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Post by joseph on Apr 14, 2016 20:18:38 GMT 10
![]() hi I have just received this van it has been stored for 20 years it seems to be in good nick just some minor blemishes ie pitted aluminium- tyres- gas set up ,< bottles dated 1982> - brake system all minor
now I am thinking I will just fix what needs to be done and leave the rest original any suggestions? |
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Post by peter92 on Apr 14, 2016 20:27:04 GMT 10
Hi and welcome
It all depends on how far you want to go by fixing it up
some pics might help give the answers your after
Peter
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Post by joseph on Apr 14, 2016 20:46:34 GMT 10
that's a fast reply peter I would if I could I have been trying since I posted but can not work it out I am a real wizard at computing
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Post by peter92 on Apr 14, 2016 21:11:28 GMT 10
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Post by Mustang on Apr 15, 2016 6:48:33 GMT 10
Hi Pete,
We send the second link now to all new members.
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Post by peter92 on Apr 15, 2016 7:06:06 GMT 10
Hi Pete, We send the second link now to all new members. good idea |
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Post by joe de limburger on Apr 25, 2016 14:45:18 GMT 10
 Here are some photos, finally figured it out. Can you tell me if this worked? thanks |
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Post by joe de limburger on Apr 25, 2016 14:49:19 GMT 10
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Post by joe de limburger on Apr 25, 2016 14:52:48 GMT 10
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Post by snoops on May 3, 2016 21:41:31 GMT 10
Nice looking van. Doesn't look like it needs much.  |
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Post by Mustang on May 4, 2016 19:36:30 GMT 10
IMO ...Original.
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2016 22:58:27 GMT 10
Beautiful little van,not many around any more in such good condition.
Keep it original!
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hughdeani
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Post by joe de limburger on May 5, 2016 14:09:00 GMT 10
hi I have already realised that there is no short fix a small job can generate another one but iam sticking to my original plan and leaving it as is apart from detailing thanks for posting foto still not sure about that procedure dah
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Post by joe de limburger on May 10, 2016 16:33:40 GMT 10
would bringing the van into the modern age distract from its originality I am thinking of installing a mains pressure tap and a fuse panel
any thoughts anyone?? on my first trip last week the fridge surrounds got warm , ie the drawer above,, on setting 4 , there is room for insulation on the side and top,
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Post by awbeattie381 on May 10, 2016 17:03:33 GMT 10
Wow that is amazing. I dont think installing mains pressure tap and a fuse panel would detract from its originality. The latter is a pretty important addition in my view. The thing looks like it was built yesterday! Well done!
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Post by joe de limburger on May 10, 2016 21:26:55 GMT 10
I am afraid I cant take credit for the vans great condition pretty much the way I bought it I am just detailing it not sure about the age can not see any markings anywhere ?? will install fuse and tap
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2016 21:34:51 GMT 10
Hi Joe,
I think your van is a 1978model going by the stripe and the upholstery colours.
You can stuff insulation all around the fridge,and a piece of metal from the back of the fridge to the interior top of the vent so the heat is pushed outside,will make a big difference to the running of it.
In the "0ld" days,it was Common to remove the cutlery drawer to help the heat escape!
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Post by mausie on May 13, 2016 22:43:20 GMT 10
Great looking van and even better to have another Capricorn on the forum :-)
Joe & Mausie
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Post by joe de limburger on May 14, 2016 18:18:58 GMT 10
man, I have read your reno , where do you start, but I have got my eye on another one that needs a LOT done. the 77 model I have now does not require much, and I do like to keep busy. the thought just occurred to me < be careful what you wish for> |
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Post by joe de limburger on May 31, 2016 15:51:47 GMT 10
just back from a short hospital stay>> lung infection>> , inspected the van after the rain we had , and sure enough, found some leaks so that means taking of the corner strips and resealing, while the strips are of might as well give them a good clean, I was JUST going to touch her up and that would be it, but it never works that way does it? have also rubbed down the sun exposed door side, and primed it, ready for hand painting when the weather gets better
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Post by joe de limburger on Jun 25, 2016 18:23:42 GMT 10
new 4 photos on photobucket use the link on previous post
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Post by atefooterz on Jun 27, 2016 1:29:23 GMT 10
would bringing the van into the modern age distract from its originality I am thinking of installing a mains pressure tap and a fuse panel any thoughts anyone?? on my first trip last week the fridge surrounds got warm , ie the drawer above,, on setting 4 , there is room for insulation on the side and top, I am sure insulation would hide and a possible discrete placement of fuse panel, i would hide it in a cupboard, there are many choices of taps, plus if you keep the original then down the track concourse look can be done in a few minutes swapping back. Hope you are recovering well. |
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Post by jm9422 on Jun 27, 2016 8:02:05 GMT 10
Wow, what a beauty. So straight and shiny.
Before you dive in with the corner strips, have a look at the light mountings (brake, markers) if that looks to be near abouts where the leaks are.
I did the strips on mine but found the leak was from the brake lights. I suppose they are replaced (fiddled with) most often in their lifetime.
Depends on where the leaks are in yours.
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Post by joe de limburger on Jun 27, 2016 12:57:51 GMT 10
Wow, what a beauty. So straight and shiny. Before you dive in with the corner strips, have a look at the light mountings (brake, markers) if that looks to be near abouts where the leaks are. I did the strips on mine but found the leak was from the brake lights. I suppose they are replaced (fiddled with) most often in their lifetime. Depends on where the leaks are in yours. I did look at all the lights , and there was water damage obvious , so I bought new lights , although I only needed the rubber seals, the lights were ok. |
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