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Post by Roehm3108 on Oct 14, 2019 17:54:33 GMT 10
Enjoying your YouTube excursions grumpeter.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2019 18:43:38 GMT 10
Hey everyone, Been a bit slow of late with the wet weather stopping most work on the van, and a the bite of the black dog keeping me under the weather as well. The latest episode of the vlog is now live at the link below. Episode 6
Also got the 3rd wall panel replaced on the off side today so only one panel left to replace on the that side, there is the same water damage hidden beneath the front wall panelling which will be removed and cleaned up tomorrow all going well. Photo's will follow Hooroo from Grumpmeister |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2019 17:10:32 GMT 10
Hello everyone, After a week or so with wet miserable weather things have been slow, but after that the warmer and drier weather has allowed me to finish the re-sheeting of the off side of the van, the off side now has 4 new sheets attached and some filling and prep for undercoat has been started..it's very rough but progressing,think I will need to go down the builders bog path to get the sides nice and smooth, much to my own chagrin....  Also the latest episode of my vlog is now live on YouTube here.. Episode 6 of Grumpy's Hollow
That's the latest from me Hooroo from the Grumpmiester |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2019 19:36:31 GMT 10
I had the absolute pleasure today of meeting the owners of this Vacation van at the SA meet in Meningie, what an absolutely fantastic gathering of vans & cars and their happy owners. One thing is now beyond doubt, the serial number of my van is definitely V755 as per the registration papers and is a very similar number and is marked on the a frame in the same fashion on both mine and the van seen today. It would appear that Vxxx was the way Vacation marked their vans. Viewing this immaculate van has given me the vision I needed to get the interior of mine sorted, whilst I will be straying from the original in many ways I will be rebuilding to the original layout using white with a grey for contrast.. This van is an absolute treasure of information, and is a joy to see. HooRoo Grumpmiester      |
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Post by Roehm3108 on Nov 3, 2019 6:36:49 GMT 10
Great to see what your end goal will be. Stickability and perseverance are the keywords!!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2019 16:52:27 GMT 10
Hey everyone, Been while between getting any real progress on the van, but had some good weather today so got the side joins and bottom recessed bolts bogged up, still got a few recessed bolts to do and finish the interior roof supports and will be ready for her first coat of undercoat sealer..     Cheers all grumpmiester |
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Post by Roehm3108 on Nov 16, 2019 19:12:58 GMT 10
Hey Graham. Any progress is progress!!! Sound like your greatest setback is the weather - send some of that rain north please! Question - how have you sealed the joints? These are the sorts of things other restorers may well be interested in. I reckon you should stick photos of that Meningie Vacationer on the back of your dunny door, for inspiration!!  Cheers Ray |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2019 19:54:50 GMT 10
Hey everyone, Well finally got a couple of good days weather, so have managed to get joins bogged and sanded, however feeling that I have used the wrong product to fill between the sheets, but that's a whole other story... Also got 2 coats of undercoat / sealer on today.. but the big find was when I removed the side rails supporting the roof cross members..... in pencil hidden from view the wording "Front 14' 6" Barwon" so assuming it was either the builders name or the model of the van...   So quite happy to have the sheeting all sealed and the information find, now to do some searching through trove amongst other historical sources.. Hooroo Grumpmiester |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2019 18:51:00 GMT 10
Hey gang, Finally got a new sheet of .8mm aluminium on the roof of the van, after some effort I got my hands on some 4.0mm sealed aluminium rivets with agrip of between 1.6 & 4.6mm.. Here is the youtube episode showing the process.... Grumpy's Hollow roof sheet replacementHope everyone has a safe and happy xmas and new years, see you all in the next decade.. Hoo roo from the Grumpmiester |
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Post by Roehm3108 on Dec 16, 2019 8:53:47 GMT 10
Taking shape nicely grumpmeister!! Don't overwork through Christmas.
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Post by cster on Dec 28, 2019 4:34:44 GMT 10
Lovely to see this little van coming along. Plywood and Alloy must be right on the cusp of the vans changing over.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2020 16:18:46 GMT 10
Well it's been a while since any updates from me, post New Years things have been slow going, but I have finally got the aluminium angle edge moulding in place and sealed, windows are in place and door is on at last.. Next is to get the old aluminium 4 seasons hatch rebuilt with spares now on order followed by the window insect mesh & window winders back in place.
At least the van is 99% weather proofed now. Looking forward to getting started on the internals.
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Post by Roehm3108 on Apr 4, 2020 10:34:21 GMT 10
Hey Graeme
Good to hear that you're still on the job! Quite often other "thing" get in the way of doing what we really want, but that's OK, because as I said before even a little progress is progress. Good to hear your van is almost watertight. It will certainly make life easier for you, especially with winter coming up. I reckon that like so many others, this coronavirus shut-in is making us cast our eyes on things to do around the house. I reckon we will see a lot of progress happening on a lot of vans being restored. I know for myself, I've already repainted the two thirds of the interior of my house which I had been putting off for two years!!! Only internal doors to do and that job is done.
Good luck with it all.
Ray
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Post by kingswood308 on Apr 7, 2020 0:16:03 GMT 10
Your doing a good job on your little van Grumpy.
I remember it from a few months ago and comparing it when I dropped in the other day, it's nothing but excellent.
Keep the good work coming mate.
Dave
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