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 53catalina
Wed, 18 May 2011, 5:50 pm
Forum: Owners Gallery
Topic: colour coding 1974 Portafold
Replies: 20
Views: 53717

Re: colour coding 1974 Portafold

Hi The table is 18mm ply, and rests on the ledge that is on the front edge. I am still in two minds whether to make this more of a fixture, rather than just resting under its own weight. The front leg is hinged so folds up underneath and just needs a magnet fitting to keep it stored against the unde...
by 53catalina
Tue, 17 May 2011, 9:40 pm
Forum: Owners Gallery
Topic: colour coding 1974 Portafold
Replies: 20
Views: 53717

Re: colour coding 1974 Portafold

The interior is now nearly complete.
New Carpet, new table, and covers all fitted to the cushions. Just the top shelf to be covered.
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by 53catalina
Tue, 17 May 2011, 9:37 pm
Forum: Owners Gallery
Topic: Told you it was in bad condition
Replies: 3
Views: 16747

Re: Told you it was in bad condition

Yes, get it restored. Buy a power sander, take off the topcoat of peeling paint, and give it a good prime, then a gloss topcoat. Running gear is very simple to look after, and interior you can do as and when. If the hinges are all free then thats a bonus. good luck, and keep us upto date with progre...
by 53catalina
Sat, 12 Feb 2011, 1:38 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Restoration
Topic: Door Lock
Replies: 2
Views: 5951

Re: Door Lock

the outer handle should slide off. nothing technical holding it on, probably just years of rust.
have you tried tapping it with a hammer to see if this helps it move?
by 53catalina
Thu, 27 Jan 2011, 10:10 pm
Forum: Owners Gallery
Topic: colour coding 1974 Portafold
Replies: 20
Views: 53717

Re: colour coding 1974 Portafold

Hello, I am a new member of the forum and have just purchased a Portafold.The pics of yours looks amazing so-- Can you tell me what paint you used for both undercoat and gloss and does it stand up to the weather well. My roof has got some crazing--the gel coat you talk about-What is it and how is i...
by 53catalina
Sun, 23 Jan 2011, 9:46 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: National Gathering @ Wings & Wheels - 13 & 14 August 2011
Replies: 19
Views: 28697

Re: National Gathering @ Wings & Wheels - 13 & 14 August 2011

BRI52 wrote:Hello Folders, I will be attending the Berkshire wings,wheels,bicycle,rollerskate,etc. I hope to encourage 5 other members of the Victory Wheelers who own Portafolds and old cars to come as well. We could have a convoy.
Thats a Big 10-4, Good buddy :thumbup:
by 53catalina
Sun, 02 Jan 2011, 1:52 pm
Forum: Owners Gallery
Topic: colour coding 1974 Portafold
Replies: 20
Views: 53717

Re: colour coding 1974 Portafold

i ll check the size next time i am over there, but think they may be 6J rims. way wider than the standard ones 8)
by 53catalina
Thu, 30 Dec 2010, 3:24 pm
Forum: Owners Gallery
Topic: colour coding 1974 Portafold
Replies: 20
Views: 53717

Re: colour coding 1974 Portafold

Ok, so after a lull and snowy weather I got stuck in again yesterday, in a nice big dry, heated workshop. Masked up the windows and parts of the handles, and put on the primer coat. IMG00316.jpg IMG00317.jpg IMG00320.jpg IMG00322.jpg IMG00325.jpg Gloss coat later today. I also swapped the wheels to ...
by 53catalina
Fri, 19 Nov 2010, 9:10 pm
Forum: Owners Gallery
Topic: I've only gone and bought one!
Replies: 3
Views: 16520

Re: I've only gone and bought one!

gets loads of penetrating fluid on all the hinges. If poss, soak rags in teh fluid and lay the rags over the hinges so it soaks in slowly.
Dont rush trying to move the hinges as you dont want the grp to break if you can help it.

Good luck
by 53catalina
Tue, 14 Sep 2010, 6:56 pm
Forum: Sold
Topic: Early Portafold listed on eBay - NOW SOLD
Replies: 4
Views: 7339

Re: Early Portafold listed on eBay

now sold! That will keep someone busy over winter :roll: