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Post by mjnelson on Feb 2, 2009 18:19:30 GMT 10
Hello all, Here are some photos of our new caravan:    The inside seems mostly original, except for the curtains, carpet and table…      The fridge came with the original manual and seems to work (on gas at least)  It has some damage to the inside, though (see next photo)  We’ll put up with it for now, but a new fridge may be coming sometime down the track. I’m currently in the middle of re-wiring the 12v tail and clearance lights. Everything was done in white wire, with no way to tell what was what – rather than spend a while with a multi-meter and long jumper leads, I just pulled the old stuff out and replaced with 5-core trailer wire! I’ll post some photos of the work later. Michael |
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Post by olympicriviera on Feb 2, 2009 20:00:54 GMT 10
Congratulations!!!!! ;D
Good to see another Olympic emerge!!!!
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Post by atouchofglass on Feb 2, 2009 20:25:21 GMT 10
Great to see the Olympic.... Like to see the Panelvan as well  ;D ;D ;D Cheers Atog |
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Post by DC3Td on Feb 2, 2009 21:07:13 GMT 10
Nice one mjnelson.Like to see the Landy as well.Welcome to the forum.cheers gordon
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Post by mjnelson on Feb 2, 2009 21:09:55 GMT 10
The Panel Van isn't mine - it's just parked at the same place I'm getting the rego inspection done. I do have a 1966 40 series Landcruiser sitting in a friends shed that would tow it nicely... just needs registering (and de-rusting, engine rebuild, new seat belts, etc etc)...
Michael
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Post by pymie2 on Feb 2, 2009 23:51:52 GMT 10
another fine fibreglass van,that wont need much to be A1 ,
now you only have 3/4 other brands / style of glass van to collect.
Me would like a 21 plus foot olympic, one day it will turn up hopefully at the right price,
Cheers and enjoy
Pymie
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Post by DC3Td on Feb 3, 2009 15:08:35 GMT 10
Great LP3 Ravia cooker you have there Michael. Have one myself.Your van should buff up nicely too. cheers gordon
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Post by boblor on Feb 4, 2009 14:38:56 GMT 10
Hi Michael
Interior looks good, dining table has been changed, apart from this it appears to be original-- good unit. A few coats of Poli-Glow on the cab and window rubbers from tonyh and it will look beaut. Enjoy and welcome to the Olympic family.
Cheers boblor
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Post by mjnelson on Feb 4, 2009 22:26:43 GMT 10
I got it home today from getting registered. I decided to try the fridge on gas (it had been working ok) - came out again half hour later to find smoke pouring out the door! The fridge has had a total meltdown - literally! Lucky it didn't burn the van to the ground! So looks like a new fridge is needed. Any recommendations for a 3-way fridge that will fit? I'll probably buy a new one (once bitten and all that...) and it needs to be able to run on gas (we often camp without 240v power).
Michael
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Post by mjnelson on Feb 9, 2009 20:11:51 GMT 10
Just got home last night from a 3 day, 800 km road trip around Tassy... over some of the worst dirt roads our little island has to offer. List of damages: 1. Most windows rattled open on a regular basis. 2. A couple of window latches broke their rivets and fell off. 3. Water container burst open inside van and thoroughly soaked the carpet. 4. Fly screen under the hatch broke it's hinges and fell off. 5. Bench over the stove broke off where it attaches to the slide. 6. Cracks appeared either side of the door where the top half of the body joins to the bottom half. Overall, not too bad for a 40 year old van that has only just been re-registered after many years. It'll take some sorting out, but it only takes time... The only one of these that really worries me are the cracks. I'm not sure if they were there before or not. I'll keep an eye on them and see if they get any bigger. Incidentally, if anyone has pay tv, keep an eye out for a show on History channel called Monster Quest. The episode is about a search for the Tasmanian Tiger. It should air in a few months time, and our Riviera features prominently  |
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Post by mjnelson on Mar 29, 2009 17:44:51 GMT 10
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Post by Greig Price on Sept 15, 2011 18:02:31 GMT 10
Hi all I'm the current owner of the above van here in Tasmania, although its in a lot better condition than the above photos It's going to get full restoration. Take delivery of her tomorrow ;D
Does any one know the year the previous owner states above 69 model... but i think its earlier.
cheers Pricey
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Post by atouchofglass on Sept 17, 2011 7:11:07 GMT 10
Hey Pricey
Welcome to the Olympic family. ;D
To find the year of make - look under the A frame.
There should be a number there.
Usually under the drivers side.
Post it, and Boblor will give you an accurate month/year of manufacture.
By the single windows it does look pre 1969
All the best with the rebuild.
Post up some photos as she is renewed.
Cheers
Atog
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Post by Greig Price on Sept 17, 2011 16:48:30 GMT 10
Thanks Atog my rego states 68 I still think earlier. Sent a message to bob, maybe he hasnt seen it yet, I'll post it here. Bob the chassis number is 1335, so what year does that make it? I'm from Blackstone Heights in Tasmania, but plan on many mainland trips in her once finished in the future. The interior has been tidied up a fair bit since those last owner shots on here, and now is quite neat, but she will still get a professional renovation  Anyway great to be on board, and i will post some photo's of the restoration as it progresses. cheers Greig Price |
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Post by DND380 on Sept 17, 2011 23:51:07 GMT 10
G'Day Pricey
Great to see another Olympic close by. Mine is/was listed as a 1967 build with a serial number of 1331 if this helps (or adds to the confusion).
Cheers Doug
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Post by Greig Price on Sept 18, 2011 0:02:30 GMT 10
yeah Doug  whats the odds of this, after 40 odd years these two vans of ours end up in tassie and they are only 4 in build number apart! Hope to see yours around. What part of tassie are you from? |
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Post by DND380 on Sept 18, 2011 8:48:35 GMT 10
We are at Deviot Road, Robigana......
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Post by Greig Price on Sept 18, 2011 9:59:53 GMT 10
Amazing, We had a waterfront place there a few years back, Although we are waterfront here on the lake @ Blackstone, I still miss Deviot deeply, wonderful place.
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Post by atouchofglass on Sept 19, 2011 5:03:47 GMT 10
Hey Pricey
1335 Most likely late 1967
Mine is 1635 and built Oct 68.
Which was confirmed by Boblor and it had Oct 68 penciled in the wardrobe.
Keep trying photobucket you will master it eventually.
;D ;D
Cheers
Atog
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Post by boblor on Sept 19, 2011 14:03:20 GMT 10
Hi All
We have trained Atog well, yes your van is about Oct. 1967 model pricey. I have some photos.
Cheers boblor
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Post by Greig Price on Oct 21, 2011 19:23:04 GMT 10
quick up date on my progress with 1335.
Buffed gelcoat, amazed at the response took a week but looks a million bucks, its not a 2pac shine, but great for glass. New 14" 175x6 wheels, white with machined face and retro chrome caps. New chrome lighting out side. complete chassis repaint ( was in very good condition ) new jockey wheel and ball coupling. its starting to look cared for :-) all parts that were chrome have been replated and anything that wasn't chromed and could be now is . Just have to polish the aluminium windows or powdercoat ( havn't decided yet) and new decals and out side is almost done.
its fun isn't it! or am I weird?
Pricey
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Post by seeshell on Oct 21, 2011 19:42:51 GMT 10
Hi Pricey No you're not weird - it IS fun. Sounds like you're just about done - we'll look forward to some updated pictures of your baby. Can't wait to get a gander at it! Congratulations! Seeshell |
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Post by Greig Price on Oct 21, 2011 21:20:42 GMT 10
No not finished mate.... still have the interior to go havnt really started that yet... want to use it this summer a bit... Its still usable as it is atm. How ever I want to go right through it.
As for the pics I will have to forward them to someone to upload for me when i take some :-) that photo thing confuses me.
cheers Pricey
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Post by Greig Price on May 15, 2014 17:58:30 GMT 10
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whats the odds of this, after 40 odd years these two vans of ours end up in tassie and they are only 4 in build number apart!
