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Title: Old Vans Post by: HARKO on February 18, 2004, 12:56:50 PM Anyone got any pics of old vans out there ?
Heres one found at Tug in the park - a local run for Sydney / Wollongongians Title: Re: Old Vans Post by: normd on February 18, 2004, 03:18:17 PM "WOLLONGONGIANS" ? ? ? ?
Harko , lot easier to type "WOLLY'S" ;D Country Hick :) Title: Re: Old Vans Post by: customFC on February 19, 2004, 10:51:44 AM Hey Harko.....where's the rest of the pics you took at Tug?
Regards Alex Title: Re: Old Vans Post by: Effie C on February 19, 2004, 11:40:44 AM Harko
This site was placed by one of the WA members before http://www.vintagecaravans.com/ A very interesting site John M Title: Re: Old Vans Post by: HARKO on February 19, 2004, 12:04:52 PM Thanks JOhn I had a look through that a while back , realy good stuff in there huh !
Only one more hurdle to overcome and its the biggest yet - the missus lol Title: Re: Old Vans Post by: zulu on February 19, 2004, 12:22:06 PM Hey Harko, Member Robzz59 from over WA way has just found another a new/old van to add to his collection, I don't think he will mind me showing a pic of it.
Gary Title: Re: Old Vans Post by: robbzfc58 on February 19, 2004, 12:35:55 PM thanks for that gary. ;D this 1 is 9x6ft,,just a tidler. i bought it to tow with the fb ute because its a light van 8)
(fb is still grey powered) ill post pics of other one soon cheers trev ps gary how about pics of your vans..dont want em to think im the only one silly enough to get into caravans ;D ;D Title: Re: Old Vans Post by: robbzfc58 on February 19, 2004, 01:48:18 PM this one is home built early 50`s 15 foot bondwood
Title: Re: Old Vans Post by: robbzfc58 on February 19, 2004, 01:49:28 PM a mates teardrop
Title: Re: Old Vans Post by: robbzfc58 on February 19, 2004, 01:51:23 PM fellow wa fe fc club member early 50`s home built...does car shows ...its a travelling museum
this out fit belongs to the fellow who set up the above mentioned web site Title: Re: Old Vans Post by: sgo on February 19, 2004, 09:28:51 PM Another grey popwered van?
(http://photo.starblvd.net/sgomachen/4-2-5-1069138585?m=1&pg=3&ro=1&co=4) Title: Re: Old Vans Post by: zulu on February 19, 2004, 09:59:52 PM Harko, here is some more firewood, this is a 1957 Carapark Cardman, how would you like to tow this up Bulli pass with an old grey?
I haven't had an opportunity yet to do so but we towed it home from Hurstville behind the Hiace no worries Cheers Title: Re: Old Vans Post by: HARKO on February 20, 2004, 11:13:09 AM Wouldnt want to tow anything either up or down Buli behind a grey .
Its bad enough gritting your teeth in the every day flow of traffic wondering if your gonna stop let alone putting yourself into Buli willingly lol Awesome stuff guys , I have a favourite but cant seem to find it - stainless jobby behind a chopped v8 dub - trophy guy. If I can find or snap a pic of it ill get it on here - its real cool. Title: Re: Old Vans Post by: normd on February 20, 2004, 01:39:36 PM Don't forget Harko
You got a 1/2 share in an old 1963 "Caravan Accessories " ply van ;D .. All we gotta do is restore it "One Day" Norm :) Title: Re: Old Vans Post by: zulu on February 20, 2004, 11:22:35 PM Hey Norm, If Harkos gunna help with the van you'd better sharpen up the chain saw ;D
Does any one recall seeing cars being driven through these old plywood vans as warm up entertainment at speedway events? Gary Title: Re: Old Vans Post by: nicko on February 21, 2004, 04:21:48 AM im guilty of this awful practice of gutting these old vans of all glass and metal fittings so they would not spear drivers in their bomber s,every season first race all around Australia they lined up for the caravan smash up derbies.but thats why all old things gain value,due to their treatment in the days when there was plenty.
Title: Re: Old Vans Post by: robbzfc58 on February 21, 2004, 12:47:16 PM shame on you nicko >:(
Title: Re: Old Vans Post by: nicko on February 21, 2004, 01:06:18 PM that tear drop van looks like it would make a real good jump for this next season ,heh,,, lol ::)
Title: Re: Old Vans Post by: Hewart on February 25, 2004, 11:16:49 AM Can't tell you much about this pic... someone gave it to me a few years back to run in a club newsletter... Strange looking trailer though!!
(http://photo.starblvd.net/hewart/4-3-3.jpg) Cheers Les... Title: Re: Old Vans Post by: robbzfc58 on February 25, 2004, 12:14:32 PM yea les not a good look. easy access to the trailer from the 4 doors... notice the small wheels on the draw bar. nice canopy on the chrysler tho
cheers trev Title: Re: Old Vans Post by: HARKO on March 01, 2004, 12:23:50 PM Wow Les thats an awesome pic - I should do that to my FB and tow it behind the 350 ute ,should give it a bit more power hehe
Ive never thought what a chopped van would look like before now. Which half do i have Norm "Top half ?" Ill 1/3 it Title: Re: Old Vans Post by: robbzfc58 on April 08, 2004, 10:51:46 AM found this kool outfit travelling thru south west of wa today..
..long way from home...they are from tassie cheers trev Title: Re: Old Vans Post by: MalFE on April 15, 2004, 10:22:57 AM Hi Harko, My father took this photo many years ago, sorry I can't give you any details, looks like the van faired better than the car. Title: Re: Old Vans Post by: MalFE on April 16, 2004, 01:33:23 AM Try another photo Title: Re: Old Vans Post by: MalFE on April 16, 2004, 01:43:44 AM The crash photo doesn't want to be shown, sorry for all the attempts.
The above photo was my parents EJ and caravan and mum in 1962. In those days the Sydney Caravan Show was a freebie at St Lukes Park Concord (now called Cintra Park). The caravan club my parents belonged to held a procession of vans to the show. They then assembled in the show and were able to stay in their vans for the duration of the show. Mal. Title: Re: Old Vans Post by: RET on April 16, 2004, 02:48:46 AM Mal,
Rename the file and take out the ampersand (the "&" character). Then try attaching it again. I think you'll find that's what's causing the problem. cheers RET Title: Re: Old Vans Post by: craiga on April 16, 2004, 03:12:27 AM Les' picture had a similar problem - when linking from StarPhoto you MUST remove the "squiggly" line from the file name.
BAD http://photo.starblvd.net/~hewart/4-3-3.jpg GOOD http://photo.starblvd.net/hewart/4-3-3.jpg Cheers, Craig. Title: Re: Old Vans Post by: Hewart on April 16, 2004, 03:19:46 AM Sorry 'bout that :-/. Starphoto keeps changing it's mind, sometimes you need the "squiggle" and other times you don't....gotta keep going back and modifying past posts... if I can find 'em all will be that next problem.... ::). I've changed most of 'em over last time StarPhoto swapped it over.... haven't had a chance to go back this-time 'round yet...
Cheers Les... Title: Re: Old Vans Post by: MalFE on April 17, 2004, 10:13:02 AM This is the photo I have been trying to post, hope it works. Thanks Ret. Mal. Title: Re: Old Vans Post by: robbzfc58 on April 17, 2004, 10:48:49 AM gees mal thats a mess...i can pick the tear drop but what WAS the car
love the pics of the van with the ej & fc..... cheers trev Title: Re: Old Vans Post by: colt on April 17, 2004, 11:03:25 AM Yeh, what a mess. I wouldn't be surprised if there's 2 cars in there.
Colin. Title: Re: Old Vans Post by: colt on April 17, 2004, 11:07:04 AM ADS 102 may be an old Renault 750.
Colin. Title: Re: Old Vans Post by: nicko on April 17, 2004, 11:16:22 AM notice how the van body has shot forward on axle, cant imagine that anyone lived after that huge impact.
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