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Daisy2
Joined: 03 Jul 2015
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 Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 9:08 am Post subject: Caravan restoration |
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Hi.
We have just bought a lovely Waterbird Cygnet 12- 5 berth, (1967 I think). It is in need of external renovation to make her watertight. I was wondering if anyone could help me out and advise me/knows anyone in the North East (North Yorkshire) area who could help me please? Thanks. |
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christine lowery
Joined: 30 Sep 2009
Posts: 496
Location: wallsend tyne and wear
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| Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 10:17 pm Post subject: |
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hi
if you have basic diy skills you can do it yourself the awning rails are screwed on just unscrew and see what you find ie is there any wood left behind the ally
new screws and sealant and youyr there
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david_rachel
Joined: 26 Nov 2012
Posts: 144
Location: High Wycombe, UK
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You make it all sound so easy Christine  . I had no more than 'O'-level woodworking skills when I started my Carlight restoration Daisy, have a look at my blog; anything is possible if you have the heart!
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David Rachel
1972 Triumph 2.5PI Est Royal Blue
1968 MG 1300 Sal Connaught Green
1978 Carlight Casetta
http://carlightrestoration.blogspot.co.uk
1995 Lada Riva 1.5 Est Red |
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christine lowery
Joined: 30 Sep 2009
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Location: wallsend tyne and wear
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hi david
it is if your doing the shabby make over
its when as you have done you want to bring a van bavk to as was new thats when it becomes a true ladour of love, and a degree of super skill is needed
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Daisy2
Joined: 03 Jul 2015
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Thank you Christine and David,
Think I'm going to look at other restorations before I start dismantling- although I may be tempted to attempt removing a side to peak underneath- bit scared about what I'll find though and if I will manage to get back together again!!
Regards,
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Daisy2
Joined: 03 Jul 2015
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Hi David Rachel,
Just been reading your blog- enlightening and inspiring.
Thank you.
Daisy2 |
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david_rachel
Joined: 26 Nov 2012
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Location: High Wycombe, UK
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The idea was to share some of the experiences I had with people like yourself, simply because I often struggled to find any classic caravan restoration information. Unlike classic cars, there aren't many of us who are genuinely interested in restoring classic caravans.
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David Rachel
1972 Triumph 2.5PI Est Royal Blue
1968 MG 1300 Sal Connaught Green
1978 Carlight Casetta
http://carlightrestoration.blogspot.co.uk
1995 Lada Riva 1.5 Est Red |
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