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Post by ChrisBNE on Mar 7, 2016 15:11:10 GMT 10
Hi everyone, Hope you can help us identify the year of our caravan which we have recently purchased. We were told it was 1978, ad had it as 1974, and some of the fittings make us think it may be 1960s! So very confused. The chassis number is 368E. its obviously been painted on the outside, but inside is original.      
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Post by captivenut on Mar 7, 2016 16:13:42 GMT 10
Hi Chris, I've owned and restored 3 mid 60's Ambassadors and from what I can see in your pics the van is definitely post 1970. The cabinet handles, laminates on cupboards and benches and walls, and the fabric on the cushions (barkcloth?) have 70's written all over them!
If you look under the table, on the back of the drawers or cupboard doors, etc, you may find a factory production line date penciled somewhere...this practice was not uncommon for Viscount and some other makers.
But it's looking good!
Cheers
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Post by Mustang on Mar 7, 2016 16:58:27 GMT 10
Looks to have been loved , no major dings.
As " captivenut " has suggested it's not 78 , ours is 77 & it's not that era ,
Our resident date expert Hugh will be along soon, whatever boy it's a good looking little rig . Of course it's a Viscount!!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2016 22:55:47 GMT 10
Hi Chris,
Your van looks to be 1969 or 1970.beautiful original condition inside and a nice new looking paint job outside,and as captivenut says,look under all drawers and inside cupboards to find an exact date!
Hope this helps
hughdeani
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Post by Mustang on Mar 8, 2016 6:45:19 GMT 10
It appears there is little to do to this gem, may I suggest that the pole carrier looks a little bright & out of character.
Personally I would paint it away with the lower body colour .
On Vincent I have made a wooden tool box & I will match with a wooden pole box ,just to keep the era correct.
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Post by crowbar on Mar 8, 2016 11:04:01 GMT 10
What a great find and buy.
That caravan is certainly going to serve you well
for many years to come.
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Post by ChrisBNE on Mar 8, 2016 12:26:32 GMT 10
Hi folks,
thanks for the replies, appreciate it (I didnt see my post had been moved and had reposted in the other forum)
Appreciate the idea on the post holder, I agree it does stand out. Its in great nick and we are going to touch up the interior and rewire etc so it will last for a long time!
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Post by bobt on Mar 8, 2016 13:28:02 GMT 10
Gidday ChrisBNE
If you registered on this forum you would have received a message telling you your post was moved. The intent of the "Ye Olde Classic Museum" thread is to information about the various caravans not individuals caravans, there are other areas on this forum.
I have removed you latest post from the Viscount Thread.
Do register and continue to post about your new found prize.
bobt
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2016 12:24:24 GMT 10
Gidday ChrisBNE If you registered on this forum you would have received a message telling you your post was moved. The intent of the "Ye Olde Classic Museum" thread is to information about the various caravans not individuals caravans, there are other areas on this forum. I have removed you latest post from the Viscount Thread. Do register and continue to post about your new found prize. bobt Thanks - will do. |
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