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General Category => CF Bedford Chat => Topic started by: Rogue Trooper on April 14, 2009, 07:21:36 AM
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Hi Guys
Went to the van show that accompanied the NZ Van Nats this Easter weekend and met up with Garry and Joel there for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Also met up with some of the older faces from vanning years ago. I arrived about 10:30 intending to take a few photos and be gone in an hour and a half. The next time I looked at my watch it was almost 2pm and I still wasn't finished. Certainly got the old creative juices flowing so I'm back out to the garage shortly.
Anyway the standard was high with the CFs on display which I was pleasantly surprised with so I thought everyone should see some of the fine examples of custom vanning that NZ has to offer. The poor old camera hasn't worked so hard for a very long time.
Thanks guys for a very interesting and enjoyable day.
I didn't get all the van names so I'll do my best with the titles.
First up - Black Van...
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/Rogue1234/VanShow11042009/DSCF0001.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/Rogue1234/VanShow11042009/DSCF0002.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/Rogue1234/VanShow11042009/DSCF0003.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/Rogue1234/VanShow11042009/DSCF0004.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/Rogue1234/VanShow11042009/DSCF0006.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/Rogue1234/VanShow11042009/DSCF0007.jpg)
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Joel's Van...
Haven't posted too many of Joel's as there are quite a few of his in other post's.
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/Rogue1234/VanShow11042009/DSCF0012.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/Rogue1234/VanShow11042009/DSCF0008.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/Rogue1234/VanShow11042009/DSCF0011.jpg)
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Jeff's Van...
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/Rogue1234/VanShow11042009/DSCF0013.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/Rogue1234/VanShow11042009/DSCF0014.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/Rogue1234/VanShow11042009/DSCF0015.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/Rogue1234/VanShow11042009/DSCF0016.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/Rogue1234/VanShow11042009/DSCF0019.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/Rogue1234/VanShow11042009/DSCF0020.jpg)
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Garry's Van - Genesis...
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/Rogue1234/VanShow11042009/DSCF0041.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/Rogue1234/VanShow11042009/DSCF0038.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/Rogue1234/VanShow11042009/DSCF0042.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/Rogue1234/VanShow11042009/DSCF0043.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/Rogue1234/VanShow11042009/DSCF0049.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/Rogue1234/VanShow11042009/DSCF0050.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/Rogue1234/VanShow11042009/DSCF0051.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/Rogue1234/VanShow11042009/DSCF0052.jpg)
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Kane's van - Night Vision...
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/Rogue1234/VanShow11042009/DSCF0028.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/Rogue1234/VanShow11042009/DSCF0029.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/Rogue1234/VanShow11042009/DSCF0030.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/Rogue1234/VanShow11042009/DSCF0032.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/Rogue1234/VanShow11042009/DSCF0033.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/Rogue1234/VanShow11042009/DSCF0034.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/Rogue1234/VanShow11042009/DSCF0036.jpg)
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rogue trooper all those vans look flippin insane!!!!
such a shame that aus nats and nz nats are on at the same time other wise id be at both.. may try go to nz nats next year! thanks so much for the photos!
hey rogue trooper do you have anyone over in nz that does fibreglass parts for beddies? cause i meet a bloke dave from nz at the aus nats said some people have moulds but no one really does it.
may look at sending over a contaier load of parts over,
ben
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Hi Ben
I think they are pretty few and far between now. I know Joel got hold of some fibreglass flares recently but where from I don't know.
It's not something I've delved into too much as I'm trying to do as much in steel as possible.
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Anyone know what the dash in Jeff's van is out of? Some pretty cool looking vans and ideas there.
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Correct me if I'm wrong but Jeff's dash looks to have a lot of components from a Commodore Calais with the digital dash although I have no idea which model. I would say that the rest has been cobbled together to make it all fit with great results.
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looks like a nightmare to wire up lol.. but great results..
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Hey guys....Am i right in thinking that Garys van "Genesis" has perspex or glass side panels on both sides of the engine cover? If so ,that is a great way to show off the motor! cheers...johnno ::) ;D
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Nope, sorry buddy. He'd just unclipped the inspection panel in the side for the show.
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they are friggin insane .... I know I know lets do what we have done with Craigs post and put up a vote post for us beddites in Oz, wadya reckon Craig bro, that woukd save you from tickling our fancies with the Oz van legends, these vans are up to date and are an absolute wow factor and I am sure the boyz in Kiwi land would be intersted in our feedback .... geez what an Easter of vanning ... absolutely friggin spot on I say ;D
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woops where are my manners ...... thanks a heap Rogue for the pixs !!!!!!
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Ben, I have moulds for bedford parts, but don't do it anymore, in the 80s you could make a living off it but now not so good. Most Kiwis are into their own design of things ( personal taste) and are able to make them themselfs.
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Rogue, you should take the photo's for VANZ web site, great stuff, unlike the litte far distance photo's that are uploaded on Vanz.
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looks like i missed a great show :(
lots of great workmanship on display
I hope to get to the next one for sure (fingers crossed)
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awesome vans, would love to see them for real sometime
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Finally got time to look at the pics,you guys got it goin on over there!
Nice pics too rogue!
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Thanks for that and thanks to the person who loaded the photos into the gallery for me. Was just trying to find a spare moment to do it myself and found it was already done. :)
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No probs Rouge, you took the time to take them and should be rewarded for that, as this whole set up runs on every ones in put and time given. As the guys say awesome vans on display, the last time I have seen this was in the 80's at Auckland Custom Van show at Greenlane Show Grounds.
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rogue trooper all those vans look flippin insane!!!!
such a shame that aus nats and nz nats are on at the same time other wise id be at both.. may try go to nz nats next year! thanks so much for the photos!
hey rogue trooper do you have anyone over in nz that does fibreglass parts for beddies? cause i meet a bloke dave from nz at the aus nats said some people have moulds but no one really does it.
may look at sending over a contaier load of parts over,
ben
Hi Ben
I have access to some moulds and do a bit of fiberglass work, at this time I have flares, and hood scoops, I may also have some front spoilers and side skirts.
Im just waiting to find out exactly what moulds i have access to manufacture from.
A long time friend of mine owns these moulds and will allow me to use them to manufacture some components at his fiberglass factory.
He has been making auto fiberglass for many years and these moulds are from the 80's
If enough on here are keen, I would be prepaired to look at making some stuff to order.
I can keep you posted with what i have access too
Rusty
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Id be keen as Rusty on some flares and side skirts and front spoiler if you get to make any.
Cheers Paddy
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sounds good rusty!!! freight is a killer between here and there anyway so go your heart out!!!
cheers
ben
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rogue trooper all those vans look flippin insane!!!!
such a shame that aus nats and nz nats are on at the same time other wise id be at both.. may try go to nz nats next year! thanks so much for the photos!
hey rogue trooper do you have anyone over in nz that does fibreglass parts for beddies? cause i meet a bloke dave from nz at the aus nats said some people have moulds but no one really does it.
may look at sending over a contaier load of parts over,
ben
Hi Ben
I have access to some moulds and do a bit of fiberglass work, at this time I have flares, and hood scoops, I may also have some front spoilers and side skirts.
Im just waiting to find out exactly what moulds i have access to manufacture from.
A long time friend of mine owns these moulds and will allow me to use them to manufacture some components at his fiberglass factory.
He has been making auto fiberglass for many years and these moulds are from the 80's
If enough on here are keen, I would be prepaired to look at making some stuff to order.
I can keep you posted with what i have access too
Rusty
Hey Silverado,
Id diffinately be interested in seeying the shapes you have the moulds for, as the only flares i can seem to see are the same 2 types, the standard and the Scooby doo, which are great, but im looking for something more muscle looking, similair front to the black one in NZ Nats, but also want the side flares that are common on some of the old showvans.....but would depend on price also.
Kirk
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HI Paddy, Ben Kirk and others
I will keep you posted as to what I can access, have got my mate hunting the moulds out of storage for me and will do what i can to get some pic's.
You will have to be a little paitent as we are both busy and we are quite some distance apart.
I will be making some stuff for my van, so if i have what some of you want it is much easier for me to pop a few out at a time.
Otherwise its a six hour trip each way between me and the moulds and if I get my mate to make them, they will cost more.
Would be cool if we could get a little production run going as the more we make, the cheaper they are, sort of.
Cheers
Rusty
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Where are the moolds mate? Im in hamilton and i have a fridays and sat free at the mo till Speedway starts up in October.
i may be able to help in some way. ;D
Cheers Paddy
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HI Paddy
Im having a hell's job getting hold of the guy who has most of the moulds, I caught up with my mate down there who has only some flairs.
The other bloke who I havent go a hold of yet, has all the good stuff, so il keep trying.
Rusty
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cool mate no worries
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Still also looking for the person who brought the one peice door mould, no luck so far. Christchurch area Think his name was Grant Stanley? anyone no this person was about 18 months ago.
Sorry to the above person if I have the name wrong. Bas
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Hi Guys,
Been a while since I got on here. Been flat out at work for the last few months and away the last three weeks cruisin the backblocks of the south island with a ground surveilance radar tracking an army exercise. Along with working on the van, there's not enough hous in the day.
Hey Rouge, very cool pics mate and was great to catch up at the show. Hope to do so again in the not to distant future.
Baz. I see your in Auckland. Are you keen to get involved with the local van club? I'm sorting out a club meeting for about three weeks away so if you want to rock along let me know and give me a contact number and i'll get in touch. Be good to catch up. Those shows we had at Greenlane way back were great. I managed top van at one and actually won the mags that are currently on Genesis at that show.
With regards to fibreglass parts. There is a company in Gisborne that has moulds for a range of CF parts (flares, spoilers, door panels etc) I'll dig the info out and post it on here under a seperate posting with a list of what they have available. They do quite a range for all sorts of vehicles. Prices don't seem too bad but I guess shipping will be the killer.
Well better get back to work. Will post some pics of the interior work I did on the van. You can see the finished results in Rouge's pics.
Cheers,
Garry.