Thread: I'm on to a 18 ft Viscount that's imaculate inside

They have already filmed Mick and his caravan.Its demise is @6.39.
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Andrew

I was only watching that the other day on telly thinking what a waste of a classic van.

Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

Well, negotiations are over.
I've bought the thing.

Now I have to move it. I will eventually change the braking system to electric brakes. Seems the easiest way is to change the axles. Much like what Gav has done with his.
Today I took a couple of the wheels off. They are 13" diameter rims. Now, I was thinking, the new axles will bring it up about 1-1/2". I need to get the draw bar higher. Perhaps I should go 14".
Looking on ebay now, How do I know what stud pattern it is?

13" will be holden pattern so HK-HG is the same pcd but in a 14" diameter, but if you are changing axle's you may as well go for a later more common pattern.

Originally Posted by bacicat

I was only watching that the other day on telly thinking what a waste of a classic van.

Me Too.
They destroyed lots of classics in the Mad Max movies,worth it I guess.
Seen the trailer for the latest Mad Max about to come out????
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Andrew

Originally Posted by loanrangie

13" will be holden pattern so HK-HG is the same pcd but in a 14" diameter, but if you are changing axle's you may as well go for a later more common pattern.

Problem is, it needs to be moved, soon. I don't have the time or budget to buy the new axles.
The old tyres are well past their use by date. Hell of a flat spot.


Now, I'm faced with a choice. Do I buy new tyres that are likely to be used for a few hundred yards or do I buy some 14" rims? I already have some 185/75R14 tyres to go on them.

Once moved, I can then get the new axles made up when funds and time permit.

Mick, I've got 3 x 14" rims and tyres you can borrow. I can soon jack my van up and bring those over plus the spare. Not sure about a 4th though. I also have 2 x 13's on the bike trailer that will fit.

How far do you have to tow it?

Thanks for the offer. I think I'll buy 4 sunraysia trailer rims at $45 each and put my tyres on them.
That should sort it for the move.

The big problem is where to put the 101 and car tandem that needs to be moved also.

Oh, have they finally sold the house?