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Post by atouchofglass on Apr 19, 2010 8:10:20 GMT 10
Hi Everyone
Just have to point out to those that are not aware.....
The Triaxle is a very clever program called Photoshop
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Looks good though
Cheers
Atog
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Post by ronaldjohn on Apr 19, 2010 12:07:22 GMT 10
Hi Everyone Just have to point out to those that are not aware..... The Triaxle is a very clever program called Photoshop ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Looks good though Cheers Atog Thanks Atog ;D I do like being creative  The original photo is also on here  Cheers, Ron |
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Post by ronaldjohn on Jul 7, 2010 17:25:42 GMT 10
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Post by ronaldjohn on Jul 7, 2010 17:50:54 GMT 10
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Post by ronaldjohn on Jul 7, 2010 17:53:06 GMT 10
 Many thanks to Bob Taylor for producing this history brief. I'll leave it to Bob to make notes and further comments. Cheers, Ron McGrice |
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Post by atouchofglass on Jul 8, 2010 16:45:30 GMT 10
Very Very nice bit of information
Thanks Boblor
And thanks Ron for posting it
Not impressed with the Tony Pusterla's van
Looks a little too vertical with the way the indents run.
Just my opinion
Cheers
Atog
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Post by bobt on Jul 8, 2010 22:20:10 GMT 10
Hey Guys
Thank you for collecting the information and posting it on here.
Appreciate it.
Bobt
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Post by boblor on Jul 11, 2010 14:35:04 GMT 10
Hi Ron
Thanks for posting the items for me. I hope it is a little insight into the Olympic background and history for those who own or may become owners of Olympic vans.
Don't forget I am always on the look out for another van to add to my register ( now near 300 vans), just get the chassis no. and Pm me or email robertt@cn-newc.com.au or for a chat Mb 0428 850 666.
Cheers boblor
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Post by atouchofglass on Jul 11, 2010 15:41:42 GMT 10
Hey Everyone Well after much searching my sister found these photos of Dad's 21' Olympic Taken in 1973 Cleaned them up best as I could Believe it or not the Toyota was cream and green..... the years have taken there toll on the photos   Built to Dad's specs .... as Olympic did regularly Front of the van from door forward was a seperate room for me Back of the van was a room for the parents Would love to see this van again should it still exist Arrrr the memories  My first taste of fibreglass heaven Sadly these are the only photos of the van we have Never know it might still be out there in need of a little love and restoration If you come across any 21 footers ... send me a PM I'd be interested in it. Just noticed while studying these photos The outside light is in a strange position not next to the door. Another identifying factor for Dad's van  Cheers Atog |
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Post by atouchofglass on Aug 21, 2010 7:32:16 GMT 10
Just some additional info from Boblor posted on another thread.
Info was regarding a specific van but is useful in dating Olympics via the windows.
Hi Atog
Chassis no. 1459 has both style windows fitted eg. sides single paine rubber seal, front and rear are the split type and the van was delivered from the factory like this.
So I assume this is about the transition period.
This van was delivered on 20/4/'68.
The wind-out were not available until early 1972, and the single wind-outs were fitted from late Nov. 1982.
I am not aware of rubber inleu of caulking on Olympics, but I could stand to be corrected.
I hope this info is of help to you and others, and thanks for your continual interest in the Ollys.
Cheers boblor
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Post by bobandjacqui on Oct 13, 2010 18:51:34 GMT 10
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Post by bobandjacqui on Jan 2, 2011 17:08:23 GMT 10
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Post by kiwijim on Jan 2, 2011 19:53:17 GMT 10
Howdy Bob & Jacqui, And a happy New Year to you both, Now tell me Bob, Is that ripper Olympic for sale,? ? ? ? ? if so, I want first option on it. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D It sure is an un-usual design, The roof of a Viscount or Modern, Ends similar to very early Crusaders, and side profiles like nothing I've seen. "Yep" just Gotta have that van. $ $ $ ;D ;D ;D cheers kiwijim |
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Post by atouchofglass on Jan 2, 2011 20:07:45 GMT 10
She's an unusual van
That's for sure.
Shows the diverse nature of the business at the time
But for me...... gotta be a full fibreglass van
;D ;D ;D ;D
Cheers
Atog
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Post by bobandjacqui on Jan 3, 2011 6:35:10 GMT 10
G'day Atog and Jim, I don't know the full story on this so I'm not sure if it is for sale. If it is I'm sure boblor will give you the contact details. I'd like to see a few pics of inside the van as I'm guessing it probably has a moulded bathroom at the back of the van  I'll leave it up to the Guru ;D to fill in the blank spaces. Cheers Bob and Jacqui |
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Post by boblor on Jan 6, 2011 10:32:38 GMT 10
Hi All
This van is totally plywood lined, eg 20x20 timber fixed to the inside of the fibreglass skin and plywood attached to the timber pieces. This unit has a raised roof, was also available with flat roof, (see 'unidentified fibreglass van on VV site)
The van shown above is guttered ready for restoration, AC has been fitted. This van has also been fitted with independant suspension, (possibly after market).
I agree with Neil Chesney's comments on VV site that only a couple of these vans were produced at the time, although they were promoted on price list from 1977 to 1987. They were listed as fibreglass shell fitted out to the owners requirements in timber. A 22' unit price in 1987 was $16333.00 and if raised roof was required an extra $946.00.
We only have two of this style 'Travel Trailer' on our Olympic register, and only four of the plainer design 'Travel Trailer' type. These type of 'Travel Trailer' were made up of fibreglass components eg walls, roof, and end caps and all 8' wide, with chassis, walls and roof made to suit order, -- end caps were comon to all sizes.
Thanks to Bob and Jacqui for posting the photos.
Cheers boblor
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Post by kiwijim on Jan 6, 2011 18:32:42 GMT 10
Howdy Boblor, As I have said earlier, I would love to get my hands on that Olympic, Do you know if it's on the market ? If so, who owns it ? and where can I look at it ? Don't mind paying a fare price for something as beaut as that. Cheers kiwijim |
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Post by Stephen&Julie on Oct 15, 2013 17:13:43 GMT 10
21’ Olympic “STARDUST’ 1970 model, kept photo's for museum purposes    Cheers Stephen&Julie |
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Post by Mustang on Dec 3, 2016 7:31:05 GMT 10
Olympic Caravan for sale in Sth Tas Dec 2016, posted by Murray.  |
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