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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2012 18:27:22 GMT 10
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Post by takeiteasy on Apr 2, 2012 19:19:21 GMT 10
What a pearler. Sounds like you might have driven through Wandering on the way back.
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Post by Jennison on Apr 2, 2012 20:46:52 GMT 10
Donricardo posted on my behalf a a photo of an identical van to this, set up as an onsite at Kioloa where my cabin is on the sth coast NSW a while back.
Another good pick up for the beverly shed.
At this rate you will need beverly sheds Mark
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Post by humpyboy on Apr 3, 2012 18:30:09 GMT 10
Geeeeeeez not trying to corner the market in vintage vans by any chance are you Mr T? well done chief.
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Post by noblesgarage on Apr 3, 2012 19:56:28 GMT 10
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2012 17:55:34 GMT 10
and so the sad  tale of the ol' pommy caravan continues ..... If you have a look at this pic, where I've drawn the arrow, you'll notice the seem coming apart ......the problems actually started before the caravan was loaded onto the truck  In Bridgetown, about 100 kms from Pemberton, ........called into to catch up with Megan & Richard, and borrowed some 100mph racing tape to do some running repairs to where the seem was coming apart, plus repairs to the door that was missing the bottom pins in the hinges ...... stopped about a further 250 kms at the Brookton pub for a beer n feed, and noticed the door had come adrift (still hanging there). Tried to replace the door, and tape it, but couldn't refit the door  ......it was totally dark by then, so couldn't really see what the problem was, so removed the door and placed it inside the caravan. On the 30km stretch between Brookton & Beverley, the right hand side of the caravan gave way, and was flapping in the breeze Here's why the door wouldn't refit in Brookton, the floor had given way and the whole rear of the caravan was sagging    and the right hand side ......what can I say   the wheel is no longer parallel with the chassis  shame, coz the caravan had sone nice little features: suspension:   fold down stove:    neat little storage racks on the insides of the cupboards  the little rear window is a like a "skylight" into the wardrobe  number plate frame  nice handles, that I thought were only reflectors  oh dear, there's no frame, and the inside wall has totally rotted  so, sadly the local resident vintage caravan wrecker got his hands on it:   wouldn't a street machiner or hot rodder luv to get a hold of these lil succers for a caravan project ;D ......they are in fact lights     Mark |
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Post by takeiteasy on Apr 4, 2012 18:28:50 GMT 10
That is a shame indeed.
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Post by cobber on Apr 4, 2012 18:53:35 GMT 10
Mate.... I think we should try and keep this to our selves, the poms love these Car Cruisers..... there could be an international incident if they find out what you've done to this one.
Sell the bits on eBay..... you'll make a motza.
Cobber.
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Post by takeiteasy on Apr 4, 2012 19:27:02 GMT 10
Actually there was a thread on another site recently about imported English vans. The consensus seemed to be "ok but not up to aussie conditions"....... seems they were right.
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Post by noblesgarage on Apr 4, 2012 19:58:33 GMT 10
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Post by sportsman 1 on Apr 5, 2012 8:25:12 GMT 10
And I thought you were supposed to be the god of caravan preservation.
How could you treat that fine English van with such contempt and disregard for her future well being.
Are you going to strip it for all the period goodies or is a restoration on the cards.
If you are stripping it bring the bits over to Cowra and set up a stall during the VC swap meet on Monday arvo. I might even come across and give you a couple of dollars for those light/handle things!
Even better might I suggest you keep the lights and get some cast up. I am sure there would be a market for some of those.
See you in Cowra.
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Post by noblesgarage on Apr 8, 2012 13:36:40 GMT 10
;D ;D A casting of those lights is a good idea  Should do um with a couple of port hole windows as a package deal ah ? Brian the Wrecker |
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Post by golfview on Apr 25, 2012 23:15:05 GMT 10
Oh dear, will the clipper be safe in your hands? you do realise there is no refund if she dosen't make it...... well send you off with a tube of liquid nails (silicone) just in case!!!
she's getting new tyres friday.........................
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Post by sportsman 1 on Apr 26, 2012 8:12:30 GMT 10
No worries there Golfview,
Clippers dont fall apart, far too well made.
Leigh.
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Post by golfview on Apr 26, 2012 13:53:49 GMT 10
I'm just amazed the pommy van opened up like a can of sardines...... what a shame really
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2012 21:48:13 GMT 10
golfview says: " Oh dear, will the clipper be safe in your hands? you do realise there is no refund if she dosen't make it" ......stress less Sandy ;D .......I just towed this little one for 900 kms behind the truck over some shocking NSW roads, .......and she made to Cowra without a problem   The Clipper will be in safe hands ........trust me Am still aiming to be at yours on the 7th,........ maybe a little earlier ......looking forward to it! Mark |
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, ...............luckily, it was easy .............50 mm 
......it was to be an interesting journey to say the least 
tale of the ol' pommy caravan continues .....
