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Post by akeepsake on Mar 30, 2013 13:43:36 GMT 10
Hi all This one wont last long, Jennison Pathfinder . Advertised as a17 foot 50s vintage but think its a 60+ 18 footer. Totally original with shower and porthole windows! What a cracker!! ( saw a rocking horse in the same shed that had just pooped on the floor!)  Cheers Andrew www.tradingpost.com.au/Automotive/Caravans/AdNumber=D5196202437893 |
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Post by Jennison on Mar 30, 2013 14:54:00 GMT 10
Bloooooody Hell, the problem of distance   I have talked to the owner of the van/sales yard and he has offered this to me at a very reasonable price because of the family connection...... Apparently Brenton lives not too far away from its location in Sunshine? so I am trying to contact him to see if he can look at it in person on my behalf. 58 to61 model would be a reasonable guess. They dropped the jennison off the name by 1962. Might have to sell the stardust below cost   if someone will buy it, to raise the cash quick!!  ;D Jones dolly wheel and all!!!this is something I would like to buy ;D Thanks to Andrew (keepsake) for letting me know of this earlier on today Jenno |
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Post by akeepsake on Mar 30, 2013 15:42:01 GMT 10
Thanks Jenno . I hope you get it! It deserves a good home and will be in the right place at yours ! And if the wife kicks you out the shower will come in handy! Lol!
Cheers
Andrew
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Post by Cruz on Mar 30, 2013 16:54:44 GMT 10
Good Luck Jeff,
Should belong to you.
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Post by Jennison on Mar 30, 2013 21:37:26 GMT 10
Thanks Leanne and ref the shower Andrew....... you have no idea how close you are to the truth! May be in luck though as she (who must ordinarily be obeyed) wants to trade the horse float in on a horse truck!!!  Keeping thoughts to herself at this stage ;D ;D He(or she) who casts the first stone and all that ;D ;D jenno |
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Post by akeepsake on Mar 30, 2013 23:03:45 GMT 10
LOL! Sound like a win, win for both sides!! Maybe??? |
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Post by Jennison on Mar 31, 2013 12:25:29 GMT 10
Many thanks to Brenten for racing over and checking this out for me, it has a couple of issues as I suspected but overall in beautiful nick inside and externally. ;D I have been offered this a reasonable price ;Dbut given the couple of issues noted by Brenten as I stated earlier I will offer the sales place a little less and see what happens.  I was going to fly down today and return tomorrow to check it out personally but return flights tomorrow(easter mon) are poisonously expensive and I HAVE to be home tomorrow night for next week with geriatric dog minding and horse feeding duties as my wife and daughter are at a dressage comp in werribee all week. I will see if I can get a return day trip during the week at a reasonable rate. Money is tight as I have been off work with this shoulder since jan 15th but even if I decide not to get this for me to keep, I would like to try and get it at a reasonable price and possibly onsell it to someone in the VV family so we can still see it around the traps!!  To date I know of only 5 of these vans of this era in existence (including mine) with this the only ONE of this size. JAJs' prototype pathfinder design and shape was the pre WW2 Nomad J model with the addition of showers in 1948 to the 16 foot model pathfinders. It is a testament to him that 21 yrs after the first Nomad J, that Richard Pym who now owned the company following JAJs' death was still constructing vans to JAJs' original shape/design, so this too makes it a significant find. One of the last of the original "aerodynamic" pathfinder vans before the boxier 1960s' shape took hold in the industry. jenno |
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Post by Surf Tragic on Mar 31, 2013 13:34:09 GMT 10
That is one beautiful van Jenno, hope you get it. It is the rarest built piece of history I have seen, just steal it, it's yours.  ST |
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Post by akeepsake on Mar 31, 2013 14:16:48 GMT 10
Jenno, We're there rust issues as suspected? I know once its home it'll be hard to part with'
Keep us posted
Cheers
Andrew
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Post by bobandjacqui on Mar 31, 2013 15:12:30 GMT 10
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Post by Jennison on Apr 1, 2013 20:19:54 GMT 10
Thanks everyone for your good wishes. Will be trying to negotiate a deal tomorrow. ;D Shoosh....don't tell the wife ....she's enroute to Melbourne ;D Have to see if I can get the hot water connected to it fast....may need it on her return:-/ ;D Thanks again to keepsake for letting me know about it and Brenten and the Kaybees for their "local" help jenno |
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Post by akeepsake on Apr 1, 2013 22:12:04 GMT 10
Jeff I think you'll be in enough hot water when the "hugs and kisses" gets home! But it'll be worth it ;D Look forward to the Good news, Cheers Andrew |
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Post by Jennison on Apr 2, 2013 16:01:31 GMT 10
New addition to the fleet confirmed...deal is done ;D Unfortunately Bentens mate with a tilt tray had already left for the ACT so missed out on a backload there, but trying on another backload possibility ....otherwise I will have to take up the Kaybees kind offer of assistance for temp storage pending a run down Sth to collect it myself. Will keep you all posted on progress jenno |
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Post by DC3Td on Apr 2, 2013 16:45:31 GMT 10
Fantastic & congrats Jenno.
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Post by cobber on Apr 2, 2013 18:24:09 GMT 10
Well done Jenno, I had my fingers toes and eyes crossed for you on this one,pleased you got it Cobber. |
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Post by akeepsake on Apr 2, 2013 18:44:12 GMT 10
Well done Jeff! I never doubted it for a second! Just need to find another one now!! Mmmm! Does the minister for war and finance know yet? Will call you later Cheers Andrew |
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Post by seeshell on Apr 2, 2013 18:46:14 GMT 10
Congratulations Jennison! Glad to hear that you managed to get your hands on that van - she's a very handsome bit of kit. Some really amazing features as well with the foldaway bench covering the stove and sink, and the nifty fridge. And like ST's recent find, another Jones Wheel! Things always seem to happen in multiples, don't they? Can't wait to see how you fix her up and put it back on the road. Hopefully your Bride will be just as excited once you get it home.  Cheers Seeshell |
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Post by Jennison on Apr 2, 2013 19:21:34 GMT 10
Thanks Seeshell, always wanted a jones dolly wheeled van! ;D Be prepared for many questions!!! Doubt I could ever match the quality of your work and attention to detail though.....I'm too impatient !!! There's also a 14' pathfinder with Jones DW at Harden that'd be good to see picked up and restored someday too jenno |
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Post by humpyboy on Apr 2, 2013 21:51:46 GMT 10
Well done Jenno, good to see it go where it will be loved.
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Post by Surf Tragic on Apr 2, 2013 22:28:30 GMT 10
G'day Jenno
That's a great feeling to know it's yours, what we hoped, & you more-so, has happened. Will be interesting to follow the story from now on I'm sure. Well done.
ST
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Post by Cruz on Apr 3, 2013 6:16:14 GMT 10
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Another one in Harden?
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Post by Jennison on Apr 3, 2013 8:29:17 GMT 10
PM sent Cruz
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Post by 1954homemade on Apr 3, 2013 10:39:29 GMT 10
Congratulations Jeff, glad that you managed to get the van ok.
We will look forward to photos as the story progresses.
Regards
Di
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Post by Jennison on Apr 3, 2013 21:25:15 GMT 10
Thanks Di, ST and Cruz
things are falling into place I hope! Discovered today that a mate with a heavy earth moving company has a a sand blasting setup so the removal of surface rust on the chassis is looking good
jenno
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if someone will buy it, to raise the cash quick!! 
;D 
