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Post by jusrockin on Aug 24, 2006 20:36:03 GMT 10
Well I have brought what I hope is a 1965 15 foot sunliner caravan. The chassis No. is 6502 z 464 if any one can confirm this for me that would be good. Its all there except for I think the cold chest?? I will post some photos first chance I get. Should look good behind the S series Valiant.  |
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Post by humpty2 on Aug 24, 2006 20:57:12 GMT 10
Congrats.....and good to see another Sunliner about to be rescued.
Your chassis number confirms it is indeed a 1965 model, made in February....followed by a separation figure then the build number.
Most 15 footers had two single beds running lengthways in the van.......and a narrow window over the sink.
Looking forward to seeing some pics
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Post by jusrockin on Aug 24, 2006 21:53:11 GMT 10
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Post by 61dodge on Aug 24, 2006 22:24:29 GMT 10
Cool! Great project, that will look great behind the S. That's the first 15' Sunliner I've seen. Didn't know they made 'em that size.
Cheers.
Dave.
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Post by humpty2 on Aug 25, 2006 19:38:17 GMT 10
Wish I did know the numbers......but they were built at Forster, just at the end of Sunliners life.
'Tis truly a rare bird.........stick with it!!
Get an undercoat of some description onto that raw fibreglass ASAP.
I have just spent a loooooot of time to make the surface presentable for painting, working from a raw surface. Plus a lot of primer, spray putty and wiping putty.
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Post by jusrockin on Aug 26, 2006 19:52:55 GMT 10
Thanks for the replies. Humpty2, not knowing a lot ( anything) about glass whats the best thing to put on it first?? Started sorting out some of the inside to see what needs to be done. Did the 15 footer have a ice box or a gas fridge? Any photos of the inside of other 15 footers.
jusrockin
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Post by humpty2 on Aug 27, 2006 19:33:19 GMT 10
Can get you photos of a restored 15 footer if required.........the ice chest was standard, fridge was optional.
Depends on what you are going to do your finish coats in. Acrylic auto or enamel. You will find that if you leave the raw fibreglass exposed it will start to lose some of the chopped strands that are in it and this make it verrry difficult to get a good surface to paint.
This is experience talking here!!! I have spent the last 4 weekends sanding spraying, sanding, spraying, sanding, spraying, filling, sanding and on and on etc. I think it might be ready by the end of next weekend!!
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Post by groovy on Aug 28, 2006 20:56:45 GMT 10
Thanks for the replies. Humpty2, not knowing a lot ( anything) about glass whats the best thing to put on it first?? Started sorting out some of the inside to see what needs to be done. Did the 15 footer have a ice box or a gas fridge? Any photos of the inside of other 15 footers. jusrockin Two pack high build epoxy primer surfacer is the best, it can be rolled, brushed or sprayed on, which method you choose is dependant on much you like sanding ;D spraying needs the least and brushing the most. It is the best sealer as well, as epoxy is the most waterproof of the resins. One thing though is, it does need an undercoat before using a 2 pack urethane or you will sink back in the gloss finish. This is from personal experience painting glass boats. Greg |
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Post by jusrockin on Sept 2, 2006 12:20:36 GMT 10
Humpty2,I would be great to see another 15 footer special one that has been restored. Could you post the photos here or email to fortel59@bigpond.com.Thanks Jusrockin
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Post by jusrockin on Sept 4, 2006 22:25:18 GMT 10
Humpty2 Sorry!!!! I dont even Know my own email  ?? fortel59@bigpond.net.au |
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Post by humpty2 on Sept 23, 2006 19:01:53 GMT 10
Pictures in the email today of 15 footer & interior
Humpty
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