If anyone knows exactly what these numbers refer to, I would like to hear from you.
Ex Cheshire County Council Living van and 1955. 86" Landrover.
I fitted out the interior in traditional style. It has a small, coal fired stove, a rather "cramped" toilet compartment, it's lit by paraffin lamps, and It will sleep 4 in bunks.
The "chassis" is made of wood and bolted to the top of the semi elliptic springs,
The roof consists of six curved cross beams of 2"x2" Ash steamed to shape, covered with T&G boards, and finished with roofing felt glued and nailed down.
I've started drawing some plans showing it's simple construction which may be of use to anyone building or rebuilding a similar van.
Van construction page
The whole van was in a very sorry state when I got it, I must have had to replaced about 75% of the wood work, I think it was worth it. It has a sort of character , not found in mobile aluminium box type vans ! ,
And below.. the interior and cooking stove
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This next picture has it all. What more could anybody want, Sunny day, Steam Engine, Series 1 Landrover, Living vans, People sitting round talking steam and drinking beer, HEAVEN! | |
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WARNING; To all exhibitors of vintage machinery..... To ensure the safety of the public,.... do not cough or sneeze whilst on site. Colds and Flu can be DANGEROUS, and in extreme cases, FATAL. You may not realize you have a cold until after you have left the rally site.... Do not breathe on anybody..... If a member of the public asks you a question, always reply politely from a safe distance (preferably through a megaphone) Do not do anything which may cause unnecessary trauma ....If you trip over a tent peg as you leave the beer tent, do not use " STRONG LANGUAGE ", This could result in a claim for damages against the organizers of the Rally....If you do upset someone sufficiently, that they miss a days work, make sure you have 3rd party Insurance to cover at least £2,000,000. (Two Million Pounds) |
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