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Post by scullwags on Dec 1, 2009 22:06:21 GMT 10
Hi
We have had our Olympic Rivera for about 4 years, after many years tent camping it was time for a van. The history is that it was sold new to a farmer in Kingaroy. He didn't apparently enjoy the whole caravan experience and so it sat in a shed for some years, until the salesmen bought it 15 years ago. I was looking for a cheaper van and then when taking a short cut down a side street there it was for sale. The van then traveled mostly in the Wide Bay Burnett, Queensland area, and so I find red dust from time to time from the Kingaroy red soil through the van. We have taken it to Longreach about two years ago (3000 kil), without too much drama. Two windows leak at the back and I cannot found the source. I have re silastic around the windows, filled in the rivet holes etc etc. Any potential solutions welcomed. I am also looking to get new decals printed...but they are pretty expensive. I hope to redo the laminate work inside. Cheers Paul and Julie
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Post by bobandjacqui on Dec 2, 2009 5:52:36 GMT 10
G'day Paul and Julie,
Have you been in contact with Bob Taylor? If there's anything you need to know about Olympics he's your man. He is on the Vintage forum just look up members profile for boblor. Re your window leaks maybe the rubber seals holding the glass in has gone hard and needs replacing? Just a thought.
Cheers Bob and Jacqui.
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Post by millard1399 on Dec 2, 2009 7:22:37 GMT 10
G'day scullywags, and welcome to the forum! ;D As bobandjacqui say, boblor is the man with all the good information about Olympic caravans. He's spent quite a number of hours researching this brand of van, and in fact keeps a register of all the Olympic van chassis numbers that he comes across. I know one of the other Vintage Caravans forum members has been able to find window rubbers for his vintage Olympic, so it seems all the bits and pieces you might require are still able to be tracked down. And, of course we have our own "expert" on his Olympic, a touch of glass, who has done wonders with his van. boblor is also a member of this forum, although he doesn't log into the forum very often. However, if you click on this link: View Profile: boblor, it will reveal his email address if you want to ask him anything. Unfortunately, the attachment you've added to your post can't be opened unless the reader has Microsoft Office 2007 Word software (which I don't  ). So I'm missing out on seeing your pride and joy. If you'd like to have a go at mastering the Photobucket option of posting photos onto the forum, have a read through this thread: POSTING PHOTOS. It can seem pretty daunting at first, but if you persevere, eventually it all works out ok. We've all been there and come out of it without too many bruises.   Great to have you with us! ;D ;D cheers, Al. |
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Post by scullwags on Dec 11, 2009 21:26:15 GMT 10
Hi Al Thanks for the tip re Photobucket...photos below    The van has fibreglass floor, club lounge seating and the overhead cupboards are fibreglass. Regards Paul and Julie |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2009 8:11:01 GMT 10
Nice. Tks for the pics. We're all jealous.  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2009 10:25:37 GMT 10
Gidday Scullywags,
Welcome to the forum.
That sure is a beaut van that you have there and a nice addition to our collection of vans indeed and as mentioned previously we have no shortage of experts to help with any queries that you may have.
Carl
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Post by bobt on Dec 12, 2009 19:20:12 GMT 10
Hello there scullywags
Welcome aboard.
Nice looking Olympic you have there..
bobt
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Post by scullwags on Dec 12, 2009 21:36:31 GMT 10
Hi Bobt
I am after new decals for the van...I had some quotes from a printer but they could not print the large decals for the front and back
Do you know where they can be obtained?
Cheers
Paul
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Post by bobandjacqui on Dec 13, 2009 14:21:18 GMT 10
G'day Paul and Julie,
Bob Taylor has a contact for your stickers. We renewed ours on our Riviera last year and were happy with the result. Send Boblor a PM.
Cheers Bob and Jacqui. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by scullwags on Dec 13, 2009 22:08:14 GMT 10
Hi Bob and Jacqui.
Thanks...will contact
Regards
Paul and Julie
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Post by atouchofglass on Jan 10, 2010 17:48:48 GMT 10
How did I miss out on this thread  Welcome to a fellow Olympic owner and yes Boblor is the guy to see regarding stickers Have a look at my thread and you will see stickers from his printer. Your van looks great.... keep up the photos and any repairs/work you do Regarding the leaks All I can suggest is pull the windows out and reseal them Seemed to work for me ;D ;D ;D Cheers Atog |
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Post by bobt on Jan 19, 2010 20:08:38 GMT 10
Hi Scullywags Sorry but I am not the Bob Taylor that bobandjacqui are talking about.  The best I can do for you is share a couple of photos of another olympic caravan that once upon a time I use to know bobt |
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