RV FEATURE
When we last looked at this van , it was in terrible condition . While Andrew has been able to salvage some of the existing fittings , such as the drawbar hardware , a few things have had to go . These include the refrigerator that the previous owner had fitted to replace the ice box that would ’ ve come standard with this van back in the 1950s . The previous owner had also installed a powerpoint in the ice box cavity to power the fridge . Andrew , however , will source an ice box that fits the era as well as the space .
It ’ s a similar story with the stove . At first , Andrew had wanted to salvage it ; however , it was apparently beyond repair , and so he will replace it with a metho-fired stove , which fits the era and allows him to keep the van gas-free .
This Don Cadet has 12V wiring for the lights , which Andrew has tested and will retain , and each of the original aluminium-framed windows is also in good condition . They just need a bit of a clean-up , and will go straight back in .
There is still a lot of work to do before this Don resembles its former glory . However , having seen his collection of restored vehicles , vans and things , I have no doubt that this old Cadet will be taking its place in his shed soon .
The rotted offside wall was being held together by duct tape .
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