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Post by pymie2 on Oct 21, 2008 12:30:36 GMT 10
  Well I've done it again No4 van bought and going to check bearings ,tyres and tow ball tommrrow and try and work it from its tight little place between the gum trees, if all goes well may even bring back . Will take photos safari badge on front and english engineering firms chassis plate on "a" frame under body rear door entry table at rear wash/?shower area opossite door stove/oven to left sink beside that double bed steel frame up front, which looks added ,roof has two lantern step ups one main length and other only half length ,some damp looking areas in ceiling ,has been wallpapered and then painted,indepentant suspension with coil over at wheel and front trailing arm , rough pace out makes it some 15 / 16'. second viewing always bring out all that was missed  , hope theres not too much . Tommorrow , bring it on  Rod ;D Pymies
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Post by pymie2 on Oct 22, 2008 23:46:59 GMT 10
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Post by pymie2 on Oct 23, 2008 0:21:48 GMT 10
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Post by minicamper on Oct 23, 2008 6:15:25 GMT 10
Ok, suitably jealous now....
What's the construction and suspected vintage?
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Post by cobber on Oct 23, 2008 8:21:48 GMT 10
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2008 12:52:00 GMT 10
Wow!! she sure is a biggin I hope you have a powerful car to tow it with  I think my grey powered fb would just laugh if I hooked that up to her!! Come to think of it I would say that the van would be bigger than a fb. Whata sight that would be driving down the road. ;D All jokes aside that is a pretty cool van, love the side chrome moulding  |
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Post by pymie2 on Oct 23, 2008 13:23:27 GMT 10
Hi all, sides look like alloy over ply but somepanels insde have been replaced look like they join a frame work, roof alloy lined with styra foam and wood panelling font alloy ,rear fibreglass, the floor is sitting on a black plastic sheet and then fixed to chassis, no water tank but set up to run mains , the suspension looks to be sitting on its stops and the guy at collection new old owner who said the suspension wound up, but can not see this (Yet). Chassis plate reads B&BTrailers ltd, Leamington spa , england 109738, Oven a Radford , Hot plate Flavel, no fridge but what looks like a small ice box on ajacent wall  The more I look the more water /rot I find mainly around window which have been open for 6 years . now to put all these projects in order and not get side tracked again, P.S told missus we need better tow cars to suit, even said we could have a setup each , the temperature rose slightly, but not to bad , will work on her.  will try contacting UKBrain some help in dating van length 16'11" call it 17' Rod ;D Pymie out |
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Post by rfw on Oct 23, 2008 18:23:26 GMT 10
Swell looking `van there Pymie. Love the shape of the 'divider' from kitchen to bedroom.Sure going to look the part once you`ve worked your charm on her. Cheers
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Post by atouchofglass on Oct 29, 2008 6:21:16 GMT 10
Love the understated divider and all the timberwork
You have a real find there my friend
Cheers
Atog
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Post by cobber on Oct 31, 2008 7:44:27 GMT 10
Rod, I have just discovered that link I gave you to contact UK Brian may not be the best one, he is having problems with his web host people and is now with Proboards, so you can see his new site @ classicsafaris.proboards.com/I'm sure he would be able to offer any help you need in dating your Safari. Cobber. |
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Post by ukbrian on Oct 31, 2008 9:02:14 GMT 10
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Post by pymie2 on Nov 5, 2008 1:47:44 GMT 10
:)Cheers guys there is no real front layout as such and the shower base is missing (UK BRAIN can you help ) and no fridge (HELP) What did they have , cupboard opposite sink has slide top like seceret hidespot and floor has plastic (black) cover underside, I'm liking the van but she to be is hinting at moving it on , so all help to keep is welcome pymie Rod out |
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Post by ukbrian on Nov 12, 2008 23:17:16 GMT 10
Rod
A shower tray would be no problem over here, just need to know the size, as the bathroom layout was set by the first owner and a variety of sizes was used.
A Safari of that period would have had a Dometiq 12v/240v/gas fridge, that are also available over here in a range of sizes, but shipping would be a lot!
So convince your other half that the safari will be a real star of the Aussie VV scene, and get on with the restoration!
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Post by pymie2 on Nov 14, 2008 0:19:45 GMT 10
Thanks all ,will clean up a bit and see how much is involved , even put the idea to the missus to give van a full polish job to join wills in the shiny corner she walked away, parked vans side by side and it dont look that much bigger looks long with low roof then stepping up for lantern, makes quest look high . Thanks UKBrian will measure shower and see what happens, have rellies that venture back there nearly every year even talked about moving back may have to see when/ if they are going back to bring back some extras for me, fingers crossed. Now commer on hoist waiting for body work and refit even posable motor upgrade (mate smashed V6 como) Wife wants me to start/finish expanda van to tow with 27 roadster comma pickup old skool or gasser style Then theres the house AND garden,verandahs AND Someone said X-Mas is near how many days in a year ? must have failed counting all going to fast, teach children to weld and paint , carpentery skills ,glassing . all hands on deck at the Pymies Place Bah X-MAS weres my pen , Wish List Dear Santa 1.....................................100................... Rod Pymie out |
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Post by firefighter on Nov 14, 2008 6:26:43 GMT 10
Hi Rod I liked what you said how many days in a year ? must have failed counting all going to fast, teach children to weld and paint , carpentery skills ,glassing . all hands on deck at the Pymies Place f/f ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2008 20:12:29 GMT 10
Hi Pymie2 Love it. Its a real gem In fact ....Thats gold. Dont care if it was born in the '70s. It has definitley got .."The looks" Great find. Reddo |
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Post by Roehm3108 on Nov 6, 2012 17:55:25 GMT 10
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Post by pymie2 on Nov 28, 2012 8:46:20 GMT 10
thank you for these pics i now see why the new owner is so mad , and yes it is the same van and was structurally sound when it left .sad very sad
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Well I've done it again No4 van bought and going to check bearings ,tyres and tow ball tommrrow and try and work it from its tight little place between the gum trees, if all goes well may even bring back .
, hope theres not too much 
