Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.

leevaux · Joined: 28 Mar 2010 Posts: 8

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

Uncle Alec · Joined: 14 Jan 2008 Posts: 734 Location: Manchester

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!

gresham flyer · Joined: 06 Sep 2008 Posts: 1435

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.

gillberry · Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 702 Location: Norwich

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

jonbott · Joined: 23 Jun 2009 Posts: 187 Location: cornwall

love the wallpaper Cool

I think we lloked at something similar but needed a more powerful towcar Sad

_________________
2dogs:(
3 cats
1962 otten
1972 vw camper
1971 mini project
I must be mad!!

leevaux · Joined: 28 Mar 2010 Posts: 8

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

jonbott · Joined: 23 Jun 2009 Posts: 187 Location: cornwall

leevaux · Joined: 28 Mar 2010 Posts: 8

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

HMK · Joined: 19 Aug 2009 Posts: 42

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=

Ranger2 · Joined: 31 Jul 2010 Posts: 30

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 !

Ranger2

leevaux · Joined: 28 Mar 2010 Posts: 8

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.

scooterdaz · Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 9:18 am Post subject:

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.