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Post by kazandadam on Dec 14, 2011 22:08:00 GMT 10
Thats a fantastic effort and you must feel a great sense of self-satisfaction 
cheers Adam
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Post by don257 on Dec 16, 2011 7:04:19 GMT 10
James and Bel, WELL DONE!!!!!!!!!!! you guys are doing a fantastic job with your'e van .Look forward to more pics .Keep up the good work. Doug&Vick
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Post by humpyboy on Dec 16, 2011 19:44:59 GMT 10
As has already been said by many before me, top job you guys are doing.
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Post by jamesandbel on Dec 17, 2011 21:48:56 GMT 10
hi guys, thanks all for the support and good will. We are doing our best with th exoerience we have. My van has now got a rear end, it never had one when we bought it.  front end came up not too bad either  we are making progress slowly, but we will get there in the end. ;D enoying the challenge enormously. |
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Post by Franklin1 on Dec 18, 2011 9:56:33 GMT 10
G'day jamesandbel, Say what??!! Mate, at the rate you've been going, "slowly" doesn't even come close. Slowly is buying two vans six years ago, and only starting to do something with one of them this year! I was one of probably a number of people who thought you would never get this resto happening. I could picture you dismantling the van and then going "Now wtf do I do?!" Every morning I now eat a little bit more of my hat (tomato sauce helps  ) as I watch you speed through getting this van sorted out.  Nup, you certainly can't use the word "slowly". That would be insulting to those of us who really know how to stretch a project out. I've always admired people on this forum who can create a silk purse out of a sow's ear in just a few months. Heck, it takes me three months just to think about what the job might involve!  Congratulations on the amazing job you've done in such a SHORT TIME! (...you make me sick!  ) cheers, Al. |
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Post by jamesandbel on Dec 19, 2011 11:58:27 GMT 10
Hi Al, thanks for the reply. We are taking pride in what we do, our main aim is to get to the stage where we can use it, with the the least amount of cost involved. At the moment we are looking pretty good with our budget, including purchasing the van, hire of car trailer, we have spent just under $600.  cant complaint about that. |
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Post by robby1960 on Jan 7, 2012 12:35:11 GMT 10
Hi there
Since newly joining the forum due to only recently having purchased a 1960's Harris Caravan (South Australia). I've been on the search for photos and info of the Harris vans... and it now appears that your "Fulcher" is the exact same design! No-one as yet has posted any photos of the same Harris age/design.
I have now put an album up and in the midst of restoring my little gem, so you're welcome to have a look.
Just wondering what the floor dimensions of your Fulcher is???
Kind regards
Robyn
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Post by jamesandbel on Apr 14, 2012 14:55:41 GMT 10
Hi All, Sorry we have not been on for a while, we have been pretty busy, and have not gone too much further yet with the van. we have been waiting to get the $$$ together for the eleco, to come and put earth leaking switch, and all ne double pole switches in the van, but the wife's car had to have some work done, which ended up useing the money we had for the eleco. we went camping this week in our tent, which turned out bad with wet weather, and we ended up staying in a cabin, but we have now made decision to sell the tent and other ger and put all our effort into the van, hopefully to be ready for christmas. Here are some more pics of where we are at. fixed both ends to the chassis   insulation wrap stapled on  will put batts in after eleco has done hos work.   |
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Post by jamesandbel on May 6, 2012 21:20:48 GMT 10
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Post by DC3Td on May 6, 2012 22:29:46 GMT 10
That`s certainly one huge transformation. The windows have got to be a bargain of the century. gordon
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Post by jamesandbel on Jun 2, 2012 22:44:45 GMT 10
Hi All, I have been pretty busy with work, but got a chance today to do a bit more on the van. Here are some pics. Starting to make some progress on the inside.  |
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Post by jamesandbel on Jun 17, 2012 21:53:57 GMT 10
hi all, a little bit more work on the inside today, we are making a bit more progress on the inside. and got a door off ebay for $40   |
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Post by Jennison on Jun 17, 2012 22:07:26 GMT 10
As with JBJ tonite, credit where credit is due, you have done an amazing job so far when you look back to the shell you brought home jennison |
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Post by jamesandbel on Jul 1, 2012 21:58:50 GMT 10
had a play and put the new pespex in windows and then mounted. Having issues fitting last window, but have had enough today, sort it out later, all looking good though, happy with the progress.  |
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Post by seeshell on Jul 2, 2012 7:44:29 GMT 10
Hi jamesandbel Your windows look wonderful, and you're certainly getting towards the business end of being able to recommission your Harris! Have you got a vacation planned? You'd make a Christmas holiday with time to spare at the pace you're setting. I remember your first post back in October last year, when the poor old Fulcher's girl came home on the back of a truck and with no bottom and then promptly lost her front, and most of the sides as well - it certainly looked grim for her then. But you saw her potential and persisted. I've really enjoyed seeing her coming back together, with the new wall structures, kitchen and refitted interior, and windows. I'm looking forward to how you finish her up - will she keep her Fulcher's signwriting? Just wanted to take the time to say that your hard work is inspiring, and to offer you sincere congratulations for your patience and persistance with this lovely old van. Cheers Seeshell |
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Post by humpyboy on Jul 2, 2012 21:46:37 GMT 10
I'm looking forward to how you finish her up - will she keep her Fulcher's signwriting? Cheers Seeshell This is a question I was wanting to ask also. |
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Post by cobber on Jul 3, 2012 8:34:11 GMT 10
G'day jamesandbel, I hope you post a photo or two of the van when she's alltogetheragain before you paint it (if that is what you are going to do) so I can take it up to Fulchers and show them what a great job you have done giving their old van new life. To be furely frank, when you started this project I couldn't see you finishing it but.......... you really are an inspiration to anybody who thinks it can't be done, congratulations Cobber. |
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Post by jamesandbel on Jul 3, 2012 15:38:41 GMT 10
Hi All,
Seeshell and Humpyboy, we will be painting over the signwriting on the van, we are debating what colour we want to paint her both inside and out, we did inherit some old orange tupperware not long ago which will look great inside the van.
Cobber, I will be sure to take some more shots along the way which you are more then happy to take to Fulchers and show them, I am still waiting to see if anyone has any photos of our van sitting on the shipping container at wentworthville.
more pogress to come, see how we go over the coming weeks
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Post by nugget on Jul 10, 2012 12:23:13 GMT 10
G'day James and Bel, Congrats on the nice work. You have inspired me to rip into mine. I saw this van for sale and was tempted, it is nice to see it has gone to a good home. I wish I had a patio as I am fighting the weather (especially today), keep up the good work. I am following your post intently. Cheers Nugget |
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Post by jamesandbel on Aug 19, 2012 21:10:56 GMT 10
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Post by jamesandbel on Aug 26, 2012 20:23:18 GMT 10
Hi All, just a couple more photos from today, I replaced all of the "J" molding, came up ok, still have to get the cover strip yet though    |
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Post by DC3Td on Aug 26, 2012 21:14:47 GMT 10
Another great reno coming along very nicely.You should be very proud of the way its turning out. gordon
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Post by jamesandbel on Sept 1, 2012 17:22:54 GMT 10
painted the internal doors today. happy with the outcome  |
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Post by Roehm3108 on Sept 1, 2012 18:57:58 GMT 10
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Post by jamesandbel on Sept 2, 2012 17:47:50 GMT 10
floor down today and made sure fridge fits  |
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cant complaint about that.
