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Post by Franklin1 on Feb 9, 2013 21:48:43 GMT 10
I've just been reading through the FAQs in the Help section. You can convert your libraries to show the codes underneath each picture, same as it did in the old version.
After you log in, your username shows up on the bar at the top on the right hand side. Next to your name is the symbol v and you click on that. The dropdown box gives some options - click on User Settings. When the new window opens up, look up near the top left corner and you'll see the headings Personal, Albums, Privacy etc. Click on Albums.
Scroll down to the heading Easy Linking Mode, and put a tick in the box. Click on the question mark icon next to it to see what Easy Linking looks like. Click the [Save] button at the bottom.
Find your way back to your Library and you'll see your photos now showing the codes underneath.
Doesn't mean it's a better version but at least you'll make life a little bit easier when copying the link. (and I notice that clicking the IMG code box doesn't automatically copy the link like it used to)
cheers, Al.
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Post by Franklin1 on Feb 9, 2013 19:43:24 GMT 10
In the olden days, masonite was marketed as "The World's Most Wanted Hardboard", so it certainly ain't a softboard. I don't know who actually makes this softboard product, but it gets a mention on the Gunnersens website . cheers, Al.
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Post by Franklin1 on Feb 9, 2013 9:40:41 GMT 10
G'day cobber, Nup, Al just has first hand experience at searching for stuff when people ask questions. The 'Lifetime Industries' link was one of the first search results that showed up. One of the other results was a thread on this forum from 2009 talking about the demise of the cane-ite product, and the 'replacement' soft board equivalent. Soooo, we already know all this stuff. cheers, Al.
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Post by Franklin1 on Feb 8, 2013 21:06:47 GMT 10
G'day frank, From the Lifetime Industries website: "Caneite is no longer manufactured in Australia (or anywhere else as far as we know). We now stock "Soft Board" - please click here for details Soft Board " Maybe someone who makes tongue and groove flooring could do something for you with the Soft Board product? cheers, Al.
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Post by Franklin1 on Feb 6, 2013 18:58:44 GMT 10
G'day Donna,
There's some useful info on the forum about asbestos in these old vans. If you click on the word "search" on the bar at the top of the page, a new window will open up. Type the word asbestos in the search field at the top, and then scroll right down to the bottom of that search page and change the Days field to 3500 and the Results field to 100. Then click on the [Search] button.
cheers, Al.
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Post by Franklin1 on Feb 5, 2013 22:23:55 GMT 10
I'm still using the old version. There's a banner across the top of the page saying, The all-new Photobucket is ready for you. Hurry! We're only 27 days away from moving over to the new site. Get started with your new Photobucket and lock in your bonus storage today!Does that mean we have to shift to the new version in 27 days, whether we like it or not? (And yep, I've tried the new version twice. Went back to the old version twice, as well ) cheers, Al.
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Post by Franklin1 on Feb 4, 2013 7:44:28 GMT 10
G'day Adele,
Sure you can!...
Good luck! ;D
cheers, Al.
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Post by Franklin1 on Feb 2, 2013 19:35:31 GMT 10
G'day hilldweller, Great photos! I see in the fourth photo where the saying "land of the long white cloud" comes from. The ball catch in your photo should have adjusting screws at the back of each ball, which you can tighten to make it harder for the striker to pull out of the catch. Another option to think about is installing "friction stays" on each door, which will allow the door to come down to horizontal, but no further. You'll also see some old vans with chandelier chain screwed from the door to the frame, to do the same sort of thing as the friction stay. cheers, Al.
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Post by Franklin1 on Jan 31, 2013 16:23:39 GMT 10
G'day Dean, This is a long-winded version of what Ray has just told you, but since I'd almost typed it out by the time he posted, I'll post it all anyway... The curvature of a caravan roof from front to back will stop the roof sagging from front to back, so additional bracing won't make much difference to that aspect. Roof sagging occurs across the width, and usually around the hatch area, because of the combined weight of the hatch framework plus the "outrigger timber beams" that span only from the wall to the hatch sideframe. My own observations of sagging hatches tends to point towards the timber framework around the hatch having got wet and rotted out, thereby significantly reducing the strength of the supporting timbers. I've copied a photo from your thread about your van, to illustrate a couple of things... 1: The circled area shows dark staining which suggests the timber has got wet and is perhaps showing signs of rot. Ultimately this sort of thing is likely to end up as cracked timber and a sagging roof. Making sure the hatch area is completely waterproof is a critical part of any restoration, I feel. 2: The arrow points to what looks like an additional support timber at the rear of the hatch frame. I've always been of the opinion that the standard framework either end of the hatch opening is too "light on" for the total weight it has to support, and that there should be two cross members at both the front and the back of the hatch frame. 3. Internal fixtures in the van can help to support the framework near the hatch. For example, a full-height wardrobe on one side of the van will support the roof timbers to within about 3-400mm of the side of the hatch opening. Cupboards above the sink are generally not anchored down to floor level, so they in fact add to the weight pulling down on the roof in the hatch area. I would encourage you to think about the framework around the hatch, and explore ways of reinforcing what's already there to ensure it can cope with the weight. But the bottom line is that the ultimate prevention against roof sagging is to make the hatch area absolutely 100% waterproof. cheers, Al.
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Post by Franklin1 on Jan 29, 2013 22:47:23 GMT 10
G'day Frank,
I think you'll find the hatch is sagging because there is only one supporting timber at either end of the hatch frame. You can increase the support by putting an additional timber in each end, and glueing/screwing the second timber to the present one. Looking at the intricate shape of your ceiling timbers, you would have to try and duplicate that shape, including the curved edges where it's resting on the walls, and all the scallops along the length. If you can find some timber that's already got a slight banana shape along its length when you stand it on its edge, you could put that in position so the timber wants to curve upwards. That would help to counteract the weight of the hatch. Use timber props in the four corners of the hatch to force it back up to the appropriate position, before fixing the new timbers in place.
Check all the present timbers around the hatch area to make sure there are no cracks already present. Cracks won't help the situation at all.
cheers, Al.
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Post by Franklin1 on Jan 28, 2013 21:07:49 GMT 10
G'day Ken, Great job on fixing up the front end of the van. Where did you score the laminex from? New? Recycled? That's not a bad colour and pattern for these old vans if you can't find the original stuff. cheers, Al.
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Post by Franklin1 on Jan 27, 2013 10:44:25 GMT 10
Vise (or Vise Supergrip as it's called) is just one of the many polyurethane glues on the market. This type of glue has its pluses and minuses, just like any other type of glue. There'll be situations where the polyurethane works really well, and other situations where you'd be better off using an epoxy glue, or some other type. Generally, woodworkers think favourably of polyurethane glues where the joints have been cut fairly precisely and there's less than a 1-2mm gap in the joint. On the other hand, "Wood butchers" favour an epoxy glue because it fills the gap their rough-as-guts sawing has left behind.
Polyurethane glues also have a limited shelf life once the bottle/tube is opened, so you do need to use it all up within about 12 months after breaking the seal, otherwise there'll be a bit of wastage if it hardens in the container.
People with sensitive genetics may also wish to educate themselves about the chemical composition of the glue, and the reactions that take place during the curing process. That's not intended to scare anybody off using them, but just be aware they aren't totally non-toxic.
Polyurethane glues have gained solid support in the woodworking and boatbuilding industries. This type of glue is equally appropriate for caravan repair/rebuild/restorations, as long as you remember that when it comes to adhesives, there's no one type that fits all joints.
cheers, Al.
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Post by Franklin1 on Jan 26, 2013 13:44:21 GMT 10
G'day Son of sgtl Like humpyboy says, we've seen far worse on this forum when people have taken the cladding off, so I think you've got a pretty good starting point to work from. If you have to replace any of the curved timber in the four lower corners, have a good read of the jamesandbel Harris Caravan thread to see how he did it. I reckon you could fix this van up with one arm tied behind your back! ;D ;D cheers, Al.
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Post by Franklin1 on Jan 23, 2013 9:25:06 GMT 10
Back again, gertie Obviously the history book referred to in the German caravan forum post would be useful for more information. I've done a little bit more sleuthing about that book. Not a lot of results showing in a search for it. It's listed as entry number 338 in the Catalogue of the German National Library . It has the catalogue number of 954307771, which can be found here . The details of that catalogue number are translated by google as follows: Link to this record d-nb.info/954307771 Title The caravan and motorhome industry in Germany: long-term phases of development, today situation, trends for the future / Alfons Here Hammer Person (s) Here Hammer, Alfons Publisher New York: CDS Pub. Release year 1997 Pages / format 554 S.: Ill. graph. Darst, 30 cm Thesis Zugl. Regensburg University, Ph.D. thesis, 1996. ISBN / Cover / price kart. Tags Germany; caravan industry; History 1910-1993 Germany, RV industry, market trends, industry structure, history 1910-1993 Subject group (n) 65 Economic History, 36 energy, machinery, manufacturing technology
Frankfurt signature: 1998 B 15811 Provision in Frankfurt Leipzig signature: 1998 B 15811 Provision in LeipzigLooks like you're off to Germany for a trip to the Library (with a bit of sightseeing on the side, of course. Perhaps a trip to the Hymer Museum? ) cheers, Al.
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Post by Franklin1 on Jan 22, 2013 19:16:29 GMT 10
G'day cobber, After searching for "Jomi" and looking through the results, I became aware of people referring to the name as Yomi for some reason. So I did another search for Yomi Wohnwagens (and gertie, can you change the original heading of this thread to show the correct spelling of Wohnwag ens, please? It will help for future searches in the years to come. ) cheers, Al.
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Post by Franklin1 on Jan 22, 2013 17:51:36 GMT 10
G'day gertie, The following is a google translation of a post in a German caravan forum : RE: restoring Camp Liner, 19 Oct. 2010 19:42
Hi,
about JOMI I can maybe following help: Joseph Middendorf from Overath near Cologne, made especially in the 1960s under the brand name "Yomi" caravan of the upper price range, after a collaboration with Blessing (now Eura) was 1972, the full integration of the then under the Middendorf KG Yomi names operating under the name of the company's facilities in the HYMER composite KG. The new Yomi - since models were established in the lower price segment. (Source: "The caravan and motorhome industry in Germany, where Dr. A. Hammer, CDS Verlag, 1997).
Until model year 1976, I have brochures from Yomi caravans, manufactured by the company Yomi Group Eriba-Hymer, Eriba-vehicles, caravans Dept. Yomi, 7967 Bad Waldsee. Then at least dipped the model name "Yomi" is no longer on.
Furthermore, restoring happy wishes
Hajo
Camping-Club eV oldies since 1988
Please Notice: This is an automatically translated article! (Original version of this article)cheers, Al.
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Post by Franklin1 on Jan 19, 2013 16:23:08 GMT 10
Seeshell, imagine if you could get a robust version of this Olympic hatch winder made up... Olympic hatch winderSurely that would do the trick! cheers, Al.
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Post by Franklin1 on Jan 19, 2013 9:41:03 GMT 10
The biggest hatches I can remember seeing on the forum are the ones on the Jennison/Pathfinder vans, such as these... Maybe Jeff Jennison can give you some info about how the hatch in his van is operated? cheers, Al.
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Post by Franklin1 on Jan 19, 2013 7:15:16 GMT 10
G'day again, Seeshell, I've been wracking my brain trying to think what the fitting I've sometimes seen on hatches might be called. I decided to do a search for window stay images, ...and there it was... ...and it's known as a "quadrant stay" (...Like, as if I would have ever guessed that name ) Anyway, add variations like "window stay images" to your search as well (or any combination with the word "stay" in it). cheers, Al.
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Post by Franklin1 on Jan 18, 2013 23:02:57 GMT 10
G'day DonR and Seeshell, DonR, those canopy lifters are the biggies used on poptop vans, as you've alluded to. Fully open, they'd lift the hatch about 700mm above the roof. I think they'd be far too big for the sort of thing Seeshell is probably looking for. As Seeshell has indicated, one of the big problems searching for stuff is knowing what the heck the part is called. For example, the little spring-loaded catch that locks the sliding lid over the stove is called an "elbow catch" here in Oz, but is known as a "rooster catch" in the good ol' USA (because the profile of the catch looks a bit like a rooster ). Same bit of hardware, but two totally different names. Having said all that waffle, Seeshell, I don't know what the name is of the specific part that you're looking for. All I can recommend is that you do a search for hatch stays images or scissor hinge images or any variation of those sorts of words. Sometimes you can get lucky and see an image of the sort of thing you're looking for. By opening the image up in a new window, you find out what it's actually known as, only to discover that name is just one of the 500 different names it's given around the world. Good luck. cheers, Al.
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Post by Franklin1 on Jan 17, 2013 10:31:10 GMT 10
Apart from tools, don't forget to have a vocabulary of really interesting swear words. Many's the time I've called a piece of timber "you miserable piece of sassen-flatzen jibberd" when it didn't do what it was supposed to do. It helps with the "Aah, I feel better now"-part of the process. ;D cheers, Al.
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Post by Franklin1 on Jan 16, 2013 16:44:30 GMT 10
G'day gertie, A booklet of more recent Jomi vans was on ebay in the UK recently: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110973943013Is this the van you bought??... Northern Argus: "12 Dec 2012 – RARE 60'S German Caravan. Bond wood, Jomi Wohn Wagen. In poor cond due to flood damage. Restorable or used for parts. Best offer." cheers, Al.
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Post by Franklin1 on Jan 14, 2013 22:31:38 GMT 10
Bloody heck, reddo, I'm exhausted just trying to keep up with all the activities you've been involved in over the last couple of weeks or so. Poor ol' Trish must have windburn from you flitting from one thing to the next. You get more accomplished in a week than I would get done in a month!! I must say that the teardrop is a darn good-looking effort. I know you've said in the past that you're just a "rough-and-ready" builder, but Jeez Louise, if that's what rough and ready looks like, I'll take it anyday. I know you're trying to crack it for a deadline, but with Australia Day coming up, it's worth remembering that it's "unAustralian" to work so bloody hard. ;D ;D (remember the film "They're A Weird Mob"? ) cheers, Al.
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Post by Franklin1 on Jan 14, 2013 15:07:47 GMT 10
G'day sgtl,
One of the best sources of information for your son to refer to are the posts by long-time member frankidownunder. His 1967 Franklin Caravelle was well-documented throughout the forum back in 2007/08 when he restored it. There are also other threads where he's talked about window rubbers, the coupling, the axle, etc etc.
If you know how to use the search function for this forum, put the word frankidownunder in the search field at the top, and then scroll right down to the bottom and change the days field to 3500, and the results field to 100. You'll get 84 results show up (I did just now). Trawl through those results and look for the threads/posts relating to his Caravelle.
Your son will know he can bookmark any of those threads once he's opened them up in a separate window/tab, in the same way he can bookmark any other website on the internet.
Cheers, Al.
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Post by Franklin1 on Jan 10, 2013 18:04:24 GMT 10
G'day hilldweller, This is the book that Manda Scott really wanted to write...
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