Post by Brian M on Feb 1, 2009 10:11:00 GMT
From: Brian (Original Message) Sent: 06/07/2006 20:10
Florida Phil - whose real name is Derek, replied to my Welcome Email and has confirmed he is happy for me to pass on his introduction.
Thanks for your welcome, where do I start?
My name is Derek Bradshaw and I own a caravan service and repair company in Warrington, Cheshire. Last week a customer came into my accessory shop to price an awning for his van, we got chatting and it came out that he was a steam enthusiast.
During our conversation I mentioned that I was near to completing a full nut and bolt restoration on a 1938 MG TA and that I would love an old caravan to restore next.
He then mentioned that he had a Safari which he used on his rally's and mentioned that he might consider selling. When I asked him how much, he replied "an awning for my van".
He came back later with some photographs and I shook hands on the deal and ordered his awning for him.
He originally told me it was a 1963 model but changed this to 1968 when he delivered the caravan. I then went surfing on the net for anything to do with Safari caravans and discovered your site.
Upon joining your group I asked for someone to identify and date the caravan from its plate and I was informed that it was actually a 1971 model 11-2 with the serial No 71117.
As stated earlier I own a caravan service and repair company and we specialise in rebuilding caravans particularly those with damp problems and my aim is to carry out a full chassis up renovation of the caravan which has partly been modified to a Gypsy caravan and had a wood burning stove fitted, but I want to restore it to its original condition.
Being the owner of a caravan business I obviously have access to parts suppliers and should any of your members want any advice either on repairs or to availability of spares etc I would be more than willing to assist and would also give a discount on anything purchased. (this is not my reason for joining, but reading some of the messages regarding spares I noticed that some of those items members were looking for, I have in stock or access to) therefore if anybody wants to contact me for advice or spares they can contact me on my business email derek@woolstoncaravans.co.uk
Hoping this is enough information for now, I look forward to chatting some more during the project.
p.s.
I forgot to mention that the awning cost me £97.50 trade, not bad for a 1971 Safari.
Regards
Derek Bradshaw
From: Sylvesteruk1 Sent: 06/07/2006 20:53
Derek,
Welcome to the fold and on my door step too plus your an MG nut, this is too much for my ticker. Your welcome to come over to Chester and see my SAFARI`s or my pre war MG`s. I see your in the caravan business so any advice on getting my SAFARI sprayed would be welcome.
emgeellis0@tinyonline.co.uk
Regards
Mike
From: OliverShaw1 Sent: 06/07/2006 21:46
I second Mike's welcome to the Group, and I am also almost on your doorstep. And it was myself who dated your recent acquisition.
I just might one day make use of your professional services. Private email on its way to you.
Regards,
Oliver
Florida Phil - whose real name is Derek, replied to my Welcome Email and has confirmed he is happy for me to pass on his introduction.
Thanks for your welcome, where do I start?
My name is Derek Bradshaw and I own a caravan service and repair company in Warrington, Cheshire. Last week a customer came into my accessory shop to price an awning for his van, we got chatting and it came out that he was a steam enthusiast.
During our conversation I mentioned that I was near to completing a full nut and bolt restoration on a 1938 MG TA and that I would love an old caravan to restore next.
He then mentioned that he had a Safari which he used on his rally's and mentioned that he might consider selling. When I asked him how much, he replied "an awning for my van".
He came back later with some photographs and I shook hands on the deal and ordered his awning for him.
He originally told me it was a 1963 model but changed this to 1968 when he delivered the caravan. I then went surfing on the net for anything to do with Safari caravans and discovered your site.
Upon joining your group I asked for someone to identify and date the caravan from its plate and I was informed that it was actually a 1971 model 11-2 with the serial No 71117.
As stated earlier I own a caravan service and repair company and we specialise in rebuilding caravans particularly those with damp problems and my aim is to carry out a full chassis up renovation of the caravan which has partly been modified to a Gypsy caravan and had a wood burning stove fitted, but I want to restore it to its original condition.
Being the owner of a caravan business I obviously have access to parts suppliers and should any of your members want any advice either on repairs or to availability of spares etc I would be more than willing to assist and would also give a discount on anything purchased. (this is not my reason for joining, but reading some of the messages regarding spares I noticed that some of those items members were looking for, I have in stock or access to) therefore if anybody wants to contact me for advice or spares they can contact me on my business email derek@woolstoncaravans.co.uk
Hoping this is enough information for now, I look forward to chatting some more during the project.
p.s.
I forgot to mention that the awning cost me £97.50 trade, not bad for a 1971 Safari.
Regards
Derek Bradshaw
From: Sylvesteruk1 Sent: 06/07/2006 20:53
Derek,
Welcome to the fold and on my door step too plus your an MG nut, this is too much for my ticker. Your welcome to come over to Chester and see my SAFARI`s or my pre war MG`s. I see your in the caravan business so any advice on getting my SAFARI sprayed would be welcome.
emgeellis0@tinyonline.co.uk
Regards
Mike
From: OliverShaw1 Sent: 06/07/2006 21:46
I second Mike's welcome to the Group, and I am also almost on your doorstep. And it was myself who dated your recent acquisition.
I just might one day make use of your professional services. Private email on its way to you.
Regards,
Oliver
