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ke1v
Joined: 19 Sep 2009 Posts: 3
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Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 5:02 pm Post subject: New to forum and looking for advice on 68 Sprite Musketeer |
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Hi all just joined the forum as i'm soon to be restoring a Sprite Musketeer and will no doubt be needing some help.
My Dad purchased the van some time in the 70's and it has been used just about every year until its last trip in 2006. Needless to say i have many fond memories of the times we spent on holiday in it.
I have now taken possesion of it and recently picked it up from my home town and brought it to where i currently live so i can keep on top of the maintenance.
I was really concerned about what state it would be in as it had been left to stand for three years. To my delight after gaining access as no keys the van seemed dry and as i remembered it internally. Externally it was pretty weathered.
Before setting off on my 3 hour journey and first time towing in years i had to change the tyres fix the lighting and check the brakes and suspension. I also thought it deserved a was before getting it out on the road. It took a couple of days but i enjoyed every minute of working on it and now i have the buzz.
This is almost how it looked on arrival, just dragged out of its overgrown plot and new tyres on and lights being looked at.
After a clean and about to set off.
The condition it's in is a credit to the time my Dad spent looking after it. The interior is not the original layout and is a real improvement. I do plan to redo it all with my own touch but keep the layout he created. Priority for me is to sort the exterior. I have no worries about getting stuck in i have plenty of tools and turn my hand to most things however realise there is plenty of help and advice to be gained from forum members.
I believe its a 68 after finding a few pics on the net and my dad always said late 60's. Unfortunately the tag is not present on the chassis indicating weight etc. If anyone call help me out with any info about the van i would really appreciate it. I'm also on the hunt for some sprite hub caps as they have dissapeared.
Thanks
Kelvin |
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Uncle Alec
Joined: 14 Jan 2008 Posts: 734 Location: Manchester
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Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 6:01 pm Post subject: |
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Looking good already. I am looking forward to watching progress on this one. |
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jonbott
Joined: 23 Jun 2009 Posts: 187 Location: cornwall
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Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 12:55 pm Post subject: |
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very nice my gran had one of them,fond memories of it _________________ 2dogs:(
3 cats
1962 otten
1972 vw camper
1971 mini project
I must be mad!! |
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rangerover125
Joined: 26 Jun 2009 Posts: 262
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Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 1:26 pm Post subject: |
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My son has a musketeer but in a moment of madness he's brought a static caravan so the musketeer has headed to ebay, right I'm off to a rally for the weekend c u all next week. Steve |
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ke1v
Joined: 19 Sep 2009 Posts: 3
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Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 2:04 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks it does look well in pics but on close inspection it requires a repaint. At the moment i'm considering if i should remove the skin or not. There is no visible signs of damp so not sure its required. The alloy sheets on the side are not perfectly flat anymore so thought about checking the frame and adhere the skin to it again. But then if its not leaking why disturb it.
I saw that sprite on ebay whilst looking for some hub caps. I think its the modle after mine so may be similar weight if it has a steel chassis. You don't happen to still have the plate on the A bar with the weight details do you? |
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rangerover125
Joined: 26 Jun 2009 Posts: 262
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Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 2:10 pm Post subject: |
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I can do better than that if you wait until after the weekend I have the original sales brochure up at the storage yard with the weights of all models so will get it for you, best wishes Steve |
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ke1v
Joined: 19 Sep 2009 Posts: 3
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Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 2:15 pm Post subject: |
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That would be great Steve, thanks
Have a good weekend
Kelvin |
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Barry
Joined: 13 Jan 2009 Posts: 2
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Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 11:54 am Post subject: sprite musketeer |
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Hi.
You will enjoy having the Sprite as people will come and talk to you about it.I own a 1966 Sprite Musketeer which the wife and I have restored.
It is nice to have something different to everybody else as the caravan sites are full of plastic caravans that all look the same.
If you would like to contact me I will send you some pictures.
Barry. |
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emmerson
Joined: 30 Sep 2008 Posts: 1268 Location: South East Wales
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Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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Sprites are like Morris Minors. Wherever you park it, someone will say " I/my father used to have one of those"
Good luck with it. Why not bring to the European Classic Caravan rally in France next may? |
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yorkshireretro
Joined: 27 Dec 2008 Posts: 95
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Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 11:12 pm Post subject: |
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i LOVE the 70's pale green and white sprites - they are my favourite and i'm always keeping an eye out for one! good luck with your restoration |
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