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Post by dorian on Sept 28, 2008 8:31:07 GMT 10
What a beauty H! Love the original lino. You'll have to tow the pair to Forster! d PS I have the same old coupling on mine - about to drive down to BCF this morning for a new one.
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Post by dorian on Sept 25, 2008 19:26:56 GMT 10
Coming along nicely. Keep us all posted. Good luck with it!
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Post by dorian on Sept 25, 2008 18:23:26 GMT 10
Thanks for anti stench tips rwf. Will try them but suspect reddo as sussed it: the old lounge/mattresses! Or it's me. will let you know if it works.
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Post by dorian on Sept 22, 2008 13:19:31 GMT 10
Sorry, didn't know Reddo or anyone here had the flames on their van (past or present) - each to their own I say. And don't fret, I've been following this forum long enough to know Reddo secretly loves Sunliners and has had a few in his day and all is said in good fun. No drama.
Just have been really mulling this to reno or not to reno idea over in my mind. When is too much?? Important for us all methinks. Enjoying everyone's thoughts.
Anyone got an idea how to get rid of the smell out of old vans? Atom bomb? Everyone walks into mine and says, "what's that smell?" Have aired it for weeks... Maybe it's me!!
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Post by dorian on Sept 21, 2008 9:15:38 GMT 10
Dear Fibreglass. Wow! This topic feels like it is calling me. I have been running this reno issue over in my brain in my scramble to have it ready for Foster.
I have a very original Sunliner van (a veritable museum peice) and I only asked someone yesterday (standing in my van with a tinny) if they felt I should touch up chips on the cupboards. My argument was that all the collector/antiques roadshows warn of removing the patina from a valuable object. Surely a VV has it's own collective patina of sorts. I done nothing to mine save replacing the flooring as the old man who owned it previously put in artificial grass (yes) hence turning the interior into a putting green. But I have decided to simply clean it and replace the curtains which fell apart in my hands. Some POR 15 for the chassis and that's it!
However, I understand people renovating vans that are wrecks. But they often restore them so they end up pastiches of the vans. Or God awful rockabilly vans. They end up caricatures unto themselves. One was recently listed on ebay for $18k. It looked dreadful (sorry if it's someone on this forum). If they can be left alone I say leave em. I've even kept my fold out bed when everyone rips em out to put a bed in. Why? I think this is superfluous when the bed is pristine.
dorian PS I'm with perennial fibro-phobe, Redo: no flames on vans please! PSS ATOG, my van absolutely smells!!
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Post by dorian on Sept 11, 2008 20:11:46 GMT 10
Saturday eh? Hmmm...
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Post by dorian on Sept 10, 2008 21:06:59 GMT 10
PS No it wasn't me on TV.
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Post by dorian on Sept 10, 2008 21:06:25 GMT 10
Hi Humpty, I am often away on writing gigs so sorry for the tardiness in my reply. Been in Noosa where it rained constantly. I feel I simply HAVE to be there for this auspicious occasion. Haven't had a chance to a. register the van. b. book the site. Will get on to it this week. I am working fri and sat night. Can I still participate on Sunday and stay at the park till Monday? I'm assuming it's a pub hol?? Can't wait to ogle all those beautiful Sunnies next month, God willing!!! And have a cold one with you and the fabulous Spyder. Cheerio, Dorian
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Post by dorian on Sept 10, 2008 20:55:29 GMT 10
I agree
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Post by dorian on Sept 3, 2008 21:30:18 GMT 10
Hi Humpty, Desperately trying to have the sunny registered and ready for Oct. Will try and talk the editor into doing a feature on it but with all the drama at Fairfax at the mo it might be tricky. Just about finished the interior - just need to fix outside. best wishes to you and Spyder. Hoping to make it. Fingers crossed. dorian and Lydia. PS I know we've missed the discount but are there sites still available. And how much?
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Post by dorian on Aug 9, 2008 11:34:00 GMT 10
I'm about the paint my Sunliner after many helpful tips from Spyder. This discussion was very helpful guys. cheers, Dorian
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Post by dorian on Jul 4, 2008 18:12:42 GMT 10
Well done mate! I was lucky enough to see a 15 footer with the guys at Lake Munmorah. Gorgeous thing. Hope someone gives it the lovin it needs!
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Post by dorian on Jun 10, 2008 21:07:00 GMT 10
Thanks for sharing those pics Humpty (and Lulu). Always exciting to see any new sunnys. Looks like it's in remarkable condition. Is it original or a reno? Love the Sunliner window screen. Original? dorian
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Post by dorian on Jun 3, 2008 21:31:03 GMT 10
cheers Pete. True i can play the piano and write books but it's terribly emasculating when I stuff up like this - and inevitably I do. Leaves me quite depressed. I envy all you guys who can work with tools and not become one. Looking forward to any pics of the restored sunny you can share. d
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Post by dorian on Jun 3, 2008 19:59:10 GMT 10
Sorry for the tardiness in the reply guys but I've away from the site for a few days. Thanks kindly for the replies. Good advice methinks.
Yes, as the van is in such original nic it seems a risky business to remove the chassis. This applies to no one more than me. Example: Over the weekend I removed the old flooring, used it as a template for the new lino (which took an age to order in), cut out the new lino, too easy. I had a beer and congratulated myself on my enterprise, only to discover I'd traced the wrong bloody side and done it in reverse. Ruined! Had to throw it all away. I was shattered. Now there is a very good reason for this mistake. I am a complete and utter knob. Put a tool in my hand and I revert to a simpleton. Luckily I have a forgiving wife. So ahem I think I'll keep the chassis on...
Ordering new lino this week (groan).
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Post by dorian on May 31, 2008 16:07:50 GMT 10
I see they have a distributer at Tuggerah too! Thanks for the link guys.
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Post by dorian on May 31, 2008 16:05:18 GMT 10
Hey, Geoff and Jude, Hoooley Dooley! That seems like magic paint doesn't? Incredible. Just the ticket. The rust isn't too bad so that sounds perfect. Thanks very much for the reply. I'll buy it. Should I remove the chassis first or not worry about it,you reckon? dorian
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Post by dorian on May 31, 2008 9:44:30 GMT 10
Thanks SW's,
Yep I found the link. Most enlightening. If I only had a forklift! We are merely two blokes with two car jacks, a six-pack and a load of bad ideas. My pal has a sand blaster. What should I do after sand blasting? Zinc paint or something? Thanks for the reply.
cheers dorian
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Post by dorian on May 29, 2008 20:09:06 GMT 10
cheers humpty yes I found that thread. thanks for the reply mate. was looking at your olympic. how far did you get with it? any after restoration pics? dorian
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Post by dorian on May 28, 2008 20:30:29 GMT 10
Hey, can anyone tell me... (Peter/John/anyone) I am wanting to sandblast the chassis of my sunny and re-spray (zinc paint?) Does the chassis come off easily? Can it be unbolted? I saw Reddo do this to his new find. Can it be done with a Sunny? Is it hard for a tool-challenged idiot like myself and my poor unsuspecting mate and six-pack? Dorian
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Post by dorian on May 28, 2008 19:16:08 GMT 10
very nice! dorian
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Post by dorian on May 28, 2008 18:39:47 GMT 10
Hey, can anyone tell me... I am wanting to sandblast the chassis and re-spray (zinc paint?) Does the chassis come off easily? Can it be unbolted? I saw Reddo do this to his new find. Can it be done with a Sunny? Is it hard for a tool-challenged idiot like myself and my poor unsuspecting mate and six-pack? Dorian
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Post by dorian on May 28, 2008 18:37:00 GMT 10
cheers Swellwillys. Do you have a sunliner, too? Any links to pics of yours? d
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Post by dorian on May 28, 2008 18:36:07 GMT 10
Don, what a fantastic story and pics mate. Thanks for sharing. It's nothing short of stunning. Not a bad buy for $200 off Mum. Will you be at Coledale? Dorian
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Post by dorian on May 27, 2008 9:08:52 GMT 10
Cheers Don,
Yeah Radio National has played it twice now. No accounting for bad taste. Does your wife still play/teach music? Can you send me a link to pics of your van?
cheerio, Dorian
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