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Post by humpyboy on Nov 23, 2009 19:12:45 GMT 10
Well here are the photos that you have been waiting for,I did say it needed some work remember. Rear section of roof.  Front of roof.  Roof hatch or should that be HOLE?  Home within.  Sink needs a wipe down.  Still got two of these.  Anyone got a cooker for me?  Front window.  Rear window.  Got two of these.  And one of these (outside)  and the inside  And this.  What do you all think, a bit of a sand and a lick of paint should it? |
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Post by kaybee on Nov 23, 2009 20:52:18 GMT 10
Hi Derk, might be able to help you with a cooker,send me the measurements and I'll check ,cheers, Col.
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Post by Surf Tragic on Nov 23, 2009 21:12:13 GMT 10
G'day Humpyboy I love the look of what you've got there, must be a Don 120, & looks like quite a big and intresting resto, the roof is sagging similar to the 140 I just picked up, when the water gets in there it seems to bend the bows every which way. I don't have a clue what to do until the sheeting comes off. Just went & looked at the other site with more photos, thought it was a 100 !! It's pretty good to have the fittings I can see, wish I was there to help get her home for you, it's a lot of fun  Cheers Surf Tragic |
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Post by humpyboy on Nov 23, 2009 21:12:44 GMT 10
Thanks Col, I won't be going back up for a couple of weeks as the owner of the property will be away and they lock all the gates, at least it won't get pinched ;D
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Post by Don Ricardo on Nov 23, 2009 21:38:13 GMT 10
G'day Humpboy, So 2+2 does equal Don! Cool, my Grade 2 teacher will be pleased that I can still add up after all these years!  What do you all think, a bit of a sand and a lick of paint should it? Nah, don't worry about the sand and paint - just give her a wash with a bucket and sponge and she'll be right as rain (with emphasis on the rain)! ;D ;D ;D You do have a bit of work to do there, but it sounds as if you and Surf Tragic will be able to encourage each other along the way. Despite the work, I reckon the Don will be the perfect accoutrement for your FJ - the shapes complement each other nicely. Here's one I prepared beforehand...  Actually it's a pic from Don Loffler's book, She's a Beauty (Enlarged and revised edition, Wakefield Press, 2006, p. 238). The caption reads: The Koo-Wee-Rup (Victoria) Holden dealer, Tom Burton, and his wife with Holden No.370, his original demonstration vehicle, and caravan. Burton was one of the first, if not the first, to fit a towbar to a Holden. Photograph most likely taken in 1949.The Holden looks to be black (even if it is a 48-215) and the caravan is a 120 model like yours. Even the location just about matches. Put on a suit and you'll really look the part! Interesting that your van appears to be unlined. I'm pretty sure that most post-WWII 120's were lined. Don Ricardo |
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Post by humpyboy on Nov 23, 2009 21:49:27 GMT 10
Not to sure what you mean by "unlined" there is canite on the ceiling well sort of it's actually hanging somewhere between ceiling and floor and there is ply on the walls.
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Post by Don Ricardo on Nov 23, 2009 22:03:36 GMT 10
Hi Humpyboy,
Sorry I was a bit unspecific when I said "unlined". What I meant is that the walls only have a single (outer) skin of ply, as opposed to being lined with a second skin of ply attached to the inside of the frame.
To the best of my knowledge all 140 (14 ft) models were lined with an inner skin, as were almost all post-WWII 120 (12 ft) models. The 10 ft long 100 models remained unlined to somewhere around 1955.
The second, inner skin provides some insulation from heat and cold, and in the 40's and 50's was regarded as being almost a luxury feature. It certainly made the van heavier to tow, hence smaller vans (ie 9 ft and 10ft) of various makes were often unlined.
The caneite on the ceiling also acted as an insulator and was a common feature across the Don model range.
The fact that your van appears to be unlined does not detract from it. In fact it marks it out from the more "common" Dons!
Don Ricardo
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Post by humpyboy on Nov 23, 2009 22:44:49 GMT 10
One thing that I already know won't be a problem are the leadlight windows, here's an example of my sister in-laws work.   Sorry bout the not so good pics but you get the idea. |
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Post by samson on Nov 24, 2009 9:44:35 GMT 10
Hi Humpyboy, Gotta love those Dons ;D Mate, I think it should be saved at all costs. Luckily the interior seems to be pretty complete. As for the outside, obviously she does need a lot of work. Personally, I think it's better when the vans are complete inside for that authentic, original feel and character. It's also seems a lot harder to find original interior cupboards, fittings etc. The outside seems to be a bit easier to work on and not as difficult to replace as you can go to Bunnings etc and buy the exterior ply. I know it will really satisfying for you and all us vintage caravaners when you restore it to it's former glory and save this piece of history. If you haven't got enough time on your hands. You could always take it to the guy that's re-building Kathryn's van  All the best with it. Please keep the photos coming. Just my two bobs worth. Shane |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2009 10:57:40 GMT 10
Wow! you've certainly got your work cut out for you there!  Obviously you think it's worth saving as your retrieving it from the bush. I'm a bit of two minds with this one, yes it would be lovely to see this old van brought back to life and I know I would thouroughly enjoy watching it and wouldn't it be something to have these as the before shots. On the other hand in my opinion going by the photos it looks too far gone for me. I honestly think if I was in your situation I would probably palm it off to someone else who wanted to do something with it. Good luck with it anyway! I do hope you can retsore it  |
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Post by humpyboy on Nov 24, 2009 21:12:46 GMT 10
This is how it works, in my mind at least, I've brought it home (almost) with the intention of rebuilding her so therefore I have to at least make the effort, if I don't I may as well leave her where she is to rot, unlike a lot of people out there that start projects only to give up when it gets to hard and move onto the next one I at least finish what I start even if it does take many years and it isn't perfect. I found that after I finished my FJ most of my mates in the club would have left her where she was as they all thought the job to big but I started so I had to finish and some 18 years on she is still going strong, have you seen my trailer I made? vintagecaravans.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=photo&action=display&thread=4782it was left in the paddock to rot but she lives to see another day, I've even built myself a 24' cabin cruiser out of that fiber stuff with resin whilst helping dad build his 47' ketch, that's enough, I should shut up  , starting to sound like a smart A*SE now, guess you all get the idea, it may take me a while but I'll get there in the end, just let me plod along at my own speed and enjoy the posts & pics as they come along. What I think I'm trying to say is, it's a commitment, I said I would so I should. |
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Post by humpyboy on Dec 25, 2009 9:12:56 GMT 10
Well good morning all and a Merry Christmas to you, just a quick update on my Don, spoke to the property owner the other day and he will be back in town after the 8th Jan so I should be able to retrieve her sometime after that, trailer?check, tarp? check, ratchet straps? check,extra rope? check, plastic stretch wrap? check, compressor? check, spare wheel? (if it fits) check, two containers of tyreweld ?(in case) check, jack? check,wheel brace? check, home made handle for corner jacks? check,axe? check.
Have I forgotten anything guy's? let me know if I have please as this will be my first big retrieval and don't wish to be caught short.
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Post by kaybee on Dec 25, 2009 9:30:20 GMT 10
Yeah...I think the towcar is missing from that list ;D ;D.....and a merry Xmas to you too ,cheers, Col. |
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Post by humpyboy on Dec 25, 2009 9:38:03 GMT 10
Was going to add that one to the list my friend but did you really think I would drag the trailer up there myself ;D I can be a bit of a fool at times but I ain't that big a fool |
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Post by atouchofglass on Dec 27, 2009 18:17:42 GMT 10
Bit of a project there Humpyboy.....
Look forward to the progress photos
Cheers
Atog
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Post by humpyboy on Feb 21, 2010 8:39:51 GMT 10
Boy OH Boy is this retrieval dragging on  , have tried on three or four occasions to organize a weekend to go get it but there has been hold ups every time, first the property owner was on holidays, then he was interstate for work, then it rained and washed out the road and now he has to go north as there was problems with the QLD office so it still sits were she sits till another day, I just hope all this is worth it in the end, the up side however is he feels the road will be graded shortly so the trip out will be smooth. |
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, starting to sound like a smart A*SE now, guess you all get the idea, it may take me a while but I'll get there in the end, just let me plod along at my own speed and enjoy the posts & pics as they come along.
, have tried on three or four occasions to organize a weekend to go get it but there has been hold ups every time, first the property owner was on holidays, then he was interstate for work, then it rained and washed out the road and now he has to go north as there was problems with the QLD office so it still sits were she sits till another day, I just hope all this is worth it in the end, the up side however is he feels the road will be graded shortly so the trip out will be smooth.