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Post by DC3Td on May 2, 2012 17:39:11 GMT 10
Ha,a bagged Sunny. Now that`s a bit different. gordon
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Post by sidedraught on May 2, 2012 18:47:00 GMT 10
Great to see that the little aluminium van with the red wheels towed by the old pickup came along, the van was originally owned by Gertie Brook one of Australia's most accomplished horsewomen.
In 1951 Gertie won the Warwick Gold cup Australia's most prestigious campdrafting event which at the time was an open competition, after Gertie won they made it a men only event.
Gertie towed that little van behind her truck to all the major shows and horse events throughout the fifties and sixties.
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Post by Roehm3108 on May 2, 2012 20:02:13 GMT 10
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Post by RollyDog on May 2, 2012 20:33:51 GMT 10
Welcome to the group Sidedraught. Easy to pick your van with the Sunbeam Rapier wheel trims.
Is that Swellwilly's dropped Sunliner ?
Rollydog
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Post by sharpie on May 2, 2012 21:31:27 GMT 10
Hi all, My apologies to firefighter for claiming he was the stunt driver on Sunday.
Maybe i need to have my eyes tested. It was still exciting though. Hope everyone is enjoying themselves.
Cheers Sharpie.
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Post by aquamum on May 2, 2012 21:41:52 GMT 10
Who doesn't love a good barn find, under tree find, backyard find .......
That petite VV on Mark's truck looks like a fab find....
Loving the photos & the stories - ~ thanks guys & gals ....
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Post by Franklin1 on May 2, 2012 23:15:15 GMT 10
G'day All, Here's my contribution... Autumn colours in Cowra:  A shot showing some of the vans crammed into the main caravan park:  Part of the car display at the big "Open day" held on Sunday where visitors could come and inspect all the vans and cars:  Markets were also held on the day:  A crafty fella who built a scale model van to tow behind his remote controlled truck:  Part of the many, many items donated by vintage vanners for the charity auction:  If any longer term members are curious as to where a certain West Australian member learnt how to twist people's arms to give up their vintage vans, here's a clue...  cheers, Al. |
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Post by bolerific on May 3, 2012 1:06:51 GMT 10
Wonderful! thank you for the photos.
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Post by Swellwillys on May 3, 2012 9:36:45 GMT 10
I've enjoyed seeing the posts, and photos, and wanted to thank everyone concerned for sharing the event with us, who are at home.
Looks like you guys have had a "Swell" time!
Thanks again,
Swellwillys
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Post by aquamum on May 3, 2012 18:12:32 GMT 10
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Post by John and Lynne on May 3, 2012 20:11:35 GMT 10
Thanks for the photos everybody, cheers John.
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Post by seeshell on May 3, 2012 20:17:22 GMT 10
Hi All Thank you to those who have posted pictures of the event. It certainly looks as if you got picture perfect weather, and lovely autumn colour to boot! It has been lovely to see the spectacle of all the vans together, even at a distance. I'm waiting with anticipation to see more snaps as people make their way home and back to broadband!  Special thanks to Firefighter and Don and their lovely wives and others that made my in-laws very welcome during the Nationals. Anne and Graham have been so complimentary about how lovely and friendly everyone has been to them - but what else would you expect from our forum members? Happy and safe trails home - Seeshell |
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Post by curtis on May 3, 2012 23:08:09 GMT 10
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Post by curtis on May 3, 2012 23:11:42 GMT 10
I MET UNCLE HUMPY
I MET UNCLE HUMPY
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HE LOVES ME!  Here is STU = he is Uncle Humpy's teardrop - we is buddies!! See ya soon STU!  Love Curtis |
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Post by Cruz on May 5, 2012 13:48:02 GMT 10
Home Again,
Had a great week away,thanks to all the organisers. It was a full week and meet lots of other V V nutters.
See you all on the road again soon
Cruz
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Post by Jennison on May 5, 2012 15:23:36 GMT 10
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Post by curtis on May 5, 2012 16:33:13 GMT 10
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Post by stephen&Julie on May 5, 2012 17:08:35 GMT 10
Home sweet home. Had the great pleasure of putting faces to forum names and checking out some of the best restored vintage caravans in Australia a truly fabulous week. Thank you to all the hard working people involved to make this a trip to remember, from $5 dollar counter meals just across the road to raising money for cancer and of course gathering info on how to restore the next project. Thank-you
Cheers Stephen&Julie
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Post by 1954homemade on May 5, 2012 19:51:44 GMT 10
Hi all, Well what a great couple of weeks. ;D ;D ;D ;D I rolled out of Cowra this morning and am now staying in Sydney for the next week (work) before driving home next weekend. Rodnet thanks for the "heads up" on tavelling via Yass, good decision.  It was great touching base again with all the various forum members that I had met previously as well as making some new forum friends. Very special thanks to all the moderators involved in organising what turned out to be a fantastic nationals event - you all did a great job. Regards Di |
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Post by Geoff & Jude on May 6, 2012 14:05:25 GMT 10
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Post by Roehm3108 on May 6, 2012 14:40:25 GMT 10
Thanks for the pics G and J. That has to have been the first pic of the Ritz without an annexe full of boozers - what's happening there guys! Am VERY disappointed that no-one took a pic of Fugly's artwork this year/ C'mon sutcac, show and tell!!! I see Morticia is there in her new livery. So larrythelarrikin, why hadn't you updated your thread since you left WA for the "show and tell" to us all. Would love to see more pics of what you guys have done with her. And here I was thinking you were merely swanning around the Block in that "OTHER" van  Ray |
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Post by Geoff & Jude on May 6, 2012 15:21:39 GMT 10
Hiya Ray,
We didn't take the Ritz to Cowra, we snuck in an unseen van, the Aerolite behind the Conti.
You might remember you posted some pics of her in DHL off eBay some time ago.
Kept that pretty quiet didn't we ;D ;D ;D
Jude & Geoff
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Post by Roehm3108 on May 6, 2012 16:38:47 GMT 10
Hi Jude and Geoff I feel a real fool actually - mistook the wrong van for the Ritz  No I wasn't aware you had bought the Aerolite, congrats! Hope you kissed and made up with JBJ! Any chance of now putting up more pics of it in the member's photo's section? Would be great to see what you've done to it. It IS a very lovely van! Cheers Ray |
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Post by Jellybean on May 6, 2012 17:10:59 GMT 10
Hi all, well we made it home from Cowra just after lunch today. The motor held up, just a few stops along the way to let it stop its rattling, and off we'd go again. Did have one hiccup along the way though.  A truck travelling the other way threw up a rock, which our windscreen copped - unfortunately. Had to get the gladwrap out of Jellybean and tape up the window. This happened about 750 km from home, so it made for an interesting trip home. We kept getting Gladwrap "blowouts" when trucks went by the other way, so we had to stop and do plenty of repairs. Thanks to Linda & Peter for stopping to offer assistance.  Anyway, it was all worthwhile. We had a great time in Cowra - thanks to the organisers. The highlight for us was the roadtrip down, travelling with a great group of friends, and going to Bathurst and doing a couple of laps was awesome.  Heres a few more piccies from our week. Lunch stop on the way down to Cowra  The barn find  This was a bit "different"  Well, can't wait for the next trip now - just have to find a replacement windscreen first. Cheers Dianne & John |
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Post by urkel1965 on May 6, 2012 17:27:20 GMT 10
Am back home in Pinnaroo, after spending last night in Balranald. These are the autumn colours of the Hay Plain, at 80km/h on the way home. Will post more pic's later.  It was a great week. Congrats to the organisers. Steve |
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