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Post by aussieute on Apr 27, 2015 20:27:56 GMT 10
  the van when i got it     there is some progress happening even though it has taken me a while to get to this stage had to remove skin to fix up rotted timbers and replace the floor and have run new wires for the sparky to wire up i don't want to go to all this work to have old wiring let me down i have sanded back to bare aluminium to remove 8 layers of paint for an new paint job progress still going slowly but still moving forward thanks for looking chris |
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Post by akeepsake on Apr 28, 2015 0:58:19 GMT 10
One of the best lookin caravans ever to grace Aussie roads  ? can't wait to see more ! Well done Chris! R u going to paint it to original design ? Keep up the good work!!! |
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Post by Jennison on Apr 28, 2015 12:57:39 GMT 10
great to see some progress
jenno
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Post by aussieute on Apr 28, 2015 15:37:51 GMT 10
One of the best lookin caravans ever to grace Aussie roads ? can't wait to see more ! Well done Chris! R u going to paint it to original design ? Keep up the good work!!! |
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Post by aussieute on Apr 28, 2015 15:50:08 GMT 10
Yes going to replace side trims and repaint in origial design still a bit of work rebuilding front corners as no Timber left . Started the back first as had something to work with main concern is to try and get the skin back on as the winds we have had in portarlington have been bad I thought it was going to fall like a pack of cards it was moving so much. It is a lot better now and getting more water tight
thanks chris
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Post by aussieute on Oct 4, 2015 12:01:23 GMT 10
 the progress so far slow but getting there  nearly locked up still roof hatch to go |
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Post by akeepsake on Oct 4, 2015 16:43:03 GMT 10
Hi Chris looks like you sorted posting pics ok! Any progress is good progress! The old girl,is coming along well and is a Dimond in the rough ! It would be a great thing to see your van,Jennisons 53 pathfinder and my 49 bondwood together someday . Three different eras of the same van now that would be something special!!!
Keep the pics coming!!
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Post by aussieute on Oct 4, 2015 19:03:58 GMT 10
spent the day cleaning out inside to replace walls it would be some thing to look forward to seeing three different jennisons in the one place now the bulk of the outside is done it is looking closer and i can see i am winning. chris  |
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Post by aussieute on Oct 4, 2015 19:34:57 GMT 10
 cleaning the inside to replace the wall panels hopping it wont take too long till the inside is going back together |
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Post by aussieute on Oct 25, 2015 19:43:49 GMT 10
 view of the back of van it has been a long time to be this complete as the back corner was rotted and the inside panel was missing  view of the front of van  all the wiring waiting on me fitting back cupboards and then the sparky it is getting along quite quick with the inside it is good to have a change with work to do on it i feel like i am winning |
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Post by aussieute on Nov 14, 2015 14:23:26 GMT 10
 the original water tanks not sure if copper or brass  free image hostlooking better after getting paint off them  the inside starting to be refitted back in remaking frames that were split or rotted not water tanks on right under seat had to build seat around them |
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Post by aussieute on Nov 14, 2015 14:26:10 GMT 10
 image hosting sitethe water tanks under seat  the front of van still to be done it seams to be getting smaller inside as i fit it up |
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Post by akeepsake on Nov 14, 2015 15:39:38 GMT 10
Great work! Mine has a copper tank under the rear rh ( kitchen ) side bed and also another small collector tank under the floor below the sink. I haven't looked at the water system yet as it needs some tlc . Has your Jenno got a foot pump$?
Keep up the good work!
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Post by aussieute on Nov 14, 2015 17:49:08 GMT 10
 jpg imagesthis is the top view of the foot pump it has a round cylinder under the floor and needs rebuilding it looks like it has been sealed up with lead to make it water tight one day will get to looking at it chris |
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Post by aussieute on Nov 14, 2015 17:55:55 GMT 10
Great work! Mine has a copper tank under the rear rh ( kitchen ) side bed and also another small collector tank under the floor below the sink. I haven't looked at the water system yet as it needs some tlc . Has your Jenno got a foot pump$? Keep up the good work! both my tanks are under the bed on the other side of the van have to remember how they hooked up digital cameras sure help  is your tlc the same as mine time labour and cash chris |
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Post by akeepsake on Nov 16, 2015 20:57:09 GMT 10
Stumbled apon this last night I suspect yours may be a kit van seeing it has no markings etc?? jennison kit van |
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Post by aussieute on Nov 22, 2015 18:36:24 GMT 10
 this is real stainless steel not like my new caravan where after 14 mths the scratches kept rusting from normal use and had to be replaced  it cleaned up well and didn't take a lot of scrubbing  the front of the van starting to go back in and the kitchen |
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Post by aussieute on Mar 29, 2016 18:23:37 GMT 10
this is some of my progress photo's it has been a while since posting but i am still going at it even if slowly cannot find out what original fridge looks like so have fitted this in and will paint to match. The old paint was cream with timber stain and white doors next will be making up the roll top doors for the two cupboards   [URL=http://s1226.photobucket.com/user/fjholden/medi  a/CHRIS-PC/57%20jennison%20pathfinder/IMG_6198.jpg.html]  [/URL] |
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Post by Mustang on Mar 29, 2016 19:32:12 GMT 10
Absolutely incredible transformation!!!!!!!!
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Post by akeepsake on Mar 29, 2016 23:56:12 GMT 10
I agree! Your going great guns ! Keep it up!
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Post by mel on Mar 31, 2016 15:22:49 GMT 10
Wow, that sure is a large project you have taken on. You are doing a fantastic job.
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Post by King Fisher on Mar 31, 2016 17:51:22 GMT 10
Fantastic resto job. Looks better than new. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.
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Post by aussieute on Mar 31, 2016 18:40:26 GMT 10
Thanks for all the comments looking forward to seeing the finished product my self but it still seams
So far away as getting to the small finishing jobs to give the van the finish it deserves after being
Neglected for so long cheers chris
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Post by aussieute on Jun 12, 2016 17:35:18 GMT 10
  Finally got some room in the garage to start remaking the new roof there was a tear in the in the ply and most of the side timber was rotted or not there so I have decided to start from scratch and remake a complete new roof . I am not sure what I was thinking after pulling it apart then did not get back to it for 3 months and having to try to work out what went where and what was missing hope to progress a bit quicker than I have. will post more inside shots soon cheers chris |
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Post by cluelesssharon on Jun 13, 2016 9:09:01 GMT 10
Hi
Vans looking good.
Can I ask what did you use to seal the edges together? I tried builders bog as recommended it but didn't work, notice some people have aluminium strips down the side but I didn't want to make holes.
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? can't wait to see more ! Well done Chris! R u going to paint it to original design ?
