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Post by darren on Feb 18, 2009 21:40:20 GMT 10
Well, hello to you all in caravan land. I have been searching for info on my van for a while now and finally think i`ve found a great place to have a chat and maybe,,,, just maybe find out a little bit more about the ol` van i have sitting in my shed. It was regisitered as a 76 Model, there were old rego slipd in the cupboard when i got it so i just asumed that was correct. Fully loaded it weighs in at 1020kg`s and tows beautifully behind the patrol. I hooked up an anderson plug to the drawbar and ran the cabling through the chassis and up the inside of the cupboard to a 4 plug socket on the outside of the cupboard near the bed. It`s now easy to run the dvd player for the kids, have a night light over the bed ( for the missus of course) and run the main 12v lights when we go bush. When we go to a place with 240v, then it`s even easier! I`ve resprayed the drawbar, fitted new tyres, and in the process of restoring the rest of it. It`s going to get an "original" respray and stickers fitted. I might even go as far as replacing the Skyline Caravans sticker as well. I`ll see about that one, hehe. Here`s a couple of pics, i`ll get some inside shots of it to show soon. Hope you all like it.    |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2009 20:02:22 GMT 10
love the chesney saw one of these at tallebugera caravan park at christmas not you Darren?
Cheers Gary
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Post by darren on Apr 3, 2009 20:38:24 GMT 10
Hi Gary, no it wasn`t me there, it would`ve been great to see another one of these as i`ve been searching for others in oz but nothing. Great to hear you`ve seen another around. I`m presently respraying it, all original, i`ll post pics once completed. I`ve got to find somewhere that does canvas to match, any suggestions anyone?  ? |
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Post by kerry on Jun 15, 2009 17:09:06 GMT 10
Hello Darren
My name is Kerry.I have recently come back from Broken Hill ( I live in the Barossa Valley S.A.)towing a 14 foot Chesney that my dad gave me.I have never towed a van before, did'nt know what to expect,but this van towed really well behind my express van.This van was made in 1978,has two single beds and weighs 740kgs.Unfortunately dad stored the van in the open,so it needs a bit of work done on it.The interior is in really good nick.We have just had the canvas replaced,but they used vinyl for the job,apparently this is the go now,it came from Melbourne.While the van was being repaired the repair guy told my dad that there were only 4 of these vans made,not sure if that is true.I should have it in pretty good nick by the end of winter,so the wife and I will be doing quite a few trips to the york peninsula.That's all for now,all the best with the canvas.
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Kerry
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Post by Glenn on Aug 15, 2009 18:40:11 GMT 10
Hi Darren,
My mother and father in law have the exact same van, I havent seen it yet and the only photos we could find are yours. I will take some photos and post them. Is it possible to contact people on these forums? Would like to share photos.
Glenn
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Post by lisa on Mar 22, 2010 20:46:59 GMT 10
Yay! We can start a Chesney Club!  |
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Post by rossjdaniel on Jun 18, 2010 21:11:13 GMT 10
Hi, We had one of these parked next to us at Hervey Bay over the Anzac weekend. The only differance was it was not a poptop and I am sure it was bigger. A lady from Nambour owns it. She bought it new. It was in great condition and I do have her phone number, but for some reason I did not take a pic of it.  I told her if ever she wanted to sell it to let me know, she leaves it in storage at Hervey Bay and has it towed to the Park when she wants to use it. Is it rare enough to follow up with? Cheers, Ross. |
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Post by darrenh on Nov 18, 2010 22:58:52 GMT 10
Well,, hello again, the paint finally went on this weekend. Its looking a fair bit better than before, also there have a few interior mods done since the last time i posted here. Open the cupboard doors now and an interior light comes on in the cupboard ( all the cupboards ) great at night. Clearly see what`s in there. Front lounge storage doors and pullout draws. Checker Plate across the front as a stone shield. Strengthened and straightened axle. Raised the van 2 inches. New tyres, Set up the double bed so it lifts up ( gas assisted ) Led lighting is to come here`s a few pics of it now,,,,,,       Hope this wasn`t too many, hope you like it. See ya, Darren |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2010 8:25:39 GMT 10
looking good Darren
How was it painted at a shop or did you do it yourself if you did it yourself what did you use ? just being nosey
cheers Gary
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Post by darrenh on Nov 21, 2010 7:27:20 GMT 10
Nosey!!! ,,,,,, naaaah not at all  I have painted cars before and went through all the dramas using acrylic paints. on a car,,,, that`s ok,,, but on the van i just went down to Bunnings and bought a 4L pot of white enamel and a 4L pot of enamel thinners. This sprayed really well and i did about a 15% mix of enamel thinners to the rest paint. I kept the coats thin, and no runs to be had. Better this way, i left about 1 Hr between coats or until the last coat went tacky.(sticky to touch) I`ll post up a pic of what i used. I should be using one of those water trap bowl things on the compressor but hey, when there`s not much time nor $ i do with what i`ve got. Turned out alright. Thanks for the compliment, i wanted to get to Canungra this weekend but family matters have me doing other things.  Cheers |
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Post by bobt on Nov 25, 2010 20:37:51 GMT 10
Hi darrenh I have never seen one of these in the flesh, only photos. They are rather unique. Yours is certainly looking good. I would never have considered using "house hold" enamel paint on the outside of a caravan. Keep the photos coming. Bobt |
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Post by bigburtha@bigpond.com.au on Dec 7, 2015 14:07:40 GMT 10
I ALSO HAVE A CHESNEY PLAYMATE I HAVE ONLY HAD IT FOR THREE MONTHS IT TOES VERY WELL AS FAR AS I KNOW ITS AS ORIGINAL AS YOU CAN GET BARRY
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Post by dave on Jun 22, 2020 23:01:35 GMT 10
I ALSO HAVE A CHESNEY PLAYMATE I HAVE ONLY HAD IT FOR THREE MONTHS IT TOES VERY WELL AS FAR AS I KNOW ITS AS ORIGINAL AS YOU CAN GET BARRY |
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Post by Mustang on Jul 13, 2020 8:30:43 GMT 10
Hi Dave,
You are replying to an old post.
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Post by chesney85 on Jul 24, 2020 18:53:42 GMT 10
Just bought this Chesney playmate 85 model, I can’t find much info or pics of originals especially the interior, wonder why it’s so hard they would have advertised them? Interested in seeing anyone else’s and wonder how rare they are?
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Post by hughdeany on Jul 24, 2020 19:54:40 GMT 10
Hi Chesney 85 and welcome.
Your van is about 1976-77,Chesney closed in 1977-78.
They were made as a pop top and an 18x8 single axle caravan and at the time had the biggest wind out windows for the front and back ever made!I don’t think too many were made as it was close to their closing down,but they still come up for sale occasionally.
Enjoy your van
Cheers
hughdeany
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