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Post by akeepsake on Dec 9, 2014 21:55:14 GMT 10
Well the Shed is filling up and I am pleased to announce the arrival of Wally, an original 1955 Alexander 16 footer This van has been in the one family until now and was purchased from the son of the original owner Wally, hence the name. It was built for his father Walter T Mott who before purchasing hired a couple of vans to determine if he liked the experience. It was a step up from their homemade trailer that carried a tent. It was towed by a 53 Ford Customline all over Vic and NSW and up until 1961 spent summers at a 4 acre bush block at Blairgowrie on the Mornington Peninsula 200 m from the waters edge in Canterbury Jetty Rd on " front beach". Not sure if there are any of these still around but would be happy to hear from anyone who has heard of any others Here are some pics ( Don Ricardo feel free to post them in the Alexander section of DHL)             Goodies found in the van!  Interesting badge on the front of the van! Thanks to all those who helped to facilitate the purchase of this van! A big thanks to Dale and Kylie for all his help and Mr & Mrs Kaybee ( Colin & Kris) for letting me park the van at their place and being so helpful and hospitable. I am sure you are missed by many on this forum as Colin you are very " usefull" More to come soon Cheers |
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Post by cobber on Dec 10, 2014 5:48:50 GMT 10
G'day Andrew, Congratulation, that is a very nice original van by the looks of it... rare  and it's good to see it in the hands of somebody who appreciates such things  . In DHL their advertesments seemed to make the point that they were 'light weight' so.... does that indicate she is single skin construction ? Nice to have 'useful' people being ...... useful during these recovery operations aye ?  Cobber. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2014 6:41:37 GMT 10
Hi Andrew,
Nice looking van you have there,I'm sure you will make a great job of it!
Yes,Kaybee and co are sorely missed from this site!
Cheers
hughdeani
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Post by chev51 on Dec 10, 2014 10:28:34 GMT 10
Was good to catch up Andrew, sorry I was still half asleep. Dad does come in handy with odd parts and knowledge collected over the years. You should buy his don you know you need it.  . |
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Post by willow5075 on Dec 10, 2014 13:58:24 GMT 10
Looks like it's in great condition!
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Post by chev51 on Dec 10, 2014 15:34:07 GMT 10
The Tassie road trip leaving |
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Post by akeepsake on Dec 10, 2014 16:45:04 GMT 10
Cobber the van advertised as " lightweight " looks like the small 10 footer. This has double skin walls all round , Baltic pine floorboards and Baltic secondaries etc suspect it would weight round a metric ton considering the Jenno weighs in at round 880kg?? Dale tho Don would be nice but where to put it!  Will have to build another shed!!! Btw if anyone wants a superb early original untouched Don let me know ! ( it's in Vic) |
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Post by murray on Dec 10, 2014 18:14:17 GMT 10
Where do I park mine when I visit ? Not in the elements, I will need to wear my onesie ? Won't be staying at the caravan park as the train goes straight through it at 3 am every morning !!!!! Cheers Murray |
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Post by akeepsake on Dec 10, 2014 21:31:27 GMT 10
Where do I park mine when I visit ? Not in the elements, I will need to wear my onesie ? Won't be staying at the caravan park as the train goes straight through it at 3 am every morning !!!!! Cheers Murray Murray I'm sure your onesie will stay waterproof! And the train goes by so many times that after a while you wouldn't notice it! |
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Post by akeepsake on Dec 14, 2014 7:50:01 GMT 10
A couple of cool stickers found in the van ( speedboat one not used )   |
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Post by chev51 on Dec 14, 2014 19:05:21 GMT 10
A guy I know through mutual friend owns that boat, he was in the wooden boat club with me. I imagine he would be interested in the decal if you didn't want to use it.
That boat has a lot of history
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Post by akeepsake on Dec 14, 2014 20:30:14 GMT 10
A guy I know through mutual friend owns that boat, he was in the wooden boat club with me. I imagine he would be interested in the decal if you didn't want to use it. That boat has a lot of history Dale that is amazing!!! I found it in one of the top cupboards between the old newspapers! I would be happy to pass it on to him It belongs with the boat ! I'll sort it with you soon Cheers Andrew |
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Post by akeepsake on Dec 16, 2014 10:50:07 GMT 10
Previous owner found the front badge !! Very happy!!  |
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Post by retro64 on Dec 16, 2014 12:27:02 GMT 10
Hi there akeepsake,
What a gorgeous Alexander you have there. Thanks for sharing your photos and we hope you keep them coming.
Your shed photo shows your absolute love of these lovely old bondwood vans, a passion I,m sure is shared with many a forum member.
We'd like to wish you all the best with either your restoration or renovation of your Alexander and we look forward to logging on to see your progress.
Cheers retro64
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Post by akeepsake on Dec 29, 2014 7:38:36 GMT 10
Well Wally got his first camping trip for a long time last week! Here he is seen at Sisters Beach in Tassie . We have holidayed here every year since the kids were born and this year Wally was used as a sleep out for the kids and their friends......in fact the loved it so much that on returning home our youngest didn't want to sleep in her own bed but preferred the van!!!   Hard to leave here but all good things come to an end!  |
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Post by chev51 on Jan 2, 2015 19:39:29 GMT 10
Happy new year mate, looks like your having fun, we better come over and visit one day
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Post by akeepsake on Jan 2, 2015 23:43:41 GMT 10
Yep! and a happy new year to Kylie and yourself too! Your welcome any time to the big island! Just make sure your passports are in order! |
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Post by gilbert on Jan 6, 2015 15:06:15 GMT 10
Happy new year mate, looks like your having fun, we better come over and visit one day hi I have sent 3 messages re table edging heard nothing back thanks Gilbert |
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Post by akeepsake on Jan 6, 2015 21:26:14 GMT 10
Happy new year mate, looks like your having fun, we better come over and visit one day hi I have sent 3 messages re table edging heard nothing back thanks Gilbert Hi Gilbert I haven't received any messages from you and don't know about table edges?  ? Cheers Andrew |
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