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Post by Mustang on Feb 9, 2018 8:23:51 GMT 10
Lots to do. Windows tomorrow to dry before putting them in. Get the caravan off the stands and weight it, we have a Caravan Weight Calculator, then order the axle with brakes fitted. Painting outside and fitting all the lights and Solar panel. Roadworthy and Rego. Sigh I think that is all in 4, did I say 4, weeks  Mrs hh We had an engineer look at our Viscount with plans for a weight upgrade. (17'6") Due to the size of the chassis, he would only give us 1500kg if we went for 6 stud rims, 4x4 bearings & a 45mm axle. Left it as is 14" Holden with LT tyres & a 43mm solid sq axle. We weighed 1360kg fully loaded, inc canvas annex etc, came home & removed all the unnecessary, so I reckon we sit with about 1250kg. |
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Post by 78466noM on Feb 9, 2018 16:19:29 GMT 10
Mine millard went over at 1160kg's still full of tools (but that made up for food and cloths that is in it when used ) as ran I out of time to clean it out.It has an aggregate weight of 2400kg's but kept well under 1300kg's single axle ford rims and bearings 45mm solid axle. being an old van I think it is better I keep an eye on its weight tows beautifully as is at 90kmh any extra weight would make it a chore to tow.
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Post by thehohars on Feb 9, 2018 19:07:39 GMT 10
We are trying to get the Factory weight form new so we have a better idea of what weight we have. It is particularly frustrating not knowing the original factory weight of single axle Millard 16Ft
Mrs hh
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Post by snoops on Feb 9, 2018 19:17:15 GMT 10
Tare weight would have been around 950 to 1000Kg. Gross around 1300 but exact data isn't available, you just need to go off what others have or from a previous rego if it was ever registered at a time that noted that data. With all the mods you've done, you were always going to be a lot heavier than factory. Given that you can get 2,000Kg axles though you shouldn't have an issue but not sure on what you need for rego up there. Down here you tell them what it weighs and they believe you and put that in the system. I'll be aiming to,get mine registered at 1,700 or so, even though it's tare weight is arond 1,200
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Post by thehohars on Feb 16, 2018 17:20:13 GMT 10
Toilet fitted..  IMG_4511 by c de Buck, on Flickr  IMG_4525 by c de Buck, on Flickr Windows complete..  IMG_4519 by c de Buck, on Flickr And started the fitting..  IMG_4521 by c de Buck, on Flickr Door fitted..  IMG_4522 by c de Buck, on Flickr 2000kg axle with brakes fitted and new wheels..  IMG_4520 by c de Buck, on Flickr These pics are for Snoops as we are bringing his Hot water system down from Qld and he wanted to know how it is fitted..  IMG_4518 by c de Buck, on Flickr  IMG_4517 by c de Buck, on Flickr  IMG_4516 by c de Buck, on Flickr  IMG_4515 by c de Buck, on Flickr Mrs hh |
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Post by snoops on Feb 16, 2018 18:03:16 GMT 10
Thanks heaps for that. 😊👍
Did Harry give you a hard time when you bought the camera out? 😁
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Post by thehohars on Feb 16, 2018 18:07:34 GMT 10
Thanks heaps for that. 😊👍 Did Harry give you a hard time when you bought the camera out? 😁 I said I am taking photos and he said alright, there is something to finally see  P.S. Ranga is bringing the hot water on Sunday. |
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Post by thehohars on Mar 1, 2018 13:27:04 GMT 10
Thought I had better update... We stole Gav's idea and put led strip in the outside oyster light.  IMG_4529 by c de Buck, on Flickr Painted, all the windows complete.  IMG_4532 by c de Buck, on Flickr  IMG_4531 by c de Buck, on Flickr Fitting of the lights  IMG_4530 by c de Buck, on Flickr Will take more of the inside when all the doors are fitted, hopefully tomorrow. Mrs hh |
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Post by Mustang on Mar 1, 2018 17:00:40 GMT 10
How good does that green suit with the white, Wow looks so fresh.
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Post by thehohars on Mar 1, 2018 17:30:02 GMT 10
How good does that green suit with the white, Wow looks so fresh. The green is similar to the little York we have here for parts. I didn't like the yellow/orange and the green is the interior colour scheme. You all will see when finished Mrs hh |
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Post by thehohars on Mar 5, 2018 10:53:35 GMT 10
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Post by thehohars on Mar 5, 2018 13:27:27 GMT 10
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Post by Husky on Mar 5, 2018 18:56:59 GMT 10
Congrats!!!!
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Post by thehohars on Mar 10, 2018 17:54:03 GMT 10
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Post by Mustang on Mar 11, 2018 8:34:23 GMT 10
When i look at the interior shots I have to remind myself this is a single axle!!
Attention to detail & speed of the project AMAZING,the period is retained on the exterior with a WOW factor on the interior.
Beautiful Job.
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Post by Rattles on Mar 11, 2018 10:42:38 GMT 10
Very Nice Job - The R/H Cushion needs to be rotated 90 deg to the Right.  Rattles |
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Post by Rattles on Mar 11, 2018 10:42:48 GMT 10
Duplicate ??
Rattles
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Post by snoops on Apr 8, 2018 16:57:13 GMT 10
I was lucky enough to have a guided tour of this van when the owners bought it to Corowa for the Military vehicle swin in this year (they have a 101 like mine - well they have 2 actually). All I can say is it is even better in the flesh - when you walk inside it feels like stepping into a brand new modern van. The utilisation of space is amazing - it has an ensuite, the beds and a large kitchen - you wouldn't think you'd get alk that in there, but it is. Colour scheme is fantastic and the collection of items in the lime green is great - lots of kitchen bits, etc. While colour scheme was very well thought through and executed - all colours used came from a set of plates they bought. 👍😁
The first outing in this van was a run down from Logan down to the Vic/NSW border, then camping for the 2 weeks between Corowa and Cooma then I assume they are back home by now after thousands of KM.
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Post by tasmillard on Apr 13, 2018 14:31:17 GMT 10
When i look at the interior shots I have to remind myself this is a single axle!! Attention to detail & speed of the project AMAZING,the period is retained on the exterior with a WOW factor on the interior. Beautiful Job. Perfectly put Mustang, I certainly agree! |
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Post by thehohars on Jun 11, 2018 20:37:41 GMT 10
Update.
In case you didn't know the van is no way finished... There is the pole carrier to be fitted. The front box for the BBQ and assorted hoses to be built. It is lovely to go away with but things need to be built to make things easier.
As Snoops/Gav said it was towed 5,000+ Klms around N.S.W. and Vic, towed like a dream behind the 101. We have had it out short trips around here and behind the Defender it equality tows like a dream.
Oh on coming home from the BIG trip we weighed it full of clothes, grocery's and water under 1800 kgs. Pretty happy with that
Mrs hh
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Post by millardreno on Aug 19, 2018 7:19:29 GMT 10
awesome build guys
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Post by thehohars on May 27, 2019 10:20:55 GMT 10
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Post by waggie36 on May 27, 2019 11:47:46 GMT 10
Very very nicely done project. Well done
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Post by thehohars on May 27, 2019 14:34:17 GMT 10
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