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Post by Mustang on Oct 11, 2016 18:30:23 GMT 10
As its a little quiet with renos I thought I would share my "other" hobbies. I like to make knives & play with leather, about the same return as old caravans   but its satisfying to see the look on a customers face when they receive that special kitchen knife or inlaid sheath for their hunting knife. I have just laid up a heap of "fantasy" handles with liners:  To look like these:  This is a link to my site: Show us your hobbies. Little Mountain knives link
PS: I also play with vintage racing bikes: Some of our bikes link |
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Post by Mustang on Oct 14, 2016 18:49:35 GMT 10
No others with hobbies??
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2016 19:31:57 GMT 10
You have way too much time on your hands Brent , I have been retired since '98 and I am still too busy for much what with travel maintaining the motorhome and classic cars then the boat and fishing  now it is a VV in the works as well , we live in a over 50's village so no lawns or gardening needed thank heavens time seems to disappear the day I retired ditched the golf clubs no more corporate days I still have early starts as I do some trading online in the USA so get up at 4-5 and catch the tail of their trading day but my days are full then till lunch and poppy nap time 1-2.30 followed by coffee and walking the dog and bingo another day down . So I guess my hobby is fishing travel and amusing myself as being just a young bloke I can still get around and have only myself and SWMBO to answer to . I do not feel old although having turned 65 and qualified for a part old age pension at Christmas I guess I am over the hill but 18 years of retirement has taken it's toll this is another of my toys  .  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2016 16:40:45 GMT 10
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Post by tasmillard on Oct 15, 2016 22:39:16 GMT 10
I think I mentioned in anothe rpost, but I got my 1977 Range Rover Classic to rebuild. Honestly, dont know where to start but already pulled interior out. Needs everything done, body and drive train.
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Post by tasmillard on Oct 15, 2016 22:41:04 GMT 10
Mustang - is there anything that isnt polished and perfect  Nice work on the knives, I couldnt see the bikes as its marked private. |
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Post by kiwijim on Oct 16, 2016 3:16:38 GMT 10
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Post by Mustang on Oct 16, 2016 8:35:09 GMT 10
Mustang - is there anything that isnt polished and perfect Nice work on the knives, I couldnt see the bikes as its marked private. Now Public |
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Post by Mustang on Oct 16, 2016 9:09:48 GMT 10
Hi KJ, WOW you should compare notes with Hughdeni on the VV site, he has a wonderful collection also. He may post some images here. I love your variety. Our Collection: My wife started looking at me over her glasses when the first models started to arrive  "They are for the grandchildren dear" I,m early days but trying to restrict myself to Di-Cast Brooklyn, Lesney, Lansdowne, Matchbox Classics, (with the odd Mustang) The last couple of years I have been combing every second hand/vintage stores for old caravan artwork... none to date.    The van in the centre of last image, is an English Lansdowne I paid $90.00 aud on ebay with the box, same model in England $190.00. I have a large box of spares if anyone is looking for parts. |
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Post by kiwijim on Oct 16, 2016 19:09:08 GMT 10
"By Gee" you've done very well with your Caravan Collection Mustang, I've found that finding Caravan Models is a heck of a lot harder than any other item to find, Compared with your collection, mine looks pretty small, Here are a few more from my collection, Some of the fire trucks.......................  A couple of old Tow Trucks.............  A few of the Morris Vehicules.............  Then I have some Classic cars................        Then there is a collection of Avon cars................  That's enough for now, there's a heap more, so keep a tab on this space . K.J. |
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Post by Mustang on Oct 17, 2016 8:26:56 GMT 10
Hi KJ, you just like models..of any kind I,m looking for a line to follow, I think you wanted to be a Fireman?? Also there is a love of Morris Minors, I will have a great MM story soon. Keep posting. Brent |
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Post by kiwijim on Oct 17, 2016 9:35:43 GMT 10
Hi KJ, you just like models..of any kind I,m looking for a line to follow, I think you wanted to be a Fireman?? Also there is a love of Morris Minors, I will have a great MM story soon. Keep posting. Brent G'day Brent, you're right, I do like fie trucks, that's because I was a fire fighter here in W.A. for many years, This following photo is of a fire truck which my young fella bought me for my Birthday, he bought it off Evil Bay, he was a bit embarrassed when it turned up in the post, didn't realise how big it was. It measures over a meter long, it's radio controlled and everything opens and shuts,..............  heres another one, I like the detail on this one.........  You're also correct when you said I'm not particular as to what models I collect, anything unusual will do , like the old delivery trucks, I have hundreds of these.........    Another type of cars I collect, are the Roles Royce...........  Well I think that's about all the pictures that Photo Bucket will allow me to post for now, I hope they may be of interest to someone. Cheers K.J. |
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Post by bobt on Oct 23, 2016 21:54:46 GMT 10
Nice collection of models guys..
I collect 'stuff' only the things that interest me, some model cars but they are usually models of cars I have owned or wished I could own. and other stuff that swmbo thinks is junk..
She is really good at coming ut and saying...'why have you kept that, you don't use it any more' I don't know what she is complaining about.. I have kept her..
Keep the pics coming..
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Post by kiwijim on Oct 24, 2016 9:07:05 GMT 10
"don't know what she is complaining about.. I have kept her".. That last sentence could get a Bloke hung or shot Bobt  K.J.
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Post by Mustang on Dec 17, 2016 14:08:12 GMT 10
Another batch of knives (fantasy marble handles) for sale, these now have Kydex edge protectors. (Bad image, the handles look like the knife below.)  The single red was a special order, the handle is a new US product called Kirinite, fabulous finish with the coloured fiber liners. I was a little excited the way this one turned out   Part of knife making is leather work & paracord weaving, guess what the kids are getting for Xmas.  I made the jig from old timber taken out of Vincent!! (screw heads in line) |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2016 14:44:44 GMT 10
Nice work Mr 'Stang too nice to use  in fact knives that look that good need a magnetic rack for "display " don't know where you find the time the dog collars look good too |
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Post by Mustang on Feb 16, 2017 10:20:08 GMT 10
Before Xmas the ignition key in the Mustang became stuck, luckily I was able turn it off. I have a guy coming to sort some out some issues so I thought I better get that key out. Man what a job, all done now, the ignition selector slide had somehow dropped a cog??   Some one said old cars are romantic??? Let me ponder that for a while. |
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Post by doublechevron on Feb 16, 2017 11:02:03 GMT 10
I think I mentioned in anothe rpost, but I got my 1977 Range Rover Classic to rebuild. Honestly, dont know where to start but already pulled interior out. Needs everything done, body and drive train. I love the battered look of it .... I'd restore it mechanically and start driving .... nice free flowing exhaust (you NEED to hear something that costs so much to run), new suspension bushes.... I'd just get it running for now and drive it for a bit and see what it needs mechanically. If it needs rebuild... bugger originallity I'd throw a 4.6 and R380 into it. seeya, Shane L. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2017 11:38:12 GMT 10
I think I mentioned in anothe rpost, but I got my 1977 Range Rover Classic to rebuild. Honestly, dont know where to start but already pulled interior out. Needs everything done, body and drive train. I love the battered look of it .... I'd restore it mechanically and start driving .... nice free flowing exhaust (you NEED to hear something that costs so much to run), new suspension bushes.... I'd just get it running for now and drive it for a bit and see what it needs mechanically. If it needs rebuild... bugger originality I'd throw a 4.6 and R380 into it. seeya, Shane L. Bugger restoring an old rangie buy one done they are super cheap only consider restoring if funds and time are limitless and you have no expectation of any return , not being smart or mean BTW just giving advise based on experience . As for modifying one well once you do that there is NO value same goes for any old car/truck/vehicle it is the originality that is worth the $$$$$'s I love old cars and things but always buy them done to a polish and play stage then fine tuning and detail is just a time thing not a lot of $$$$$'s |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2017 11:40:26 GMT 10
Before Xmas the ignition key in the Mustang became stuck, luckily I was able turn it off. I have a guy coming to sort some out some issues so I thought I better get that key out. Man what a job, all done now, the ignition selector slide had somehow dropped a cog?? Some one said old cars are romantic??? Let me ponder that for a while. Is this in preparation for towing Vincent to Rathdowney ? is Biscuit allowed in the 'Stang ? |
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Post by doublechevron on Feb 16, 2017 13:09:43 GMT 10
I love the battered look of it .... I'd restore it mechanically and start driving .... nice free flowing exhaust (you NEED to hear something that costs so much to run), new suspension bushes.... I'd just get it running for now and drive it for a bit and see what it needs mechanically. If it needs rebuild... bugger originality I'd throw a 4.6 and R380 into it. seeya, Shane L. Bugger restoring an old rangie buy one done they are super cheap only consider restoring if funds and time are limitless and you have no expectation of any return , not being smart or mean BTW just giving advise based on experience . As for modifying one well once you do that there is NO value same goes for any old car/truck/vehicle it is the originality that is worth the $$$$$'s I love old cars and things but always buy them done to a polish and play stage then fine tuning and detail is just a time thing not a lot of $$$$$'s It's not about money ... It's about the enjoyment of working on an old car. A Range Rover is like a big mecano set... Nothing really difficult there. If you gave me an immaculate garage princess range rover.... I'd have no bloody idea what to do with the thing. Park it in the shed and polish it ... ?? If mines not dragging a few tons down the road ... it's being "used". Eg: my daughter just started high school... Day 1 I sat in traffic for 20minutes within 2 90seconds drive of the damn school.... There isn't a snowmans chance in hell I'm doing that for years. So I grabbed up google maps.  and hit the bush ... I worked this out. My daughter now calls the 6minute drive to school "exhilarating.... especially when we drop of the two ledges". The first half in low range with the diff in ... crossing between a couple of tracks there is using 100% of the available axle articulation and as we drop off two small rises.... then it's a 2nd low drop down into a gully and climb out the other side. Do you think you'd take a garage princess through this lot everyday! seeya Shane L. |
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Post by doublechevron on Feb 16, 2017 13:39:17 GMT 10
Another batch of knives (fantasy marble handles) for sale, these now have Kydex edge protectors. (Bad image, the handles look like the knife below.) The single red was a special order, the handle is a new US product called Kirinite, fabulous finish with the coloured fiber liners. I was a little excited the way this one turned out Part of knife making is leather work & paracord weaving, guess what the kids are getting for Xmas. I made the jig from old timber taken out of Vincent!! (screw heads in line) So do the knifes come with free sharpening for life ? The biggest problem I have is I suck at sharpening them even if I had something really nice like those! |
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Post by tasmillard on Feb 16, 2017 16:11:31 GMT 10
I love the battered look of it .... I'd restore it mechanically and start driving .... nice free flowing exhaust (you NEED to hear something that costs so much to run), new suspension bushes.... I'd just get it running for now and drive it for a bit and see what it needs mechanically. If it needs rebuild... bugger originality I'd throw a 4.6 and R380 into it. seeya, Shane L. Bugger restoring an old rangie buy one done they are super cheap only consider restoring if funds and time are limitless and you have no expectation of any return , not being smart or mean BTW just giving advise based on experience . As for modifying one well once you do that there is NO value same goes for any old car/truck/vehicle it is the originality that is worth the $$$$$'s I love old cars and things but always buy them done to a polish and play stage then fine tuning and detail is just a time thing not a lot of $$$$$'s I am taking a somewhat careful approach here John. I am looking at potentially buying another 2 door, one that at least has mechanicals all running and only needs cosmetics. Unfortunately, these old 2 doors are getting harder to find, and more so in decent nick. As for over spending, I am not too concerned now as these are fetching HUGE money in the UK and it will only filter to Oz some time in the future (although not to that degree).
Anyone who has driven or been in a Range Rover Classic will tell you they are one of the most capable and comfortable 4wds, even by todays standards. And to add icing to the cake, they are also 100% manual (no electrics/traction control/air suspension yada yada) which means you must know how to handle a 4wd.
Shane: looks like you got yourself a sweet little track just around the corner, nice find
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2017 16:24:23 GMT 10
Bugger restoring an old rangie buy one done they are super cheap only consider restoring if funds and time are limitless and you have no expectation of any return , not being smart or mean BTW just giving advise based on experience . As for modifying one well once you do that there is NO value same goes for any old car/truck/vehicle it is the originality that is worth the $$$$$'s I love old cars and things but always buy them done to a polish and play stage then fine tuning and detail is just a time thing not a lot of $$$$$'s It's not about money ... It's about the enjoyment of working on an old car. A Range Rover is like a big mecano set... Nothing really difficult there. If you gave me an immaculate garage princess range rover.... I'd have no bloody idea what to do with the thing. Park it in the shed and polish it ... ?? If mines not dragging a few tons down the road ... it's being "used". Eg: my daughter just started high school... Day 1 I sat in traffic for 20minutes within 2 90seconds drive of the damn school.... There isn't a snowmans chance in hell I'm doing that for years. So I grabbed up google maps. and hit the bush ... I worked this out. My daughter now calls the 6minute drive to school "exhilarating.... especially when we drop of the two ledges". The first half in low range with the diff in ... crossing between a couple of tracks there is using 100% of the available axle articulation and as we drop off two small rises.... then it's a 2nd low drop down into a gully and climb out the other side. Do you think you'd take a garage princess through this lot everyday! seeya Shane L. Shane coming from a farming and military background I am well aware of the capabilities of LR's I am also aware that sometimes reliability is everything and having a vehicle that starts first time every time and is not bothered by hard yakka is foremost in priority means Toyota or Nissan for me every time although the rust preventative methods built into the LR oiling system are exceptional even today Back on the farm we have a 1964 SWB topless Toyota bought brand new and still in every day use although not registered for 30 years but it gets the absolute crap kicked out of it on a daily basis and never fails the speedo broke at 320,000 miles most of which was in paddocks and dirt roads , we also have the rusted remains of several LR's the alloy bodies live on but the rest died so yes I have used so called garage princess's hard . To me LR are the Toorack tractors or garage princess's to each his own |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2017 16:37:23 GMT 10
Bugger restoring an old rangie buy one done they are super cheap only consider restoring if funds and time are limitless and you have no expectation of any return , not being smart or mean BTW just giving advise based on experience . As for modifying one well once you do that there is NO value same goes for any old car/truck/vehicle it is the originality that is worth the $$$$$'s I love old cars and things but always buy them done to a polish and play stage then fine tuning and detail is just a time thing not a lot of $$$$$'s I am taking a somewhat careful approach here John. I am looking at potentially buying another 2 door, one that at least has mechanicals all running and only needs cosmetics. Unfortunately, these old 2 doors are getting harder to find, and more so in decent nick. As for over spending, I am not too concerned now as these are fetching HUGE money in the UK and it will only filter to Oz some time in the future (although not to that degree).
Anyone who has driven or been in a Range Rover Classic will tell you they are one of the most capable and comfortable 4wds, even by todays standards. And to add icing to the cake, they are also 100% manual (no electrics/traction control/air suspension yada yada) which means you must know how to handle a 4wd.
Shane: looks like you got yourself a sweet little track just around the corner, nice find
Maybe you need to look on the mainland at an auction near here a week ago I saw a decent 1980 2door 3.5 petrol manual with 3 months rego go for $1350 and the bloke only bought it because he came in a Small sedan with his wife but bought a horse trailer and needed something to drag the trailer home I know him so must tell him they are worth lots |
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now it is a VV in the works as well , we live in a over 50's village so no lawns or gardening needed thank heavens time seems to disappear the day I retired ditched the golf clubs no more corporate days 
Nice work on the knives, I couldnt see the bikes as its marked private.
in fact knives that look that good need a magnetic rack for "display " 