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Post by Don Ricardo on May 1, 2024 22:12:08 GMT 10
PROGRAM UPDATE FOR THURSDAY, 2 MAY10 to 11.30 am - Glengallan Homestead * Entry * Tour Glengallan activities are pre-paid - please bring your ticketsVisit Allora Village (location of a Mary Poppins house) and the sights of Warwick 4 pm - Vintage Caravan Topics (Games Room) Stephen O’Brien & Roger Horn will talk on ‘Caravan Restoration - Hints & Tips’ 5 pm - Happy Hour at a camp kitchen near you with a group of friends, old & new OR meet at the camp kitchen in Magpie Drive 6 pm - BYO BBQ - meet up with a group of friends for a final meal together at one of the camp kitchens or BBQ’s FEEDBACK FORMSPlease complete the Feedback Form from your Welcome Pack & place it in the specially marked box in the Games Room OR give it to Richard Dickins (Site 19). If you need a new form, see Richard. We need to receive your comments - positive or negative - so we can make the 2026 Nationals “the best ever”. MUGS & PENNANTSWe still have a few 2024 Nationals mugs ($22) and pennants ($20) available for sale. See Richard at Site 19 to make your purchase.
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Post by Don Ricardo on Apr 30, 2024 23:08:56 GMT 10
PROGRAM UPDATE FOR WEDNESDAY, 1 MAY9 am to 1 pm - Tenterfield Saddler (but may be closed now?) 10 to 11 am - Tenterfield Railway Museum 11 am to 12.30 pm - Henry Parkes School of Arts 11 am - Tour 12.30 pm - Buffet lunchHenry Parkes activities are pre-paid - Please bring your tickets4 pm - Vintage Caravan Topics - Games Room Jeff Gill will present about the development of Jennison caravans by his grandfather, John Jennison 5 pm - Happy Hour - at the Camp Kitchen, Magpie Drive (or wherever you choose to meet with friends, old and new.)
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Post by Swift Adventures on Apr 30, 2024 21:19:07 GMT 10
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Post by johnboy on Apr 30, 2024 19:34:02 GMT 10
Hi everyone, Can anyone help with identifying the model of this Viscount caravan I've recently purchased? I believe it to be early 1960's but cannot find a model name anywhere on the van. Further to that, does anyone know any good places to get parts (such as rear lights) and any other general information about the van or model, including the electrical wiring setup. The number of the drawbar is N831. The exterior appears to be a 'hammered aluminium' finish instead of the smooth panel style seen on later models. More pictures at below link. Any information is appreciated. imgur.com/a/oNIaeoT
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Post by thegeneral on Apr 30, 2024 19:15:36 GMT 10
It seems to South Australia,
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Post by Franklin1 on Apr 30, 2024 17:18:18 GMT 10
Two things that have surprised me at these Nationals is that there hasn't been a teardrop, and there hasn't been a Propert. Where have they gone??
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Post by Franklin1 on Apr 30, 2024 13:44:57 GMT 10
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Post by Franklin1 on Apr 30, 2024 13:23:39 GMT 10
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Post by Franklin1 on Apr 30, 2024 13:12:48 GMT 10
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Post by Franklin1 on Apr 30, 2024 13:07:14 GMT 10
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Post by Franklin1 on Apr 30, 2024 12:57:28 GMT 10
Another one. Trying to get the photos resized so they don't take forever to show on your device...
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Post by Franklin1 on Apr 30, 2024 12:05:54 GMT 10
G'day All, a few photos to show a sample of the vans here. I discovered my phone can do panorama shots, so these are my first attempts... cheers, Al.
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Post by Don Ricardo on Apr 29, 2024 21:56:53 GMT 10
PROGRAM UPDATE FOR TUESDAY, 30 APRIL9 to 11 am - Pete’s Hot Rod & Resto Shop, Cottonvale * Morning tea available for a donation 11 am to 1.00 pm - Amiens Legacy Centre & Township * 11 am - Morning Tea * 11.30 am - Tour * 12.30 pm - Sausage Sizzle NOTE TIMES ABOVE FOR AMIENS Pre-paid - Don’t forget your tickets 4 pm - Vintage Caravan Topics - Games Room Wal Robinson will talk on his uncle Don Robinson and the establishment of Don Caravans 5 pm - Happy Hour - at the Camp Kitchen, Magpie Drive (or wherever you choose to meet with friends, old and new.)
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Post by Don Ricardo on Apr 29, 2024 21:42:56 GMT 10
Judi Brookes (right) holding her first prize in the VV Nationals charity raffle with Raelene Palmer (left) the creator of the magnificent ‘Stanhope 2024’ quilt:
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Post by cobber on Apr 29, 2024 10:44:27 GMT 10
G’day Chris, Health issues can put a dampener on intentions that’s for sure. Sorry to hear you have problems and hope you are well soon.
Cobber.
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Post by cobber on Apr 29, 2024 10:40:19 GMT 10
G’day Brenten, Although I’m not there I’m sure the 2024 nationals will be just as successful as all previous ones have been due to the efforts of the organisers and the enthusiasm of vintage vanners in general. Sorry to hear about you dicky heart condition, been there done that 🤪, but I hope you follow instructions a feel better soon.
Cobber
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Post by brenten on Apr 29, 2024 8:48:54 GMT 10
I hope everything is going great at the nationals I wish I could have attended like I had planned but I had a fairly big heart attack on boxing day the hospital put 2 stints in to keep me ticking until they could do a triple bypass that was almost 3 weeks ago so I still can't drive for 3 + weeks so you at the next nationals
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Post by aussieute on Apr 28, 2024 20:35:44 GMT 10
Sorry everyone cannot make nationals as told by doctor not to drive until medical condition sorted out sad not to be there have fun will hope to show of the beast 30 ft jennison soon when cleared to drive cheers Chris
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Post by thegeneral on Apr 27, 2024 7:20:58 GMT 10
Today Saturday at 3 pm there is a photo session for all classic tow cars, this will be in the showgrounds entrance. there will be sections for Holdens, Fords, Hot rods, and various classic cars bring what you have l will fit you in. NO modern 4 x 4 or same. for more info see Graeme at site ;32 ;.blue white Globetrotter.
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Post by Don Ricardo on Apr 26, 2024 21:43:34 GMT 10
Hi everyone, INFORMATION PACKSIf you’re attending the 2024 Nationals in Stanthorpe, don’t forget to pick up your information pack from the games room near the entrance to the Tourist Park. The Nationals ‘office’ in the games room will be open from 9 to 10 am tomorrow (Saturday) morning.WINDOW STICKERS - HOW TO APPLY THEMAs part of your pack you have received a ‘window sticker’. Please note the following information about how to apply the ‘sticker’ which is not self adhesive: CHARITY RAFFLEIt has been a tradition at the Nationals to hold a raffle to support one or more local charities as a way of saying thank you to the community that has hosted us. This time the main prize is a beautiful patchwork quilt made especially for us by Raelene Palmer (on the right below). Huge thanks to Raelene for all her incredible work: Tickets for the raffle will be available at the Nationals Dinner, and through Saturday and Sunday up until the Auction on Sunday at 3.00 pm. The raffle will be drawn at the beginning of the Auction. This Nationals the proceeds from the raffle and the charity Auction on Sunday will be given to: * Stanthorpe Rural Fire Service
* TenterLIFE Suicide Prevention Network
* Blaze Aid
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Post by cobber on Apr 26, 2024 18:14:36 GMT 10
G’day Jenni, Yes the website shut down a few years ago but the forum is still alive although not as lively as it once was, partly I think, to Facebook. The DHL section is still going strong and looking good thanks to the sterling efforts of Don Ricardo. You can still be proud of your involvement in the creation of the forum so long ago, almost 20 years ago, can you believe that? Hope you are well 😘
Cobber.
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Post by Ditzy Gypsy on Apr 26, 2024 17:21:39 GMT 10
Hi, I was just perusing the interwebs and thought I would see how the Vintage Van Crew were going. Reading the above bought back many memories and I was surprised to see Vintagecarvans.com to be no more. Though it is fantastic to see the forum is still going strong. It is wonderful to see the members I knew and those I do't still loving the Vintage Van Experience. cheers Jenni
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