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Post by kaybee on Dec 4, 2013 18:30:21 GMT 10
Looking for suggestions on how to find someone interested in a restoration project for my Propert. I don't want to sell her but need to pay someone to do the work for me. Hi,what area?
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Post by kaybee on Dec 1, 2013 16:47:01 GMT 10
Hi aquamum, sorry, pickup only for these, but if it helps we can store them for you for a short while and maybe you can organize someone to get them to you via VV express. ;D Anyone going to Sydney from down here ?
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Post by kaybee on Dec 1, 2013 10:16:27 GMT 10
Hi there, we have these dinette cushions available, they came as part of a package deal.As the pics show, the vinyl sides are in great condition but the fabric sides do have some damage and a couple of buttons are missing.The foam is totally usable, so they may suit some one who is happy to use them with the damage side down ;D There are two 21''x 45'', two 19 1/2''x 45'', and one extra 18'' x 31'', all are 5'' thick. Maybe you could patch the damaged bits with sections from the on small one . They are here in Croydon, for pickup only. Cheers, Kris.
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Post by kaybee on Nov 27, 2013 12:31:46 GMT 10
SOLD.
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Post by kaybee on Nov 27, 2013 12:13:30 GMT 10
Hi,if you can't source them locally ,Google AA Bearings in Nunawading here in Vic ,they will be able to supply you and they do mail order,cheers, Colin.
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Post by kaybee on Nov 26, 2013 9:19:13 GMT 10
hiya,I have a pair of original old cast aluminium Olympic emblems , a bit over a foot long, nice condition,nothing broken.....$100 plus postage for the pair. I'll put up a photo if there are any interested buyers ,cheers, Col.
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Post by kaybee on Nov 13, 2013 18:04:11 GMT 10
Hiya Doug, sounds like you have Metric coarse threads on one drum , might be worth a trip to your local tyre service with the drum and see if there's someone there who can identify the tread....maybe even have the nuts you need. Changing the studs will probably bring you more misery than having 2 sets of nuts......
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Post by kaybee on Nov 12, 2013 9:12:07 GMT 10
You reckon he might know a good sparky aye Col ;D ;D ...well I've seen him making good sparks...trouble was it was inside his van at the time ;D ;D ;D
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Post by kaybee on Nov 11, 2013 20:39:50 GMT 10
Hey Blossom, I reckon you've got your tail lights and parkers on the park terminal , which will go out on the headlight position.....find the right tailight terminal and split the lights up, you should get a result. ciao,c
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Post by kaybee on Nov 7, 2013 20:29:53 GMT 10
Yes Doug , all the regular style of steel nuts have been the same since 1932 and still use the B prefix part number from back then, and the hex size is 13/16"......the mag type nuts are different of course....cheers....
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Post by kaybee on Nov 7, 2013 18:15:38 GMT 10
Hi Doug,I don't know about your shoe dilemma ,but I reckon if you tried Ford wheel nuts you'd probably find they are the ones for those studs , cheers.....Col.
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Post by kaybee on Nov 5, 2013 6:11:26 GMT 10
thanx for your help the wheels have 5 stud pattern and the center is a scew on hub cap but the brace accros the center is only a single bar ... as far as being ford rims was told by someone else that they were ford .. i personally wouldnt have a clue at this stage so any input is greatly accepted Hi,they might be Vauxhall then , perhaps Sportsman Leigh can add some Vauxhall experience to this?,cheers.....
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Post by kaybee on Nov 4, 2013 20:01:37 GMT 10
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Post by kaybee on Nov 3, 2013 20:25:46 GMT 10
Hi Mr and Mrs Kaybee Thanks very much - I really appreciate it! To match the others in the van, I'll paint it. So maybe it makes sense to take the lone muddy pink, and leave the multiple greens which might make up a set? Let me know how to sort you out - cash donations, firstborn, etc. Cheers Seeshell ...is simple, PM me your postal address and I'll send it to you, howzat?
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Post by kaybee on Nov 3, 2013 18:50:20 GMT 10
Evenin', I have a couple in green plus one in a murky reddish pink, will any of those help?, Col.
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Post by kaybee on Oct 31, 2013 14:39:24 GMT 10
Any tips on paint stripping on these vinyl type cupboards? Heat gun burns it even on low, sander completely abrades it & I've a sneaking suspicion that nasty paint stripper will melt the faux wood. Hiya,if it's just Enamel you can use oven cleaner ,it's a bit slower than paint stripper ....but it's cheap and shouldn't mess up the lovely vinyl ...the eco friendly paint stripper from Bunnings is pretty darn slow too, but it is expensive.
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Post by kaybee on Oct 31, 2013 12:38:07 GMT 10
Are wheel bearings and seals easily available Col ?? ...available yes,easily... no, they can be a bit of a chore to track down and fairly pricey when you do. Seals shouldn't be too much trouble , but if you do strike out locally you could try AA Bearings in Nunawading,Vic. The gent that runs it ,Dennis, specializes in hard to find bearings and seals and will do mail order for you.....good luck , Col.
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Post by kaybee on Oct 31, 2013 9:01:00 GMT 10
Reddo's shed, sorry. could not help myself. ....dunno Leanne....no blood on the floor,severed body parts etc......or scorch marks from asst'd workshop fires or evidence of other unnatural disasters...... ;D ;D
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Post by kaybee on Oct 31, 2013 8:48:50 GMT 10
Thanks Col, will start with a lite sandblast and clean, is there much in the way of restoring this setup, like bushes or rubbers etc ? or is this welded up so nothing moves. Cheers S&J ....nup,there's not much in there. You might find the stub axles welded to the axle ,but sometimes they'll be bracketed from the steering arms back to the axle ( looks like yours might be).....in which case you can pull things apart. Start with the sandblast and see what you find and what the condition is of the parts . If you need parts, I still have few early Ford bits like Kingpins ,etc..... cheers......
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Post by kaybee on Oct 28, 2013 20:42:47 GMT 10
WHAT ARE THEY ....dunno....do they pivot sideways back under the van?....as Dennis said, they are Chev '37/48 type wheels ....although they are the aftermarket style made by spring and trailer parts manufacturers especially for vans and trailers, easily identified from car production wheels by the lack of the slots or vents around the circumference of the wheel center. You could possibly use the Chev car brakes adapted to your axle if there is room......but it'd be worth checking with a trailer/van supplier to see what the cost of a new axle made to your specs would be. The stud pattern is still in use, it's same as many Japanese light commercials.....so you could have an all new axle built to run your existing wheels but with new brakes, and so maintain the "look" , and you could also have it built a little wider and with a bit more "drop" to get it a bit lower......it's worth doing a little research to find out what your options are , cheers......
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Post by kaybee on Oct 28, 2013 15:15:32 GMT 10
Hi Jilly, I'm not quite sure what you meant in that first sentence ,so I'll answer the 2nd one .....in 1936 Ford changed to the large stud pattern that the modern trendies ;D... now call "wide fives" , they ran them through until the end of 1939 when they changed to the more modern steel wheels for 1940....except on their 3/4 ton pickups which used the wide fives until around 1946-ish.....and English Ford Pilots used them in their entire production run as well.
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Post by kaybee on Oct 28, 2013 9:49:28 GMT 10
I'm no expert on the mechanical side of things but it's a beautiful original van you've got there. To me it would seem a shame (and would devalue the van) to change its appearance. Brakes perhaps, but I'd leave the wheels and drawbar intact (obviously attending to any rust and dodgy bearings etc, but not making any fundamental changes). Just my thoughts. ....agreed, seems a pity for something like that to make it this far without being messed with ,and then change it before you ever know if it works well or not. If you especially need or want to put brakes on it , it may be possible to use the brakes off the car that matches your exisiting wheels. If you want to post a square on pic of the wheels with as much detail as you can get ,I might be able to tell you what they are off....cheers, Colin.
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Post by kaybee on Oct 28, 2013 9:41:32 GMT 10
....primitive,yep.....probably has something to do with the axle and brakes being off a 1933/34 Ford V8 car , wheels would originally have been 17" wire wheels ,although the 1935 16" wires are a direct bolt on,as are later 1940 thru '48 Ford regular all steel 16" wheels ( although they don't quite seat properly on those drums).......does that help? ;D ,cheers, Col.
PS,the multi leaf springs look like they might be Ford too ,maybe '37/40 rear passenger car......
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Post by kaybee on Oct 10, 2013 10:43:42 GMT 10
After talking to a customer on the phone today it reminded me to put up another service on here that we can offer. We can recover a caravan from a property and also do whatever is needed to make it towable for a customer, wheels, tires, lights, brakes, wiring or repairs etc For example if someone from interstate bought a van we can go pick it up and have it ready for them to pick it up and drive away , we can store it safely until a suitable time for them to have holidays and road trip.. Or the other example is we go pick it up interstate and deliver it ready to use.. We have extensive knowledge of old vans and old cars for those on here who don't know us, or Kaybee (Dad) Hope to be of help to some people, cheers Dale .....one of the ways to transport something that's a bit "loose" ;D....is this..... ..... a complete plastic wrap ties everything together ,this '34 Ford made it across to WA on road transport and arrived undamaged......the same thing can be done on an old van , stops the hatch or doors from blowing off and keeps the windows safe too......cheers, Col.
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Post by kaybee on Oct 10, 2013 10:33:40 GMT 10
Hi there Gabriel. I own a HZ Wagon and have been 'helping' work on the beasts since I was able to walk. Can't say I have ever heard of 'helper' springs before. I can definitely recommend heading to a suspension expert as Mark suggested and explaining to them exactly what your using your HX for. My 5 cents.... Ask for Heavy Duty or towing pack springs to help support the caravan. Another option that is on many Kingswood wagons (I would assume they can be fitted to sedans) is Air Adjustable Shock Absorbers. Basically if you've loaded the old girl up with the van or even just a mountain of stuff in the boot, call in to the servo and literally add more air through an air valve to help support the weight. ....Hi , the potential problem with air shocks is that you're asking the mounting points to carry the load,something they were never designed or intended to do. Springs and their related mounts are what is there to carry the loads, if it's dragging it's bum then stronger springs are the go. I remember from my time as a mechanic at a GM dealership when HQ's were new ,that the lower shock mountings on HQ's were inclined to break out of the lower trailing arm mounts that they were welded into, which is fairly light guage steel.....when that happens there's nothing to stop the spring from dropping out on a large dip in the road.......not good.
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