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Post by prem on May 7, 2011 17:28:54 GMT 10
Hi all,
Our names are Martin and Jan.
We are recent newcomers to the Vintage Caravan scene and have been encouraged to get a van by Firefighter and Sportsman1.
We have purchased a very original 1966 Vacation 15 footer from the second owner from new. Excellent condition with just a few small items requiring some attention. Hope to have it reregistered within a couple of weeks so we can join in on the fun.
We towed it home without incident behind Leigh's Landcruiser today and have it sitting in the backyard ready for a wash and detail tomorrow. Dean (hughdeani) came straight around after we got home and rang him and he reckons we have scored a beauty.
Tow car will be a 1969 Holden Premier V8.
As soon as we sort out photobucket,etc we will put up some photos. Until then if you are keen try a Google search for Vacation caravan ebay.
So long for now, Martin & Jan.
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Post by humpyboy on May 7, 2011 17:48:38 GMT 10
Hello and welcome Martin & Jan, best get the photo bucket thing happening quick smart you know what this lot are like ;D will we see you at Cora Lyn this year?
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Post by prem on May 7, 2011 18:57:17 GMT 10
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Post by firefighter on May 7, 2011 19:39:49 GMT 10
  Onya Martin and Janet Nice mothers day present for Janet   Janet will know be able to fill it up with all the retro items she has been buying ........for when you found the van you both like Good to see your old workmate Sportsman 1..... bought the van home for you Tow car will be a 1969 Holden Premier V8. You forgot to tell the members this car was your parents wheels from new and its a....... beauty Have you booked for the nats next year ? only a couple sites left If Hughdeani reckons you have scored a beauty ....it must be good Looking forward to seeing your new vintage van out with the Vic mob f/f ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by humpyboy on May 7, 2011 20:33:45 GMT 10
Nice find there, looks great for it's age, hardly a thing to do but jump in and go, well done guys.
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Post by Don Ricardo on May 7, 2011 23:19:02 GMT 10
G'day Prem, Congratulations on the purchase of the Vacation. It looks to be in great shape, and I reckon is in the best condition of any Vacation we've seen on the forum (not that we've seen too many as it happens).  There must be something special about Vacation caravans. Over the years there have been a few people come on the forum specifically because they are wanting to locate a Vacation van to purchase because of the happy memories they had holidaying in one as kids! I reckon you two will enjoy the van and create lots of happy memories in yours too! Enjoy! Don Ricardo |
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Post by cruisindoug on May 8, 2011 17:34:06 GMT 10
Welcome Prem Thats a nice looking van Is that a '33 Dodge I can see through the window? Cheers Doug. |
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2011 20:14:13 GMT 10
nice van prem  ......will look a treat hooked up to a 69 prem ..... looking forward to seeing the pair together ! Mark |
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Post by prem on May 11, 2011 16:42:14 GMT 10
Thankyou for the warm welcome Jan & I are doing a few maintainance items on the van and are looking forward to joining you on the runs in the near future . our technical advisor Leigh is monitoring progress closley
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Post by prem on May 17, 2011 20:17:00 GMT 10
Late last week I succeeded in contacting the previous owner of our Vacation Caravan.He is a retired cabinet maker builder who worked for Evans Bros Undertakers in Ballarat in the 1960,s as a coffin maker in their joinery shop.
He told me he watched the caravan built as as a special order for the coming caravan show of 1966 . After the show the van was sold but traded two years later at which time he purchased it, which makes us the fourth owners not the second.
He confirmed Evans Bros Undertakers were situated on Humpray St South Ballarat, Maceys Carpets now occupy the site.
We are still compiling information and will post more details as they come to hand.
Jan & Mart
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2011 21:45:42 GMT 10
Great to find out the origin and year of manufacture of your van,makes it all the more interesting!
hughdeani
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Post by firefighter on May 30, 2011 17:04:16 GMT 10
Hi Called in yesterday to check out Prems Vacation van ......what a ripper of a van .....they have had to do bugger all to get the van on the road Martin and Janet are busting to take it out on its first outing Martin had some good news....he has tracked down his time ..... the son of the man that built vacation vans ......this a different man to the one at the undertakers Martin is hoping to be able to get some history on Vacation Vans f/f ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by gilbert on Mar 18, 2012 22:06:31 GMT 10
Hi i Have a Vacation van but mine is Bond wood with tin front mine also has the gas light on the inside roof , yours seems very clean for it's age. is it registered
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Post by sportsman 1 on Mar 19, 2012 12:50:05 GMT 10
Hi Gilbert,
Martin does not get on the forum much these days but is still active with the van.
Yes it is registered and has been used a couple of times.
It (and them) will be at the Warburton Wizzbang Weekend Away this weekend. If you can call in and say hello.
Cheers, Leigh.
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Post by gilbert on Mar 19, 2012 22:19:17 GMT 10
Hi would love to see it one day, is that the original fridge, would you be able to measure the width and height for me , also the width of the draws above fridge.
Thank you Gilbert
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Post by prem on Mar 21, 2012 13:26:47 GMT 10
Hi Gilbert
Im glad to hear theres another vacation in safe hands . The fridge opening dimensions are 540 x 770 the drawers are 330 x 100 the right hand drawer overhangs the right hand side of the fridge by half its width.
Good Luck Hope To See Your Van Soon
Regards Martin
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Post by gilbert on Mar 21, 2012 20:59:40 GMT 10
Hi Martin.
Thank you for your help, in mine they had put a bigger fridge in so cut the hole bigger, so i am going to put it back to original and find the right size fridge. mine has bond wood sides tin front and rear it runs 240 volt and 12 volt was brought new but wasn't really looked after that great i have purchase receipt but doesn't have a date on it, i would really like to know what year it would be so i could find stuff to put in it for display.
Regards Anthony. Gilbert is my second name.
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Post by gilbert on Apr 22, 2012 22:45:45 GMT 10
I was told last week by an undertaker who comes in to the hospital i work at, he used to work for Henry Evans in main road Ballarat that there's not very many vacationer vans left so anyone who has got one hang on to them
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......will look a treat hooked up to a 69 prem .....
