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Onlyrwd
Joined: 04 Oct 2010 Posts: 185 Location: Market Rasen
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Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2011 10:25 pm Post subject: |
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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) _________________ Mick
78 Cavalier GL
78 Manta Berlinetta
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T-line H&I
Joined: 18 Sep 2008 Posts: 36 Location: West Lothian
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Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 5:16 pm Post subject: |
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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! (-; _________________ http://www.thomson-caravans.co.uk
Thomson Caravans History and Information
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Onlyrwd
Joined: 04 Oct 2010 Posts: 185 Location: Market Rasen
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Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 10:41 pm Post subject: |
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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. _________________ Mick
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78 Manta Berlinetta
67/68 Thomson Glenelg WANTED |
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Richard H
Joined: 03 Apr 2009 Posts: 2148 Location: Lincolnshire, UK
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Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 10:49 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Mick,
Just read this thread from the start and I am most impressed! Keep up the good work
Richard. |
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Onlyrwd
Joined: 04 Oct 2010 Posts: 185 Location: Market Rasen
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 3:43 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Richard, hope to make more progress soon as its been a while since much happened! _________________ Mick
78 Cavalier GL
78 Manta Berlinetta
67/68 Thomson Glenelg WANTED |
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Onlyrwd
Joined: 04 Oct 2010 Posts: 185 Location: Market Rasen
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Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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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.
_________________ Mick
78 Cavalier GL
78 Manta Berlinetta
67/68 Thomson Glenelg WANTED |
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captinbash
Joined: 03 Jun 2009 Posts: 79
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Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 9:23 am Post subject: |
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Very nice job Mick, well done. I hope it all goes well with moving it out. |
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Onlyrwd
Joined: 04 Oct 2010 Posts: 185 Location: Market Rasen
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Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 6:50 pm Post subject: |
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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. _________________ Mick
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Onlyrwd
Joined: 04 Oct 2010 Posts: 185 Location: Market Rasen
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Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 9:44 pm Post subject: |
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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
_________________ Mick
78 Cavalier GL
78 Manta Berlinetta
67/68 Thomson Glenelg WANTED |
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Onlyrwd
Joined: 04 Oct 2010 Posts: 185 Location: Market Rasen
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Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2011 6:31 pm Post subject: Bad times |
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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. _________________ Mick
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78 Manta Berlinetta
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christine lowery
Joined: 30 Sep 2009 Posts: 496 Location: wallsend tyne and wear
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Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 4:06 pm Post subject: |
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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
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Onlyrwd
Joined: 04 Oct 2010 Posts: 185 Location: Market Rasen
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Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 10:05 pm Post subject: |
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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 _________________ Mick
78 Cavalier GL
78 Manta Berlinetta
67/68 Thomson Glenelg WANTED |
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Fluffle-Valve
Joined: 30 Dec 2009 Posts: 521 Location: At my computer in a bungalow in Duston, Northampton.
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Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 2:17 am Post subject: |
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Would it be worth investing in one of these party tent thingys? Have you room for one and would a caravan fit under it.
_________________ Series 3 1972 LWB Truck Cab Pick Up. My daily drive. |
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Onlyrwd
Joined: 04 Oct 2010 Posts: 185 Location: Market Rasen
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Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 6:08 pm Post subject: |
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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 _________________ Mick
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Onlyrwd
Joined: 04 Oct 2010 Posts: 185 Location: Market Rasen
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2011 10:19 am Post subject: |
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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 _________________ Mick
78 Cavalier GL
78 Manta Berlinetta
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