Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.

chrisj1 · Joined: 02 Sep 2013 Posts: 2

Hi my name is chris, me and my partner decided to get a caravan for next year so we can go away with our dogs. we find it hard to get away with them as they are two boxers and can be real buggers sometimes (anyone with a boxer will understand) I then remembered that my parents have a very old safari top sterling caravan I think from eithers the 50s or 60s. it is in need of renovation as my dad started it years ago when he rescued it from being crushed, but ill health put a stop to it and it has been sat on their drive rotting ever since. we can do all the inside restoration (décor and plumbing bits in etc) but need help to get it back to a basic sound shell ready for redecorating. if anyone knows any good caravan restorers in the dorset area that could help that would be great. we are on a bit of a tight budget but as I have said we can do work ourselves to help costs. any ideas?

thanks

BigJohn · Joined: 01 Jan 2011 Posts: 954 Location: Wem, Shropshire

Hi Chris, I cannot help you, but it might be of assistance to any other members who could, if you gave a location. It would be of little use to you if they knew someone who could look/assist if they are at the other end of the country.

John.

chrisj1 · Joined: 02 Sep 2013 Posts: 2

Sorry, I have put in the Dorset area in the text, but may be not clear enough. yes we are in Dorset, so Dorset or surrounding areas would be good.

christine lowery · Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2013 7:16 pm Post subject:

hi chris
there are i believe over quite a lot i mean alot of screws in a safari roof
they have a good support site on the web
www.classicsafari.co.uk and brian who runs it would be pleased to help with info
the job can be diy if you are able
chris

Brian M · Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2013 8:55 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the plug ChrisL but the url for my Safari forum is
www.classicsafaris.co.uk
or www.classicsafaricaravans.co.uk and ChrisJ has already found us.
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Brian
1970 Volvo Amazon and 1978 Safari 15-4 Caravan
Classic Safari Forum: www.classicsafaris.co.uk

Brian M · Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2013 8:55 pm Post subject:

edit to remove double post

christine lowery · Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2013 8:22 am Post subject:

hi brian
your welcome for the plug,we have to do our best to keep our cherished vans up to scratch
chris Razz

emmerson · Joined: 30 Sep 2008 Posts: 1268 Location: South East Wales

Hey, steady on Chris! He's only got a Safari!!!! Laughing

christine lowery · Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2013 7:23 pm Post subject:

ah but emmersom they were the mum and dad for our genetically superior
ROYALE

chris Twisted Evil

Brian M · Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 7:36 am Post subject:

Chris - don't you start picking on me - it is bad enough dealing with the mad Welshman.
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Brian
1970 Volvo Amazon and 1978 Safari 15-4 Caravan
Classic Safari Forum: www.classicsafaris.co.uk

christine lowery · Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 9:13 am Post subject:

sorry Brian
Emmerson love's you really he just needs some one to have a joke with.
chris
Wink

emmerson · Joined: 30 Sep 2008 Posts: 1268 Location: South East Wales

How did you know I love him? It was only a 3 second hug, honest!

christine lowery · Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 9:51 pm Post subject:

hi emmerson
it's just the way you say Brian in any conversation that his name crops up in
chris Smile

Brian M · Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 7:28 am Post subject:

Chris - that is Emmerson's accent showing the respect and reverence that most express when mentioning my name, and nothing to do with love Very Happy

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Brian
1970 Volvo Amazon and 1978 Safari 15-4 Caravan
Classic Safari Forum: www.classicsafaris.co.uk

Brian M · Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 7:29 am Post subject:

edited to remove double post
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Brian
1970 Volvo Amazon and 1978 Safari 15-4 Caravan
Classic Safari Forum: www.classicsafaris.co.uk