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leevaux



Joined: 28 Mar 2010
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 10:31 am    Post subject: New Classic Caravan Owner Reply with quote

Hi All
I have had old cars for many years now mainly 60s 70s and 80s and thought it was time to get my first old caravan now when i say old it is i think mid 70s unless some one can tell me different it is an Elddis Shamal which needs a little tlc on the out side mainly the inside is very good and mainly original i believe it is very dry to inside.
This will be my first old van project and i am looking forward to getting her looking proper 70s retro!!!! i bought it just before Christmas so now spring is here i will be starting work soon here are some pictures.
If any one has any info on this model it would be much appreciated Smile








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Uncle Alec



Joined: 14 Jan 2008
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Location: Manchester

PostPosted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 10:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Welcome. Nice one.
You'll be surprised how much stuff is still available in caravan dealers. Window trim, door locks, etc etc. Much more sensible than buggering about with decrepit old Winchesters and the like!
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gresham flyer



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 3:40 pm    Post subject: Old Winchesters. Reply with quote

Now Now Uncle Alec, I quite like messing about with woodworm. Exclamation

If you listen carefully you can hear them munching in the night,when tucked up in bed. Sad

Cash it in for a new ONE.
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gillberry



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 8:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

love the wall paper what are you going to tow it with?
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jonbott



Joined: 23 Jun 2009
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Location: cornwall

PostPosted: Sat Apr 03, 2010 7:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

love the wallpaper Cool I think we lloked at something similar but needed a more powerful towcar Sad
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leevaux



Joined: 28 Mar 2010
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 04, 2010 5:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes we love the wall paper in the wash room to its great i am going to really get it looking pure 70s.
Now the tow car is going to be something to think about as i love my Vauxhall,s and Triumphs i have a 1967 Victor 101 which will not pull it with 5 up as well!! My TR7V8 not a family car at all then there is my 2002 Omega Elite V6 which is fine to pull it but not old and then there is my trusty 1993 Carlton Diamond est which again is fine but not old so if i like this vintage caravaning i may have to get something to match the van later on so for now it will be the Carlton i have had 3 more modern caravans before but fancied getting into older vans so this one is a good start. Very Happy
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jonbott



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PostPosted: Sun Apr 04, 2010 5:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

leevaux wrote:
Yes we love the wall paper in the wash room to its great i am going to really get it looking pure 70s.
Now the tow car is going to be something to think about as i love my Vauxhall,s and Triumphs i have a 1967 Victor 101 which will not pull it with 5 up as well!! My TR7V8 not a family car at all then there is my 2002 Omega Elite V6 which is fine to pull it but not old and then there is my trusty 1993 Carlton Diamond est which again is fine but not old so if i like this vintage caravaning i may have to get something to match the van later on so for now it will be the Carlton i have had 3 more modern caravans before but fancied getting into older vans so this one is a good start. Very Happy

carltons are supposed to be good towcars
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leevaux



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PostPosted: Sun Apr 04, 2010 6:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes i bought it home with the Carlton and i did not know it was behind me!!
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HMK



Joined: 19 Aug 2009
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 1:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes, I always use one of my Carlton estates to tow the old caravan.

The Carlton is now very much a classic, although not as old as the caravan!

As shown here.......... Wink

http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/forum/phpbb/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=7478&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=
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Ranger2



Joined: 31 Jul 2010
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 12:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi

Lokks like a 78/79 model - 79 had safety glass in so looks to be a 78 version loo wall board is original and the van looks in sound order to carlton will mince it !

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leevaux



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PostPosted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 7:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Guys for all your info
i have bought lots of bits and pieces to match its year and we have been away in it and it was great!!!!!!! towed with my 93 Carlton Diamond est it was easy she will be painted this winter and have running hot water as well.







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scooterdaz



Joined: 31 Aug 2010
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Location: East Riding of Yorkshire

PostPosted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 9:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think Elddis were connected in some way with the transport company in north east England, the company owned by a chap called Siddle, which of course spelt backwards is Elddis.
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