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Post by veedubnut on May 29, 2009 10:29:42 GMT 10
Hello folks, Long time since I have logged in I know! I was in Tassie recently (going back again soon, beautiful place) whilst in Hobart i was perusing the Salamanca Markets and came across a gentleman who sells these prints and could not resist this one... I did not want to scan incase it was subject to copyright... I wanted to share it with you not sure if any of you have seen this photo before. Here it is... Insciption reads: Baily's Garage Hire and Tour Devonport 1936   Cheers Greg |
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Post by veedubnut on May 29, 2009 10:32:22 GMT 10
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Post by cobber on May 29, 2009 12:45:26 GMT 10
Thanks Greg, Photos like that show us that we Aussies have been into caravanning in our own way for a long time.... love the 'van adapted to carry the boat. And on both 'vans.. get a go at how the barn door is hinged on opposite sides  Dave... I reckon you should go to Tasmania, if there's still one there you'll find it  ;D ;D Cobber. |
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Post by veedubnut on May 29, 2009 12:46:16 GMT 10
Hi Dave,
I had another look at the website above and in the "about us" tab at the top of the page you'll find the contact details and other info. His ph no. is (03) 6225 3569 his name is Graeme Clennet. I think by memory the print cost me approx $35 plus the frame.
Hi Cobber,
Happy to share mate, I really like the dinghy being piggy backed on one of the vans and I also like the unusual barn door set-up. Funnily enough I'm not too sure if there are many Tasmanian members here but, on the drive back from Port Arthur to Hobart I'm 95% sure I saw the curved roof of an old bondwood in someones yard hidden under some trees...
Unfortunately it was getting on dark and we had to rush to the airport to return home... If I can get the chance next visit I will be checking it out! Even in the dark I was scanning the roadside and properties for Vintage VW's and Vintage Vans
Cheers
Greg
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Post by veedubnut on May 29, 2009 23:11:25 GMT 10
Hi Dave,
Would be interested to hear if he has any other vintage caravaning images... I never thought to ask him on the day. The print measures 20cm x 28cm I think that's about 8" x 11" in the old scale.
Cheers
Greg
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Post by DC3Td on May 30, 2009 0:32:23 GMT 10
Fabulous pix Greg. You`re forgiven for not attending the nationals.Btw,did you drive DTZ & the Slumber Coach down? cheers gordon
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Post by veedubnut on May 30, 2009 23:51:50 GMT 10
Hi Gordon, Unfortunately I could'nt bring the bug this year to the VW Nationals as it is sitting in my garage needing its heads reconditioned... Valve seat recession due to unleaded fuel :-( I have even been using premium fuel as recommended and it still killed it. I'm hoping to have it sorted out soon... I'm not sure if you have seen the May to July issue of VW Magazine Australia (VWMA)? My bug and Teardrop are on the front cover! www.vwma.net.auDid you attend the Nationals? Was it any good this year? Cheers Greg |
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Post by MRFJ55 on May 31, 2009 15:52:28 GMT 10
G'DAY GREG , GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU ! I GOT OUT TO FAIRFIELD SHOWGROUND LAST SUNDAY AND MOUCHED AROUND IN UNFAMILIAR SURROUNDINGS .(BLOODY VW'S EVERY WHERE AND NOT A HOLDEN IN SITE !) THE FAMILY FELL IN LOVE WITH ALL THE BEETLES AND NOW MY 10 YEAR OLD WANTS ONE , GOD HELP ME ! BUT WHAT I HAD MY EYE ON WERE THE SPLITTY'S . FANTASTIC DISPLAY OF VEHICLES . FUNNY STORY , MY SON CAME RUNNING UP TO ME AFTER A COUPLE OF HOURS AND TOLD ME HE JUST SAW A MAN WITH A MAGAZINE THAT HAD AN OLD CARAVAN ON THE FRONT . SO HE SHOWED ME WHICH MAN HAD IT , AND YEP , IT WAS IN HIS HAND AS HE WALKED OFF . SO WE FOLLOWED AND STOPPED WHEN HE STOPPED AND WALKED WHEN HE WALKED AND STOPPED WHEN............... YOU GET THE PICTURE . AFTER A MINUTE OR TWO WE COULD SEE IT WAS YOUR BEETLE & TEARDROP . CONGRADULATIONS ON MAKING THE FRONT COVER , WELL DONE OLD MATE ! YOU MUST FEEL VERY PROUD . REGARDS , MAURIE . p.s WHAT A UNIQUE LITTLE PLACE TASSIE IS , WE LOVE IT ! |
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Post by veedubnut on May 31, 2009 19:50:35 GMT 10
G'day Maurie!
It was a suprise getting my car on the front cover... Keith and Suzie did another great job on the article. Shame I could'nt be there at the VW Nationals, geez you were out of your comfort zone with all those German machines everywhere.
I'll try and get to the Katoomba Get together to say hello.
Cheers
Greg
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Post by DC3Td on May 31, 2009 20:16:36 GMT 10
Hi Greg. Fascinating to see all those photos on the Shackleton site. Apart from a couple that came up 'error',very good reading. Sorry to hear `bout your beetle. Funny how it affects only certain ones.I run a ulp TP & so far haven`t sustained any damage. Lots of pics on avd re the day. And yep, got the mag as usual. Congrats on the front page and story. cheers gordon
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Post by exocet on Jun 11, 2009 21:25:25 GMT 10
Hi Greg, you mentioned on that on your way back from Port Arthur to Hobart you spotted a curved roof bondwood hidden near some trees, well that is just before you come to a small town called Copping, and the van is a very pretty little van, about 11 or 12 ft, early to mid fiifies, and it belongs to a VERY GRUMPY OL' MAN, who has no intention of restoring it and is quite happy to see it rot where it stands, and will not sell it ! I've tried twice to buy it to no avail, i've even asked local people to approach him for me, and still didn't do any good. He isn't a very sociable person according to the locals. I've kept an eye on this van for some years and it starting to look very sad, a damn shame !!
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Post by veedubnut on Jun 18, 2009 17:56:25 GMT 10
Hi exocet, Geez I was wondering if I was just seeing things! It was well into dusk when I spotted the curved roof of that van and yes it is near Copping. A shame then the grumpy old bugger won't sell... Sounds like you'll have to pry it out of his dead lifeless fingers! hahaha I'll be down there again in August and I'm sure it's going to be freezing  Cheers Greg |
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Post by beetlesbailey on Jun 18, 2009 20:59:49 GMT 10
Hi all, Mark is right about the 2 old vans and the boat in tas.
I have had a copy for years and copied one for my shed wall.
WHY? Because my name is Bailey of course and i had a couple of Furnesses at the time (they went to tassie as it happens)
What intrigues me is the height of the front of that boat.
I have a 29 dodge which is about 6' high. Judging that as the height of the tow cars i reckon the boat would need about 13' clearance!
Now for you (other) old farts like me ,and some guy called dave,cast your minds back to the roads/tracks in to fishing spots in those days or for me in the 50's and 60's.
LOTS of overhanging trees,rough bush tracks etc.
I reckon they must have wiped out a few bouts before they gave up that idea.
What do you think?
Beetles
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