The Simmo's are giving new life to " Two Bob" 1960's Valiant

[simmo]

This is a few snaps taken of our 1960's Valiant Caravan "Two Bob" we decided to name after the worker who lived in this van on the property " Millwood" located on the Theodore Road out side Moura. This van was bought from the original owner Mr. Dray in 1969, by Mr Evan Brunum. Bob was an aboriginal fellow employed by Mr. Buenum. As can be clearly seen by my snaps the last tenants were rats wasps and hornets. The day we picked Two Bob up it took 8 hours to remove 60lts of mud nests and one rat [alive] and his nest. And get loaded onto the trailer the photo of the step shows the clearance "not much!" Three minutes into the trip home we are pulled over for breath test with the officer beside himself he chuckled and said with smirk and raised eye brows " PROJECT?!". So anyway this is where we begin to put new life back into Two Bob. Wish us luck. Attachment DeletedAttachment DeletedAttachment DeletedAttachment DeletedAttachment DeletedAttachment DeletedAttachment DeletedAttachment DeletedAttachment DeletedAttachment DeletedAttachment DeletedAttachment Deleted

[Geoff & Jude]

hi simmo

looks like you've got a couple of hours more to do on it before it's a reflection of it's former self.

good luck with it and keep us up to date with what's happening.

geoff 'n jude

[DC3Td]

Great intro Simmo & welcome to the forum.Seems like its a worthwhile 'project' given the smile on your dial.Does the fridge still work? Good if it does as pretty pointless having a bottle opener above a non working fridge.

[simmo]

Hi True Blue not sure about fridge can hear gas when I move it. will give it a look over and maybe try it out. Geoff and Jude it is taking time but loving the journey so far. Will post more soon.
Regards
Max & Marian

[murray]

Max and Marian,
Nice Van!!!!!!!!!!  
At least its aluminium framed
cheers
Murray
"Galah"
Valiant Royale B358
(timberframed)

[simmo]

   Well this is much cleaner and cooler thanks to the materials we retrieved from a commercial bin. I will be able to share more snaps in a week or so watch this space.   The last photo is the original folding bed kit if anyone would like to call and collect it is yours.  Cheers Till next time The Simmos'                                                                                                       Attachment DeletedAttachment DeletedAttachment DeletedAttachment DeletedAttachment Deleted       Attachment DeletedAttachment DeletedAttachment Deleted

[tristan]

Hey
Looks like a nice project. It is very similar to a van I've just bought to restore. What chassis number is on the draw bar?
Also I'd be very grateful if you could post some pics of the hatch as mine was missing when I bought it and I'm wanting to recreate one.
Thanks and good luck with the project

[simmo]

Hi Tristan,

I will get better snaps of the hatch for you. Our number is C261

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