June 2, 200917 yr comment_349421 Howdy folks... Well, it's been a while since I posted last, but this should make up for it... Presenting, my new acquisition... (the one on the right) Story: My Mate noticed this by the side of the road in Eltham a couple of days ago. Went up to have a look, had a drive, made the bloke an offer, and presto...I am now a RWD convert.... The good: 5k, 5 speed No bog All exterior fixtures complete minus 1 ke55 headlight bucket... The bad: Brakes...well...there's almost nothing... Rust - 3 areas of interest: a 5c spot on the drivers door, a small bit on the drivers door sill, and a little along the back of the tailgate seal - but nothing major, and easily fixable. There's also a little bit of surface rust, and water getting in the back, that will need investigating. Paint - bit of a bodgy job, but it'll do the job for the time being... Dents - ther's a couple of really small minor dings to be fixed in the front and rear corners. But good apart from that... Yes, its not perfect, but for 900, I am really quite happy... The plans... (Note to self, insert plans here) Heh, nah. I don't intend doing much. It'll be designed for camping/recreation...aka, little sound system, bed, fridge, A/C, Cruise control, power windows...and I'll see what else I can manage, heh. on the show front, I suppose at some point a respray. Also, I might lower it a little, just to make it handle a little safer. apart from that, nothing...but am open to ideas... Edited October 4, 201312 yr by Bowler Report
June 2, 200917 yr comment_349450 Nice. I want to get a big foam mattress cut to fit the back of my KE16 but I'm 6'3 so I reckon It'd just be throwing money away! Report
June 2, 200917 yr Author comment_349454 Cheers. Yeh, i'm about 6'1", so i'll be pushing it too, but hey, if i can fit in the back of the nova alright, and can even do with more than one, then a panelvan should be luxurious...although not quite as spacious as my old XD Falcon... Report
June 3, 200917 yr comment_349523 hey mate great looking panelvan, I havent seen many 36 with the windows :bash: good to see another one on rolla club I crash out in the back of mine all the time and I'm 6'2", lean the front seats forward a little bit and you shouldnt have any dramas (bit squishy with 2 people tho) arran Report
June 3, 200917 yr Author comment_349535 Ok, thats good to know - head up the front or the back? Yeh, i think the trick to sharing, will be to find somone compact enough, lol. Report
June 3, 200917 yr comment_349627 Ok, thats good to know - head up the front or the back? Yeh, i think the trick to sharing, will be to find somone compact enough, lol. Think of it as 'quality assurance'. If she can't comfortably fit in the back with you, she probably shouldn't be getting in at all. Sam. Report
June 3, 200917 yr Author comment_349630 <edit> Ok, thats good to know - head up the front or the back? Yeh, i think the trick to sharing, will be to find somone compact enough, lol. So have found someone compact enough, so vetting no longer required ;) Edited March 12, 201313 yr by Bowler Report
June 3, 200917 yr comment_349632 Nice find! I owned a KE36 Blind Panel Van a little over two years ago now. You wont fit in the back, trust me, I tried haha. False floor and then a mattress and it may be a difference story though. :bash: Report
June 3, 200917 yr Author comment_349643 I know you;d like 1.5l of something...just can't remember what it was... Report
June 7, 200917 yr comment_350393 nice one bowls, welcome to the family :bash: i might have some mechanical/brakes spare parts as of tomorrow, so if you need stuff, give me a yell. -Dave Report
June 7, 200917 yr comment_350475 Fantastic Good to see another rolla van in melbourne. woz & josh Report
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