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.

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by Gordon McLaren
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 ...
by Gordon McLaren
Sun, 13 Jul 2008, 12:51 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Portafold - Glamis July 13th 2008
Replies: 6
Views: 21767

Portafold - Glamis July 13th 2008

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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. :D

cheers Gordon
by Gordon McLaren
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 .
by Gordon McLaren
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
by Gordon McLaren
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 ...
by Gordon McLaren
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...
by Gordon McLaren
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

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Here's a view of Camusdarrach beach, just south of Mallaig.
Some days you can get this beach all to yourself .......... paradise!

cheers Gordon
by Gordon McLaren
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!!
by Gordon McLaren
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
by Gordon McLaren
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.