Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.

gresham flyer · Joined: 06 Sep 2008 Posts: 1435

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Austin A30 / A35 Van.
Austin Devon.
Morris Minors.
Jaguars.
Rootes Cars.
MG.
Etc.

Viking Fibreline Caravan.
Cheltenham Sable
Shorts Built Vintage Caravan 1936.

gresham flyer · Joined: 06 Sep 2008 Posts: 1435

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Austin A30 / A35 Van.
Austin Devon.
Morris Minors.
Jaguars.
Rootes Cars.
MG.
Etc.

Viking Fibreline Caravan.
Cheltenham Sable
Shorts Built Vintage Caravan 1936.

gresham flyer · Joined: 06 Sep 2008 Posts: 1435

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Austin A30 / A35 Van.
Austin Devon.
Morris Minors.
Jaguars.
Rootes Cars.
MG.
Etc.

Viking Fibreline Caravan.
Cheltenham Sable
Shorts Built Vintage Caravan 1936.

kevin2306 · Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2014 9:54 pm Post subject:

That looks absolutely superb!

kev

ukdave2002 · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 3470 Location: South Cheshire

Very Nice

I wish GF would learn how to put more than one pic per post !!! it would save him /her so much time!

COMMAD · Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2014 12:05 am Post subject:

Very nice GF. UKDAVE leave the man alone, I can't even add pic's, I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL TIMES. GF is doing very well to post his pic's..... Very Happy

gresham flyer · Joined: 06 Sep 2008 Posts: 1435

Before last November I could post more than one photo on a post , not just on this forum but others also.

My computer developed a Trojan. it was removed but since this time if I try and post more than one photo the post is deleted and I have to start all over again.

So funnily enough it is quicker to post separate photo`s than go though all that every time.

On another note......thank you for your kind comments.

G.F
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Austin A30 / A35 Van.
Austin Devon.
Morris Minors.
Jaguars.
Rootes Cars.
MG.
Etc.

Viking Fibreline Caravan.
Cheltenham Sable
Shorts Built Vintage Caravan 1936.

Rick · Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2014 7:22 am Post subject:

These are my favourite threads, seeing cars going through the resto/re-furbishment phases step-by-step, so thanks to everyone who has thread(s) running of this type Very Happy

RJ
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Rick (OCC Admin)
Various 1920s-1960s - Austin, Morris, Commer, Dodge etc.

bob2 · Joined: 06 Dec 2007 Posts: 1722 Location: Malta

very nice and pretty quick too!!
Wouldn't mind something similar for hauling stuff around although it would be a shame to put that nice van to work and put scratches on that nice paint!

gresham flyer · Joined: 06 Sep 2008 Posts: 1435

The items I would pick up in this van would be smaller than engines or gearboxes.

Most parts would be in cardboard boxes, containers or bags etc.

A nice piece of washable hardura floor covering will protect the painted floor.

I certainly do not want an engine tipping over and depositing its oily mess into every nook and cranny. Sad

G.F
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Austin A30 / A35 Van.
Austin Devon.
Morris Minors.
Jaguars.
Rootes Cars.
MG.
Etc.

Viking Fibreline Caravan.
Cheltenham Sable
Shorts Built Vintage Caravan 1936.

Wolfy · Joined: 16 Jun 2010 Posts: 12

Great work looks fantastic.

D4B · Joined: 28 Dec 2010 Posts: 2082 Location: Hampshire UK

Looks vantastic ~ great job ~ I want one Cool

Richard H · Joined: 03 Apr 2009 Posts: 2142 Location: Suffolk

Wow that looks amazing! Wish I worked as quickly as you do!
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1935 Standard Twelve
1953 Austin A40 Somerset
1958 Austin A55 Cambridge
1959 Austin A35
1980 Vauxhall Royale 2.8 auto
1987 Austin Maestro 1.3 L

gresham flyer · Joined: 06 Sep 2008 Posts: 1435

I think the Austin A30/A35 van is so iconic of Britain in the 1950`s / 1960`s and sums up the era just like the Morris Minor Traveller seems to do.

It has charm and is a joy to look at parked up in most places.

Another small van that portray`s British design of this time is the Morris Minor Van.

I must admit I prefer to drive the Austin van than the Morris.

I have both so can compare like for like easily.

It is easier to reverse along a driveway, into parking spots, is not as noisy inside like the Morris or so harsh to drive .

G.F
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Austin A30 / A35 Van.
Austin Devon.
Morris Minors.
Jaguars.
Rootes Cars.
MG.
Etc.

Viking Fibreline Caravan.
Cheltenham Sable
Shorts Built Vintage Caravan 1936.

Ray White · Joined: 02 Dec 2014 Posts: 3196 Location: Derby

I have just arrived at this thread. Having read it through, I am most impressed. You don't hang about, do you?

As I do my own spraying I can appreciate the work that goes into it.

My first car was an A30 and I had a friend with a van which I always liked the look of. I agree that although the Morris Minor Van was good, it wasn't as nice to drive as the Austin.

Can you confirm if (unlike the car) your Morris Van has a separate chassis? I seem to remember seeing under one years ago but I can't remember for sure.
Thanks.