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Post by Daggsey on Jul 31, 2008 18:19:08 GMT 10
G'day guys, Not a mention of this anywhere on the forum  ........the Rockhampton Swap Meet this Saturday, 2nd August. I am lead to believe by locals that this annual event equals Bendigo & Ballarat. Obviously, all Queensland forum members don't want any southerners (or Westerners) on their patch, but have I got news for them ;D ;D ;D ;D. I only found out about this from one of firefighters Rockhampton friends 2 days ago, so "Lady Madonna" has decided to have an extended stay in Rocky. Might be able to infiltrate the stalls and acquire some goodies for the West ;D ;D ;D Daggsey  |
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Post by Daggsey on Jul 31, 2008 18:22:47 GMT 10
and oh yeah......... to keep this thread vintage caravan related, I'll only be looking for caravan paraphernalia pre-1970. Daggsey  |
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Post by firefighter on Jul 31, 2008 19:33:24 GMT 10
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Post by whippy on Jul 31, 2008 19:34:41 GMT 10
Me doth fink you talketh too much bull !!!!!!  How many vintage caravan parts do you think you will find there?? |
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Post by sutcac on Jul 31, 2008 19:37:57 GMT 10
Hey Daggsy......................dunno about Ballarat or Bendigo.......but she fills up the Rocky showgrounds pretty well. ........................500 stalls or so they reckon  ............if you come across a set of triple SU's with manifold, give us a tingle  .........got a mate lookin for a set..............see ya in a week or so......... Sutcac |
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Post by builderdes on Jul 31, 2008 19:39:07 GMT 10
Daggsey, There Is Also A Big Swap Meet In Towoomba That Rivals Ballarat & Bendigo But I Dont Know What Time Of The Year, Maybee Some Other Forum Members Might Know& With A Bit Of Luck You May Might Be Able To Catch That One To.
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Post by sutcac on Jul 31, 2008 19:41:55 GMT 10
.................Toowoomba is a biggie .....but is held in February  |
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Post by Daggsey on Jul 31, 2008 20:25:21 GMT 10
Firefighter.....thanks for the heads up......your friends are looking after us wonderfully ;D ;D ;D Sutcac...........unfortunately, I started this thread under general, so I can only talk about pre-1970 vintage caravans and I can only look for anything relating to that category . Maybe if you ask me about tripples and manifolds under "Whatever", I might be able to accommodate you ;D ;D ;D. Can I assure all and sundry, that I WILL NOT be looking for FC parts or accessories. And if you believe that whippy, that is re-MARK-a-bull ;D ;D ;D.......seriously whippy, if I don't find any vintage van parts (pre-1970 of course), I'll ask for this thread to be removed immediately the swap meet is over. Daggsey |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2008 21:59:50 GMT 10
"How many vintage caravan parts do you think you will find there??" I cant believe you said that Whippy I have found more bits for old vans at swap meets than any other venue. Galv water tanks, Campbells lamps, toasters, jugs, enamel dinner sets,mugs, bowls , old electric fans , dozens of period car and van magazines, rims , tyres , tow couplings, towbars, load levellers ( sway bars if you like), old mantle radios, period deck chairs, a teasmade, 12 volt chrome rocker switches, backerlite power points and switches.....annexe and poles , old eskys, fold up tables, door knobs and hinges.....the list goes on. All have been reasonably priced and a darn site cheaper than having to compete for them on ebay. Or drive all over the city looking at crap at someones garage sale. The other bonus at a swap meet is ya just pay for it and walk away with the goodies. No rip off postage fees . Happy Hunting Daggsey. I am off to Clarendon for a two day swap meet which includes NSW All Holden Day on sunday. Reddo |
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Post by olympicagain on Aug 1, 2008 10:14:57 GMT 10
Hi Daggsey!
We are brand new to the clan. Live in Rockhampton - a stones throw from the show grounds so will check out what's available.
Olympicagain
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Post by kb3 on Aug 1, 2008 21:25:03 GMT 10
Me doth fink you talketh too much bull !!!!!! How many vintage caravan parts do you think you will find there?? Do you walk around a swapmeet with your eyes closed.... I know the back of my car came back full of van stuff from Wagga swapmeet. I think nearly every swap has stuff, Might be hard to see its all hiding behind the twin spinner parts ;D ;D ;D Hows the Ute going, hasnt been an update for a while  |
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Post by Daggsey on Aug 1, 2008 21:42:30 GMT 10
Hey guys
Go easy on whippy..... methinks he was speaking very much tongue-in-cheek ;D ;D ;D
Anyway, I'm off to knock out a few zeds...........got an early start and a big day tomorrow at Rocky Showgrounds ;D ;D ;D
Daggsey
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Post by Daggsey on Aug 3, 2008 22:46:06 GMT 10
Howdy v.ver's, Early start (6am) was worth it.....Rocky Swap, like most big swap meets, attracts many and by 7.30am there were hundreds of people milling like ants......  Quite a bit of memoriabilia for vintage vanners to be had.....old tins, period cutlery, crockery etc. and this, just to keep the thread on line ;D ;D ;D......  A few potential towcars for sale, some restored.......    Some needing restoration.............   A worthwhile day out, with some goodies heading West ;D ;D Daggsey Hoarder |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2008 18:47:16 GMT 10
Onya Daggster Nothin' like a bit of male retail therapy aye. How much did the punter have on that shabby lookin dark red ute Was it a stocky slug or an uppity modified.  Say G'Day ta Carrots from us in Newcastle Cheers Big ears Reddo ;D |
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Post by rfw on Aug 4, 2008 19:27:00 GMT 10
Ah, so our favourite prodigal son has returned home. This should liven up the forum some as it was relatively quiet whilst he was away. You obviously had a great time Reddo.
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Post by firefighter on Aug 4, 2008 20:16:17 GMT 10
reddo with the crook arm shabby looking dark red ute ;D ;D you mean that nice 1951 chev ute ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D f/f ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Daggsey on Aug 4, 2008 22:39:34 GMT 10
G'day Reddo & firefighter, Can't tell you what price the ute, or any of the others.......they have a funny system up here down in Queensland.........no asking price, just "you make me an offer" ;D ;D ;D. The Chev ute was stock standard, but appeared to have been restored. As space & bank account is limited, I kept my mouth shut and hands in my pocket. Did manage to score some extendable revision mirrors (1 Nasco & 1 Wibroc) to suit the FC, ideal for towing a vintage caravan (see, knew I could keep this thread on track ;D ;D ;D) Franklin badge looked similar to the one on my post-1970 Franklin, so not sure if it is truly vintage ;D ;D. Going out tomorrow with a family friend of Carrots who owns and drives cattle trucks. Going to be an interesting experience viewing caravans from a truckies perspective, especially with all the mexican grey nomads up here at the moment ;D ;D Daggsey |
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