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Post by cluelesssharon on Jul 26, 2008 9:20:45 GMT 10
Hi I'm Sharon and I'm very pleased to be joining the gang. Your comments, wit and info have been very helpful and amusing. I'm a pom and I guess from the quick wit so are many of you. Hope the changes don't spoil the sparkle. I've bought a 1966 Olympic and am in the process of restoring it, already purchased some rubber from Tony so I've passed my initiation Does anyone know of a caravan electrician Northside? I live in Morayfield with "the miserable half." He gets depressed just looking at the caravan. Would welcome all advice Clueless Sharon
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Post by rfw on Jul 26, 2008 14:53:03 GMT 10
Hello Sharon. Welcome to the forum. Bet hubby will be 'impressed' once you resto your `van. Sydneysider so don`t know any sparkies your way. Some one here will point you in the right direction. cheers
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Post by Cruz on Jul 26, 2008 20:03:05 GMT 10
HI Sharon, You have picke dthe best plac eto start My local auto elec was a big help with my rewire. Good Luck Cruz
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Post by cluelesssharon on Jul 27, 2008 7:33:05 GMT 10
Thanks I hope so, there is so much I have to learn I only hope that people will have the time to help me.
I have bought a book on caravans published in 1966 so I'm waiting for that to arrive.
I'm going onto the internet trying to source items. Found some cool formica from USA based on 1950's boomerang design. Hope I can find it in Oz.
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Post by Geoff & Jude on Jul 27, 2008 8:51:54 GMT 10
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Post by sutcac on Jul 27, 2008 10:22:35 GMT 10
Hi Sharon,....you could try John Roberts...ph 0413452178 for your electrical work.....he's at Albany Ck / Aspley........has ute ...will travel.... recommended by a car restorer friend of mine...Bruce Panton
Cheers Sutcac.
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Post by cluelesssharon on Jul 28, 2008 20:29:39 GMT 10
Geoff & Jude Thanks, I like the retro look- I'm trying to compromise between authentic and practical for use. I'm having the old squares and I've matched the paint to the original colour even though I only have a shell at the moment.
Sutca, Will give him a call, at the moment we are trying to get the caravan off the axel so we can get it painted and get someone in to do the suspension and wheels, before we put the floor back in. Think we've really jumped in at the deep end.
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Post by JBJ on Jul 28, 2008 21:16:54 GMT 10
Hi Sharon,
I've spent a bit of time over the years rebuilding cars, building hot rods, rebuilding & modifying caravans, & generally doing most things mechanical that there is. Like most of us, I'm not a perfectionist. Nor do I think I know much more than the average person.
One thing I learnt as a 12 year old pulling my first old car to bits, thinking I could make the worlds best hot rod out of it ( with no tools, money, or ideas), was that you start as you dismantle. You keep an idea of how it came apart, wether in your head ( not always good idea) or by notes or photos, or both preferably.
Never try to do too many things at once. Keep you're tasks in manageable sequence & size.
You can always find things to fix while you're saving up for the expensive bits.
I've often found that if you lash out & buy the final trim/wheels & tyres / etc, early in the piece, that you will often have changed your mind by the time you need those bits.
You'll never get the finish as good as you want, unless you are very talented, or lucky. But pretty good is generally OK, & only you know what you were trying to achieve.
BUT the fun in rebuilding anything I believe is seeing the result take shape thru your efforts. Its all about mental stimulation, & the satisfaction you can get out of achieveing a result that you werent sure you could.
So what if you've got to redo some bits. Even the best highest paid tradesman make mistakes occassionly ( only , hopefully)
You'll be surprised if you methodically work on your van how it flows into a great experience. If it doesnt, take up lawn bowls or drinking. They are both easier, but not as much satisfaction.
I,ve just looked where Morayfield is.
As a suggestion to all members, why not list on your login the general area you live in? If you had listed "Northern Suburbs Brisbane" Sharon, you probably would have found that several members in your area are rebuilding glass vans, one like yours. Most of us while help with advice if we can.
Just a thought. I thought Morayfield was in Mexico, & I'm only about 3 hours away from you.
JBJ
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Post by cluelesssharon on Aug 1, 2008 12:22:51 GMT 10
Hi Thanks for the advice, I take it you tried both bowls and drinking before caravaning? or during? It's the pace that's driving me nuts!! I just want to the add the finishing touches. We're still at the start and got to take the caravan off the base. It's been stripped down inside will it be ok to lift off while we sort the chasis, brakes & wheels. Worried it might wobble and the windows break. Do I need to do a "Tony" and keep the van off the ground while replacing the floor? Three hours away, I'll bare that in mind. If you visit you have to add aaaa to the end of each sentence. It's a local custom. Bought a cooker and fridge on e-bay last week, I haven't even got a floor to the caravan . Still keeps me out of mischief. I could run amok at the bowls club. Sharon
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Post by tonyh on Aug 1, 2008 22:40:46 GMT 10
Hi Sharon, The invitation is still open to come over and have a first hand look at what you will have to do and how to do it before I put the floor in. ;D Cheers, tonyh
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Post by cluelesssharon on Aug 2, 2008 17:57:29 GMT 10
Thanks Tony Looking forward to seeing you again Sharon & the Miserable half. (he is getting more enthusiastic!!!)
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