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1963 Bluebird

jabbo Posted a lot soy un perdedor Posts: 1,151	1963 Bluebird jabbo @jabbo
	Sept 11, 2007 11:17:29 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Aswell as trying to sort my camper (Clicky), and my sofa (Clicky2) I've also got the task of trying to restore my girlfriend's 1963 Bluebird caravan to look forward to. Basically, my girlfriend's always been into her vintage caravans and when this came up on eBay last week it seemed too good (and cheap) to miss. So a cheeky bid and a trip down to Bognor this weekend resulted in this in her front garden; It's not been used for 16 years (apart from as a shed) and needs a hell of a lot of work, but it is structurally sound apart form the small bit of rot shown. Plans include a full overhaul and a return to stock condition, on a budget of £200. Way cheaper than a camper! ;D


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arthurbrown Guest	1963 Bluebirdarthurbrown @GUEST
	Sept 11, 2007 11:29:22 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	traveller.


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jabbo Posted a lot soy un perdedor Posts: 1,151	1963 Bluebird jabbo @jabbo
	Sept 11, 2007 11:31:33 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	arthurbrown said: traveller. I knew you'd have something to say on the matter. ;D


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qwerty Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 2,420 Club RR Member Number: 52	1963 Bluebird qwerty @qwerty Club Retro Rides Member 52
	Sept 11, 2007 13:23:16 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	ARRRR int it cute! Will look good (as far as a caravan can) when its done.
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street Posted a lot 6.2 ft/lbs of talk Posts: 4,662	1963 Bluebird street @street
	Sept 11, 2007 13:35:56 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	How cool! I'd quite like to have a go at restoring something like that myself.
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autohausdolby Kinda New Posts: 1	1963 Bluebird autohausdolby @autohausdolby
	Sept 18, 2007 18:42:25 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Cool!


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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	1963 Bluebird grizz @grizz
	Sept 18, 2007 19:55:13 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I like, if not for the idea, then for having a nice woodwork project.
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skoda_norman Global Moderator Posts: 8,449	1963 Bluebird skoda_norman @skodanorman
	Sept 24, 2007 16:18:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	that looks great. i love old caravans like this.


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	Sept 27, 2007 12:20:15 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That is such a wicked van! More moss needed.


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surprisingskoda Probably posted too much Posts: 10,934	1963 Bluebird surprisingskoda @surprisingskoda
	Sept 27, 2007 22:55:57 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	SLUMBERRIDE NOT DRAFT SKYLIGHT ETC
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xbo11ox Posted hell of a lot Literally 'an embarrassment' Posts: 6,985	1963 Bluebird xbo11ox @xbo11ox
	Oct 1, 2007 8:08:25 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Looks bloody awful! Travelodge for me please. Respect!
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reanimation Probably posted too much Probably? Definately! Posts: 12,694	1963 Bluebird reanimation @reanimation
	Oct 1, 2007 8:38:26 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Yeah respect Its an unusual old thing, but on this occasion, rather you than me, i have hit my quota of grimey old projects!
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the_munkeh Part of things Posts: 440	1963 Bluebird the_munkeh @themunkeh
	Oct 2, 2007 19:27:33 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	on the caravan theme someone I know bought an old van recently and found these pictures stashed inside, scanned them in and voi la. retro motoring caravan club style. www.easthantscentre.org.uk/Pcitures/photographs/Old%20Caravans%20&%20Rallies/Early%20Caravans%20&%20Caravan%20Club%20Rallies.swf hmm that doenst appear to be work, but the link is on this page www.easthantscentre.org.uk/Pcitures/photographs/Old%20Caravans%20&%20Rallies/Introduction%20page.htm (if you click on the control menu you can flick through them quicker)
	Last Edit: Oct 2, 2007 19:29:44 GMT by the_munkeh My retro automotive Flickr page

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skoda_norman Global Moderator Posts: 8,449	1963 Bluebird skoda_norman @skodanorman
	Oct 2, 2007 21:19:13 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	those photos are unreal


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BenzBoy Probably posted too much Posts: 17,940 Club RR Member Number: 7	1963 Bluebird BenzBoy @benzboy Club Retro Rides Member 7
	Oct 2, 2007 21:38:27 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Cool! Love the colours! What PCD is it?
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jabbo Posted a lot soy un perdedor Posts: 1,151	1963 Bluebird jabbo @jabbo
	Oct 3, 2007 14:26:00 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Seems the jury is out on this one. Some love it, some hate it. ;D benzboy said: Cool! Love the colours! What PCD is it? 4x108. Which is Ford fitment if memory serves correctly.


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Thrasher Posted a lot Posts: 2,675	1963 Bluebird Thrasher @thrasher
	Oct 6, 2007 8:25:21 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Any updates mate ? Hmm, lotus cortina steelies and associated hubcaps ?


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Ether Posted a lot Posts: 4,450	1963 Bluebird Ether @streetrules
	Oct 6, 2007 9:39:54 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Looks great to me! What are your plans inside?


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jabbo Posted a lot soy un perdedor Posts: 1,151	1963 Bluebird jabbo @jabbo
	Oct 6, 2007 17:16:53 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	SWMBO seems pretty intent on keeping the stock wheels, so I guess that's the way we'll be going. Especially since I just bought a new pair of 155/15s for them (what a pain in the ar$e they are to get hold of cheaply!). With regard to the interior it's staying the same configuration. I'll rip out all the units and sand them and revarnish them to make them like new. All the interior walls need to come out too and the timbers need to be rebuilt as there's a load of rot and woodworm in there. I've not started work as of yet (except getting parts), I've got to do an engine swap in one of our campers, fit a new bathroom and finish building my Ghia sofa first! Should hopefully start on it in a couple of weeks.


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BenzBoy Probably posted too much Posts: 17,940 Club RR Member Number: 7	1963 Bluebird BenzBoy @benzboy Club Retro Rides Member 7
	Oct 6, 2007 19:15:01 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	As much as I dislike caravans and encountering them on the road, I'd love that! And doing it all up would be great! Cortina steels is a bloody great idea!
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