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by chippit
Fri Jul 10, 2020 10:16 pm
Forum: For Sale or Wanted
Topic: For sale, Carawagon 1968 back body and roof for restoration
Replies: 0
Views: 4466

For sale, Carawagon 1968 back body and roof for restoration

For sale on ebay my 109 carawagon back body and roof for restoration. eBay item number: 254649835030 Fantastic opportunity to buy a genuine carawagon back body and roof. It is very much in kit form. I have carefully saved the plywood so that the original pieces can be used as patterns to replace all...
by chippit
Thu Feb 08, 2018 6:21 pm
Forum: Classic Campers
Topic: LPG conversion kits
Replies: 6
Views: 7170

Re: LPG conversion kits

Hi, My 2.25 1975 carawagon had a gas conversion kit on it when I bought it. I used to always start it from cold on petrol then switch and run on gas. I ran it to Oban and back on gas (1200 mile round trip) a fraction of the cost of petrol. It had 2 torpedo tanks slung under the passenger and drivers...
by chippit
Mon Feb 06, 2017 8:31 pm
Forum: Technical & Workshop
Topic: Chassis paint?
Replies: 2
Views: 2948

Chassis paint?

Hi, The leaking fuel tank has now been removed and my OH has done some very nice repair work to the chassis, I have spent the last 2 days scraping all the loose rust and old falling off chassis paint from the back 3/4 of my chassis. For 42 years old it is not doing too badly at all, I have not found...
by chippit
Mon Jan 02, 2017 6:58 am
Forum: Member's motors
Topic: 1968 Series IIA 109" Carawagon
Replies: 8
Views: 6872

Re: 1968 Series IIA 109" Carawagon

Hi Phil, Fantastic project, the bodywork looks in really good condition, good luck. I have finally managed to finish the restoration of my 1975 carawagon roof, the rest of the vehicle is a rolling restoration as and when it needs more work for the mot. Currently replacing leaking fuel tank, welding ...
by chippit
Fri Dec 02, 2016 11:49 pm
Forum: Technical & Workshop
Topic: Roof catches, 40 years on and they are still available
Replies: 7
Views: 7130

Re: Roof catches, 40 years on and they are still available

Hi Richard, If you have a look at the post about carawagon roof and seals there are three pictures of the roof I have restored, this is from a genuine 1975 carawagon, the roof catches that you can see (painted silver) are the originals. As with all carawagons the design is so simple, made from mater...
by chippit
Wed Nov 23, 2016 7:14 am
Forum: Technical & Workshop
Topic: HEC updates
Replies: 262
Views: 162105

Re: HEC updates

Hi and thanks for the updates Brad It is really good to hear of other peoples projects, makes me feel that even though mine is taking forever it is all worth it. Somehow for me it is not so much about the destination but the journey getting there, some days :rant: and :banghead: :cry: but then other...
by chippit
Tue Nov 22, 2016 7:57 pm
Forum: Technical & Workshop
Topic: Carawagon roofs and sealing?
Replies: 5
Views: 5051

Re: Carawagon roofs and sealing?

Hi,
Here are one or two photos, I have sketches and more photos of the restoration if you need more info

Regards Christine
by chippit
Sat Oct 15, 2016 9:58 pm
Forum: For Sale or Wanted
Topic: 109 1973 dormobile chassis
Replies: 1
Views: 2760

109 1973 dormobile chassis

Hi, I found this for sale on ebay, may be of interest to someone here. eBay item number: 262671286181 From the photos it looks in quite good condition. 6 cylinder dormobile station waggon chassis, 1973 so tax exempt, don't know if they have any of the rest of it. I am looking for a galvanised 109 3 ...
by chippit
Sat Jun 11, 2016 8:59 pm
Forum: For Sale or Wanted
Topic: S3 Carawagon project on eBay - Dundee
Replies: 4
Views: 4386

Re: S3 Carawagon project on eBay - Dundee

Did anyone on here get it?
by chippit
Mon May 23, 2016 11:55 am
Forum: For Sale or Wanted
Topic: Dormobile tent for sale on ebay
Replies: 15
Views: 11697

Re: Dormobile tent for sale on ebay

Yeah! glad it has gone to someone here.