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Jul 19, 2017 21:14:54 GMT
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I work for a leisure home manufacturer producing thousands of new holiday homes every year, but recently one of our salesmen told us that one of our vans built in the 1970's was being taken from a site and would we be interested in having it! So we said ok what's the worst that could happen! To be fair it looked like it had been well used in it's long life...
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Jul 19, 2017 21:17:22 GMT
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It was decided a full rebuild was needed both inside and out And what it looked like when new!
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Last Edit: Jul 19, 2017 21:56:00 GMT by midmounted
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Jul 19, 2017 21:26:49 GMT
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A lot of time was spent sourcing original 1970's wallpaper And new old stock floor vinyl. Some of the old van was too far gone for economic repair such as the chassis that was replaced with new but the majority of the internal components were able to be saved.
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Jul 19, 2017 21:32:01 GMT
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This looks interesting... I'm in!
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Jul 19, 2017 21:40:33 GMT
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It certainly brought back childhood holiday memories. New roof spars, walls and internal bulkheads were made all as original
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Jul 19, 2017 21:43:17 GMT
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Jul 19, 2017 21:47:39 GMT
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It will be interesting to see if you can get the original version price, along with the price of a full rebuild now.
Comparing the real price increase seen over 40 plus years.
I wonder if the bosses would let you know.
This really could have made up a neat entry for one of those telly programmes like Amazing Small spaces or similar.
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Last Edit: Jul 20, 2017 5:16:50 GMT by grizz
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Good on the company for being interested enough to restore it. Gawd knows how much heritage we've lost through mergers, takeovers, and just general disinterest.
Thanks for posting, I find it interesting to see how these things are/were made, having lived in an old Abi one for a couple of years whilst rebuilding our house.
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Jul 20, 2017 13:41:18 GMT
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Not a restoration id ever thought id see, and all the more interesting for it. Its nice that your going to the trouble of sourcing original details like the wall paper rather than just rebuilding it.I'm definatly in. My Aunt and Uncle live in a static caravan, or at least they did until a fire claimed most of it, they were in at the time and got out fine, and are now waiting for the insurance company to pull their finger out. Their caravan dated from the late 50's to early 60's and had most of its original features. The kitchen area was the only part that wasnt badly affected, and ive got my eyes on the kitchen cupboard doors, the backs of the cupboards are part of the caravan. If they want them back i want to build them some new cupboards for their new place, if not ill keep them, they're really nicely styled and need saving either way.
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Jul 20, 2017 20:51:22 GMT
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That's nice to see a manufacturer with an interest in it's heritage. I have to say it's done well to survive on a site that long, most sites seem to have cottoned on to the money making aspect of forcing you to buy a new van every 10 or 15 years.
I can't remember ever seeing one of those before with the built in veranda - it's a nice touch.
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Jul 20, 2017 21:11:45 GMT
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Jul 20, 2017 21:14:42 GMT
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Jul 20, 2017 21:20:17 GMT
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Last Edit: Jul 20, 2017 21:21:28 GMT by midmounted
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Jul 20, 2017 21:24:54 GMT
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Last Edit: Jul 20, 2017 21:25:14 GMT by midmounted
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Jul 20, 2017 21:26:20 GMT
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Last Edit: Jul 20, 2017 21:32:56 GMT by midmounted
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Jul 20, 2017 21:46:30 GMT
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Last Edit: Jul 20, 2017 21:47:37 GMT by midmounted
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Jul 20, 2017 22:06:21 GMT
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Last pic of the finished van before it went on it's travels. The sad part is this van cannot be sold to the general public due to legislation. Thanks for looking guys.
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A worthwhile project with very cool results. Deserves to be in a Museum somewhere!
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That looks great - love the stone effect round the gas fire! Proper period pieces add a nice touch, now you need a mk1 Scirocco outside to complete the picture. Having lived in a caravan, that veranda is a great idea as a place to take off wet boots, coats, and leave the dogs!
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