NEW PROUD OWNER OF A 12/2

[alan]

HI , I'M ALAN FROM WESTON-SUPER-MARE AND A PROUD OWNER OF A 12/2 1979 SAFARI, I BOUGHT IT A WEEK AGO, I LOVE THE RETRO LOOK AND DIDN'T NO THAT THEY WERE QUITE SORT AFTER, CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHY? I HAVE A DAMP PROBLEM AT THE FRONT AND THE DOOR DOESN'T FIT PROPERLY BUT I'M SURE I CAN GET ADVISE ON HERE, JUST WANTED TO SAY HI ;D

[Brian M]

Hi alan - Welcome to the Group.

"THEY WERE QUITE SOUGHT AFTER, CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHY"

Because they are suberb classic caravans! There were recognised as a quality caravan in their day, and their style is unique!

If you read through the old threads, you will find answers to almost every technical and restoration subject, and if you don't - post a question and I am sure one of our members will give you some help.

Can I ask you to let me have your serial number, so I can update the database.

[alan]

hi Brian as i have the day off work and kids are back to school :-) i'm going to spend the day working on the van i'll try and take some photos and i'll post the serial number later, i need to look at sealing the van at the front as there is some wet rot either side of the front window ans then look at the timbers! also i need to replace the internal window trims which have all cracked and 1 if the side window supports has broken, so much for a day off but beats work any day!!!!!

[Brian M]

To help you with the work you may need to do at the front corners have a look at this album that has over 50 pics of my rebuild of the front end of my Safari.


rides.webshots.com/album/550745591apQZvX

If you need any more information just let me know and I'll try to help.

[alan]

looks great brian fab job, how long did it take you? looks like you used hardwood, i'm having trouble with some stubborn screws tried drilling them out but no luck! any ideas? also wot sealant did you use?