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Post by kiwijim on Feb 17, 2009 15:17:25 GMT 10
After seeing Atogs new awning light on the Olympic, I just had to go and find one for the Thomson. Here it is.....a new Halogen 12v awning light off a Jayco Expander-van. not cheap at around $ 60.00 but nothing is too good for the Thomson.......... ;D ;D ;D   Pretty "AH" kiwijim  ;D ;D |
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Post by bobt on Feb 17, 2009 19:37:52 GMT 10
Hi Kiwijim Very nice light.  Must admit I have not taken too much notice of external lights on the outside of other caravans. Personally I am still trying to get my head around how the "what ever" I have was put together and held together... bobt perhaps if I had one like that I could see the way!!! |
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Post by kiwijim on Feb 17, 2009 20:49:33 GMT 10
G'Day Bobt, Yes that "What ever"..........".Yep" they can be a pain in the B##@ I had trouble with the one on my van a little while back,  I found that if you grab it in both hands.......... shake the living day-lights out of it.  give it a good clout with a "Thinger-me-jig" then you will usually find that the "Watsie" normally falls out of it.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D if this and all else fails..........paint it white, call it a Classic........ you never know who will make an offer for it ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Cheers and Beers kiwijim |
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Post by bobt on Feb 17, 2009 21:46:59 GMT 10
Hey Kiwijim Sorry ... forgot ... 2 forums... My "what ever"  Is it a teardrop? a camper trailer? not a caravan!  May be a caravanette...... but No light so it will be awhile before I can see my way... ;D bobt |
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Post by kiwijim on Feb 18, 2009 3:54:02 GMT 10
Bobt, That's a real ripper Teardrop, Caravanette, Camper-trailer you have there, ;D Yes, you may have a problem attaching a light to it, better make it a small one, don't want the roof dropping on you. I think you may have a bit of a challenge in rebuilding this van, thats one I would love to get into the workshop myself, Any info as-to where you found it, what year is it.... Etc Etc ? ? I have seen photo's of other Teardrops stored under a lean-to, possibly on the V V web site. One of these may be my next project ( if I can find one ) good luck with the rebuild. kiwijim |
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Post by millard1399 on Feb 18, 2009 7:35:24 GMT 10
Kiwijim, I reckon some outside lights like these would be more in keeping with the refined quality of the Thomson...  ;D  cheers, Al. |
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Post by keelz on Feb 18, 2009 9:06:21 GMT 10
Lights for a classic chariot! ;D
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Post by atouchofglass on Feb 18, 2009 12:22:34 GMT 10
Nice orbs Al ;D ;D ;D
Hey Kiwijim
Space age looking light
Well done
Does it throw plenty of light?
Hey Bob you could call it a Tearpop ;D ;D ;D ;D
Look forward to the resto photos
Cheers
Atog
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Post by bobt on Feb 18, 2009 19:56:21 GMT 10
Hey Atog It now looks a little bit like a convertible... kiwijim.... the "ball and chain" look more appropriate for a castle.. ;D Shall start another thread and spin the tale about it once I down load the latest pics... bob tearpop hmmm... |
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Post by kiwijim on Feb 18, 2009 21:51:33 GMT 10
G'Day Gang, "Say Al" those lights would look go as side lights on the Thomson, but unfortunately they would make the van over-width, I think there is an Olympic around some-where that is a bit thinner than the Thomson, they would really look good on that, fitted with red flashing globes we could all tell when a certain gentleman up north finally hits the road. Atog.....to answer your question, Yes the Jayco light sends out a brilliant light, the 8W halogen globe easily lights up the full length of the Thomson (17ft 2") and outward for some 4-5 mt. The earlier version of this light is about $20.00 cheaper but if the globe blows the whole light has to be unscrewed from the wall for repairs, the latest one which I bought has a snap-on top cover which means no unscrewing, just a twist of a screw driver and there is the globe, replaceable in a couple of secs. Cheers kiwijim |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2009 14:03:26 GMT 10
Gday guys Great lights Kiwijim gives the girl an elegant touch. Al's lights would be great on a Gothic themed van painted Gloss Black with black laced curtains Who would like to add more to the GHOST Van Let the imagination fly and what brand would make a good base to start with? ? |
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Post by kiwijim on Apr 13, 2009 15:50:38 GMT 10
G'day Bass, Now lets see.......What Brand of van would be good for a ghost van How about a VISCOUNT you know.....VISCOUNT DRACULA Hee Hee, "YEP" painted black with dark purple windows, red L.E.D's in the roof hatches, and BIG BEN for a door chime, "GO FELLERS" any more ridiculous ideas................. kiwijim ;D ;D |
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Post by atouchofglass on Apr 13, 2009 19:30:21 GMT 10
Actually Jim I like the idea You could have a fly screen with teeth printed on it.. ;D ;D ;D perhaps grey with block print on it rather than black..... Miniature gargoyles at the corners.... Cheers Atouchofgoul  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2009 16:02:35 GMT 10
That the spirit kiwi and Atog Lets brighten up 09 keep the ideas flowing ;D. What about old style lace iron work on draw-bar and gargoyle heads with LEDs eyes for brake lights  Bazz |
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Post by kiwijim on Apr 14, 2009 22:30:16 GMT 10
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2009 9:37:42 GMT 10
, Could these be used as clearance lights on bobt's UAS. ;D Surely it wouldn't be overwidth with these hanging off the side. Oh, and it looks as though it already has the wooden drawbridge, at the front end. Also looks like it has a platform on the back end like those old train carriages used to have.  Cheers, Ross. |
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