Hi Everyone! I’m purchasing a 1969 Eriba Puck this week. It’s in beautiful condition. As I move forward in personalizing it I want to make sure I don’t do anything in the interior that would decrease it’s value over the years. Any tips? I don’t have any specific changes that I feel I must make. Want to be informed before I consider any (for example if painting the cabinets would decrease it’s value I’d love to know that). Thanks so much!

Warmly-
Brenda in US

Hi Brenda, to the Forum. Personally I wouldn’t worry too much about devaluing your Eriba. Just enjoy it and make it your own. We haven’t done much to our van to personalise but others have really gone to town, redecorating, recovering the cushions, removing toilets, you name it, it’s been done. It’s all down to personal taste. So long as the van remains structurally intact you can’t go wrong. This is however only my opinion. They are iconic little vans, someone will always love it whatever you do to it.

Thank you so much Julie! I appreciate it. 😁

I suppose that because of her age, she needs some TLC so go for it.

Thank you Islay!

Thank you Colin! I should be picking it up this week-as long as we don’t get much snow here. Will be taking the Puck out west this coming fall to avoid winter going forward. I am super excited. Surprisingly it’s only had two owners and both took immaculate care of it. The floor is solid. Running gear and chassis are excellent and the fabric was updated, but I think I’ll start there and change it to my taste. Can’t wait to share photos and so glad this group is here! Your advice is appreciated!

Brenda

Thank you!

Our Betty had acres of hideous, bilious, yellow curtains and nets. I got rid of them all but I've washed them and stored them so if future owner wants to put them back, they can.

Great idea Islay!