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Post by retro64 on Dec 30, 2010 14:35:13 GMT 10
After open day at Maroochydore we like many others were hooked on the whole concept of finding and restoring our own little piece of history. We chose a Sunliner as our first vv, mainly because of the classic retro styling these vans deliver. Here's some pics of how she looked.       The inside was stripped, cupboard carcasses were repainted as close to original as possible. The multi coloured doors are factory original. The last pic is of Lionel slaving away on our 1964 rose patterned lino, using steel wool lightly. Regards retro64 |
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Post by atouchofglass on Dec 30, 2010 15:17:49 GMT 10
Hi Retro64
Glad you joined the fibreglass fanatics ;D ;D ;D
Any Vintage van is worth saving..... just needs lots of TLC and elbow grease.
Seems Lionel has plenty of elbow grease. ;D ;D ;D
Nice looking van to start with.
Keep the photos coming
We can all use new ideas on how to rebuild, revamp our vans.
Cheers
Atog
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Post by retro64 on Dec 30, 2010 15:26:54 GMT 10
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Post by retro64 on Dec 30, 2010 16:19:10 GMT 10
Thanks for the welcome atog,
Hope you enjoyed the extra pics just posted, we loved the whole experience of putting the interior together. A bit of a treasure hunt to source the retro bits and pieces but well worth the effort. The exterior will be revamped in time and we will add pics as we go along.
cheers
retro64
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joey
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Post by joey on Dec 30, 2010 16:21:37 GMT 10
Hey Poods,
Looks like you have got it all sorted.
Cheers,
Joey
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Post by retro64 on Dec 30, 2010 16:24:27 GMT 10
Thanks Banno,
As we are presently sitting in your lounge room , with Joey very kindly showing us how to use photo bucket and post onto the forum im sure you will also have Carapark photos soon.
love Poods
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Post by bobandjacqui on Dec 30, 2010 18:31:20 GMT 10
G'day Retro64, Looks like Lionel has plenty of patience ;D ;D ;D Looking GOOD  the sunny is coming up a treat  Cheers Bob and Jacqui |
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Post by retro64 on Dec 30, 2010 21:43:52 GMT 10
Hi bobandjacqui,
Yes Lionel has plenty of patience, comes in very handy with the fiddly bits.
We're very happy with the way it looks so far.
cheers retro64
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Post by dosse on Dec 31, 2010 7:27:03 GMT 10
G'day Luvvie & Poods Looks all-right to me  when do we all see the photo's of the Carapark's  .dosse & Ilse. PS Looks like you have cornered the market on anodised kitchen ware  . |
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Post by retro64 on Dec 31, 2010 7:50:50 GMT 10
Hi dosse & ilse,
I will try and get the Carapark Zestlines up in the next day or three. Joey's a good teacher,but im still in kindy when it comes to the bucket!
Anodised is one of my favourite things all bright and shiny. Looks good on display in these lovely old vintage vans. Sounds like a win win to me!
Look forward to catching up with you both in Crows Nest
retro64 aka luvvie & poods
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dorian
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Post by dorian on Jan 4, 2011 19:24:22 GMT 10
Great looking van mate. Very similar to my own. Great score!!
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Post by retro64 on Jan 4, 2011 20:31:21 GMT 10
Thanks for your reply dorian,
We think shes pretty great looking too!!!
Are there any pics of yours for us to admire?
Cheers retro64
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Post by atouchofglass on Jan 6, 2011 6:00:32 GMT 10
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Post by retro64 on Jan 7, 2011 6:56:01 GMT 10
Hi Atog
You're not wrong about it being veeerrrryyy nice. Thanks for sending us the link.
Dorian certainly has some style going on with the whole package. Hope we get to see it in the flesh at some time.
Cheers retro64
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Post by retro64 on Jan 7, 2011 7:13:54 GMT 10
Hi Dorian,
We just had a look at your Sunliner, courtesy of Atog sending us a link. Your Sunliner is GORGEOUS and coupled with the Citron, well....words fail me it looks so good.
It was especially nice to see the original multi coloured doors, and original interior, the doors and layout very much like ours.
Well done Dorian,
cheers
retro64
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the sunny is coming up a treat 
.dosse & Ilse.