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Post by charlie67 on Sept 8, 2012 13:28:11 GMT 10
Hello, i'm hoping someone can help with the following questions
1. Any names of people/business who pick up & transport vans nationally
2. With Bondwood vans, Renovators delight style, how & where do you start with the reno, anybody know people in Brisbane that wouldn't mind sharing the luv would be appreciated,
Thanks again
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Post by cobber on Sept 8, 2012 13:49:01 GMT 10
G'day Charlie, Click on this link and scroll down to the caravan transporters we know of.....and work your fingers to the bone, good luck. As for the renovation of your van.... Show us some photos of it and some body will come to your aid I bet. Cobber. |
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Post by charlie67 on Sept 8, 2012 14:14:45 GMT 10
Thanks for info, I don't have one yet but still deciding whether to buy a Reno delight or not. I realise restoring could be a money pit but thought better for me financially as do as can afford, personally satisfying also. Might sound like a dumb question, but with your knowledge and experience, is there a point where some are beyond restoration, what's the cut off point. Exterior replacing? I don't have a clue but I've got to start somewhere! Thanks for your time, appreciate it
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Post by Jennison on Sept 8, 2012 15:24:37 GMT 10
sorry charlie but your question re "is there a point.... beyond....." is an impossible question to answer  There have been some amazing restos on the most intimidatingly worn out and wrecked vans on this site BUT the cut off point depends on a persons ability, budget, emotional attachment & keenness just to name only a few of the possible variables.....bit like the proverbial "how long's a piece of string". You alone have to decide such things. Also there are other factors for example, you say you are after a bondy....do you have a shed to store in because if you intend to store it outside or to a certain extent even under a carport a bondy is probably a bad way to go as the elements will kill it If you find something you like take lotsa photos and whack em up here on site for an opinion...always plenty of those to be had here!! along with lotsa good advice. there is often someone nearby who might be able to look first hand at your find and help out with advice too. jenno |
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Post by charlie67 on Sept 8, 2012 18:31:16 GMT 10
Yes I agree, how long is a piece of string? You have helped me immensely, storage etc was something I was unaware of for a bondy. Thanks for your detailed response, very much appreciate it
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Post by jayboy2208 on Sept 18, 2012 9:52:38 GMT 10
We just purchased a 1940's bondwood and transported it through Lyn and Larry (details found on this forum). They were so helpful and quick and transported the 12 ft caravan from Victoria to Canberra. First thing they checked the tyres, which I had to replace one. If the lights worked, a permit to tow it as it had no rego.
Now to get it registered is another story! We were lucky as it was in great nik, original owners who built it, inside was amazing! Bondwood was pretty good too besides a few bits of rot/water damage that will need to be repaired. The paint stripping and sanding is slow but I know it will be worth it!
Now to register it.... It needed brakes (weighed in at 880kgs), needs brake lights, new 7 pin plug, new tow bar attachment. So far this is it but these things all add up to the total cost. Not to mention I need a gas fitter to fit the attachment for the gas bottle, I need a water tank installed and other bits and bobs. The fun part was doing it up inside, now it's the harder technical stuff.
Good luck, it's still all worth it! Oh and I didn't have a cover and was recommended to buy a high quality tarp which I did and it is doing the job.
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