Chesney Regal 1969-70

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so there we go not alot more progress but some -still to go shower in rear next to bed -finish 240v lights and fittings and 12v light and exhaust fan and floor covering followed by insect screens = all wheel bearings done -new brakes installed so just have to seal and paint chassis and drawbar -paint sides of van and then away we go -will keep you posted on progress regards peterg

[millard1399]

G'day peterg,

Very NICE!!

You've obviously done this sort of thing before. Looks like the inside of a brand new house! ;D ;D

Congratulations on the fine effort so far. It's gonna look even more amazing when it's finished.

cheers,
Al.

[boblor]

Hi petreg
Looks very comfortable, I am sure you will enjoy when you have it on the road, and it will give you many years of service. Keep the photos coming.
Cheers boblor

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thankyou both for the kind words of encouragement we are very happy with how our chesney is coming along and should serve us well for our travels regards peterg

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Hi everyone considering some photos have disappeared i have made an attempt to re-post pics of my progress from start to present ,so here goes and my apologies in advance for any doctoring that may have to be done (thanks AL) regards PETERG DEC 2010









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CHESNEY JULY- AUGUST 2011

[atouchofglass]

Hey PeterG
Looks like you have almost mastered photobucket.
;D ;D ;D

Couple of suggestions though - if I may.

The photos need to be at least the next size down.
When posting them you need to put a space between each photo that is copied over.
That way they don't end up in a long line.

You will see that it has been done that way when looking at the signs at the end of one photo address and the beginning of the next.
If you have two together like this the photos will end up in a line.
It is better to have


Then they will be one under the other.

Hope this helps

The van is coming along real well.
When are you thinking it may be ready to rock and roll?

Cheers
Atog

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many thanks for your help to tidy up and your advise will do that as i am sick of photobucket getting the last laugh at my attempts. Hoping to be finished chassis by middle of oct ,then save again to get shower done,hope to be done by dec then tanks and flooring and gone by feb 2012 fingers crossed . again many thanks A.T.O.G regards peterg ;D ;D

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Well here we go A.T.O.G see if if anything has penetrated ( the very thick neanderthal skull ) pics of the outside before after TA-DA regards Peterg

[atouchofglass]

Done like a master Peterg.
;D ;D

And hasn't the ends of the Chesney come up a treat

Cheers
Atog

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Hi all thought I had better show what has been happening I now know why the chassis had not been painted in 40 yrs this is hard work but it is now close to the end all grinding has ceased and undercoat on just top coat to go all killrust epoxy so should not need for another 40yrs also catch a look at my 3way s/steel downlight It cost a fortune but should be worth it ,purchased at local recycling depot for $4.00 sure hope it works ;D ;D regards Peterg

[millard1399]

G'day peterg,

You would have to think that the people at the Oakey Lions Club would be astonished to see what's happened to their old food van.


You've certainly given it an amazing transformation from what it was originally. Heck, I reckon most people from the Club wouldn't believe it was their old van anyway!


Congratulations on a fantastic job!


Great pick-up on the light fitting. It will blend in well with the quality work you've done.

cheers,
Al.

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Thanks AL as always there a few things we would have done differently had we known of this site when we 1st started ,but overall we are happy with what we have achieved so far and with assistance of the knowledge thats at hand here are confidant of the end result,fingers xxxx 2-3 months regards Peterg

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;D ;D ;D HOORAY all done chassis and wheels all nicely painted ready to register. Just a hint for anybody white knight rust guard is hard to get good coverage try wattyl epoxy killrust far better coverage ,a few more pics ;D ;D thats all for now hoping next photos will be of the shower regards Peterg

[peter92]

thats looking really great, job well done
did you make all the inside cupboards or are they kits
love that van
regards peter

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Hi Peter92 all kitchen made by me, wardrobe and set of drawers are pre-fab,did not want pre-fab in kitchen fear of water intrusion but happy to have them where we do as they are over wheels so weight no problem regards Peterg

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Hi all have purchased new floor tiles and w.d.h , ;D ;D so rear wheel clearance increase of 15mm and front wheel decrease of 10mm so appears as if bars have had some effect will take for longer trip to assess stability .So here are some photos p.s I love my $6 down lights ,found 1st one with the 3 lights at recycle place at tip then found single one same place 3 weeks later for 2 bucks will post pics when shower gets installed regards Peterg

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Hi all finally have more progress ,thankfully xmas and new year are now over and I have been able to coral some of my valued friends into some charitable work (for me ). firstly the shower is under way with 3mm ply cut and glassed and attached to walls ,12mm ply cut and glassed and in place as internal wall . Next floor mold to be made out of foam and floor to be fabricated ,and ceiling to be made then all finished with white gel coat ,will post more photos .The other task was with o/head cupboard in kitchen pulled out and completely rebuilt as I was not totally happy with how they were ,much happier with new ones . The other new item consists of a new petrol generator 4.4kva from adventurers corner (e-bay) Chinese I know but with honda and yamaha at $4000 for same size I am willing to give them a go ,very happy as of now, time will tell for reliability but at $470 won on auction I am one happy camper ;D ;D. Well here are some photos regards Peterg.













P.S gennie has remote start !!! bargain

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Hi everyone shower has been completed outside ply needs a lick of paint and shower box and drain need to be fixed in place with screws and some sikaflex,now I am hoping for some more progress as rear o/head cupboard and floor tiles can be completed.The plumbing for grey water tank is under way and need to purchase 2- water tanks and 12volt pump ,would like some advise .should I connect tanks and run one pump or would 2be better ,one for shower and other for sink also undecided on water heater electric 12volt (generater) or gas any advise appreciated ,no photos having trouble with photobucket green bar that says upload photos or videos not showing enough to select if anyone can help? regards Peterg

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Hooray problem with photobucket sorted so here are some photos of shower regards Peterg ;D ;D

[barkpaint]

Not very techy myself, but it looks like a shower to me... great work. I also like all the melamine cupboards, nice to wipe clean etc. congratulations and keep up the pics., cheers, Heather

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It looks awesome!!! Well done ;D

Just wondering also, how's the bargin buy genie going?? Looking for one to replace my four stroke noise barrier breaker