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Post by Koala on Dec 20, 2018 20:12:40 GMT 10
I think it is unlikely that your van would originally have been fitted with 14" wheels. It seems that at some time someone has been fiddling with the wheels and possibly the axles. You are welcome to have the original 13" holden wheels which I have here from our 64 Wayfarer if you would like them.
Our van did not have any brakes from new so I fitted new hub/brake drum assemblies on the original axles (Holden bearings) and fitted ford pattern 14" wheels.
I would not use your van until you fix that problem with the wheel studs and nuts.
Koala
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Post by shesgotthelook on Dec 21, 2018 7:25:19 GMT 10
Interesting what you say about the wheel nuts. Mr SGTL did notice that. We had 4 new tyres put on in Mildura before we towed it home. It has hydraulic brakes but we will most likely convert to electric as it is a BIG van. Thanks for your offer Ken. I think my nephew is in Canberra atm but probably on his way home today. I really should be getting ready for Christmas, but I much prefer playing in the shed;   Waiting for my builder man to make a new door. I'm also going to get him to put in a porthole window above the sink. |
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Post by shesgotthelook on Dec 23, 2018 8:01:54 GMT 10
Probably should have included new perspex a few posts ago. Windows cut & moulded to size by CV Plastics in Bendigo.  |
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Post by shesgotthelook on Jan 11, 2019 10:51:16 GMT 10
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Post by cardygeorge on Jan 11, 2019 21:28:38 GMT 10
Nice find SGTL! Which park did it come out of? There's a couple of parks up here that had or have some very interesting vans. If we didn't already have two vans and a car, and barely enough time for any, I'd be in there making offers  And it's good to hear Di and Grease are still Vintage Vanners. How many do they have now? |
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Post by shesgotthelook on Jan 12, 2019 6:54:31 GMT 10
Hi Cardygeorge, Came out of Fort Courage. Di & Grease have a few vans, but not as many as me  |
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Post by shesgotthelook on Jan 23, 2019 19:00:14 GMT 10
Are the brakes salvageable?  |
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Post by Franklin1 on Jan 23, 2019 23:09:02 GMT 10
G'day sgtl, I'm guessing they are hydraulic, yes?? In theory, anything can be salvaged/restored if you throw enough money at it, so the short answer is 'yes'.
However, it's a big van, and the constant shunting of the coupling behind the towball can get annoying out on the bouncy roads. I tow my little van with a 4-litre Prado, and I flip that reversing lock into position when towing, so the van coupling doesn't keep going 'bang-bang' every time I hit an undulation on the road.
I think I'd much prefer electric brakes on a van the size of yours.
cheers, Al.
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Post by sportsman 1 on Jan 24, 2019 7:41:31 GMT 10
Hi SGTL,
how about a compromise! Restore the original braking system but only cosmetically. It will look like it is as per original but actually run electric brakes on it.
Best of both worlds.
Love your work so far.
Leigh.
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Post by shesgotthelook on Jan 24, 2019 8:07:13 GMT 10
'Fort Courage' (or Lady Wentworth?) will be getting electric brakes eventually, just trying to get on the road for Bridgewater, although this is proving to be a challenge in a time poor world! Refreshed the tail lights with hobby paint last night;    |
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Post by Franklin1 on Jan 24, 2019 10:20:45 GMT 10
G'day sgtl,
Oh, good...we'll be able to compare notes in the future, about how well these paints/dyes last. I've just painted the indicator lens on my van with "Autoline Brush-on Lens & Bulb Dye Colour Amber" that I bought from a local car parts shop. Cost me about $20 for a piffling 15ml bottle (must be liquid gold!), and took two coats to get coverage that didn't look streaky/washed out. Funnily enough, the bottle says 'amber' but the lens now look more reddish than amber. I substituted LED festoon globes in warm white into both lights, so from behind the van they still look amber-ish when lit up.
cheers, Al.
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Post by shesgotthelook on Jan 24, 2019 11:06:18 GMT 10
Hey Al, I was horrified at the price of lens marker spray on ebuy so I posed the question on the rusty wrecks page on Facebook. 90% of folks told me to buy hobby/ model acrylic paint & it was only a few dollars. I bought 2 which turns out I didn't need. I think it will see me out, particularly as my vans spend very little time in the sun.
Wish I'd thought of painting white/clear lenses in the past that I spent a fortune replacing with amber ones
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Post by Roehm3108 on Jan 24, 2019 15:06:42 GMT 10
A quick coat of clear varnish on the outside would make them look like new again!  |
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Post by aussieute on Jan 24, 2019 15:58:15 GMT 10
Love the work look newish again and it still give the old original look cheers chris
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Post by shesgotthelook on Feb 5, 2019 15:07:54 GMT 10
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Post by Roehm3108 on Feb 5, 2019 19:45:46 GMT 10
Who needs teatowel rails when the family dog is always with you?? Saves water and laundry.
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Post by shesgotthelook on Feb 9, 2019 19:21:16 GMT 10
New fridge & clock installed  |
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Post by shesgotthelook on Feb 12, 2019 12:43:42 GMT 10
  Still lots to do, but pretty happy with how it looks. |
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Post by Mustang on Feb 14, 2019 19:36:00 GMT 10
The car & van look so straight, well done!
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Post by Roehm3108 on Feb 15, 2019 6:48:52 GMT 10
You guys are certainly creating an eye-turner!! Well done!!  |
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Post by shesgotthelook on Apr 15, 2019 18:20:48 GMT 10
Just enough barkcloth to liven up the curtains,   |
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Post by shesgotthelook on May 19, 2019 20:21:13 GMT 10
Photo taken some time ago but forgot to share it on here. Parked in front of a significant art deco house near the Port of Echuca . Gotta love portholes!  |
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Post by Roehm3108 on May 20, 2019 6:53:46 GMT 10
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Post by shesgotthelook on Sept 9, 2019 17:00:33 GMT 10
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Post by Franklin1 on Sept 9, 2019 22:43:22 GMT 10
G'day sgtl,
That is a super professional job on the flooring!😎
I have found time and time again that the cardboard template method is well worth the effort required to put all the pieces of cardboard together to get an accurate template for tracing around.
Long after the job is done, you will be pleasantly pleased with how good the end result looks!😁
Nicely done!!
Cheers,
Al.
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