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Post by Roehm3108 on Aug 2, 2005 17:45:41 GMT 10
As they say, this VC collection is very catching. After much cajoling, negotiating and waiting, I can now confirm that this van is now mine. Off to Melbourne again on Saturday to pick her up  Cheers Ray ;D ;D ;D  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2005 18:40:10 GMT 10
Congratulations Ray .......you've done well ......I luv that van !!!!
Mark
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Post by earlee on Aug 2, 2005 18:50:24 GMT 10
Hey Ray,
I love the look of the van - raised roof section and bay type windows - nice and big for those extended weekends.
I remember it being on ebay. well done in getting it!
All you have to do is change the poo colour to something a bit more attractive! - maybe purple?
regards
envious earlee.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2005 9:01:49 GMT 10
Onya Ray. You kept that one pretty quiet didntya!!!!
it never ceases to amaze me!!! The number of styles and variations of colour shapes and internal layouts that where marketed in the caravan world between 1940 and 1970.
It looks great. Colours are a personal thing. I spose it all depends on what you are gunna tow it behind. if it matches the tow car then i reckon you are better off leaving it original ( says he who changed his van from slate grey to cream, green and grey).
Hope all goes well with the tow home from VIC. Would love to see it in "The flesh" even if i have to come out to the expressway or maybe if you call at Humpty 2's place i can catch up with you there. I am only 20 mins from Petes Place.
Reddo
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Post by Roehm3108 on Aug 3, 2005 15:31:32 GMT 10
Hey Reddo Looks like I'm going home via Alstonville, so will be on the freeway past Newcastle at some stage. Email me with some contact details and I will let you know when I'm coming past and perhaps organise a meeting. At this rate, I will never get home  Ray |
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Post by Roehm3108 on Aug 3, 2005 15:34:36 GMT 10
I don't suppose anyone has any idea what this van was called. The lantern roof is like the early Eccles vans, but apart from that There doesn't seem to be much info on them. Where are our English friends!!! Maybe there is some other source over there.
Cheers
Ray
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Post by humpty2 on Aug 3, 2005 19:56:42 GMT 10
Ray, I am on the Newcastle end of the Sydney/Newcastle Freeway and very easy to find....If you go via the New England H/way you have to go past my place.......If you go via the Pacific, I am 5 minutes off your route. As with Reddo, would love to see that van!!!!
Humpty2, aka Humpty dumpty, aka Peter.
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Post by Roehm3108 on Aug 13, 2005 14:29:01 GMT 10
Hi all Found out I wasn't the father after all!!!  Decided not to buy her after all. A bit sad, but *7^$ happens! BUT WATCH THIS SITE AFTER I FINALLY GET HOME! WHO KNOWS WHAT YOU MIGHT SEE  Meanwhile, here's a riddle: When is a Caravan Park not a Caravan Park? Ray |
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Post by fjboys on Aug 13, 2005 18:18:03 GMT 10
Hi Ray, any particular reasons for the decision, was it the van or you just found something better?
Would be interested to find out as I had wanted to look at the van as well
Matt
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Post by humpty2 on Aug 14, 2005 20:38:25 GMT 10
I know the answer to the riddle, and only another glass of Jailbar juice might prise the answer from my lips..or several hundred dollar bills...........You should ALL watch this site with interest.
It was a pleasure to meet you Ray and look forward to catching up with you again some day.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2005 11:33:48 GMT 10
G'day all
I know what Ray has on his towball on its way north. So does Humpty . We Checked "it" out Sunday , but we are sworn to secrecy.
We will let Ray make the big announcement when he gets home.
If you guessed "grease" on the towball then you are partly right. He, he, he.
Jailbar .... Keep your fingers off the keyboard after Ray has left your place.... OK
Reddo
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Post by earlee on Aug 15, 2005 12:23:09 GMT 10
I know what it ---- a towball cover !
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Post by Roehm3108 on Aug 16, 2005 16:40:43 GMT 10
Well, I've finally made it back to the Sunshine State. No wonder all you Southerners invade us during the winter months. Minus 3 and minus 5 degrees greeted me some mornings in Seymour and Goulburn. So, when is a caravan park not a caravan park? When it is actually a caravan built by Caravan Park Ltd (later known as Carapark) After the initial disappointment of the Melbourne Van, My host Werner, a one-eyed Propert fan (you guys thought I was bad) suggested I look in the Melbourne Trading post, just in case there is something interesting there. Not holding out much hope, I did, and found an ad for a 1947 Collector's caravan. Of course it was in Ballarat. I rang the owner, and, although skeptical, decided to go that further 100km and see this van the next day. I drove through sleet and snow (literally) and ended up at the place while it was still snowing!!! When he finally got me into his shed, I was greeted by an amazing site. There was a classic car collection, the envy of perhaps even John Laws (well, maybe not him, but certainly us vintage vanners), and in amongst these cars, taking pride of place was:  I could not believe it - even the inside was original (except for the missing icebox and the horrible bar fridge in its place:    I couldn't gather his asking price quickly enough, gave himj the money, filled out the transfer forms (yes it was still registered) hooked it up and went, in case he changed his mind. That night I camped in the nearest caravan park in my caravan park van enjoying my new home. Next morning, it's off home with my newfound prize:  The van is number 14 of series 650 of the "Superb" model range. It is 13ft 6inches long, 6ft 4inches wide, and weighs 16.5 cwt (about 750-800kg) It is built of all steel construction, except the window frames, which are wood. Everything works on it. It even has over-ride brakes and tows like a dream. So I guess good things can follow disappointments. It was also really great to catch up with the likes of Reddo, Humpty and Jailbar as well as your respective spouses, and put faces to those well-known names. thank you all for making me feel so welcome. Yes Jailbar, I am still getting my wrist exercise!!! Cheers Ray ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by earlee on Aug 16, 2005 16:46:19 GMT 10
what a ripper ray!!
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Post by humpty2 on Aug 16, 2005 20:00:20 GMT 10
G'day Ray. Thanks for letting us see this fabulous van in the flesh... Missus still has the offer of double if your wife doesn't like it!!!!! she loves it. This is a van which is even better than the photos.....you gunna show the drawers and the fold out bins and the plate cupboard? . One day if I keep looking I might find a pot of gold like that beauty..running out of superlatives so I will finish now. |
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Post by humpty2 on Aug 16, 2005 20:34:05 GMT 10
You could always lose your ID number and start over again....and become a Junior!!!!
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Post by will and Lyn on Aug 16, 2005 21:34:00 GMT 10
;D ;D ;D Reminds me of the story bout the three little Pigs Ray when you found that amazing Vintage van and paid for it you must have gone YIPEE YIPEE YIPPEE all the way home CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!Ray what an absolutely brilliant find Regards Will
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Post by Roehm3108 on Aug 16, 2005 21:53:50 GMT 10
HI Humpty I will take pics of those little bits and post them. I guess I was too excited to do that the day I took these pics at the previous owner's place. By the way she who must be .............. likes it. Sorry Denise! - NOT!!!!!;D ;D
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Ray
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2005 22:56:47 GMT 10
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2005 8:54:05 GMT 10
G'Day Ray
Glad to here you made it home OK. You have no idea how hard it was for us three "southerners" to keep our mouths shut about your "caravan park" .
Let us know when you lot up north get a "North coast get together" organised. Trishas mum lives at Banora Point and I could use a visit to her mums place as an excuse to include a weekend with our northern van nuts.
Just make it a non school holiday weekend .
Once again congatulations on the new addition to the family. You have certainly earnt it.
Reddo - One jealous bastard
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Post by humpty2 on Aug 17, 2005 20:04:16 GMT 10
Pleased your wife likes it .....I think???. We will just keep looking & dreaming.
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