Just joined this forum - received my Sprite Alpine yesterday which is my first caravan and resto project.
Hoping to learn about caravan resto and where to get parts.
Hoping to learn about caravan resto and where to get parts.
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Sprite Alpine resto
- Thread starter jessejazza
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Welcome. Lots of experience on here. Hope you enjoy your project.
Thank you for your replies. I was going to post pics in another section but was unsure which to use. So i'll put them here and in future i guess the "Vintage section" would be best. Not sure if she would be termed vintage but please let me know.
I think she is a 1975-1985 model but i am still unsure. I have seen an early 70's Alpine which was different. Just done some pics but the sun was a bit bright for the LHS shot.
As you can see she has few dings and in good condition. I was given her so i want to do her justice. I prefer these older caravans so i was overjoyed when it was offered in response to my post on Nextdoor.co.uk. I belong to several classic car clubs and so want a period caravan... but also what i can legally tow [she's 797kg]. I'll use her for those classic car weekends.
I am an experienced car restorer but not sure who to contact for parts. I assume that drum brakes and springs/shock absorbers are generic but may be wrong. Inside isn't too bad but i will probably do a customise. No damp inside despite the broken window.
As you can see the front window is cracked and a side window. I think i have seen a supplier for the side window but not sure about the front. Not the end of the world as i'd have thought one can put an aluminium channel in to take glass or plastic.
I think she is a 1975-1985 model but i am still unsure. I have seen an early 70's Alpine which was different. Just done some pics but the sun was a bit bright for the LHS shot.
As you can see she has few dings and in good condition. I was given her so i want to do her justice. I prefer these older caravans so i was overjoyed when it was offered in response to my post on Nextdoor.co.uk. I belong to several classic car clubs and so want a period caravan... but also what i can legally tow [she's 797kg]. I'll use her for those classic car weekends.
I am an experienced car restorer but not sure who to contact for parts. I assume that drum brakes and springs/shock absorbers are generic but may be wrong. Inside isn't too bad but i will probably do a customise. No damp inside despite the broken window.
As you can see the front window is cracked and a side window. I think i have seen a supplier for the side window but not sure about the front. Not the end of the world as i'd have thought one can put an aluminium channel in to take glass or plastic.
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Mel
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Welcome to the forum. There are folks on here who have done resto project. Not me though.
In terms of parts, the age of your van may make things interesting but there are places. (See below) that maybe worth checking out as well as any caravan breakers local to you.
sfmcaravans.co.uk
www.premiertowingcentre.co.uk
Good luck with your project
Mel
In terms of parts, the age of your van may make things interesting but there are places. (See below) that maybe worth checking out as well as any caravan breakers local to you.
Parts & Spares | SFM Caravans
Quality used caravans and caravan parts and spares, delivered and exported from West Yorkshire, UK.
New and used Caravan parts for sale | Premier Towing Centre
If you are looking for a new and used caravan parts for sale, you can contact the specialists at Premier Towing Centre. Call us today in Tipton or across the West Midlands for a wide range of services and parts.
Good luck with your project
Mel
Many thanks for those links - i will explore. I originally just posted in this section as a newbie.
If i have read correctly - my caravan is termed vintage as it's a 60-80's model so i will post in the section in future.
If i have read correctly - my caravan is termed vintage as it's a 60-80's model so i will post in the section in future.
Which ever section you post in, will come up onto the NEW posts, it is always great to see what folk are doing,
And that's why it is called Practical Caravan, .
You are more than welcome.
Welcome aboard
