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Post by Roehm3108 on Feb 13, 2017 22:27:12 GMT 10
A new record has been set for a Propert - $8,101.00! It is well and truly deserved Richard! I hand the mantle over to you most happily! Ray
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Post by Roehm3108 on Feb 13, 2017 22:22:40 GMT 10
OP, despite what Franklin1 says (which is totally true, cos he never fibs), I understand your desire to have that Frankiln badge, I paid $50 for one for the first resto I ever did and quite frank(lin)y, didn't care. Try going into holiday parrks that have on-site caravans with solid annexes, there are often that vintage Franklin parked under a tree somewhere, still being used - who knows .... everything has a price!!
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Post by Roehm3108 on Feb 9, 2017 22:46:57 GMT 10
Are you telling us that it no longer looks like a Don and therefore isn't a Don, Sir???
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Post by Roehm3108 on Feb 9, 2017 6:41:02 GMT 10
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Post by Roehm3108 on Feb 8, 2017 16:56:50 GMT 10
Hi OP If you're talking about the timber bit that has cracked, I suggest you dismantle it and take it to your local men's shed and let them make a new one for you. It's a simple enough job if you have a router, which they would have. I had them do a job for me recently and asked me if $5 was too much to change me!!!!
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Post by Roehm3108 on Feb 3, 2017 10:10:16 GMT 10
Stop using them big words, SGTL!!!!! Never thought Troedler would part with that Propert!!! I've seen it and it is simply beautiful!!!
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Post by Roehm3108 on Feb 3, 2017 5:55:33 GMT 10
I'm GREEN with envy Mr and Mrs Sutcac! You must both me soooo happy to have finally finished your project, to say nothing about your neighbours. Another excellent job done!
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Post by Roehm3108 on Jan 31, 2017 11:34:27 GMT 10
OP, if you go down the track of confronting the park owner because there is no "law" to say he can't refuse to take you, you will lose the argument. He has the right to set the rules when it comes new clients. It's a bit more difficult to move those vans that have been there for years. I know there are parks in NSW who are trying to get rid of the holiday vans completely and replacing them with full-time residents in manufactured homes.
In many cases holiday van owners have only themselves to blame. Once the novelty of weekends in the van wears off or family circumstances change, there is less and less maintenance being done to the site and van, and some parks look like third world settlements. I live in a park with a mix of permanent residential homes and holiday vans with rigid annexes. Quite a lot of the latter need to be pulled down for the reasons mentioned, but the legal process of doing that is long and costly.
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Post by Roehm3108 on Jan 31, 2017 6:25:58 GMT 10
Adamairflow, some people who have Spanish royalty in their handle will tell you the Dons are the Rolls Royce of vintage caravans! I try to keep an open mind!!! I have seen a Don worse than that be restored to "as new" condition and looks really great. Maybe go and have a look to see if you think you can do it. It would be a shame to not have this van restored by someone!
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Post by Roehm3108 on Jan 31, 2017 6:17:40 GMT 10
Franklin1 is right, sometimes you never know what to call this stuff. The other thing I was thinking about overnight, is why not simply clean up what you've got with a wire brush drill attachment and steel wool? I know it's work, but would save you having to cut those notches too.
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Post by Roehm3108 on Jan 30, 2017 20:50:21 GMT 10
Have you tried the aluminium angle bracket section in the big green shed? It's not really a J mould, but rather an L shaped bracket, with cuts made to take the bending. Carpet suppliers may also be another place to look.
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Post by Roehm3108 on Jan 30, 2017 20:43:45 GMT 10
OP, this doesn't surprise me. I think there is a movement afoot by park owners to get rid of the old holiday caravans from their parks. Permanent manufactured homes are preferable, because it improves the look of the park and provides a better income - end result, the park is worth more. Whilst such a thing really can't be legislated, the parks themselves are setting the standard. It is, after all, their money they are investing in this business. You may have a better chance getting into a more rural location, but that may not be where you want to holiday. It's reality!
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Post by Roehm3108 on Jan 30, 2017 6:29:49 GMT 10
You mentioned about this water tank inlet previously, Roybeth. It could be that the water tank was added later, as the brochures don't seem to have a hole in the same vicinity. The hole would have held something that looks like the top of a radiator with a radiator tap used to close it. I would doubt that the tank would have been underslung and may have actually been under the bed, or in the bottom section of the wardrobe. If it's anything like my Hunter Minor, there is not enough clearance to undersling a tank, unless it's a very thin one. If the tank will not be visible, why not just fit an off the shelf black plastic tank? My van has side single beds and I am installing a 45 litre (I think) tank almost over the axle, which will not make the van too bum heavy.
If there was a previous tank, it would most likely have been galvanised. They are/were, after all, an economy van!
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Post by Roehm3108 on Jan 28, 2017 20:41:13 GMT 10
Hey cobber, I don't s'pose you have any idea where the infamous entertainer extraordinaire Mr Will of willlyn fame, can be located these days? He hasn't been onsite since 2013, but I do know he imported a couple of Airstreams in his time with us. He could possible help give some further direction!!!
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Post by Roehm3108 on Jan 25, 2017 6:23:15 GMT 10
Hi Scootman
I have stayed in the cabins there many years ago and it is a great camping spot. EVery time I visited the area when I lived up there, there were always caravans there as well. From memory, the northern approach (via Cooyar) would be better if towing. Cheers. Ray
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Post by Roehm3108 on Jan 21, 2017 12:40:10 GMT 10
Hi OP and welcome to the forum. I confess that I don't know much about these particular vans, but you will get help from a few other quarters here. For me, I DO know a lovely van when I see it and yours is just great AS IS!
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Post by Roehm3108 on Jan 20, 2017 9:13:37 GMT 10
Welcome OP. Unfortunately your download of the van pics don't seem to be working. I can only see the stove. If you plan to sell the stove, perhaps you could let people know your location (roughly)
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Post by Roehm3108 on Jan 19, 2017 6:12:52 GMT 10
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Post by Roehm3108 on Jan 17, 2017 11:34:14 GMT 10
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Post by Roehm3108 on Jan 16, 2017 17:00:50 GMT 10
Hey Rattles, I hope you put this pic up with apologies to the late JBJ!
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Post by Roehm3108 on Jan 16, 2017 16:48:23 GMT 10
Where's MrFJ55 lurking these days? He's the Atlantic eggspurt and it's about time he CAPITALISED on this opportunity to regale us with his wisdom about the roof of the OP's van. I see he was here yesterday, but keeping quite stumm!! OP, there is quite a difference between fibreglass matting and hessian or calico. The fibreglass has wider, more open mesh to it. I tend to agree with Don Ricardo that it is more likely to be calico or hessian, most likely calico. Yes, I did replace a roof on the Rowvan I restored, and I haven't heard any complaints yet from the current owners, who are also forum members. It's more daunting just thinking about it, but once you've done it you wonder why you worried at all. Here is a link to the Rowvan vintagecaravans.proboards.com/thread/8451/rays-rowvan. Sorry about the missing pics - another story! If you want to see any, PM me, if you think they will help. Humpty2 also did a calico roof finish, if he reads this he may still be able to give you the link, as he goes into much more detail than I did.
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Post by Roehm3108 on Jan 15, 2017 13:46:44 GMT 10
Bugger!!! Wrong state!!
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Post by Roehm3108 on Jan 15, 2017 10:52:00 GMT 10
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Post by Roehm3108 on Jan 15, 2017 5:44:38 GMT 10
Welcome to the foruum OP. You've got a real project there and I wish you all the best with it. Projects of this size have been done before and one of the tricks to keep going is to keep the forum posted as you go along. I helps encourage you with the feedback and of course, any advice you might need. Look here for info on the Gypsy from our Down History Land Section: vintagecaravans.proboards.com/thread/2013I'm sure that the other Gypsy owners will be in touch with you as well. Food luck!
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Post by Roehm3108 on Jan 14, 2017 11:42:31 GMT 10
Hi OP. If all else fails, could this by any chance be a converted horse-float? A pic would be great! I have seen some fabulous conversions done during my travels.
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