Bowler Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 (edited) 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, 2013 by Bowler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philbey Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowler Posted June 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36panvan Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowler Posted June 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollapv75 Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowler Posted June 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 (edited) <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, 2013 by Bowler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 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: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 don't Forget that spotters fee...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowler Posted June 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 I know you;d like 1.5l of something...just can't remember what it was... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Maybe I could remind you with an engine crane.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowler Posted June 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 You want my dodgy thrust bearing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TE278U Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJT036 Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Fantastic Good to see another rolla van in melbourne. woz & josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 No drama's getting it to Geelong??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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