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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-06-2022, 03:58 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,162
Posted By Russell willerby
Revised link to restoration photographs

The original link to Flickr appears to be busted, hopefully this one works.
https://www.flickr.com/gp/151454283@N06/0816T11h53
6 years ( minus Covid hiatus ) of touring and still enjoying the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-03-2018, 02:19 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,162
Posted By Russell willerby
Hi Dan Good to hear from NOVA. Thanks for...

Hi Dan
Good to hear from NOVA.
Thanks for the compliment, reckon approx 3000 man hours from myself and Myra.
Also 40 or 50 hours advice and assistance from my cousin the professional cabinet...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-03-2018, 02:07 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,162
Posted By Russell willerby
Hi Steve Sure it was an American who first...

Hi Steve
Sure it was an American who first said “ if you’ve got it, flaunt if “ 😉
To my knowledge, but not definitive numbers, the UK probably has 4 or 5 of these left.
1. Willerby themselves...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-02-2018, 12:43 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,162
Posted By Russell willerby
Change to Flickr for restoration photographs

As the photo sharing website no longer hosts third party sharing, I’ve changed to Flickr.
Please find them now at
https://www.flickr.com/gp/151454283@N06/T27L79
Cheers
Stuart & Myra
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-04-2017, 10:00 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,162
Posted By Russell willerby
That is a useful piece of intel. Thank you JC....

That is a useful piece of intel. Thank you JC. Any photos???
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-04-2017, 09:52 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,162
Posted By Russell willerby
Many thanks to all from across the water. Your...

Many thanks to all from across the water. Your support and enthusiasm is much appreciated.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-03-2017, 03:25 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,162
Posted By Russell willerby
Final piece of the jigsaw

Finally managed to track down a pair of original wheel spats and another Willerby Vogue ( awaiting restoration ) The owner, Jim, kindly loaned me his spats so I could take a mould from them.
I have...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-16-2016, 05:00 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,162
Posted By Russell willerby
Thanks

Very kind of you to say so.
Again the restoration was to original spec, reusing original fittings where possible. The curtain tracks and runners are the original and are " hidden " behind a " pelmet...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-16-2016, 11:00 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,162
Posted By Russell willerby
Interior shots

Interior refitted, original framing ( where useable ) reclad in 3/16 oak veneered ply. Original sink and cooker. LED " gas lamps....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-05-2016, 02:15 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,162
Posted By Russell willerby
My pleasure Fred. Sharing is good. Stu ...

My pleasure Fred. Sharing is good.
Stu
:Thanx:
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-04-2016, 03:30 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,162
Posted By Russell willerby
Thank you Jon in AZ, did not realise Peter had...

Thank you Jon in AZ, did not realise Peter had posted on FIBREGLASSRV.
Stuart
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-04-2016, 02:52 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,162
Posted By Russell willerby
Much appreciated

Many thanks KC, that is very kind of you to say.:Thanx:
As there are approx 5 or 6 remaining of the 100 or so produced, we thought it worth doing properly and as close to original specification as...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-04-2016, 12:38 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,162
Posted By Russell willerby
Inside finish.

Hi Ellpea in CA.
The inside is painted with the same system as the outside. Good stuff that Epiphanes 2 pack polyurethane ( yacht paint )
Needed doing as a substantial area of the inner skin needed...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-03-2016, 11:57 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,162
Posted By Russell willerby
Many thanks

Hi
Jon in AZ
WaltP
JackL
& Captleemo
Many thanks for the compliments, much appreciated.
The Land Rover is a 1955 series 1, 86" wheelbase. All original specification other than the upgraded...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-28-2016, 03:28 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,162
Posted By Russell willerby
A day of firsts

As a friend was running a Historic Vehicle Show at York racecourse, decided to give "Russell " her first run out.
Also our first night sleeping in a caravan.
We reckon we are 95% there. ...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-04-2016, 04:15 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,162
Posted By Russell willerby
Painted, now refitting.

https://www.fiberglassrv.com/attachments/photobucket/img_607319_0_565eabcaa72abc12168bcdfb01a4b71a.jpeg
4 coats of Epiphanes 2 pack polyurethane now on the outside.
Windows refitted and internals...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-02-2016, 03:11 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,162
Posted By Russell willerby
Hi Lee Cleco pins are used mainly in the air...

Hi Lee
Cleco pins are used mainly in the air industry to clamp 2 or more "layers " together prior to riveting sheet aluminium to an airframe, for example.
They insert through the rivet hole...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-02-2016, 02:51 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,162
Posted By Russell willerby
Interior fitting and painting

Hi all,
Feels like we are getting somewhere now, about time I hear you say, with a good deal of help from my cabinet maker cousin Alan, the interior is 80% refitted. Used original framing where...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-19-2016, 03:39 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,162
Posted By Russell willerby
1956 Willerby Vogue Restoration

Hi all
Thought this section may be more appropriate for the updates of our restoration.
So enjoy.
Nearly ready for undercoat to go on, that will show up the fine filler requirements.
Last Photo...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-15-2015, 01:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,912
Posted By Russell willerby
Thank you for saying so Denece. Should look a...

Thank you for saying so Denece.
Should look a lots better in say 6 months or so.
Hope you are not suffering too much in the drought.
Stuart, Myra & Russell
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-12-2015, 02:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,912
Posted By Russell willerby
Willerby Vogue "mold"

Thanks for the reply Dudley, she is a rather lovely shape, better in the flesh.
It is not so small in UK terms, weight is 1900lbs / 17cwt / 800 Kg. body dimensions 15ft long x 7ft wide X 7ft 6"...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-12-2015, 02:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,912
Posted By Russell willerby
Car in the photo album.

If you mean the white sedan pictured with the caravan it is a 1938 Chrysler Kew.
The car belongs to the man from whom I purchased the Willerby Vogue caravan.
It was for sale at the same time (end...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-11-2015, 01:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,912
Posted By Russell willerby
" Russell " progress

Hi all
Managed to spend a few more hours on our 1956/57 Willerby Vogue.
So here is a link to the photos with the latest progress added.
Willerby Vogue 1957 - Russell by Stuart Edwards |...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-27-2015, 02:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,912
Posted By Russell willerby
Thanks

Very kind of you both to say, hope you are not suffering too much with the drought out here.
Cheers
Stuart, Myra and Russell of course.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-18-2015, 02:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,912
Posted By Russell willerby
Original or redesign ???

Hi all
Thank you for the comments and interest from you all, much appreciated.
Our thoughts were to keep it original.
Russell is Serial No 3092 / B, the "B" denotes a particular layout as per...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-17-2015, 01:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,912
Posted By Russell willerby
Restoration update for Russell.

Hi all
Have managed to get a few hours of restoration in on Russell this last couple of weeks.
I have posted all my restoration record photos ( so I can figure out where everything goes when I...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-28-2015, 01:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,912
Posted By Russell willerby
Many thanks

Lee
Thank you for your reply. Should keep me busy for a few months.
How are things down in Texas?
Cheers
Stuart
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-28-2015, 01:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,912
Posted By Russell willerby
Willerby Vogue Restoration

Hi all
Now " Russell " is safely installed in a suitable workshop ( courtesy of Murray Mccheyne ) the restoration is underway.
Interior fittings are largely removed and exterior paint removal has...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-17-2015, 02:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,537
Posted By Russell willerby
Not so small (by UK standards that is)

Thanks Ellpea in CA, it is a little "Buck Rogers" is it not!
Length is 14ft 7 inches
Width 6ft 8 inches
Weight is approx 1900 lbs

A little wider than the 1955 series 1 Land Rover I intend to...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-16-2015, 10:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,537
Posted By Russell willerby
Donna D. Only photos at present are the 9 off...

Donna D.
Only photos at present are the 9 off posted in the gallery " Willerby".
Will be posting more as the restoration progresses.
Stuart
Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-16-2015, 02:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,537
Posted By Russell willerby
Willerby Vogue to be restored.

Hi Stuart & Myra Edwards in Tynemouth, North East England here.
Have just purchased a restoration project.
Already christened "Russell" ( the Wilderness Explorer character from "UP")
A 1957...
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