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 vauxhallbitz
Mon, 21 Jul 2014, 9:23 pm
Forum: Owners Gallery
Topic: First outing after rebuild
Replies: 11
Views: 36411

Re: First outing after rebuild

Now for sale on ebay.
by vauxhallbitz
Mon, 21 Jul 2014, 9:20 pm
Forum: Sold
Topic: Reluctant sale of my Portafold
Replies: 18
Views: 30898

Re: Reluctant sale of my Portafold

Good point about the postage, I think it would cost a lot more than that!!!!!
by vauxhallbitz
Fri, 18 Jul 2014, 10:08 pm
Forum: Sold
Topic: Reluctant sale of my Portafold
Replies: 18
Views: 30898

Reluctant sale of my Portafold

I have decided to sell my 1972 Portafold as I no longer need it, I have listed it on ebay tonight, hopefully it will go to a good home.
by vauxhallbitz
Wed, 09 Apr 2014, 5:24 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Wanted - Portafold
Replies: 1
Views: 10733

Re: Wanted - Portafold

Hello,

Did you get a Portafold?

Regards, Fraser.
by vauxhallbitz
Mon, 11 Mar 2013, 5:55 pm
Forum: Modifications & Upgrades
Topic: Replacing cushions
Replies: 1
Views: 12625

Replacing cushions

I seem to remember a post on this but can't find it.

Has anyone replaced the foam cushions and, if so, where did you get the foam and can you go any thicker than 3" or will this cause a problem when folding the van?
by vauxhallbitz
Sat, 22 Dec 2012, 11:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas!
Replies: 1
Views: 5438

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all fellow Portafold owners, let's hope next rally season is a lot drier than this one!
by vauxhallbitz
Fri, 16 Nov 2012, 7:51 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Restoration
Topic: Emulsion on inside of roof
Replies: 3
Views: 7819

Re: Emulsion on inside of roof

Hello Ray, I agree with Mathew, paint on the roof will cause condensation and will probably eventually peel, I used a very thin foam backed car headling on mine (see post "First outing after rebuild") and have had no problems with it. If you use something as thick as Veltrim you will have problems w...
by vauxhallbitz
Thu, 25 Oct 2012, 4:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Introduce Yourself
Replies: 51
Views: 181609

Re: Introduce Yourself

Hello Ray and welcome to the club, I used Toplac paint on my van with a roller and brush and got pretty good results but it was time consuming. You put it on with a roller and it looks awful but as soon as you brush it over it gives a great finish the trick is not to go over it if you make a mistake...
by vauxhallbitz
Tue, 31 Jul 2012, 9:37 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Restoration
Topic: Phunkie Project Portafold
Replies: 64
Views: 402843

Re: Phunkie Project Portafold

Sorry about that you are correct, I don't know how I missed your van as I always trawl the campsite looking for Portafolds, we were staying in the mansion house.

I saw the other three but completely missed out on yours, never mind there's always next year!!
by vauxhallbitz
Tue, 31 Jul 2012, 4:34 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Restoration
Topic: Phunkie Project Portafold
Replies: 64
Views: 402843

Re: Phunkie Project Portafold

Well done I have really enjoyed your posts and the workmanship is second to none, I hope you have many happy times with your van. The pinstriping looks great!!

I was looking for it at the Street Rod Nationals at the weekend but I assume you were not there....