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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2009 9:10:47 GMT 10
That's horrible. Bunnings is worse than a $2 shop. The cheapest and the gaudiest. So I'll retract the Bunnings and say at any good plumbing/irrigation shop.   That's a real one. |
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Post by atouchofglass on Mar 1, 2009 12:10:50 GMT 10
Point taken Gents Will be careful when buying tap fittings Wahroonga The lights for the Olympic have already been fitted Did it a couple of weeks ago So they stay especially at the cost of these LED jobbies  Today is odd job day All those little bits that weren't finished properly get done today.... Well some of them will get done today Cheers Atog |
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Post by atouchofglass on Mar 2, 2009 19:11:45 GMT 10
Yesterday or the day before after the discussion on Millard 1399's thread - decided to check the lights are working on the van New lights new wiring.... plug.... 18 months old no worries  Orr so I thought..... Hook up the work van and ..... clearance lights fantastic..... nice orange to the front and red at the back of each light....CHECK Brake lights ...... Yep nice and bright ...... gotta love those LEDS ..... CHECK Left indicator...... ........ left indicator...... ...... Ohhhh shhhhhht  Right indicator...... ....... RIGHT @#$%ÎNG INDICATOR....  ARHHHHHH Ok lets work this out Check wiring is as per diagram.... yep ...... Lead soldered all wires..... yep solid connection on the plug..... yep Arrrrrhhhh yessssss the work van had this exact same problem once before when towing another trailer at work...... It's the work van ...... simple Let's just check this ....... take the wifes car and hook it up to the caravan...... Expectantly Left indicator...... aaaaaaaahhhhhh not again..... nuthin Orr right Get the test light out .....busted bulb.. Throw it all in a heap and go upstairs Monday Buy a new test light and male 7 pin plug..... I'll fix this little #@@%&^#$@# Monday afternoon test plug on work van.... nuthin..... check new test light..... nuthin ...... AAAARRRRRRHHHHHH Down to a mates place for a couple of beers and a whinge Cool down Hey Atog (real name concieled to protect the stupid) take my test light and see if that works Back to the caravan Test the test light... It works Test female fitting on the car indicators.... nuthin..... OK this is dragging on waaaaayyyyy too far Check the other pins blink, blink, blink, Wot the .....   Long Long story shortened The instructions on the male plug end said place indicator wires on one and four...... Car is hooked up to what would be spare pins using the instructions that came with the plug end No wonder there wasn't a connection.... Swap the wires over Left indicator on car working Yes Down the back of the van ....... right indicator working Pull the plug apart for the umpteenth time and swap the wires over NOW IT WORKS PERFECTLY Sometimes I hate 12 volt electrics.... this is one of them Seems it depends on where the male plug is made as to which pin the indicators are hooked up too A trap for the unwary..... read here.... a trap for ATOG All good now ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Cheers Atog the relieved |
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Post by keelz on Mar 2, 2009 21:09:10 GMT 10
Atog, got a new tester in the mail to you called a "12v patience tester" Good to hear you got it all sorted out  Some of the new replacement 12 or 7 pin plugs i've seen around now actually print the description for each pin in letters inside the case - handy for when you're stuck in the middle of nowhere without a wiring diagram  cheers Keelz |
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Post by atouchofglass on Mar 3, 2009 19:26:29 GMT 10
Hey Guys Not a lot to report at the moment Had a numberplate holder made up in Stainless steel as I couldn't find one that was any good Total cost....$30 The cheap plastic crap was $29 in the stores So no complaints here Fitted that and the numberplate lights tonight Hooked it all up ...... Worked like a charm ;D ;D ;D ;D  Totally different to yesterdays fiasco Returned the faulty test light today and nicely explained where they should store it....  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Now I know the plate looks crooked but it is just the reflection of the flash .... trust me I measured it ;D ;D ;D  Cheers Atog |
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Post by bobt on Mar 3, 2009 20:46:01 GMT 10
Hey Atog... looks to me like you are almost ready to head south for the winter... dont' you love trailer lights when they are playing up??? I love it even more when people borrow my car trailer and tell me later the lights didn't work properly. Then I discover they are using a 5 pin plug trying to connect to my 7 pin set up... I made up a lead with a 7 pin female plug one end and bare wire the other end. I connect the bare ones to a battery to test the lights on my follow along stuff... beats trying to get it close to a car when all I want to do is check it in preparation for the next trip out.. yep if I hold my head a little to the left right the number plate bracket looks fine bad luck about the window frames bobt |
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Post by atouchofglass on Mar 5, 2009 18:14:50 GMT 10
Hey Guys Have been looking to buy a door latch for the outside of the Olympic...... 280mm long Weeeeelllllll no chance of finding one of those Local hardware sold be a stainless steel latch and fittings The fellow there said why not make it yourself? I liked his way of thinking Soooooo Bought a catch section that bolts to the van at a marine supplier and a 350mm piece of stainless rod Here's the result of a bit of thinking, a bit of heat, a bit of bending and then a bit of polishing     Not bad for less than $10 in materials With about 3/4 of an hour to make up and polish Left some scratches in it for all to say .... not bad but Look at all those marks  ;D ;D ;D ;D Tyres this weekend and hopefully registered next week Cheers Atog |
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Post by kiwijim on Mar 5, 2009 18:43:38 GMT 10
Hey Atog, Not bad ...but look at all those scratches, there are......said it, Happy now, ;D ;D ;D just wondering, in one picture you have an eye in a ring, the second picture you have a eye in a hook. which side of the door does the hook go on me thinks eye in hook will fall off kiwijim |
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Post by keelz on Mar 5, 2009 19:50:16 GMT 10
What marks? ;D Blind freddy would be glad to see 'em! Not bad I say for a bit of home workshop stainless bending and polishing ATOG, you should be proud of your fabrication efforts. Keep up the good work and may the Classic Vanners force be with you as you approach rego inspection. Be weary of the "dark side" - the evil inspectors who will measure your tyre tread depth and check your coupling and ask you to flash 'em..... with your trailer lights that is Cheers Keelz |
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Post by atouchofglass on Mar 5, 2009 20:59:45 GMT 10
Hey Guys If the latch doesn't..... latch then I'll bend it a bit more ;D ;D ;D It goes here  When not in use it will hook back onto the door and when the door is open it will hold it open against the van Least that's the theory Cheers Atog |
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Post by atouchofglass on Mar 7, 2009 18:06:47 GMT 10
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Post by kiwijim on Mar 7, 2009 18:35:13 GMT 10
HEY Atog, Good on Ya mate, the Olympic is looking great, not long before we see it on the WILD FLOWER TOUR now "AH" What size tires did you fit ? ? kiwijim |
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Post by atouchofglass on Mar 7, 2009 20:25:44 GMT 10
Hey Kiwijim
From memory the tyres are light truck tyres 8 ply Dunlops 185 x 14inch
Replaced the old tyres which were 6ply light truck canvas
The bloke at the tyre joint thinks they may be ten or more years old
Under inflated so they edges were worn out
According to the previous owner the van was stored in a shed for at least five years in South Australia
How long he had it I don't know but add the year plus for me and it seems possible they were a decade old
Total cost of new tyres including fitting, balancing and getting rid of the old ones $260
As for the wild flowers .......
It is on my to do list
Will get over to the West eventually
Got a bit of exploring here to do first
Cheers
Atog
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Post by bobt on Mar 7, 2009 21:57:06 GMT 10
Hey Atog Absolutely excellent.......... All ready to roll.. 8ply.. good move. I found that 8yr old tyres are not something you can rely on.. So when does it go in for the rego? What did ya do with the spare? |
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Post by atouchofglass on Mar 8, 2009 7:06:13 GMT 10
Hey Bobt Mate the spare wheel is still to be sorted.... So I haven't got one $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Lack of As for the rego Will be in Monday morning blight and surly for the inspection and if all goes well Drag it home that night with new plate on the back Then the planning for weekend trips will start still need curtains or blinds, table leg and mattresses for the single beds Am more preparing for the paint have held just enough money aside to buy the paint and sundries needed Mate of mine will be coming down from the tablelands for the Easter break and will help with the prep work Nutha mate is painting it Just waiting for the OK from an ex boss to use his shed to do the work in...... he also is a friend so it is working well thus far All going well the week after Easter the Olympic will be painted and most of the interior will be ready Getting real close now I can smell the wildflowers and the ocean salt air Cheers Atog The anxious |
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Post by Wayne on Mar 8, 2009 14:03:34 GMT 10
Can you tell me how you gotyour window frames looking so nice and shinny.
Wayne
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Post by atouchofglass on Mar 8, 2009 15:28:49 GMT 10
Hey Wayne
Start with a fine grade of sandpaper
I used a foam/sponge sandpaper
IE there is a fine grit sandpaper on a foam block
It's waterproof and lasts for ages
Followed by Jiff or similar creme cleanser on a green scourer pad
Actually used steel wool..... problem is it leaves bits of steel on the van that rust later and are a pain to remove later
Followed by a rag and autosol polish
Big tin of elbow grease is needed
Just to do my small amount of aluminium around the Olympic took most of the day
Have a look at page three on this thread
Your Quest....... mate get some friends and a few cartons .... should be a quick job then ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
All the best with the clean up
Atog
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2009 19:00:14 GMT 10
Hey Atog, Where can I get one of those........the vacant hole where my van used to be? I think mine will be a long time yet! .....but luckily I have other options to travel in. I have enjoyed the resto and have got some ideas, did a bit of fibreglassing and hatch repairs today.........I don't post much but I'm still at it. ........ one day!!!!!!! You won't get rust marks if you take the windows out before you polish them. Regards Humpty. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2009 23:07:05 GMT 10
Hi Atog, I bet that first move of the van must have felt terrific. And the next proud moment; when it's sitting on the lawn out the front looking great. Worth a beer! (or two!) Take a credit, you did that. The time, effort and final result will be remembered long after any cost is counted. Enjoy. Cheers, techron |
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Post by atouchofglass on Mar 9, 2009 5:46:01 GMT 10
Hey Guys Humpty's right If you remove the windows it is easier and you get to reseal them properly before doing your interior Techron the first move was down,,,,,, about six inches off the stands ;D ;D ;D ;D But the victory lap around the block .....arrrrrr now that was sweet ;D ;D ;D Didn't do a lot of anything on it this weekend really Just sat on the verandah and looked at it.... problem is ..... The side facing the road is the off side to me and it needs some work.... More on that in coming posts She is road worthy >>>>> I hope But this morning will tell Wish me all the best Be back online tonight Cheers Atog |
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Post by kiwijim on Mar 9, 2009 13:06:41 GMT 10
"Hey Atog," Here's wishing you all the best for the big test today, May the GOD'S of "OLYMPIS" be with you. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D  kiwijim ;D |
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Post by atouchofglass on Mar 9, 2009 17:39:57 GMT 10
Hey Guys Wellllllllllllllllllll This is one happy vannner Yep she's registered Here's proof  Hey Humps You can have a vacant spot on your lawn if you decide to give me the 21 footer ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D OR Spend about two years on the one van You'll do a good job on her I'm sure Thanks for the encouragement Kiwijim Must have done the trick ;D ;D There was a couple of minor hiccups but nothing worth worrying about Cheers Atog Now on the road |
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Post by keelz on Mar 9, 2009 18:30:17 GMT 10
Gday Atog, congratulations on obtaining rego and achieving another milestone in the project.
Cheers
Keelz
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Post by mike on Mar 9, 2009 19:38:39 GMT 10
Hey Atog, Well done. Its finally rolling. Sooooooooooooooooooo good!! and it looks like NEW!! I bet you're getting great comments already... It does really look so good, its a credit to your perseverance and dedication to see the job thru'. Congratulations Cheers AND BEERS ... Mike ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by bobt on Mar 9, 2009 21:22:38 GMT 10
Atog Congratulations... Where is the first trip too? And When? Bobt |
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