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Post by lyneth on Oct 6, 2011 22:11:35 GMT 10
here we are with day 4 and 5 photos. Lots of finishing touches Time to tackle the wheels Had to make plates to put on rim - long story short after completing this it didn't fit! Lots of work and learning through this process Lyn gettingthat butt just right Clean up inside - already cleaned kitchen once and they go doing more sanding and it's clean up time again Hatches all finished Mauticia's coffin handles all polished Drawbar and under chasis painted Looking sweet Sadly unexpected news from home and have to pack and leave at 7pm Sunday night - quick farewells and we are on our way. A huge thank you to Brian and Sandra for their hospitality and assistance. Post on the road soon. Cheers L & L
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Post by Roehm3108 on Oct 7, 2011 6:44:22 GMT 10
Great Job, guys. Travel safe.
Ray
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Post by chubi on Nov 21, 2011 10:25:33 GMT 10
Awesome job guys, you have done well. She's a beauty. I gotta say tho, I do like the original paint scheme the van wore better, two tone with the black highlights, because it just seems that lots of restored vans now go for the single solid pastel look, but I love to look thru period photographs and I see the differences that ppl had on them back then, that made their vans or cars stand out, I love the period variety. Anyway, everyone has their own tastes I guess. And a HR too! Best Holden ever made, I have an optioned up Special with the Autolux trims, tatty but honest, she's just bout ready for rego and then I'll start restoring on her as I drive her. Gotta enjoy them!
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Post by larrikanlarry1 on Jan 11, 2012 20:00:37 GMT 10
Hi All, We never did finish our story back across the paddock up till now. thought we would share some of the final times of the trip to Moyhu, Vic. ready for restoration at Zips and Rips Caravan restorations in time for Nationals before heading to her new home in Sth Maclean, Qld. Lazza doing his usal tricks at Norseman. Morticia looked so fearsome that the saying of "I eat Jaycos" started and well as the photo says - Morticia took on the personality and warned all those Jayco thingys that she would gobble them up! Yes, and we spelt her name wrong - we know, we know, it will come off with the restoration! the finished artwork proved a hit with everyone with lots of pointing and conversations had everywhere we stopped. Even some Jayco owners had their photo taken with Morticia. teasing jaycos - Larry would reluctantly stop to talk to Jayco people while Lynnee (little did they know) was out the back taking photos. Then as we went past you would hear them laughing as they saw the sign. half way across the nullabor and she is looking good, no problems so far - even without a spare wheel - yep we were crazy! But we did it. Oh Morticia Smorgasbord! Now Mildura saw Morticia get very excited when she saw the largest Jayco dealership in Victoria and she was saying _ I want one, no TWO, please please let me at them, I'm so Hungry! Almost to the end of what we suspect is the longest vintage van retrieval on it's own two wheels. Before we left the park the Jayco Sterling club members came over and took photos for their magazine and videoed and took lots of photos. She certainly was a hit. We turned our back for a moment and Morticia must have slipped out and grabbed a Jayco snack. I called out to her to drop it, or she would be sick, too late, it's gone in one end and out the other. Oh Morticia! told you to spit it out - not S..t it out !!!!! Things are all good now, ready to start getting new axle, hubs and at last brakes............? So let's celebrate with a Pina Colada on the only V Van complete with built on front sundeck. Thanks Daggsy for selling this much loved big baby.
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Post by Don Ricardo on Jan 11, 2012 20:50:13 GMT 10
G'day Larry and Lyneth,
Great trip, and great post. The things you two get up to! I've been sitting here ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D my head off!
The pics - particularly the one at Kimba - show just what a fine looking van Morticia is. Very nice lines indeed. It's just wonderful to see a van like that saved from an ignominious fate and being treated with care, while being used for its intended purpose at the same time.
Good to see you back on the forum as well. It's been a little while, but I know you've had a bit on your plate.
Don Ricardo
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Post by Roehm3108 on Jan 12, 2012 16:20:21 GMT 10
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Post by larrikanlarry1 on Jan 12, 2012 20:39:42 GMT 10
Not tellin you nuthin Ray, oh yeah - maybe New Guinea? ;D ;D ;D Was good to see you too. Will make more time next trip to wherever. I'm back to Brissie on Monday arvo. Lyn
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Post by aquamum on Jan 13, 2012 20:02:29 GMT 10
Fabulous photos thank you !!
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Post by noblesgarage on Jan 14, 2012 16:53:40 GMT 10
;D ;D Hello you intrepid travellers The shed seems very empty at the moment That Mortica filled a big whole Getting even emptier in the next month or so "Its Moving Time" cross your fingers everything works out this time. New arrival coming for the "Sunliner" A new tow car 8-)1960 Mk11 Zephyr Wagon from Canberra ;D Has been seen on the forum Belonged to Forum member' Custombruce' Well you pair take it easy I see the Boy allready is Keep safe and well and I'll catch up with you'se for a drink or 2 at Cowra in April. Brian & Sandy.
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