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Post by 34chev on May 28, 2007 13:10:43 GMT 10
Hi, everyone. Have been following along on this board for quite a while as a visitor, and have now joined up. Have been interested in a VV for quite a while, as I love the shape and size of the early ones. Have been dragging around a home made teardrop for a while, but they are a little impractical for more than 2 people and you can't get changed standing up. Got a van already, I am fortunate to know Santa28a who had a spare in his yard. We believe it is a 53 to 56 Atlantic, 9'6" long and the bottom half has been covered with aluminium. It was pretty cheap (which I'm thankful for), however the price reflected the condition, and I'm in for a ground up rebuild. Does any know if it is possible to lift the entire body off the chassi the same way as I would a hotrod, as I will start with a sandblast of the chassi and some custom touches. After that it will be a new floor in 3/4" ply and 1/4" marine ply walls. I know that it may be easier starting with a better condition van, however at least I have something to template off. I am a hotrodder and not a purist, so the outside will look period, but the inside will be modified to suit me and my familys requirements (2 kids), including the ability to carry a 4 foot long mini rod. One of Santa28a's photos he sent to me can be found at i35.photobucket.com/albums/d155/santa28a/NEWCARAVAN20-01-07003.jpgThanks for listening 34 Chev
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Post by fbmad on May 28, 2007 13:41:03 GMT 10
G'day 34 Chev.
Looks like you've got yourself a nice 50's style rebuilder there.I doubt whether the van shell would lift off the chassis like the old cars do but have a look underneath and see if there are any mounting points that look like they'd unbolt.
You'll probably find the floor was installed to the chassis when it was being built and then the frame constructed.Maybe lift up the lino ( if any ) and you'll see if there's any way it can be unbolted.It would make a rebuild a lot bloody easier if it could be unbolted.
Good to see another Chev supporter on board. I've got 3 x '37 model GC trucks at home.
Regards,
Terry.
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Post by 34chev on May 30, 2007 15:42:53 GMT 10
Kaybee, got a photo of my Chev, just don't know how to post it here. Help file wasn't much use
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Post by cobber on May 30, 2007 15:58:00 GMT 10
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Post by MRFJ55 on Aug 17, 2007 20:17:56 GMT 10
G'DAY 34 CHEV , HOW YA GOING ? I SEE YOU HAVE GOT YOURSELF AN ATLANTIC , ITS GOOD TO SEE ANOTHER ONE TURN UP ON THIS SITE . GREAT LITTLE VAN , THE SAME AS MINE 9'6" AND LIGHT AS ANYTHING . MY LITTLE VAN "DORIS" IS ONLY 380kgs AND TOWS NICELY BEHIND MY 6 BANGER HOLDENS . THEY ARE VERY COSY COMPACT LITTLE VANS THAT WERE MASS PRODUCED AT St PETERS , SYDNEY , I THINK FOR APPROX 25 YEARS .I SAY I THINK BECAUSE I RECENTLY CAME ACROSS A 9'6" ALUMINIUM ATLANTIC VAN FROM THE 70's IN TOP CONDITION THAT AN OLD BLOKE MIGHT BE SELLING SOON . IT HAD THE SAME LAY-OUT AND FITTINGS INSIDE AS MY 50's ATLANTIC BUT THE OUTSIDE SHAPE WAS DIFFERENT , MORE SQUARE . GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR PROJECT , KEEP US INFORMED AND IT WOULD BE GREAT TO SEE SOME MORE PHOTOS . CHEERS MAURIE . p.s WHERE IS COBBER ? .
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