The 15th International Portafold & Ansfold Gathering) (i.e. 2024)
Our annual gathering will be returning to the Newbury Retrofestival.
So put the dates 9th, 10th & 11th of August 2024 in your diary now and get those dates booked off work early.
Show Address: Newbury Showground, Priors Court, Hermitage, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG18 9QZ
Don't book direct with the show organisers it will cost you more money, just contact me (07771544419) to get your pitch saved.
Our annual gathering will be returning to the Newbury Retrofestival.
So put the dates 9th, 10th & 11th of August 2024 in your diary now and get those dates booked off work early.
Show Address: Newbury Showground, Priors Court, Hermitage, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG18 9QZ
Don't book direct with the show organisers it will cost you more money, just contact me (07771544419) to get your pitch saved.
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- Mon, 14 Jul 2008, 5:40 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Portafold - Glamis July 13th 2008
- Replies: 6
- Views: 21767
chassis number
did have a look to see how old it was , but well painted over on the chassis. however this one had what looked like wooden and metal handles for lifting off / up the roof , they looked original , also embossed on the back behind the handle in to the fibreglass was the word portafold. mine has metal ...
- Sun, 13 Jul 2008, 12:51 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Portafold - Glamis July 13th 2008
- Replies: 6
- Views: 21767
Portafold - Glamis July 13th 2008
Spotted this Portafold at Glamis show today and took a photo for the forum. It was in pretty good condition, and as is usual this one has its differences, i don't think there's two the same.
cheers Gordon
- Sat, 12 Jul 2008, 7:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Noseweight for towing
- Replies: 8
- Views: 19377
noseweight
have to agree , keep the weight above the axle , lighter things forward and back. however i mounted my sparewheel on the front of the body , as have some others , and it doesn,t seem to affect the towing performance at all .
- Wed, 25 Jun 2008, 6:23 pm
- Forum: Sold
- Topic: Original Rear Lights For Sale - NOW SOLD
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6204
sold
Sold to Matthew,
cheers Gordon
cheers Gordon
- Tue, 24 Jun 2008, 6:03 pm
- Forum: Maintenance & Restoration
- Topic: Hinge Pins Doors
- Replies: 6
- Views: 23030
hinge pins doors fitting
very easy to remove old ones , 1- take thin bladed screwdriver or chisel , tap up folded down locktab , 2-hold pin from moving with screwdriver on top slot (scrape paint from groove first) , and with other hand use spanner or adjustable to remove nut . if nuts are rusted on use angle grinder to cut ...
- Sat, 21 Jun 2008, 6:36 pm
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Window pelmets
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5623
Window pelmets
I see on some Portafolds that their windows have pelmets on the outside. I take it these are just a plastic moulding. Mine isn't fitted with them and doesn't appear to have ever been so. I wonder if anyone has a spare set of 3 (1 front & 2 sides). It's probably a long shot I know, but you never know...
- Sat, 21 Jun 2008, 6:14 pm
- Forum: Owners Gallery
- Topic: Gordon's Portafold at Camusdarach, Mallaig, Scotland
- Replies: 1
- Views: 10300
Gordon's Portafold at Camusdarach, Mallaig, Scotland
Some days you can get this beach all to yourself .......... paradise!
cheers Gordon
- Tue, 17 Jun 2008, 6:32 pm
- Forum: Sold
- Topic: Rare Mini-Motel on eBay - NOW SOLD
- Replies: 11
- Views: 25252
Have a look on You Tube
hi , just rembered seeing a video clip on You Tube of a small folding caravan like the mini motel , so went in to view. you have to see this , pure 60's nostalgia . type in scooter caravan lambretta and up it comes. and i did say lambretta!!
- Tue, 17 Jun 2008, 6:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Project
- Replies: 9
- Views: 17953
to snorbs re mould
have had exactly same problem with mould , but had less of a problem after painting with vinyl silk emulsion (tried on interior roof first) , get the odd small bit of mould now , but nothing that can't be removed with hot water. worth a try. gordon
- Wed, 11 Jun 2008, 4:08 pm
- Forum: Sold
- Topic: Portafold in Classic Van Magazine For Sale - NOW SOLD
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5838
Portafold in Classic Van Magazine For Sale - NOW SOLD
Just received my copy of Classic Van and Pick-up magazine, and there is a Portafold for sale for £600. Only a telephone number to contact, 01287 653412 Cleveland. It may be the picture posted in the magazine but it looks Blue in colour, but more likely the usual white.