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Post by Roehm3108 on Dec 20, 2011 19:49:09 GMT 10
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Post by barkpaint on Dec 20, 2011 20:15:59 GMT 10
wish we could see inside...dreaming.
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Post by JBJ on Dec 20, 2011 20:47:44 GMT 10
Hi All,
What a shame none of these unique vans turn up in the more northern areas.
This one appears to really be worth restoring. Its a great shape, & I guess the 1950 age stated could be close.
Again I wish it was nearer to me. I know I dont need another project, but this one is tempting.
JBJ
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Post by Don Ricardo on Dec 20, 2011 22:18:31 GMT 10
Hi Roehm, It looks to be reminiscent of a Glen, but the window arrangement doesn't fit the ones we've seen - a whole two of them, plus a couple of adverts! You're one of the very few forum members that have seen a Glen in real life. What do you think? Pity there is only one pic. Maybe one of our SA confreres has nothing to do before Christmas  and would like to take a run to Gawler? Don Ricardo |
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Post by cobber on Dec 21, 2011 6:12:22 GMT 10
Can you believe that  ...some people have no couth  .... fancy painting a vintage caravan in those colours They say it has been "fully renovated" and it has a "working bar fridge"  .... I hope the renovation retained some of the original fittings. Sort of like a "Glen" Don R....aye?....bit like that van of Kaybee's too ? We need somebody to have a look at it AND buy it $750 ..... I'd have it in a flash.... you bet Cobber. |
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Post by Roehm3108 on Dec 21, 2011 11:41:34 GMT 10
DR, I think this van may be bigger than the Glen - as you say, two windows and the lantern section has more glass in it - a bit similar to John's dad's homemade there. As much as I would like to, I simply can't take on a project such as this, as I have so much on my plate for the next year or so and I don't have the space to park another van anyway. But surely there is somebody out there who could do the resto and enjoy the trip to Gawler as well, if there are no South Aussies interested. As forum members know, I regularly travelled from Qld to SA and Vic for a van, sometimes to find a bum steer, but I made a holiday of it. Would hate to see a well-styled van such as this being cut up for a coffee van |
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Post by Jennison on Dec 21, 2011 17:13:40 GMT 10
Great shape but a crime to paint it like that....who is going for a look? Where are ya Sherlock Olfarts?
jennison
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Post by Don Ricardo on Dec 21, 2011 20:45:55 GMT 10
G'day Roehm and Cobber,
I agree the van does look bigger than a Glen or Kaybee's van, but we know so little about either Glen caravan's or the background of Kaybee's, who knows?
One thing I have noticed is that the SA van seems to have genuine little windows built into its "lantern", whereas neither the Glens nor Kaybee's have them. The Glen has air vents, but other than that the lantern on both the Glens and Kaybee's seems to be either to provide extra vertical height, or maybe a stylistic flourish.
Of course it is possible that the SA van is a genuine home made, but I would have thought it's a lot easier for a home builder to knock up a van with a flat roof, rather than with a lantern roof...
Don Ricardo
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Post by griffin on Dec 22, 2011 11:46:21 GMT 10
Hopefully it finds a good home and gets the treatment it deserves. Imagine the dilemma if the artwork was by someone who proves to be tomorrows Pro Hart and you stripped it off.
Is there a chance this van is a Romany Road? The attached illustrations from a 1938 advert show the lantern roof plainly in the interior shot while the exterior illustration has a small window near the rear and the axle seems to be set well back. Other adverts also show some of their vans had lantern roofs.
Merry Christmas to everyone.
George & Barbara
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Post by Roehm3108 on Dec 22, 2011 12:28:44 GMT 10
Hmmmmmmm ............... wonder if JBJ bought himself a Christmas pressie After all, he WAS tempted DR, John's dad's homemade lantern roof has opening windows, I remember that and it's also visible in the old black and white photo in DHL under Home-made caravans. Does make you wonder if there was a popular set of plans around in the 50's, which included the lantern roof. Otherwise, it would not be an easy design to incorporate one without affecting the integrity of the whole van. Don't suppose you bothered to save the pic? I didn't. Here's hoping that whoever the new owners are, they'll keep in touch. Ray |
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Post by griffin on Dec 22, 2011 14:40:47 GMT 10
Ray I saved the photo, don't know if I'm allowed to post it here?  I suppose it should be on the Forum for posterity as the link is now gone, I'll pop it on, dare say the Moderators will sort it out and slap my wrist if need be George |
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Post by JBJ on Dec 22, 2011 18:56:47 GMT 10
Hi Ray,
I would have chased it if it was closer, even though I dont want another project.
At this stage I couldn't face the thought of a trip in my hotrod to SA & back, towing an empty trailer one way, & a heavily loaded one home. Probably 6 or 7 days at best. Couple of grand in fuel, plus motels, etc. Makes it a pretty expensive van to still have to fully restore. I would have had to have painted over the mural before I towed it anywhere, I hate seeing good old vans defaced like that.
Those type of vans are very rare,& will only get less & less as the years go by. I'd like to think it was something factory built, by a defunct manufacturer.
Hopefully the new owner will appreciate what they have, & eventually start using it again, like it has been in its past.
JBJ
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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2011 19:36:59 GMT 10
Hi Ray, I would have chased it if it was closer, even though I dont want another project. At this stage I couldn't face the thought of a trip in my hotrod to SA & back, towing an empty trailer one way, & a heavily loaded one home. Probably 6 or 7 days at best. Couple of grand in fuel, plus motels, etc. Makes it a pretty expensive van to still have to fully restore. I would have had to have painted over the mural before I towed it anywhere, I hate seeing good old vans defaced like that. Those type of vans are very rare,& will only get less & less as the years go by. I'd like to think it was something factory built, by a defunct manufacturer. Hopefully the new owner will appreciate what they have, & eventually start using it again, like it has been in its past. JBJ Yup.... I know exactly how ya feel JBJ... This van is still sitting down near the S.A Border just waiting for me to go collect it. Every Christmas i finish up work about now and say to myself i should get back in contact with the owner and see if its still there.. then head down there. He states that one wheel bearing is a bit dodgey. It would be worth allowing an extra day to repack the bearings.. go through the rest of the van ... rims / chsssi/tow coupling etc then tow it home rather than lug an empty trailer down ... and a heavy trailer back home.... So... it just sits there.    regards Slacko |
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Post by Don Ricardo on Dec 22, 2011 21:27:09 GMT 10
Ray I saved the photo, don't know if I'm allowed to post it here? I suppose it should be on the Forum for posterity as the link is now gone, I'll pop it on, dare say the Moderators will sort it out and slap my wrist if need be George Hi Griffin, No problems with posting the photo. No need at all for anyone to slap your wrist. I'm glad you saved the photo for us. It's an interesting van, and worth trying to work out its origins. Don Ricardo |
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...some people have no couth 
.... fancy painting a vintage caravan in those colours 
.... I hope the renovation retained some of the original fittings.
