Thread: 1971 Millard Caravan Rebuild

More of today's work...Some more cupboards to come and of course the doors and draws, but the bulk of the fitout is done.

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It is on it's way home....

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Mrs hh

Nice job you guys are doing but i have to ask and by no means is this meant to offend, but why put so much effort/time and money into an old van ?
I understand the because we can but in the end the exterior will still look like an old van ?

Originally Posted by loanrangie

Nice job you guys are doing but i have to ask and by no means is this meant to offend, but why put so much effort/time and money into an old van ?
I understand the because we can but in the end the exterior will still look like an old van ?

That’s the whole point Nick - it still looks like an old van. IMO and those others that restore classic vans these oldies are far better looking than new vans.

Just like restoring a series Land Rover - we do it because we love it.

I’m just starting to restore my second classic van - a 1971 Viscount - even older than the Franklin - because I much prefer the look of these. .

Much cheaper too to buy then restore than to buy something already done by others and you get exactly what you want.

Originally Posted by loanrangie

Nice job you guys are doing but i have to ask and by no means is this meant to offend, but why put so much effort/time and money into an old van ?
I understand the because we can but in the end the exterior will still look like an old van ?

Exactly what Gav said. I want the old 1971 look outside but 2018 on the inside. Though H is thinking he should have built a 5th wheeler, like he originally planed before he got sick. Besides this way we have everything we like, new vans have short beds for a start H's is 2000mm long, mine 1900mm. You may get to see the finished result next year when we come to Vic.

Mrs hh

As I said I was curious, it does look awesome inside .

H is doing the fitting of lights etc. It is all 12 volt except for 3 power points, outside, in kitchen and under the bed for a battery charger.

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Mrs hh

What battery’s and solar have you got planned?

I better not show Yvonne all of this or she’ll get ideas about what the Viscount could look like... (If I had Harry’s Skills...)