Humptys No 2 Sunliner

[humptydumpty]

This van I am working on now.... to be my No1 van.
This is a 65 model, with a pipe chassis

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a good project Peter ....are you going to keep the same design "flash" on it .....it breaks the plain look nicely ....

Will the old Falc be the tow car?

Mark

[humptydumpty]

The stripe/flash was original on most Sunliners of this period. It was usually close to the intereior upholstery colour of the van. I have seen the flash painted over on several vans and pointed it out to various owners.
The flash will be done in the same colour as the EH premier I bought off Reddo (metallic blue), and the main colour (white) will be Ford AAA white That way I can tow it with both the XP and the Premier.
Work is well advanced, sanded back, new cupboard doors made and the double bed in place of that *%^#@* convertable divan

[humptydumpty]

I think I am coming up to Bris on the weekend but alas no time to stop and socialise

[humpty2]

Dennis
must be getting close to time to visit your daughter again...school hols coming up.....
Trip to Brisbane was a quick one. Just enough time to get there, pick up the Olympic caravan we bought, and get back home, losing a wheel off the van at Ennogerah held us up a little
Went up the New England

[humpty2]

Working hard on this van now. All the cupboard doors are sanded, I will prime them tomorrow before they are painted ala 60's ( 4 colours)
Have made the double bed at the back with accessable compartments. Also done some sanding on the main body of the van. There is none of that oversprayed red there any more. The body is very good!!!
As you say Dennis Time is the only thing I cant get enough of........however I will have this van ready for Coledale P....up. ;D.
Took some photos today and now I have conquered the update I am nearly ready to have a go at Photobucket again

[Roehm3108]

Welcome back from the world of cyberspace Humpty. What's this, new handle, new van? Don't forget you have to show and tell
How about giving us an update pic of the Sunliner while you're at it???
Cheers
Ray

[humpty2]

Ray I will get to putting the update pics in.....and also pics of the fibreglass Olympic, which is a mid 70's model( I don't think we have one on this site yet??)
I bought this to replace my Corormal van
Dennis I hope that is after Coledale

[Deleted]

Hey jailbar

The "Jar" is empty. Betta load another flagon on the dodge when ya head south next.

P.S Rehabiliation has failed - send more juice.

Reddo - in detox unit
Currently on the trail of EK ute in Adelaide ( see ebay)

[Roehm3108]

Thanks Jailbar
I didn't even notice the new milestone. Does that make me the second greatest dribbler??
I agree, I've not seen a site as good as this one, with great camaraderie and interesting information at the same time.
Do wish more of the newer members would join in a bit more. Surely they too have stories to tell!!

[Deleted]

Anyone seen or heard of the missing Humpty Dumpty .
Last posting was 19/6/05.
he's been a bit quiet of late. Probably sercum to the dreaded fibreglass dust from those evil bubble sunliners.

Hope he hasn't had a great fall as predicted in the nursery ryhme.


Reddo - "Glass might be class" but "Bondwood is for good"

[humpty2]

Been flat out like a lizard drinkin' (you know how flat that can make you).
Working hard on Sunliner 2, the interior is now done.........have 2 little pieces to replace in chassis and then paint the exterior, some of the preparation will be done this weekend!!
Note the photo of Sunliner 2 has the bondwood van in the background....after I get the fibreglass dust out of my lungs, I should be ready for the splinters

Still on the wall Humpty Dumpty, aka Humpty2

[humpty2]

Gunna paint it with acrylic. I think acrylic has sufficient flexability to be on the Sunliner..........I have seen some done with 'Weathershield' and the sprayed one ,(Spyders) is quite good!! Now that will flex!!
Still got a good grip on that wall ;D ;D

[humpty2]

Sunliner 2 is all but ready to paint, but missus is not happy with the speed of progress, she can't understand why I put paint (undercoat ) on......then sand it off again!!!! then fill the stone chips up (Knifing Putty) and sand that off again, then put undercoat on again and sand.......I'm starting to wonder myself now .
My aim is to have the topcoat on the roof and down to the windows before "happy hour " Sunday

Photos will come..when I take them

[humpty2]

Mission accomplished..........paint on roof, and some down the sides....no photos till job complete!!

[will and Lyn]

Hi Humpty

Waiting in anticipation (or is that constipation ) to see the finished product
I may fly over and have a look earlee

Will ;D ;D

[will and Lyn]

;D ;D
Hey Reddo

The Medication they gave me for my crook back was the wrong stuff
they thought I came in for a hair Transplant
and now Im in big trouble because Lyn likes me better like this
she says at least she can get some sense out of me

do you think that she is having a shot at me or I should book in for further education
I told her if she keeps on calling me "you big Ape " something might happen

what is your advice Reddo your about the only bloke I can relate to in times like this


and dont give me any monkey business
you hear now Brother

Will
P.S. Humpty I posted this Photo for when I come over to check out the sunliner you will have no problem picking me out in a crowd

Will is Back

[Deleted]

Warning : M&BR
"Mop & Bucket Required"
Those with UNi degrees and HSC should not read on....but i bet they do!!!

Hi Will
If thats what extra dry does for ya , you need to get off it mate.
With the new look we Might be able to use you in the theme park i mentioned under "Wheels again" jerrasic park.
I had planned to get you to hose out the sarausus pens while they where out roaming the park. Witjh that new look I might have a problem with them wanting to "mate " with you .

You be OK with that Will I'll train 'em to be gentle with you

I gotta nother problem . If you are the hairy one in the photo and the other one is Lyn... and Lyn has the camera in her hand , Then who took the picha. Don't tell me you pair have already been breeding

Egads ... This means there could be two "Wills". In which case thank gawd there is a Nullabour between the east and west side.

Better get off now before the Ex school teachas find me dribbling and mark my compreshun and spellink.

Cheers mate ... hope your back is feeling better after the accident. You have my simpathy.
Reddo - Damage at L4/5 no feeling S1 left leg

[Roehm3108]

Two questions Will:
1. What's that thing stuck in the front of your beanie???
2.Is that eagle looking at what's in the beanie, or just waiting for you to close your eyes so that it can get to that dry beer?
Dry beer? What's the point of drinking dry beer, you'll never get your thirst quenched with that stuff
RAY

[will and Lyn]

Ray I never thought about it that way
that must have been the reason why I drank The carton dry
I think I will have to get Jailbarjuices recipe for ginger beer but Lyn looks like she has dyed her hair with Jailbars brew in that photo
that eagle was just delivering my Pay Ray and the little monkey was on lookout duty from the crows nest

Will


Will

[humpty2]

here are some update photos of my Sunliner.

[humpty2]

I tried to be a smarta??e and post more than 1 picture at once.so I will get another one now!!

[humpty2]

And another

[humpty2]

OK so I got pictures over words and the sequence was back the front........so you might get some of the interior soon..after it is cleaned up ( it is finished!!).
The van is painted in acrylic......just like you would do a car........gotta give it a buff yet!.

Can I modify the posts with the photos...like move the text about after the photos are there???

[humpty2]

here are some pics of the interior before..U will have to wait for the after pics