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Post by Roehm3108 on Feb 10, 2023 18:28:21 GMT 10
Amazing find, I paid $200 for mine. Mustang, I was surprised too that this didn't sell earlier. The seller told me he had more than ten no-shows! A case of the photo didn't really sell it, because it looked quite marked. It came out of an early Viscount.
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Post by Roehm3108 on Feb 9, 2023 7:10:23 GMT 10
Love it when you stumble across a bargain! I saw this caravan water pump on Marketplace a month ago and saved the ad, in case I might be interested in buying it. When the price dropped to $40, I couldn't resist. A bit of steel wool and it came up a treat and functions perfectly! I plan to instal it into the van.
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Post by Roehm3108 on Feb 8, 2023 13:11:50 GMT 10
Hi HD! Lovely to see a post from across the ditch again. Despite protestations to the contrary a couple of years ago, looks like I've ventured to another build. Maintaining one's motivation is probably the hardest part of the build, which is very much why I tend to overdo the posts. Of course we won't talk about poor knees, sciatica and arthritis, which is to be expected at this age. I hope you are enjoying traipsing around your fair country in your van. After all, that's what it's all about! Take care Ray
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Post by Roehm3108 on Feb 7, 2023 7:11:54 GMT 10
Finally some humidity relief, and a good day yesterday to fit the driver's side outside wall. Limited space made for a tight squeeze. Manhandling 3 metre long pieces of plywood without risking it cracking also made for interesting times!
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Post by Roehm3108 on Feb 2, 2023 11:54:08 GMT 10
Those members living in SE Qld would know what humid weather we're having here. Not much fun! Which is why I'm pleased when I can make even a little progress. Have installed the passenger side outside skin! It's glued, nail-gunned and perimeter screwed, so it shouldn't blow off!! I decided to have a curved wheel arch rather than the multiangled style originally there.
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Post by Roehm3108 on Jan 26, 2023 12:09:41 GMT 10
The weather here has been in the high 30's the past few day. So progress has been slow with the insulation. Not helped at all when I found that there was an outward bow of the internal ply in the middle of the back section. I suspect the late afternoon heat on that particular ply. Which meant that the insulation panel would be proud of the framing thereby making it impossible to fit the outer skin. Hence that piece of framing that doesn't seem to form part of the whole. I decided to fit a shelf on the inside and pull the panel back into place with the timber you can see. That shelf will be useful as it will be above the bed and can hold tissue boxes et-al. When life gives lemons, make lemonade!!!
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Post by Roehm3108 on Jan 26, 2023 10:44:44 GMT 10
Tis tad tight under the roof frame. !!!!! Well spotted Mustang! That's partly because it was on stands, slightly higher than the wheels. I put it back on its wheels yesterday and you can see the difference. It's also not centred across the width of the floor and will have more space when I can remove the ply stored under it at the moment. Hopefully when I worked out the dimensions, I correctly allowed for the roofline.
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Post by Roehm3108 on Jan 24, 2023 21:55:59 GMT 10
Hi and welcome. Your state and budget range would be helpful.
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Post by Roehm3108 on Jan 24, 2023 12:55:29 GMT 10
The 12v wiring cavity fit is done. Also winning on the insulation installation, which should be finished tomorrow.
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Post by Roehm3108 on Jan 18, 2023 17:32:50 GMT 10
Sadly this is what happens when these van are left in the open for such a long time. Not the first time someone has done that. From what can be seen from the pics you're really looking at a complete rebuild and that would be pointless if you don't have shelter for your van on a permanent basis.
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Post by Roehm3108 on Jan 12, 2023 19:03:00 GMT 10
I ordered the replacement brake kit on the 29th Dec, fully aware that the business, Couplemate, wouldn't be back at work till the 9th Jan. On their website they assured customers that they would dispatch all orders on that date and threw in free postage for good measure. The business is in Brisbane and I live near Gympie. The package arrived on Tuesday, 10th Jan. Not the first time I had such good service from them and thoroughly recommend them for your trailer needs! Had already started on my 12v wiring first fitout, but got stuck into fitting the new brakes kit: Much nicer now!! In case anyone is interested, that black stuff on the wheel well is a heavy-duty bitumen waterproofing membrane from Crommelin
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Post by Roehm3108 on Jan 1, 2023 7:25:49 GMT 10
Sikaflex pro is what SGTL suggested and I'm pretty sure is what she uses every restoration she has done a restoration. Happy new year to you too
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Post by Roehm3108 on Dec 31, 2022 22:10:24 GMT 10
If you can still find the Selleys D Mastic (black printing on green background) where you are, then I would do it. I used to know a large caravan repairer near Taree NSW who only used it too. The Sikaflex that SGTL suggests is good too, from what I've heard, but is quite a bit more expensive.
Ps. Make sure you have plenty of turps around - like most of this stuff, it's a bugger to clean off.
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Post by Roehm3108 on Dec 31, 2022 16:54:48 GMT 10
Yep, it helps a lot, thanks DonR. I remember in my first Propert, the tank was held on with an old belt!! What's with the match? Is that your patented insect-proofing? I would have thought there were more people out there with "over-the-sink" style water tanks!!
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Post by Roehm3108 on Dec 31, 2022 16:43:04 GMT 10
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Post by Roehm3108 on Dec 30, 2022 6:58:31 GMT 10
One thing I hadn't checked since buying this rig was to check that the brakes were OK. A little birdie told me that I should do that, and this is what I found on the driver's side wheel!!! For the sake of $95 per side for new backing plate and brake kit, it's a no-brainer when it comes to making the decision. Better safe than sorry!
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Post by Roehm3108 on Dec 24, 2022 8:13:41 GMT 10
Hi all. This is a call to all vintage caravan owners who have an internal over-the-sink style water tank in their vans. I am interested to see a picture or description of how they are actually attached to the shelf or wall.
Thanks Ray
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Post by Roehm3108 on Dec 23, 2022 12:03:37 GMT 10
That inner roofline looks almost as if those portholes are overhead cupboard openings!! Mustang, I still haven't decided on a final interior fitout, something I'll think about over Christmas. I'm sure there will be some shelves, but really only for lightweight stuff like tissue boxes etc
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Post by Roehm3108 on Dec 23, 2022 11:34:54 GMT 10
Wishing you all a very blessed Christmastime, no matter how you spend it. Also hope that the new year brings you all good health and happiness.
A special shout out to our Administrator DonRicardo for the work he continues to put into keeping this site up to date.
Roehm3108
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Post by Roehm3108 on Dec 22, 2022 12:24:16 GMT 10
Did you want to say something Lyndal?
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Post by Roehm3108 on Dec 20, 2022 12:07:43 GMT 10
I just finished the lining of the lower part of the lantern roof and thought I'd share a pic of what the effect is (sans trim and paint of course!). I'm really happy with the resultant "look". The height in the higher section is 1980mm and the lower 1800mm. Which gives pretty good head clearance for a little van.
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Post by Roehm3108 on Dec 20, 2022 7:31:06 GMT 10
Rear wall interior lining finished!! In the second pic, where the carport post is visible, you will notice a little plastic box just under the bracing arm. This will have a solar regulator fitted eventually. When I bought the van it had a rigid solar panel fitted. I've installed it onto the carport roof and will use it to charge the battery when the van is not being used. During the February floods, we were cut off by flooded roads in all directions and without power. This way, if it happens again, I still have an operative fridge to use in the van and can maintain the charge to it.
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Post by Roehm3108 on Dec 17, 2022 7:52:33 GMT 10
Hi MT Thanks for your input. My understanding of the bendy ply is that it is 3mm thick, not cheap and only an interior ply. I bought this 3.6mm falcata plywood for the interior, because it was well priced and also because it is 35% lighter than ordinary ply. The thickest middle layer is very similar to balsa. When I built the roof, I tried to get it to bend a bit better using hot wet towels and weight, with only marginal success. For that reason, I made the front and rear frame curve less round than I would have liked. I haven't lost any real "useable" internal space with what I have, but gained a positive in that there is room for a toolbox on the drawbar, where I will put my house-battery. Which then gives me the problem of where to put the spare tyre!!
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Post by Roehm3108 on Dec 16, 2022 10:51:51 GMT 10
Hi Mustang I really don't like this ply, especially the interior one as it has so little flex. I used small blocks from the inside and screwed the blocks to pull the ply onto the frame. It meant a few screw holes to bog afterwards, but this polyurethane glues ain't letting it pull back.
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Post by Roehm3108 on Dec 15, 2022 12:12:01 GMT 10
A bit more progress, the interior front wall lining is fitted.
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