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Post by olddadswell on Mar 24, 2009 19:15:12 GMT 10
We are having an inaugural Vintage caravan weekend here at Old Dadswell Town on the 8th -10th May 2009. Entry will be free for caravans and we will also supply a sausage sizzle on the friday night. The idea is for a casual get together and a lot of fun. Details please contact Max or Jenny on 03 5359 5299  :)www.olddadswelltown.com.au olddadswell@activ8.net.au |
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Post by JBJ on Mar 24, 2009 19:38:51 GMT 10
Hi Max & Jenny,
Are you guys the same ones I used to run into & park near at Wintersun many moons ago??Last time from memory you were in a red 28A tudor.
whether or not, Its good to hear from another vintage van couple.
We were down your way last easter on the way back from Mt Gambier. Dunno when next time will be, but I'd be surprised if you dont get a few vanners drop in.
All the best.
JBJ
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Post by olddadswell on Mar 25, 2009 7:40:09 GMT 10
JBJ Your memory is spot on ,we were beside you many years ago with our Tudor at Wintersun. Now we own our own town and I am the Pimp ,Policeman and Politican,We now drive a 69 Valiant coupe with a 1970 Franklin van,we also run a hot little 28 Pickup and a stock 1930 A model ,looks like our weekend will be a goer ,not sure how many will come, coming upto the drags at Willow bank in August see you there .
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Post by Cruz on Mar 25, 2009 14:50:26 GMT 10
Hi, I can highly recommend Max and Jenny's hospitality. Get there if you can! Just a little to far from the beautiful south coast.( hey Max).
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Post by olddadswell on Mar 25, 2009 19:15:27 GMT 10
Yeah ,i think CRUZ knows my real name;Mad MAX also that we like the SOUTH COAST.....and one for JBJ our callsign was True Blue 2 ..iT goes without saying that our town is always open for vanners and hotrodders going past ,MM and Jenny.
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Post by shaneandsimoen on Mar 28, 2009 17:48:19 GMT 10
Hello olddadswell,
we have had reports back from members of the Standard Vanguard Enthusiasts Guild who have been to olddadswell town, all reports have been excellent they recommend it as a place to go.
Good luck with your caravan weekend.
Regards Shane and Simoen
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Post by olddadswell on Apr 21, 2009 19:35:09 GMT 10
Hello Shane and Simoen,
Thanks for the great feedback we are really looking forward to our weekend, and making new friends.
regards, Jenny and Mad Max.
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Post by builderdes on Apr 27, 2009 18:20:31 GMT 10
Hi V Vers, If Anyone Is Leaving Early For OldDadswell Town Weekend How About Making It Worthwhile & Call In At Lake Goldsmith Steamrally(Between Skipton & Beaufort)This Weekend 2nd &3rd Of May,My Mate Steve & I Will Be There With Our Teardrops, We Camp At The South Of The Main Arena Near The Mini Railway Line,We Both Have Woody Teardrops,I Tow Mine With A Red XP Falcon Ute Regards,Des.
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Post by Don Ricardo on Apr 27, 2009 18:52:39 GMT 10
Sounds like a great idea Builder Des. There is a very good V V reason to visit the Steam Rally. Lake Goldsmith is (at least I presume it still is) the home of a mid-50's, 2-berth, 24 foot Gason caravan. It is unusual not only for its length, which was loooong for it's time, but also because it was built to seat eight people around the dining table. Gason is an engineering firm in Ararat which built caravans from 1949 to 1962. I think the 24 footer belongs to the Lake Goldsmith Steam Rally people and would be well worth a squiz if you can manage it. For more info about Gason caravans and the 24 footer click here. Don Ricardo |
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Post by custom59 on May 9, 2009 15:52:08 GMT 10
Early Pics from Old Dadswell Town  Heading off from Bendigo Friday. EK Holden and Wayfarer van. My VE Valiant with Korong van. 51 Studebaker with Roma van.  Setting up camp at Old Dadswell Town  Mad Max's VF Valiant and van.  A great 34 Ford and teardrop from Warnambool.  47 Ford Pilot and rebuilt old teardrop owned by Bill and Dot from Stawell.  Very nice 60 Chrysler Royal and van.   |
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Post by Don Ricardo on May 9, 2009 16:50:13 GMT 10
G'day Custom59,
Looks like you arrived safely and are already for a good time. Some nice rigs there, including a number that I'm not familiar with from the pics of previous runs. Are you able to give us a bit of info about each of the cars and vans - particularly the vans - in your pics? I'm interested in the design of the teardrop in front of 'The Olde Lolly Shop' - a bit different from the norm.
Don Ricardo
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Post by Geoff & Jude on May 9, 2009 18:18:51 GMT 10
hi d-r
did you notice it's name - fugly - some competition for sutcac.
geoff 'n jude
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Post by olddadswell on May 11, 2009 9:49:32 GMT 10
Well it did go pretty good had a great time ,thanks every one who got there ,not sure who led Max astray on friday night but we think it was the same bloke who did it again on saturday night .Most went for a drive thru the Grampions on Saturday,and enjoyed the fire in the town hall ,Yes we will do it again next year cheers
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Post by davenq on May 11, 2009 19:09:32 GMT 10
would love a close-up of the mounting points for the mirrors on the V.E..
am hoping to do similar with a mesh "windscreen protector"
(my screen is still safe-t-glass)
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Post by dtpitts on May 13, 2009 17:50:30 GMT 10
Hi, Dave here, I was one of the blokes who you met at the front of your property, we were taking the 76 Charger from Horsham to Brisbane, we broke an alternator at Shepparton but the rest of the trip was sweet.
Since I have seen the pics I am dirty on myself for not dropping in but we had no time.
I hope that you are having another weekend next year so I can make the trip down.
Cheers
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Post by atouchofglass on May 13, 2009 18:02:35 GMT 10
Flicking through the threads.....\
Had a look at this one and was admiring the vintage car and TD
When I noticed the sign on the shed behind the TD
Ahh ha ha ha
Ohhh boy there are some clever people out there
Made my day
Cheers
Atog
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Post by olddadswell on May 13, 2009 21:37:29 GMT 10
atouchofglass you aint seen nothing yet! the double dunny, boot hill, bomb in the paddock, the list goes on, you better come here next year
work hard play hard be true to ya mum. cheers mad max
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Post by olddadswell on May 13, 2009 21:48:43 GMT 10
dtpitts,well dave i tried and ya wouldn,t beleieve me and everybody knows that i don,t bull...t glad that you got home OK it is a small world cheers Mad Max
always be true to ya mum ....
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Post by custom59 on May 14, 2009 9:21:49 GMT 10
Well I have had a chance to recover from our short holiday. The older I get the longer it takes but I still go back for more. I guess I will never learn but its all good at the time. Max and Jenny are great people and I can't recommend Old Dadswell Town highly enough. Max, Im not sure who your talking about but I stayed up drinking with you until the wee small hours on both Friday and Saturday nights and didn't see anyone leading you astray. A pity more forum members didn't turn up. You all would have loved it and the cruise through the Grampians on Saturday was one to remember. Here is a couple more photos. Sorry I don't have more details on the vans but I'm sure some of you will be able to identify most of the vans.   Pat's lovely Customline and van (sorry no details)     Some detail photos of "Fugly" Bill said that in the rebuild the only part that that wasn't replaced was the floor. Note the unusual grill for fridge ventilation. Even the lovely Dot is colour co-ordinated.  Max showed us his teardrop project. As you can see there is a bit of work still required but knowing Max it will be finished in quick time.  Inside Mad Max's garage.   Rear view of the teardrop behind 34 Ford. The tourer took 25 years to finish and is a testament to Peter's persistance and car building skills. The teardrop is also built and decorated to a very high standard.  Max has said there will be another vintage van weekend next year and I will definitely be there. Will you? Mal. PS I will take some detail photos of my mirrors and post next week for davenq. |
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Post by sportsman 1 on May 14, 2009 10:09:19 GMT 10
Looks like we missed a terrific weekend away.
Sorry we missed it but have already made a mental note for next year.
Will it be on the Mothers Day weekend again?
Cheers, Leigh & Karon.
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Post by olddadswell on May 14, 2009 20:42:03 GMT 10
yes will be on again next year, but havent decided on the dates as yet.(not mothers day weekend.)
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:)www.olddadswelltown.com.au 
