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Post by mjnelson on Jan 29, 2009 20:18:25 GMT 10
Hello all. My wife and I just purchased an Olympic Riviera (right place at the right time - we actually had no intention of purchasing a caravan!). I stumbled across your forum while searching for information about the van... I think it's a late 60's model (chassis number is 1335). I'll post some photos later (it's currently in for rego inspection). Regards, Michael.
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tonyh
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"Dolly" 1967 Riviera
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Post by tonyh on Jan 29, 2009 21:52:35 GMT 10
Hi Michael,   ;D Welcome aboard ;D You picked a great van to stumble into our little obsession Beware with this addition it might not be your last purchase -  Great to see some photos Cheers, tonyh |
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Post by atouchofglass on Jan 30, 2009 6:32:04 GMT 10
Greetings and Welcome Michael Your van will be pre 1968 According to some graffiti in mine (#1638) it was built in Oct 1968 So yours will predate that by at least a year Making yours about 1966-1967 At the peak of production Olympic were producing about 25 vans a month..... according to Boblor. Boblor is the resident Olympic expert Look inside cupboards or the wardrobe in hard to see places and you may also find some indication of when yours was built The graffiti in mine was in the wardrobe Glad to see another fibre fanatic on-board  Also looking forward to seeing some photos Cheers Atog |
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Post by mjnelson on Jan 30, 2009 16:32:35 GMT 10
My wife is probably the one to thank for the van - when the next door neighbour bought it a few months back, she said she thought it looked "cute" - hence when he decided he didn't need it after all and wanted to sell, I figured we were in with a chance! It needs a little work (don't we all...) - mainly new window rubbers and some resealing of annex attachment points. I expect to have it back registered early next week, so I'll post some photos then.
Michael
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Post by atouchofglass on Jan 31, 2009 7:33:35 GMT 10
Hey Michael
Tonyh can possibly help you with the window seals if it is the ones that seal the window to the fibreglass
As for the annex clips
There are plastic ones available at your local canvas makers .....
Or....
Stainless steel at a ships chandlers
Winkworths have them as I have bought them there.
The stainless are more expensive but last forever
It is a good idea to use some kind of sealant when replacing the annex clips.
Less likely to leak further down the track
Cheers
Atog
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tonyh
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"Dolly" 1967 Riviera
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Post by tonyh on Jan 31, 2009 9:02:53 GMT 10
Hi Michael, ATOG's correct - if yours is like mine (on most pre 68) the windows seal against the body and not in their own frame, I had a die made for that rubber and had it re manufactured but there is always a chance the windows have been changed at some point so if you PM me with you address I will send you a sample, just to check before you order any ;D Cheers, Tonyh |
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Post by mjnelson on Jan 31, 2009 17:15:34 GMT 10
I presume the windows should just push out from the inside? Would you normally remove the glass from the frame first? I'd guess there'll be a heap of silicon around the frame from people trying to seal leaks in the past... Will post some photos as I go.
Michael
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Post by lynmel on Jan 31, 2009 20:25:15 GMT 10
Hi Michael, Congrats on your olympic van. We purchased an Olympic debonair about the same age a little over 12 months ago and love it. I hope you enjoy yours as much as we do.
Regards Steve & Lynette
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Post by mjnelson on Feb 2, 2009 18:21:32 GMT 10
Here's our new van. See the members photo album section for more photos.   Michael |
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Post by boblor on Feb 4, 2009 14:02:49 GMT 10
Hi Michael
Thanks for the photos, looks to have a good cab. Contact Tonyh for new window rubbers and it will look even better. It is good that you know class and gone glass. Enjoy.
Cheers boblor
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