Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.

[Onlyrwd]

Good luck with going to see it looks well worth the trip as long as you are up to it, let me know how it goes. I have emailed him complimenting him on it (sad I know)
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Mick


78 Cavalier GL
78 Manta Berlinetta

67/68 Thomson Glenelg WANTED

[T-line H&I]

Hi Mick, didn't get down as I had another one of my turns on the Friday and was in bed all day Saturday and not right for travelling Sunday, glad to see it did sell but amazed at the £2000+ winning bid! Worth it though!

I to e-mailed him and complimented him on the van, its a classic caravan enthusiasts thing lol! Not at all sad! (-;
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http://www.thomson-caravans.co.uk
Thomson Caravans History and Information

Graham P Thompson

[Onlyrwd]

Cant imagine there are many left now in that condition so worth the money...

Im planning on getting some more work done on the Glenalmond this week and next as it has to be moved soon of I will be in trouble!! Will keep this updated of any progress.
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Mick


78 Cavalier GL
78 Manta Berlinetta

67/68 Thomson Glenelg WANTED

[Richard H]

Hi Mick,

Just read this thread from the start and I am most impressed! Keep up the good work

Richard.

[Onlyrwd]

Thanks Richard, hope to make more progress soon as its been a while since much happened!
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Mick


78 Cavalier GL
78 Manta Berlinetta

67/68 Thomson Glenelg WANTED

[Onlyrwd]

Managed to get the side frame more or less done and test fitted it. I think it fits ok, if I need to check more and make adjustments I will do. I have to move it out soon and now at least I have the side back I can move it.








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Mick


78 Cavalier GL
78 Manta Berlinetta

67/68 Thomson Glenelg WANTED

[captinbash]

Very nice job Mick, well done. I hope it all goes well with moving it out.

[Onlyrwd]

Got the frame screwed to the ends today and bolted to the floor frame. All seems to line up as far as I can tell, it should as its the same shape as the outer skin. Im going to move it early next week which will give me time to losely fit the outer panels again so its a bit more as it should br when I move it.
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Mick


78 Cavalier GL
78 Manta Berlinetta

67/68 Thomson Glenelg WANTED

[Onlyrwd]

Got the side back on today, all seems ok but let myself down, one bit was 2mm out, had to run a drill through the panels to line them up

Managed to get alternative storage for it today only 100yards away from where it is now...they just need to find the key






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Mick


78 Cavalier GL
78 Manta Berlinetta

67/68 Thomson Glenelg WANTED

[Onlyrwd]

Well here we go again...loss of storage

Managed to keep it inside and dry for the last year, got loads done, still lots of wood to replace but now it facing an uncertain future. I am going to have to move it to my house where it will be outside Not ideal as its coming into winter

I really want to finish it and give it another chance but time and money have been a problem and havent been able to make any progress for a while. I can get hold of a large tarp but it will still get water in.

Feeling quite disheartened about it now, all my work will be reversed, and still have the Safari to finish. Good thing about that one is its solid and dry even though its outside all year round.
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Mick


78 Cavalier GL
78 Manta Berlinetta

67/68 Thomson Glenelg WANTED

[christine lowery]

don't dispare mate
ive been doing vans in my front street for years we have 3 in the top of the culdy at the moment all royales all needing work so atleast its not far to the kettle and if you forget eny thing its only in the garage
keep yu chin up and finish the blighter see's worth it
chris

[Onlyrwd]

Cheers, must admit if its at home its more likely to get worked on, would be better if I could keep it undercover until spring though, not sure how it would stand upto a snowfall like last year again
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Mick


78 Cavalier GL
78 Manta Berlinetta

67/68 Thomson Glenelg WANTED

[Fluffle-Valve]

Would it be worth investing in one of these party tent thingys? Have you room for one and would a caravan fit under it.


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Series 3 1972 LWB Truck Cab Pick Up. My daily drive.

[Onlyrwd]

I have the space for one but they cost money which is something else im seriously short of right now

I will have to move it by the end of the month so I have no choice really. At least it may give me the nudge to do things with it again
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Mick


78 Cavalier GL
78 Manta Berlinetta

67/68 Thomson Glenelg WANTED

[Onlyrwd]

Today is the day to move it back home, going to fit the windows and brace the frame to prevent movement. Not the best day for it as its raining and horrible
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Mick


78 Cavalier GL
78 Manta Berlinetta

67/68 Thomson Glenelg WANTED