Hello from Nova Scotia

[Peter Knowles]

<p>Hello all,<br><br>A pretty dramatic change in circumstances has afforded me a period of time with little responsibilities.<br>I'll soon hit the road in a rather unconventional rig.<br><br><img class="bbc_img" src="http://www.boondockerswelcome.com/s...m/files/users/peter_knowles/images/argosy.jpg" rel="lightbox"><br><br>I'm a vintage Land Rover buff. <br>Tow rig is a 1962 Land Rover 109 pickup. Heavily modified with injected Chevy V6, 5 speed, power brakes, power steering, air bag suspension etc. If you're interested you can watch the lengthy story of it's build up at.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/RiverportRovers" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/user/RiverportRovers</a><br>Coach is 1973 24' Argosy, Argosy's are Airstreams, but painted. Completely original for now, including 1973 green cabinetry! Have serious refit plans. But will be doing it on the road.<br><br>I have several different roof combinations for the Rover, including a full length hardtop which I may use to set the truck up as a stealth camper for urban legs of my touring, leaving the coach outside of town.<br><br>Still wrapping up my land based life, but should be on the road in a few weeks.<br>Heading straight south down the coast.<br><br>I'll be keeping a YouTube Vlog.<br><br><br>Peter and Geordie the Golden Doodle<br><img class="bbc_img" src="http://www.boondockerswelcome.com/s...com/files/users/peter_knowles/images/pk5c.jpg" rel="lightbox"></p>

 

[rvwandering]

&nbsp;Welcome Peter! Very nice. Do you have any pictures of the inside of Argosy?

 

[Peter Knowles]

Hello Tony and Karen,<br><br>No, but I'm going to completely gut it and start over.<br>I'll shoot some pics before I do.<br><br>Thanks for the welcome.<br><br>Peter

 

[investigator77]

Hi Peter:<br><br>I'm a relative newbie to this site in the past couple of months, from Oshawa, Ontario.&nbsp; I'll look forward to following you and Geordie on YouTube!

 

[Peter Knowles]

Hi investigator77,

I'm very new here as well.
Thanks for saying Hi.
We can't wait to get on the road.

Peter

 

[Wild_E]

There is another person from the Maritimes as well on here!&nbsp;<br>Howdy and love the Truck that is a sweet looking ride, although the parts must be hard to source?

 

[Phyllis Anne]

Hi to Peter and his Golden Doodle, Welcome here, I've only been a member for a few days, but a member on Vandwellers yahoo group for much longer.<br>Love that, Golden Doodle, she/he's pretty. I like those mixes. Unusual. Looks to be a love. <br>I really like the 62 Land Rover!!&nbsp; Is is hard to find parts for?&nbsp; Does it nickel and dime you??&nbsp; The trailer is pretty nice too, yes, please do post before and after pics. I will be following along. That will be pretty cool to watch the progress.

 

[blkjak]

<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>welcome from s.w. florida .... blkjak</strong> </span>

 

[Peter Knowles]

Thanks for the welcome all!<br><br>Yes it's a great truck, parts are cheap and easily available online.<br>But much cheaper if I bring them in from the UK.<br>But then I'm waiting, so I keep a lot of spares with me on the road.<br><br>The engine and transmission are Chevy, so that stuff is a breeze.<br><br>Will be starting the buildout soon, starting with repainting the exterior to match the Rover.<br><br>Cheers<br>Peter and Geordie.

 

[Patrick46]

Hiya Peter!! Whadda great rig you've got there!<BR><BR>I drove a 1950 Chevy Panel Truck for many years, so I've got a thing for these older trucks.<BR><BR>I 'm with ya on parts availability too. I rode a 1946 Harley for 18 years, and once you find your parts sources, then it's no problem finding anything you need (provided the price is right!!) <IMG class="emoticon bbc_img" title="Big Grin - " src="/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif">&nbsp;I know alotta guys who drive strange exotic collector cars on a daily basis, and there agin, have found the parts stashes for anything they need. (and these guys drive some very rare stuff!!)<BR><BR><BR>Can't wait to follow your travel log, and see the progress on the Argosy. (no polishing!!!!) <IMG class="emoticon bbc_img" title="Cool - " src="/images/boards/smilies/cool.gif">

 

[Peter Knowles]

Thanks Patrick,<br><br>Yes good solid old trucks can be very reliable and economical.<br><br>Cheers

 

[Pikachu711]

Welcome to the group Peter Knowles!