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Post by longtack on Aug 11, 2007 19:03:29 GMT 10
 We have just bought a Propert Folding Caravan that has seen many miles. Hoping to give the old girl (which we are naming The Tardis) a new lease of life. Do anybody have any info about the colours that the Caravans were originally painted. At the moment it is just a plain white and not a very good job at that. Any clues about the best kind of paint to use would be appreciated. cheers, Dianne and Peter
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Post by Roehm3108 on Aug 11, 2007 20:26:01 GMT 10
Hi guys, welcome to the site. Good to see you have great taste in vans too ;D ;D. There are a few Propert Owners here, and I'm sure you WILL hear from them. From the brochures' information, they used to be either cream or pale green in colour. But if you are restoring/renovating, why be governed by that. Trodler has a bright green one, one of mine is painted to match my towing vehicle, and the other will be multi-coloured - each shell a different colour and the base part different too , can't wait to see people's eyes when they see that in the caravan park. Type of paint is very personal. Mine are both enamel. I feel enamel gives a smoother finish, but that's a personal opinion really. Speaking of which, why hasn't anyone out there told me there is now a water based enamel paint  Felt a real goose at Bunnings yesterday!! How sound is the van structurally? Will it be a huge project to fix? AND what is its number?? Ray |
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Post by longtack on Aug 12, 2007 12:03:33 GMT 10
Hi, Ray. Thanks for your greeting and your suggestions about paint options. The number on the van is 70342. What does that refer to? The Tardis is very sound. It did a trip around Australia in the early 90's with the previous owners and has been in a back shed since then. We are replacing the tyres, carpet and bed cushions and giving a general tidy up before we go for reregistration. Any clues about replacing the bed cushions? The existing ones were made in three sections to fit the bed space but they are really rank and need to go. I thought about using a futon. What's your opinion. cheers, Dianne
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Post by Roehm3108 on Aug 12, 2007 16:41:44 GMT 10
Hi guys
Well, how about that. One of my vans is 70.345 - must have been built at virtually the same time. The other number is 8.318. No one from the site has been able to work out the numbering system and I think it may have gone with Tom Propert to his grave. I know someone who has actually written to the family but without success. All we can hope for is that one day someone from the Propert family will find this site and see the interest in these vans and perhaps reveal the secret.
At a guess, I reckon 70.342 and 345 are around the early to mid sixties, going by the fact that there is a postcode on the plate and the alpha prefix to the phone number is no longer used.
I still have the 3 section bed cushions in one of the vans. The other one I bought a foam mattress, cut it in two (one third and 2 thirds so that one didn't sleep in the crack) and recovered it. A futon may be a bit difficult to handle for storage when travelling, cos they are so big, plus, it would be far too wide to fit without bunching up.
Cheers
Ray
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Post by longtack on Aug 12, 2007 18:23:54 GMT 10
Thanks for the clue about the bed, Ray. There is a shop called Jacksons Foam and Vinyl here in Ipswich. I will see what they have to offer. cheers. Dianne
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Post by 34chev on Aug 13, 2007 13:32:23 GMT 10
Longtack,
Ipswich has a big following of VV's. We had 6 at the recent Fine Iron under lights. I myself am rebuilding a 53 atlantic. It would be good to get in touch with you. Send myself and santa28a a PM with some details
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Post by Roehm3108 on Aug 13, 2007 19:47:29 GMT 10
Better still, why not come to the weekend at Tweed next month and meet your neighbours!
Ray
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Post by Franklin1 on Aug 13, 2007 21:34:00 GMT 10
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Post by Don Ricardo on Aug 14, 2007 0:23:55 GMT 10
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Post by bigdidda on Aug 14, 2007 19:20:02 GMT 10
Dianne & Peter, Welcome to the wonderful world of Pppppropert ownership. You are now set for hours of enjoyment and entertainment. Oops I sound like a crazy caravan saleman. ;D Anyway congrats on your Propert purchase. Do you realise that this little caravan came from the inventive genius of a family that built bus bodies,sandwich cutters,sink strainers and believe it or not ball bearing controlled egg whisks. I hope you enjoy your Propert and as everyone else has said, there are plenty of us to ask for help if needed. By the way mine is No 62 and is a porthole windowed model. kind regards to you both, don  ps have you noticed how you have to bow to the Propert before entering-superior aint it. |
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Post by longtack on Aug 15, 2007 9:06:48 GMT 10
Thanks for the friendly greeting, Don. We bought the van on a whim, not realising how seductive the little thing would be. Now, it's all about fitouts and colour schemes and what we have to do to have the Tardis ready for re-registration. We will post some photos of our progress soon.
Yes, we had noticed the bow, particularly as Peter is 6' 3" and I'm tall too. He can't stretch out on the bed!!!. cheers, Dianne
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Post by longtack on Aug 15, 2007 9:16:17 GMT 10
To everyone who has responded to our post Thanks for the welcome. What a supportive bunch. Are there many gatherings for meeting others with this VV addiction? Where is the best place to get info about meetings? cheers, Dianne |
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