by bogwot on Aug 20, 2016 15:20:42 GMT 10
Placing a Window in the A/C hole is a good option, of course the new window can be a little wider but not any lower and if you decide on a sliding window the fixed pane needs to face towards the front of the Caravan, the stove should not be a problem as long as the stove has a cover that is lifted into the vertical to protect the curtains from the flames/heat, however the old Millard is almost a blank canvas and it is only the fridge that has a place mapped out, good luck and when finished you have many happy travels. Rattles As luck has it a friend had an old caravan that he didn't want and asked me if I wanted it. It was the exact same one that I was doing up so I have outside sheeting, which I used to cover the hole, and all the louver windows I need. |
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Post by tasmillard on Aug 21, 2016 7:05:03 GMT 10
Lots of work done, looking very good.
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Post by bogwot on Dec 14, 2016 15:48:08 GMT 10
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Post by Rattles on Dec 14, 2016 16:17:02 GMT 10
You have done a great job, may you have many enjoyable holidays.
Rattles
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Post by snoops on Dec 14, 2016 19:14:13 GMT 10
Looks great! What a difference to what you started with! Time to kick back and enjoy your hard work. |
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Post by tasmillard on Dec 15, 2016 7:03:04 GMT 10
Great work, just in time to enjoy the summer holidays too |
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Post by bogwot on Dec 15, 2016 7:57:22 GMT 10
Well we have decided to sell this van. Wanting to buy a larger van and do it up. Glutton for punishment
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Post by Mustang on Dec 15, 2016 8:10:51 GMT 10
Well we have decided to sell this van. Wanting to buy a larger van and do it up. Glutton for punishment Oh NO!!! after all that hard work, love your colours!!!!! The first to see will buy I expect. Do stay with us on the next project Cheers |
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Post by tasmillard on Dec 15, 2016 9:01:51 GMT 10
Well we have decided to sell this van. Wanting to buy a larger van and do it up. Glutton for punishment No comment from this muppet, who basically has done the same lol. All the best for your new project. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2016 20:46:25 GMT 10
Steve, what a wonderful job you've done! Heaps of inspiration right there so thanks for sharing the journey. One thing that stood out for me was the windows. I have the exact same situation in the rear with the passenger side going from a triple to the double and I've seen that on quite a few others and can't work out why?! Fanatadtic job and looking forward to seeing your next project.
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Post by bogwot on Jan 16, 2017 15:29:51 GMT 10
Steve, what a wonderful job you've done! Heaps of inspiration right there so thanks for sharing the journey. One thing that stood out for me was the windows. I have the exact same situation in the rear with the passenger side going from a triple to the double and I've seen that on quite a few others and can't work out why?! Fanatadtic job and looking forward to seeing your next project. Cheers Dave Well the reason my van has 2 louver and a 3 louver is the kitchen is beneth the 2 louver window |
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