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Post by gumbys on Feb 10, 2006 13:09:57 GMT 10
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veedubnut
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Post by veedubnut on Feb 10, 2006 16:22:12 GMT 10
I can remember a couple of these vans being in a caravan park at Sussex Inlet on the south coast of NSW... The caravan park was then known as "The Sea Crest" They were permanent site vans... I was 15 at the time and it was 1987 (you do the maths  ) My folks had a permanent site van there as well... (18ft Chesney Pacemaker II  ) Who knows these Olympics could still be there... Hmmm Come to think of it I can even remember a Carapark there as well... Geez the memories are flooding back now! You'd be surprised by what lurks around on permanent sites.  Cheers Greg |
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Post by humpty2 on Feb 10, 2006 18:27:29 GMT 10
Yup Humptys still got his....an Olympic Riviera 16ft..... Debonair is a 14 footer and then there is the Contessa which is a 21 footer I think, and not many to be seen. We have 4 Olympic Rivieras in our local car club and 1 Debonair, plus the 10 Sunliners  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2006 19:54:56 GMT 10
Hi "The Gumbys" Welcome aboard "the wackiest ship on the web" Wife and i spotted a Debonair at Warners Bay not far from our place while we where out riding over the Xmas break. In very good condition out on the front lawn for all the world to see. I banged on the door and this old pensioner type informed me that they had bought it 2 years ago for $4500. Very stylish vans . Mind you i am a "Splinters on rubber piers" addict ( plywood caravan lover) and cant see myself ever owning a van that is made out of material designed for surfboards. Sorry mate.... Just having a dig.... Welcome to the site and your van will look cool  behind the '34 roadster when Ray finally gets his finger out. Reddo - Newcastle |
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Post by pymie2 on Feb 12, 2006 8:36:56 GMT 10
Hello Gumbys,
I see you have been busy on the van good job with the inside decorating. I have yet to put some pics up of the flamin' van yet, I have only just worked out how to post pics.
It looks like you are all set for the Mannum Run.
Pymie2 ;D
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Post by neill on Feb 18, 2006 15:53:10 GMT 10
Does anyone have any original sales info on the riviera that can be posted. I need help with interior restoration style. Thanks Neill
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Post by humpty2 on Feb 18, 2006 18:30:00 GMT 10
Neill,
The man to contact is Bob Taylor...he is the "guru" when it comes to Olympics.
His email address is ....robertt@cn-newc.com.au
He is just across the border,NSW/QLD at Bogangar.
He will be happy to hear from you........try to have your chassis number, which is located underneath the drawbar.or the electrical certificate.usually located in the pantry.
Regards Humpty
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Post by humpty2 on Feb 22, 2006 19:10:07 GMT 10
Looking at the pics of the interior of your van it is pretty original with the gloss finish laminex on the cupboards ,and the sliding glass cabinet and great pantry are standard Olympic features
Is there a cutout in the wardrobe to facilitate single beds ( which was the most common fitout).
My Riviera has a club lounge up front and a full double bed down the back (crossways)
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Post by Neill on Mar 7, 2006 7:57:32 GMT 10
Please can you post what the club lounge looks like and photos of the wardrobe cutout I dont understand. What goes in the hole on the left as you walk in the door, is it a clock do you have a photo of that too? Thanks Neill
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Post by humpty2 on Mar 7, 2006 18:59:26 GMT 10
A "Debonair" would probably have cutouts in the cabinetry to facilitate single beds. The "Riviera", being 16ft takes the single beds or double without needing to sacrifice cupboards..........the hole you refer to, if it is between the cupboards was for a clock........it was usually a porcelain "Junghans".
I haven't taken any photos yet, but when I do I will post some. (I am trying to do number2 Sunliner at present and all the gear from that is in the Olympic.and the contents from a boat too!)
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) My folks had a permanent site van there as well... (18ft Chesney Pacemaker II 
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