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Post by kaybee on Jun 8, 2012 13:40:32 GMT 10
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Post by isambard on Jun 8, 2012 13:42:56 GMT 10
cute van! love the cupboards  |
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Post by Miss Molly on Jun 8, 2012 16:39:45 GMT 10
Gorgeous!!  |
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Post by cobber on Jun 8, 2012 17:23:12 GMT 10
I think it is beautiful  |
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Post by barkpaint on Jun 8, 2012 20:42:27 GMT 10
This is one well built and designed van, drool......
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Post by overlanda on Jun 8, 2012 23:23:24 GMT 10
Have personally seen this caravan and yes it is old but it has a lot of problems as a lot of the plywood has delaminated and the paint hides a lot of the problems .It is very complete but personally i would use it only as templates to build a replica as it would be easier than to restore it, as the whole shell would need rebuilding. I know this will throw the cat amongst the pigeons, but that is how i see it.
Regards Gerald
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Post by kaybee on Jun 9, 2012 16:58:49 GMT 10
Have personally seen this caravan and yes it is old but it has a lot of problems as a lot of the plywood has delaminated and the paint hides a lot of the problems .It is very complete but personally i would use it only as templates to build a replica as it would be easier than to restore it, as the whole shell would need rebuilding. I know this will throw the cat amongst the pigeons, but that is how i see it. Regards Gerald ....seems a bit harsh Gerald.....so it needs re-panelling , that ain't too hard.... and even if it turns out that it needs some frame repair , it's still do-able and shouldn't be committed to the scrap pile .....remember ,it's only a couple of Grand after all. Probably won't suit someone who expects "as new" for relatively small money ( and there does seem to be lot of that going on here lately ;D ).... but for anyone who doesn't mind pitching in and doing a resto, it looks like a great project. It doesn't seem any worse than the van Cobber rescued at Cowra , and most everyone there who voiced an opinion seemed pretty impressed with that one.... I suppose the other thing to consider is, not everybody wants a replica , a lot of folks place great importance on originality and would rather repair and restore , even if it is quicker to do a replica.....regards, Col. |
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Post by greedy53 on Jun 9, 2012 17:56:38 GMT 10
oh if i only had $2000 laying about sigh
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Post by Roehm3108 on Jun 9, 2012 20:59:28 GMT 10
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Post by overlanda on Jun 9, 2012 23:02:42 GMT 10
Ok maybe i'am a bit harsh on my judgment and probably looking at it in a different angle as others as it would be less work for me to build a new new one than repair what is there , but not everyone has the resources that i have.
Regards Gerald
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Post by cobber on Jun 10, 2012 9:42:55 GMT 10
Yes I'm inclined to go with Col on this one Gerald. I like to think this hobby is about restoring and preserving old caravans... not building new ones, even if they are replicas. Just have a look at what kfisher is doing with that van of his.... and he's a self confessed IT geek..   I had a bloke wanted to come to my house and take photos and measurements of Ol' 36 so he could build “a replica” ...........................................................I think he got the message Cobber |
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Post by gilbert on Jul 19, 2012 23:12:07 GMT 10
is van still for sale a bit of hard work has never hurt anyone.
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Post by shesgotthelook on Jul 20, 2012 11:13:17 GMT 10
Gilbert, click on Kaybee's name & will bring up option to send personal message. |
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Post by isambard on Jul 20, 2012 11:39:47 GMT 10
Yes I'm inclined to go with Col on this one Gerald. I like to think this hobby is about restoring and preserving old caravans... not building new ones, even if they are replicas. I had a bloke wanted to come to my house and take photos and measurements of Ol' 36 so he could build “a replica” ...........................................................I think he got the message Cobber hey Cobber. I love that you guys are so dedicated to preservation - I feel the same way about houses and furniture, and don't mind how much work is involved when a piece (or a house) is, at the very least, about 80% salvagable. just out of sheer idle curiosity, though, where do you van restorers draw the line between restoration and replication? have seen many pics here of vans stripped of practically everything but their chassis, yet these projects are referred to as restorations. curious. in other quarters that would be a replication - or am I missing something? I often do  cheers Izzy |
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Post by shesgotthelook on Jul 20, 2012 14:12:45 GMT 10
Is it a lyrebird etched in the glass? That is marvellous. |
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Post by theoldvan on Jul 31, 2012 3:27:08 GMT 10
Did this sell?? If not, I'd love to have a look at it!...
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Post by cobber on Jul 31, 2012 13:15:33 GMT 10
G'day theoldvan, I don't know if this van has been sold, if it hasn't it should have been. Do as kaybee suggested in the first post on this thread and send him a PM for contact details, to do that click HERE.Cobber. |
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Post by overlanda on Aug 2, 2012 18:42:55 GMT 10
The caravan is still for sale, if any one wants a contact number i have it . if you PM me i will pass it on . The owner wants it gone as it is deteriorating more and more.
Regards Gerald
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