1956 Willerby Vogue Restoration

[Russell willerby]

Originally Posted by Ellpea in CA

Stuart & Myra,

The FG on the inside is so pretty... is that the result of a scrubbing and polishing? Or was it painted inside as well?

Beautiful job all around; congratulations!

Hi Ellpea in CA.
The inside is painted with the same system as the outside. Good stuff that Epiphanes 2 pack polyurethane ( yacht paint )
Needed doing as a substantial area of the inner skin needed to be removed to access the outer skin damage and re-form the roof as it was sagging, then reinstated, filled, primed etc etc.
I have a full set of restoration photographs on the photobucket site detailed in my initial post.
Cheers
Stuart & Myra

[k corbin]

Fully detailed the way a true craftsman does it! It is the best renovations I have seen on this forum in terms of making every inch of surface just right.

[Russell willerby]

Originally Posted by k corbin

Fully detailed the way a true craftsman does it! It is the best renovations I have seen on this forum in terms of making every inch of surface just right.

Many thanks KC, that is very kind of you to say.
As there are approx 5 or 6 remaining of the 100 or so produced, we thought it worth doing properly and as close to original specification as practical.
We have not retained the gas lighting system, for example, although the LED inside the original gas mantle looks pretty near.
Still looking for another glass lamp shade as one of the two was missing.
Also missing the wheel spats ( covers ) so may have to sculpt 2 foam blanks, in order to manufacture the moulds.
Still it keeps me out of the pub.
A 1956 Vogue, which was restored in 2007 by Peter Jolley, has just recently been bought by the makers Willerby ( now in their 70th year in the caravan business ) to use as a centrepiece at their factory/ showroom and for exhibition at other events and shows.

[Jon in AZ]

Originally Posted by Russell willerby

...A 1956 Vogue, which was restored in 2007 by Peter Jolley, has just recently been bought by the makers Willerby ( now in their 70th year in the caravan business ) to use as a centrepiece at their factory/ showroom and for exhibition at other events and shows.

Link to a thread by Peter on his Vogue: http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...gue-30120.html
Took a little clicking around, but I found his album on the Willerby restoration via this link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/33714671@N00/albums

[Russell willerby]

Originally Posted by Jon in AZ

Link to a thread by Peter on his Vogue: http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...gue-30120.html
Took a little clicking around, but I found his album on the Willerby restoration via this link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/33714671@N00/albums

Thank you Jon in AZ, did not realise Peter had posted on FIBREGLASSRV.
Stuart

[FRED SMAILES]

That trailer is about as COOL!! as it gets!!
and you sir have done fine job.
Thanks for sharing!
Fred

[Russell willerby]

Originally Posted by FRED SMAILES

That trailer is about as COOL!! as it gets!!
and you sir have done fine job.
Thanks for sharing!
Fred

My pleasure Fred. Sharing is good.
Stu

[Daniel A.]

Originally Posted by vintageracer

I just know noticed the door on the trailer is on the "Wrong" side!

No its on the proper side, in the UK they drive on the left side.

[Jon in AZ]

Originally Posted by vintageracer

I just know noticed the door on the trailer is on the "Wrong" side!

Originally Posted by Daniel A.

No its on the proper side, in the UK they drive on the left side.

It's funny… I know that fact in my head, but when I look at interior photos and try to visualize the layout, I find I keep getting my directions turned around. Am I looking toward the front or toward the back? Toward the left or toward the right? It requires an extra layer of thought, almost like translating from another language. It doesn't help that the Vogue has a more-or-less symmetrical arrangement of windows front to back!

[vintageracer]

Originally Posted by Daniel A.

No its on the proper side, in the UK they drive on the left side.

It' STILL on the wrong side!!!

[Russell willerby]

Interior refitted, original framing ( where useable ) reclad in 3/16 oak veneered ply. Original sink and cooker. LED " gas lamps.
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[Captleemo]

I don't know what you call it but whatever it is that the curtains are hanging from sure is nice and the interior looks brand new. What a nice restoration.

[Russell willerby]

Originally Posted by Captleemo

I don't know what you call it but whatever it is that the curtains are hanging from sure is nice and the interior looks brand new. What a nice restoration.

Very kind of you to say so.
Again the restoration was to original spec, reusing original fittings where possible. The curtain tracks and runners are the original and are " hidden " behind a " pelmet "
Cheers
Stuart

[Jon in AZ]

I am really appreciating the galley design. I like the recessed, built-in drainer next to the sink and the fold-down covers that hide the entire galley when not in use. The sink side looks like it might serve as extra counter space when open.

What a masterpiece of functional beauty!

[Captleemo]

Never heard of a pelmet but I googled it and sure like the idea.

[WaltP]

All I can think to say is WOW! That is a thing of beauty. Earlier I commented the exterior is the prettiest trailer I've seen. Now I can say the same of the interior.
Walt

[Dudley]

Love the looks of those trailers! The folks that designed it, all those years ago, knew form and function. Love the windows, just great. Your restoration was very well done and it looks fantastic. Now if we could just find a mold to start making them again! Maybe the door on the other side for across the pond.

[Russell willerby]

Finally managed to track down a pair of original wheel spats and another Willerby Vogue ( awaiting restoration ) The owner, Jim, kindly loaned me his spats so I could take a mould from them.
I have now made pair of spats in Deep Bronze Green to match the Land Rover.
Finishes it off lovely.


Cheers
Stuart

[WaltP]

What a gorgeous trailer. Sure wish I could see it in person. Nice work.

Walr

[Captleemo]

Wheel spats, we called them wheel skirts across the pond but now a days they are as rare as hens teeth. They sure look nice on your Willerby.