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Post by seeshell on Oct 16, 2014 14:25:34 GMT 10
Hi Sutcacs
Your Sunliner looks so beautiful - shiney, new, and better than showroom by the looks of it. Enjoy many trips in your new beauty!
Cheers Seeshell
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Post by seeshell on Oct 5, 2014 9:54:52 GMT 10
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Post by seeshell on Sept 9, 2014 16:19:19 GMT 10
Hi All Could this be Ol' 36? Cheers Seeshell
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Post by seeshell on Aug 20, 2014 20:39:20 GMT 10
Hi Kam (Koala, and other happy snappers) - For those of us who weren't lucky enough to go to Broken Hill, or to on other trips recently, I enjoy seeing other people's pictures. I appreciate anyone who a. remembers their camera, b. remembers to take photos, and c. takes the time to share with others. If you can't get out there, the next best thing is seeing someone else's adventure. Also, I always do like seeing pictures of people using vans. It helps attach faces to the kit, so when we DO end up at socials I don't have to call people "Mr. Blue Sunliner", or "Madame Quest with Red Stripe"... Keep up the great work! Seeshell
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Post by seeshell on Aug 20, 2014 20:07:01 GMT 10
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Post by seeshell on Aug 14, 2014 13:39:09 GMT 10
Hi jamesbondwood We have a 1950s bondwood as well and went through quite a lot to get it back to wood and seal it up. The there are a number of different kinds of tape that were used, for different functions. Where wood was joined, or for that matter J mold was added over wood along the edges of the vans, there are nail or other types of fixings that pierce the wood. These are areas that can leak, and so impregnated tapes were used. They are effectively self sealing, oozing around the fixings to provide a water tight seal. So you can imagine that under wooden strips (as described by Al on his rig) they provided seal, and the wood strips provided the structural integrity. There are other kinds of tape also seen - these include plain heavy fabric tape or canvas with pinked (sawtooth) edges that does not come impregnated. Roofs of vans often had canvas overlaid over bondwood, particularly on the roof (though some had it all over). The canvas was laid over the top, and heavy coat of paint applied until it wet the canvas all the way through. It was tacked down around the edges, and additional layers of paint were applied. This meant that the slightly inflexible paints of the time were effectively reinforced with the canvas, making an overal flexible seal. Our roof was original and many parts of it were still solidly in tact - so it definitely works, but not really structural. If you're not a purist, there are a lot of products now for sealing bondwood - Bote-cote, Norseal - and they impregnate the wood to make it more water resistant. There are also more flexible bogs designed and chemically compatible for these sorts of applications which don't "pop out" like car bog can (see the Norseal range). I think your solution will depend on what you need - a structural fix, a seal, or both. You can look at the repair of our bondwood at vintagecaravans.proboards.com/post/90116/thread. Happy to have a chat about our experiences if it would help, Seeshell
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Post by seeshell on Jul 9, 2014 7:10:34 GMT 10
Hi All
When we put the J trim on our van last Christmas, we had searched for the more malleable type that JBJ referred to. It turns out it is no longer made, but the type you can buy from Capral or whatever company is close to you comes in a T1 rating, which is the softest. Drilling first, fixing on, and using a hammer with a plastic or hard rubber end, we were able to bend it around the curves without too much trouble. The issue to watch out for is that it wants to twist as you work it on to the van. That meant doing a bit of "pursuading" to keep the flat of the J flat to the van.
Also you haven't mentioned it - but think about something like butyl tape under the J to self seal where the screws go in.
Final feedback from our trial was be careful too about the stress on any bondwood when you are putting it on. If your roof is made of old ply it can be brittle and delaminate as you put your screws in, or if they aren't long enough to bite hard while you are stressing the J around the curves. Once it's in place it is fine - but might bear watching.
Cheers Seeshell
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Post by seeshell on Jun 24, 2014 4:18:40 GMT 10
Hi Lolabless
I will add to the excellent advice you've already had from Rhoem and Don and akeepsake around the front window - and you certainly have the right skills for the job. That's the nice thing about wood - easy to work with!
In terms of how the beds work, I was unsure if yours were fixed or hinged. In some of the vans the height of the front window starts just above the point at which the top bunk would drop down, making a day bed / sofa with a window above the back of it. If you intend yours to move in that way during the day, you might like to think about where to place the window.
In other vans, the top bed actually hinges upward towards the ceiling and can be fixed there - again that changes where you put the window if that is the case.
Of course if it's going to remain fixed, it will always look better without a bed cutting across the front glass - and the sleeper that doesn't want to wake early can sleep on the top bunk in the dark. Or two thinner windows?
Best of luck with the reno whatever you (read here: the good wife) decides! It's coming a cracking pace!
Cheers Seeshell
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Post by seeshell on Jun 21, 2014 20:02:15 GMT 10
Monaco - enjoy the casinos...
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Post by seeshell on Jun 21, 2014 8:50:26 GMT 10
Hi All Back in March were contacted by a lovely young couple who saw the Flyer here on the forum and wanted to involve her in their special day. As it turned out, they found the forum through a picture of our vintage curtain fabric. Her wedding dress was made of the same material – so it was fate! They wanted The Blue Flyer for their wedding snaps, so we made a day of it and packed up our vintage bits and bobs for a bit of fun. It was a lovely event – and here are a few of the shots from the very lovely afternoon. Reminiscent of all those early couples that married and headed off for their honeymoons in a van… Congratulations to the happy couple, Krystyna and Brett! Seeshell
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Post by seeshell on Jun 7, 2014 20:54:24 GMT 10
Hi there akeepsake
Keep us in mind when you get to posting the flooring! We've got a floor that needs replacing...so hard to find stuff!
Cheers Seeshell
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Post by seeshell on Jun 4, 2014 19:37:33 GMT 10
Hi Sambo I suggest you try and find a rubber stopper for an Erlenmeyer flask or test tube - there are plenty of sizes, and they are easy to get. I suggest you might need a #3 size, but check the chart here (the size you want should be about the middle of the top and bottom dimensions) - www.sciencecompany.com/Black-Rubber-Stoppers-Size-Chart-W184C2691.aspxYou can buy such stoppers in Australia at science shops, but also at Clarks Rubber: www.clarkrubber.com.au/rubber-stopper.htmlI'd probably choose the 36mm x 25mm top wide x 20mm bottom wide - you could go smaller if you put a hook or something in it, otherwise you'll never drain the water! Will get you through in a pinch - good luck on the trip, Seeshell
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Post by seeshell on May 20, 2014 20:36:49 GMT 10
hi Seashell, With the utmost of respect to you on your comment about the Tsunami, only those that live near the coast get affected. So those of us that live in the hills behind the coast arent affected, so I guess the world will continue in its way if I continue to ignore & refuse to use Facebook. JBJ Hi Dennis Like I said, if it's not your thing, I say don't get involved with it. My thought was that if there was a mix of different "channels" (to use the lingo) was for people interested in a less "technical focus", maybe they'd stay down at the beach out of your hills! I don't think the forum will benefit from going "lite" - it's only likely to piss off those who like it as it is, and it still won't be new media enough for those people who are totally into social media. I think you need a complementary, related but totally separate experience for these VERY different groups. Cheers Carley
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Post by seeshell on May 20, 2014 19:42:02 GMT 10
Hi All
Responding to some of the comments about how things might change, and concerns about everything getting dumbed down, I can understand why people feel as they do. There's so much value in things like DHL, and the detailed technical posts people provide. And I'm not really a social media person myself, but a lot of people are, and ignoring it is a bit like ignoring a Tsunami. Like it or not, you're going to get wet!
TinCanTourists (an equivalent sort of group in the USA) modernised by expanding their approach rather than trying to make one avenue suit all sorts. They have forums, for detailed technical postings, and topical discussion. They also have a Facebook page, which tends to attract the photo shows, and other quick and dirty sort of responses. Maybe it should be about horses for courses, rather than making it one size fits all - then people can gravitate to what they like.
Just a thought - Seeshell
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Post by seeshell on May 20, 2014 10:38:47 GMT 10
Hello Firefighter, Conti, Urkel65 and DonRicardo,
Most of what is done by moderators is quiet work without recognition: managing and moving postings, administration of accounts, and other details which are never seen or mentioned. However, if there is a problem, moderators act knowing that whatever they do, they can’t please everyone. In other words, when there’s success there is little credit, and every problem sheets home. It can mean that the only measure of success for these hardy souls is silence!
Under-appreciation is a reality of life. There are some jobs that are not meant for everybody; the really thankless jobs are those meant for the strong who can handle it. Their appetite for unappreciated work comes from sharing their enjoyment in their area of interest and passion – Vintage Vans. The moderating team's passion has always shone through.
Thank you very much to the moderating team for their quiet, behind-the-scenes efforts, the tireless categorising of information unnoticed by many, moving posts, making “sticky” threads, helping people master Photobucket, listening to whining about one thing or another, moderating the wild excitement of the “new old van owner” posts, dealing with the fist fights, the sulks, and the fun.
As a member who has benefited from your good efforts in all the areas above, please accept my appreciation for a job well done!
Warmest regards Seeshell
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Post by seeshell on Apr 13, 2014 17:24:38 GMT 10
Hi Cobber Ok - I think I see Driftwood in this tin sign - promoting glamping! It's all gone to her head... Cheers Seeshell
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Post by seeshell on Apr 6, 2014 18:35:06 GMT 10
Hi All This is the second caravan that Donald80 has for sale - a 1963 Viscount. If you are interested in this van, please contact him directly by PM. 1963 Viscount for sale by Donald80: Cheers Seeshell
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Post by seeshell on Apr 6, 2014 18:34:08 GMT 10
Hi All This is the second caravan that Donald80 has for sale - a 1963 Viscount. If you are interested in this van, please contact him directly by PM. 1963 Viscount for sale by Donald80: Cheers Seeshell
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Post by seeshell on Apr 6, 2014 17:08:19 GMT 10
Hi All As Donald80 mentioned, he is selling two of his vans. I am posting pictures of the first one here, a bondwood, which he has been working on. Pictures of Donald80's bondwood for sale: If you are interested in buying this van, please contact Donald80 by PM. Cheers Seeshell
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Post by seeshell on Apr 6, 2014 17:06:30 GMT 10
Hi All As Donald80 mentioned, he is selling two of his vans. I am posting pictures of the first one here, a bondwood, which he has been working on. Pictures of Donald80's bondwood for sale: If you are interested in buying this van, please contact Donald80 by PM. Cheers Seeshell
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Post by seeshell on Mar 28, 2014 16:21:32 GMT 10
Hi Donald
This is Graeme and Anne's daugher in law (the couple who were your neighbors at the last Nationals). So sorry to hear that Jane is not well and hope she's on the mend soon. I've sent you a message with my email address, and I'll be happy to post pictures for you if you like.
Cheers Carley (Seeshell)
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Post by seeshell on Mar 28, 2014 11:14:30 GMT 10
Hi Brucenan
What a tidy little van you have there - I appreciate what you say about how a repaint turns into a rebuild! My husband always teases me about the van we bought that "needed nothing doing to it" but was in dry dock for two years being done up. Your van is a little cutie - I love the caramel strip to match your old 1970s vehicle. By the windows it looks as if there might be, or were, bunks inside.
I'd love to see some interior shots!
Most of all - it's great to see you out on the road enjoying it, kicking back under the awning. With palms around no less!
Half your luck! Seeshell
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Post by seeshell on Mar 28, 2014 6:29:22 GMT 10
Hi SGTL I had the opportunity to go back and read the whole thread again - when you look back on the crumbling frame, thick white daubs of paint, and compare it to the crisp new paint job, the pretty trim, the killer mirror, and fine curtains, and the things that don't show like the frame and effort on the windows it must make you really proud. You've done an incredible job - and it will certainly show when you get out on the beat behind the matching striped car! I noticed the old Parkinson stove is in place now. Looks the goods. Oh yes, and I did see the Hard Rock Pheonix sign - funny! So it was *you* who beat me to the lights! Great job as usual - can't wait to see it in the flesh some time soon! Seeshell
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Post by seeshell on Mar 26, 2014 17:42:36 GMT 10
G'day seeshell.....'n humpty, (ignoring kaybee ) There is another application applied for in 1959 by a couple of yanks who apparently wanted to have it registered in OZ...... looks like Jones improved on it with their application, see it hereCobber. Hi Cobber Just a slight edit to this history - the patent sought in Australia by the two Yanks was in 1949. Yes clearly improved on by Jones Dolly patent applied for in 1957. I'm going to look into the earlier patent - I wonder if it didn't "get up" here, otherwise I'm not sure how one is substantially different than the other in function, and how the Jones patent was granted. Unless they just didn't like Yanks, post war... BOBLOR - you mentioned you had some history on the Jones Wheel - any more you can share with us? As my Pop used to mumble, "Over Fed, Over Sexed, and Over Here" - Seeshell
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Post by seeshell on Mar 26, 2014 14:33:04 GMT 10
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