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Post by Don Ricardo on Dec 16, 2008 21:27:58 GMT 10
Hi Matches,
I think the proposed paintwork for your van is really great. I reckon it would look very striking...sorry about the pun...eyecatching...as it rolls along the road or is set up on site. If you can sort out any copyright issues, do it!!
I don't even mind what you're proposing for the roof. I think it just adds to the theme. At first sight it made me think of a matchbox (which is what you were intending) not a monster truck. Maybe if you do it edge to edge it would look less like a tyre track?
Keep working on it - it's worth doing to create something unique.
Don Ricardo
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Post by matches on Dec 18, 2008 0:06:15 GMT 10
thanks Don, your idea about putting the pattern over the whole roof is something i hadn't thought of. Thanks! don't worry about the pun, just about all my friends have said the same thingi just giggle now when i hear it.
thanks for the opinions and ideas.
L&K
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Post by bobt on Dec 18, 2008 22:43:40 GMT 10
Hey Matches Now that I have the image of the ek firmly burnt into my brain, I reckon it would look tops tagging along behind.  Caint wait to see what you decide. bob |
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Post by matches on Dec 20, 2008 21:17:12 GMT 10
my dad reckons i just need to strengthen the chassis so i don't leave the van behind when i take off from the lights. lol.
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Post by mrbubblehead on Dec 28, 2008 10:14:33 GMT 10
I love the design its a real piece of pop art and keeps the theam well. I also agree that the sides would be cool if you can use the right striker type paint the factory uses even if its just a small section where everyone would walk upto it and use he strike.
Good work !!
Nick
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Post by matches on Feb 9, 2010 11:12:55 GMT 10
hi everyone, i know it's been a while (been busy with the car  and the bub  ) i found the old pic i was telling you guys about of the van behind my grandparents old holden, i've moved to a house now so it won't be long and i'll have the van relocated to my place so i can start working on it while waiting for parts (and good painting weather  ) cheers, luke. |
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Post by Don Ricardo on Feb 9, 2010 21:07:56 GMT 10
Hi Luke,
Great to hear from you again, and also that doing up your little van is still on the 'to do' list. We look forward to seeing some progress pics when it starts happening.
Since the original discussion on the forum about your van - and in particular about whether it was home or factory built - I have come across a few caravan ads from various manufacturers in the late 40's and early 50's which show small vans with no windows at either the back or the front. I think the vans of this type would have been the manufacturers' budget models, or built for small cars - fewer mod cons such as windows = lower cost and light weight. I can't lay my hands on them at the moment, but I am now guessing that your van could well have been factory built.
If I can find the adverts I'll point you to them.
You mention a bub. Is he/she another recent project? If so congratulations to all three of you.
Don Ricardo
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Post by matches on Feb 11, 2010 9:58:02 GMT 10
thanks don, any info on hopefully identifying the van is always welcomed.
as for bub, she has just turned 1, had a few drama's with her (kimmy was flown down to john hunter hospital with toximia and had kira 10 weeks early) she's going great now, she was 1370 grams when she was born so that was a bit scary.
cheers, luke.
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Post by kaz on Jun 1, 2010 20:03:40 GMT 10
wow thats a great van and cannot belive how similar it is to the one I have, love the Name Beenatree, cracked me up... How is your resto going?? love to seee some more pics
Kaz
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Post by matches on Jun 15, 2010 16:01:37 GMT 10
resto hasn't really gotten going yet  still on the tow car so far. shouldn't be long and i'll be getting to the van. cheers, luke. |
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Post by matches on Oct 30, 2010 23:47:57 GMT 10
tow car is done ;D(well registered, are old cars ever "done"?) van has migrated to my place in port macquarie now so work is starting, very cool . |
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Post by DC3Td on Oct 31, 2010 5:39:08 GMT 10
Ah Matches. Now i remember your `van. Been a while since we last/first saw your `van.Congrats on having a bubba. Oh & birthday wishes too.Need a matching bubble tow car?  This fb was done in the 60s & has some history. cheers gordon |
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Post by matches on Nov 3, 2010 21:32:01 GMT 10
that fb would be fun, i bet they'd want a fortune for it though
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Post by matches on Nov 10, 2010 8:50:24 GMT 10
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Post by jenniewren on Nov 10, 2010 18:04:46 GMT 10
Awww how cute is your van - and all those little extra's stored away in there (kero lantern, retro canisters etc) will give it such an authentic touch! I also have seen this shape before on this forum...especially the palm tree stickers! Enjoy the resto cause that is half the fun!!!! I really need to get stuck back into my resto...given me incentive with your enthusiasm....welcome to an addiction you will not be able to shake! Jenniewren
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Post by matches on Nov 5, 2011 16:14:39 GMT 10
not a lot has been happening to the van lately, cut out and replaced the rotten timber in the other side and finally actually measured how long it is. the body of the van is 9'3", i didn't think it was that small.
cheers, luke.
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and the bub 
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still on the tow car so far. shouldn't be long and i'll be getting to the van.
