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PostSubject: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeSat Mar 09, 2013 3:08 am

Thought we, I needed another van to put up. We are considering a Cairns trip before Amy goes top secondary school next year and because I have some house jobs need doing and don't have the funds to do a lot I sold the Regal. I've picked up a very good solid 18ft tandom poptop with bunks for $1800. It has alloy frame and verey good fopr age. It needs a few sharky mods/fixes which will be a few thou but plan is to take it up there. I've started work on the inside and although there was nothing wrong with them I am making the main bed and bunks bigger. Queen bed and good sized bunks. I have to get the poptop vinyl replaced as the zips are cactus, a new fridge (only had tiny bar fridge) and some bench/laminate work. I ripped the oven out as it was ordinary and we don't cook inside anyway. I will be raising the height of it for better clearance and hopefully have just sourced a roll out awning for it. Just have to go get it. Needs new wheels/tyres so going suraysias there. I will get some more pics when I can. Here is a couple of what it looks like.
Hey Scol you should be down here now hottest summer we had for a long time """I'M OVER THE HEAT/FIRES""
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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeSat Mar 09, 2013 9:31 pm

RETRO!!!!!

I love it Steve!!! Honest ... out of all the vans you've had this is the trendiest.

Are you doing Cairns this year? I am heading up to Bourketown via inland and coming back down the coast road. Leaving early July at this stage ... and plan to travel for 2 -3 months. No plan ... just wing it ... but if you are going this year then maybe we can meet up somewhere.

Hope you get a lot of trips in with the 'retro' van ... damn cheers I love this thing!!!



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Oh! Interior pics?

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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeSun Mar 10, 2013 10:20 am

well done Steve you made the ash tray last longer this time lol, wish the vans up here were that cheap for that sort of condition.
as Scol said inside pick's plz
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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeSun Mar 10, 2013 12:15 pm

Thanks guys, Scol we have always had old bangers traditionally so this not much different I guess but its in surprising good nic for an oldy that I bought from a farm sale. Was quite funny my neighbour rings me and say there is a van at this clearance sale. I said how big "18ft" mmmm I better have a look and when I pulled up there were a few around it and 18ft tandom with bunks Very Happy He wanted 2g for it and I offered him 1500 and said I'll pay you and take it now. He said 1800 and yep DONE DEAL(I would have given him the 2g). Raced up the bank and next thing I know there is 2 vans in my drive. I do like the look of it Scol I'm feeling all nostalgic lol. I'm hopefull to have it ready and going up there around June to August this year.
Ron I sold the regal to get some cash together to fix this and hopefully all going well a Cairns trip. Just want to try and do it before Amy gets bogged down in secondary school work. I didn't want to sell it as I'll never have another like it but.......
The viscount has minimal to no rot, its ally framed and has a strong floor. The panelling inside is pretty good but I do have some work/$$$$ ahead of me.
I will get some more pics asap I haven't done much as I've been crook with a bloody summer flu and its flattened me a bit

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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeFri Mar 15, 2013 10:50 pm

Ally frames are good ... wouldn't mind one for the Goldie but you get what you're givent here. Is it C channel?

Fingers crossed for a meet up this time ... Basketball

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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeTue Mar 26, 2013 10:31 am

Yeah C channel Scol. Hopefully can work something out for a catchup mate. Took oven out as it was pretty ordinary and we don't cook in the van so making another cupboard there. Finally got a fridge for it so happy about that. I made the main bed into a queen size (maybe slightly bigger) and made the bunks bigger and dropped the top one down slightly, Yeah I know the wood I used will make it heavier but wanted to make sure wont break. I have bought a roll out awning for it and am about to get new wheels and tyres ''HAS BLOODY VOLVO WHEELS ON IT"" Rolling Eyes . Still got a long way to go but will soldier on with it.
Sorry its taken awhile and still very much work in progress but here is some pics.
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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeSun Mar 31, 2013 2:01 am

Love it Steve! What about Fiona? Does she like it?

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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeMon Apr 01, 2013 8:29 am

it's looking good Steve can't wait to see the end finish.
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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeWed Apr 03, 2013 10:46 am

Thanks Scol and Ron yeah Fiona likes it but she wants a dome at the back so she can stand up and look out Shocked Suspect , I told her I'd put a gun turret in Laughing . Its low going at the moment but I'm working on it as much as I can.I run into another hurdle tonight, started the axle undersling as I have bought a roll out awning for it and need the extra height and the u clamps holding the axle to the spring are a bit shagged and apparently a 60mm round axle isn't very common Mad . Grrrrrrr somebody remind me why I do this shite.
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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeFri Apr 05, 2013 12:44 am

I saw one of those vans here in HVB the other day. Looks like he has modified and renovated it too. Should have chatted some more to find out why it is yopu guys do these crazy things ... Wink

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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeFri Apr 05, 2013 8:52 am

i know why you do it Steve, it's so you can get your post count up & secretly take over the forum isn't it. Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy
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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeSun Apr 07, 2013 8:13 am

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i know why you do it Steve, it's so you can get your post count up & secretly take over the forum isn't it. Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy
Laughing You got it Ron Twisted Evil. Scol I don't know why I do No
I'm hoping to do the axles this week and finish the fridge install and panelling. Mmmmm sick leave could get a bit done Laughing

Hmmm I better be carefull or Ron will give me my own caravan section well theyre almost all mine anyway Embarassed
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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeTue Apr 09, 2013 10:16 am

i was just thinking about doing that Steve Suspect Very Happy
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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeWed Apr 10, 2013 9:46 am

Shocked Laughing Cool
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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeWed Apr 10, 2013 10:06 pm

You'd need a whole new forum!!!

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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeThu Apr 11, 2013 9:28 am

Laughing

cheers SHARKY;S FORUM cheers afro
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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeSat Apr 13, 2013 11:11 am

Axles done with new commodore stud pattern brakes/hubs, lol looks like an offroader now. Trying to source some deepdish 15' sunnies for it atm Grrrr hard to find non chinese ones. Getting new drawbar put on it today/tomorrow Very Happy . Almost getting to the point I can register it "almost"

Gee I hope it tows alright Embarassed
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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeSat Apr 13, 2013 9:49 pm

I have a pair of 15" sunnies ... but you're a Victorian so I am morally obliged not to assist ... Wink

Look forward to viewing the 'new' van.

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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeMon Apr 15, 2013 11:02 am

Thanks Scol just scoot em down for me can ya? Hey half of Hervey Bay are ex Vics aren't they Laughing .
It may not be totally finished when I bring it, I'm thinking at the moment just to getting it road/trip worthy then maybe finish it off at a later date. See how I go I guess
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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeTue Apr 16, 2013 1:05 am

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Thanks Scol just scoot em down for me can ya? Hey half of Hervey Bay are ex Vics aren't they Laughing .

yeah ... it's the only thing that spoils it ... Sad

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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeWed Apr 17, 2013 11:42 am

You can have the ex Vics """"""""""Traitors""""""""""" Laughing
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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeThu Apr 18, 2013 9:33 pm

They are the wise ones wishing to change their bizarre ways ... Wink

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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeTue Apr 30, 2013 11:37 am

Still lots ($$$$) to do but WOOHOOOO taking it up for rego on Monday. Sweating on it towing ok though.
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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeMon May 06, 2013 11:51 am

Yeee Haaa all regoed and tows very well Very Happy
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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeTue May 07, 2013 9:15 am

Very Happy well done mate
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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeMon May 13, 2013 7:22 am

Thanks Ron Smile
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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeSat May 18, 2013 11:33 pm

YaY!!!

Glad you got the retro van rego'd

Might catch you on the road somewhere.

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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeTue May 21, 2013 12:24 pm

No worries mate. I'm a bit nervous as its in the caravan repairer getting the awning and the new poptop canvas/vinyl fitted and yeah cant wait for that bill.
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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeTue May 21, 2013 11:08 pm

$$$$$ ... it's all part of vanning!

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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeWed May 22, 2013 10:55 pm

If that is the price of the awning AND the pop top curtain that is ok. An awning is easily over $1k ... I upgraded mine after I dinged the original ... $1600-$1700 just for the awning ... no labour.

Cant wait to see your van in all its glory.

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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeThu May 23, 2013 9:34 am

Nah mate was not including buying the awning.
1) fitting awning (had to get shorter legs and have shortened further)
2) supply and fit vinyl poptop bit
3) 2 x new power points
4) Repair/brace poptop roof I broke pulling it down Embarassed
5)4 x new roof lifters

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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeThu May 23, 2013 10:23 pm

Well don't sell this one then!!

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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeTue Jun 04, 2013 10:33 am

Would definitely lose on this one if I sold it
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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeWed Jun 05, 2013 12:56 pm

Some progress pics still have a bit to do. I retrimed the kitchen cupboards to liven it up a bit. New benchtops and fridge panel. I couldn't get the panel but I don't mind this one I got.
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Unfortunately when I put the roll out awning in the van for transit it moved and damaged the new panelling at the bottom and as its liquid nailed on I cant replace it. ""Very pissed off""
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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeSat Jun 08, 2013 10:49 pm

Bloody hell ... you saying they just liquid nailed the awning? Or did they screw and liquid nail???

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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeMon Jun 10, 2013 2:56 am

its starting to look good Steve, well done mate
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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeMon Jun 10, 2013 8:19 am

Nah Scol not the awning that's screwed and pop riveted.
Thanks Ron its almost there. Only 3 weeks till we head off to Cairns Very Happy Very Happy WOOHOOOOOOO
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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeMon Jun 10, 2013 10:51 pm

Ahhhh ... I see all now ... Cool

Hoping to pick my van up this week ... new awning, third water tank, and a few other bibs and bobs added.

Three weeks eh? Let us know when you're in the area. Maybe head bush for a couple of days?

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Be good with that kit mate. I'm going to put another tank and air con in this when we get back. Also going to retrim the couch and floor lino as its a bit ordinary. Plenty to do later too:roll:. Mate I don't know if I'll be able to do a side trip Scol as will be on a bit of a schedule (will see how were situated) but would love to at least catch up though if your able to mate.

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You'll need to come past the turn off at least.  Just let me know what you want to do ... the main problem is that it is school hols.  I know some camp spots but they may be full.  Just keep in mobile contact and see what we can do.

I get the van tonight or tomorrow ... woo hoo!!!  saw it last night ... it's looing hot ... Wink

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PostSubject: Re: Viscount   Viscount Icon_minitimeFri Jun 14, 2013 8:16 am

No worries mate will keep in contact. Bet ya busting to get it back hey?. When ours has been gone for bits and pieces the drive looks very empty:cry:
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Well the van is sitting in the driveway ... so no emptiness ... gosh I had a good afternoon yesterday!!!

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Good stuff mate did it come up alright?
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Yeah very happy ... gotta fill the new tank today and make sure all is good there.  New grab handle is better and I found that in the old grab handle that the bayonet mounting for the LED was rusted.  Only 18 months ... Camec make some real crap!

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Rusted gee you wouldn't think that already. Is it garaged?
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Carport ... still ... bloody camec crap if you ask me.
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will you be passing through Bris or Bribie at all Steve?
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