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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2008 23:47:27 GMT 10
Have been offered yet another caravan thats in my backyard  ........well kinda sorta ......460 kms south east of Perth ......at least its not in Victoria  ;D ;D Grandad commenced construction in1958, and completed it in 1960 .....and as Grandad was the local undertaker, it has an interesting 'touch' ;D ;D .......insofar as the front manouvreing handles are the same as those of a coffin   ;D And its a biggin ......5.380 metres long (body only)  on Chev 16 inch 6 stud wheels, and was towed by a V8 De Soto in its day. Its a ply and timber framed van supposedly built with boatbuilding craftmanship, it has some interesting features, including a shower, with all copper plumbing hand crafted by grandad, and lighting via gas lanterns, also handcrafted by grandad .......and yes, the aluminium kitchen bench also handcrafted. And .....the shower recess has a porthole  Strangely for its size, it only has two single beds at the rear, and the front of the van has a large wrap around lounge. Apparently grandad & granma never slept together ......can't blame her really, I wouldn't sleep with an undertaker either ;D ;D ;D So folks, the farm has been sold, and the grand old undertakers caravan has to vacate the property ...... I can't really undertake it .......yeah ::)had 430 sq metres of shed, ........but  ...... yeah ..... you guessed it ;D ;D      Its only contact paper starting to peel off the wall ......  two single rear beds with drawers in between   you're looking through the wardrobe mirror The interior shots certainly don't do it justice, obviously been used for storage for many years (imagine the treasures in there ) . Mark |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2008 4:12:23 GMT 10
Hi Mark As you know these big timber vans are few and far between. This would make a great resto project. Looks like a straight forward sand and paint job with very little wood cancer. I hope someone over your way grabs it and saves it from an unthinkable fate...... worse than what happened to the undertakers customers  They wont tow it with your average late model cars... they would be too soft in the back end. Neeed a 4x4 or at least a one ton ute/pick up. Reddo
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Post by Daggsey on Dec 11, 2008 6:33:50 GMT 10
G'day Mark, Mmmmmmmmm I reckon a 5 litre Brougham would do the trick ;D ;D ;D ;D Pity I'm on the other side of the country at the moment  Any chance of a PM with location and dollars? Daggsey |
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Post by firefighter on Dec 11, 2008 7:12:41 GMT 10
::)Mark I will help you out... ;D I think the undertakes van would be a talking point in your museum....no room in the museum I have a plan ...I will slip over to the west and take the BIG BEAUTIFUL BONDY from mildura off your hands............bingo plenty room then in the museum for the undertakes van ;D ;D f/f ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by sportsman 1 on Dec 11, 2008 7:47:44 GMT 10
I can also help Mark,
clear out that horrible old 10' Don you stole from Victoria.
I will repatriate that one just cause I am a nice fella.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2008 22:00:35 GMT 10
firefighter .....the BBB from Mildura owes me many thousands ......remember ......it wasn't for sale , and was to be the grandsons retirement fund ;D Leigh .....are you serious ......you still want a 10' Don .....thought you were happy with the Clipper Daggsey .....those of us who went on the 2007 Spring Tour will remember a little place called Lake King .....Lyn remembers it well ;D ......and the cost of the undertakers van? ......well ......er ....... they just want it to go to a good home Mark |
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Post by sportsman 1 on Dec 12, 2008 6:30:55 GMT 10
Hi Mark,
yes, we are very happy with the Clipper, more work than we thought but aren't they all.
I was just trying to help you out!
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Post by Daggsey on Jan 9, 2009 21:21:20 GMT 10
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Post by bradngem on Jan 9, 2009 21:56:37 GMT 10
With a quick clean up, you can come to Hamlin bay in Feb.....
What a way to start the New Year, Wishing you both a very safe and happy new year. Miss you guys.
Gem
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Post by atouchofglass on Jan 10, 2009 7:30:36 GMT 10
Very clever use of the overhang for the front and rear windows ..... stopping any leak problems in the tops of the windows...
Grab it with both hands and stack her aside until time and money permit a restoration...
Would be a real shame to see it follow the rest of grandad's work
Atog
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Post by firefighter on Jan 10, 2009 7:50:23 GMT 10
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2009 12:50:06 GMT 10
Ta for letting me know Daggsey ......I'm glad the undertaker's caravan isn't headed to the Lake King grave tip . Tell me, is it scheduled for restoration prior to the Monaro, or following resto of the Mighty Monaro Mark |
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Post by Daggsey on Jan 12, 2009 12:51:38 GMT 10
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Post by bobt on Jan 13, 2009 15:58:58 GMT 10
I Couldn't think of a better person to get this one. Well done Daggsey, it should be perfect for your next trip Are you still out and about bobt |
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Post by Daggsey on Jan 17, 2009 6:34:01 GMT 10
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Post by kiwi on Jan 17, 2009 7:04:50 GMT 10
it is now daggy
on bigpond news ::::
Authorities in Western Australia are urging people in the Bridgetown area in the state's south-west to get out now, unless they want fight the fire that's moving towards their town.
good luck bradngem , snail etc are thoughts are with ewes
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Post by chippydave01 on Jan 17, 2009 7:08:00 GMT 10
Hi Daggsey,
Morticia is such a cool name for that van,must admit picking a name for a van can be a hard task,Ive owned a few vans and only ever named one and that was because of the ladys name I bought it off Hazel.
Got 2 names picked out for my sunliner but a bit worried they might reflect a bit on me still deciding .
Cheers Dave
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2009 12:31:00 GMT 10
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
"Morticia" .........luv it ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Daggsey on Jan 17, 2009 14:28:58 GMT 10
Howdy Kiwi, Perhaps you could spare some Cairns rainwater to fight bushfires in Bridgetown..........couldn't get much more divergent weather from diagonally opposed points of the country.........guess that's the nature of Australia...... Chippydave........agonised for months over naming "Lady Madonna"........."Morticia" came to me rather quickly, specially as I haven't even seen her in the flesh yet Mark T........seems to be we have an "m" pattern happening with vintagecaravans.com ............."Matilda", "Mildred", "Marvin", "Madonna", Morgan, Mt Gambier, Mildura, mad mexicans, Munmorah, M7, Murray (the guy who delivered Morticia) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D mmmmmhhhhh Daggsey oh yeah......Monaro |
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Post by bradngem on Jan 17, 2009 14:37:49 GMT 10
Hey Daggy,
The fires are heading towards Greenbushes/ Balingup, so we will go up to your place this avo and get you some pics. How do you want them sent via email or the web?
Thanks Kiwi for your thoughts, we are safe for the time being as the winds are now pushing the fire away from the town.
I did see a nice silver sunlines in Greenbushes yesterday as we were coming home from the fires, hope it survives .
regards Gem
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Post by Daggsey on Jan 17, 2009 14:44:50 GMT 10
Thanks Gem........email would be fine
Cheers
Daggsey
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