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BigAl68 
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 Posted: 22 Nov 11 at 17:24 |
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As it was a nice day today I decided to do a bit more. Changed the anti freeze then had a little drive round the compound
  Then onto the inside. I've decided to change the seating from this (L shape and 1 corner seat)  to a bench and 2 corner seats.  I had to move the clean water container back about a foot to accommodate the new arrangement.  I'm going to attatch a table to the side wall between the seats at a later date. Will also add a couple of folding panels to make the base of the bed. Then the van went undercover.  The beauty of this one is I can unzip one side and still get in the sliding door to work on it  All wrapped up snug for the winter   More soon hopefully Cheers Allan  |
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BigAl68
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Posted: 03 Nov 11 at 07:57 |
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No mate. I have more than enough space inside the van. It's like a tardis inside. Going to put a bike rack on the back though fastened to one of the doors.
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Posted: 02 Nov 11 at 19:39 |
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Thanks Ian. Your van was the inspiration for the boarding out inside the back doors.
it's sure nice to have a boot, ideal for keeping the muddy and messy shite out of the van. is it going to get the Big Ass treatment too Al
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BigAl68
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Posted: 02 Nov 11 at 09:30 |
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Thanks Ian. Your van was the inspiration for the boarding out inside the back doors.
Hi Steve. Glad you are enjoying it. Welcome to the forum. Unfortunately there's nothing new to add. What with my shifts at work and Wifey deciding the house could do with a lick of paint I haven't got down there. Got some lights and other bits & pieces for when I do get some more done. Didn't bother getting the MOT done just yet because if I insure the van, I have 3 months to complete the conversion and get an engineers report to them, and that ain't going to happen this time of year. Got quotes from several insurers and the 3 that I spoke to all said the same thing. So it will be the odd day as and when depending on the weather (bearing in mind this is the North East of England) so I don't hold out too much hope (had a 6 month break last year). Anything that does get done will of course be put on here. Cheers Allan Edited by BigAl68 - 02 Nov 11 at 09:41 |
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Posted: 01 Nov 11 at 23:20 |
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This series is fascinating - any updates for October? How did your MoT go?
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LT35 Self built Camper conv. 1988 Non-Turbo Diesel facelift. Give a loving home to a greyhound - call 07803 796551 ask for Angela
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Posted: 30 Sep 11 at 02:22 |
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good going Al
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BigAl68
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Posted: 28 Sep 11 at 21:06 |
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The windscreen is in
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BigAl68
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Posted: 28 Sep 11 at 06:27 |
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The outside, obviously
 . Just started doing it while I was waiting for the windscreen guy and was amazed at the difference. Obviously I will gain at least an extra 1 mph by the time I'm finished because the van is much more streamlined  Cheers Allan |
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mat_the_cat
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Posted: 28 Sep 11 at 00:14 |
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Which side did you clean?
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Mid engined, 6 cylinder, turbocharged 2 seater - it can only be a VW LT!
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BigAl68
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Posted: 27 Sep 11 at 17:57 |
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Due to circumstances beyond my control the windscreen was only removed yesterday. When it was taken out there was a bit of rot there and the window guy suggested fixing it first otherwise I would end up with a damp camper. Took the opportunity to clear any other rot near the screen and on the front panel.
Also finished fitting new middle seat belt
Fitted 2 new front indicators and wiring  Sorted out holes in the back bumper  And cleaned some of the roof 
The new windscreen will be fitted tomorrow. Will see it when I come home from work. More next week Cheers Allan
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Posted: 22 Sep 11 at 13:17 |
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Just been down to the where the camper is stored (Alan Reed Ltd) and they have ordered a new windscreen to be fitted tomorrow. The old one has a couple of chips and a small crack in it. The new screen didn't cost much more to buy than it would have to fix the chips. Back on it next week.
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BigAl68
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Posted: 02 Sep 11 at 15:26 |
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Did more bodywork yesterday and today. Still needs final filler layer and sanding down. An anonymous black car valiantly donated one of its wings so I could repair the ends of the wheel arches
.          Also fitted a rain guard to the top of the awning   And got myself a canny wheel clamp  Thats it again for a few weeks Cheers Allan Edited by BigAl68 - 02 Sep 11 at 15:29 |
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BigAl68
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Posted: 25 Aug 11 at 18:45 |
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Did the drivers side this afternoon.
  The green stuff is Hammerite anti rust gel. Coated everything in anti rust paint before I left. Still got some fibreglassing to do on both of the bottom of the passenger side wheel arches.   Will do some more next week, weather permitting. Cheers Allan |
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Posted: 24 Aug 11 at 17:54 |
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Cheers Mat and Camperdog.
I've decided to go down a slightly different route for the time being and am going to do the bodywork so the it can have an MOT. Going to get a class 7 test as it seems I can't reclassify it as a camper. Once it's on the road then I'll be able to fetch it up home and work on it there without working to the time constraints I'm under at the moment  . Next years test will be a class 4 at a garage round the corner. A bit of what I did today (generator is spot on again )   and some of the horror bits   Obviously still a way to go, hopefully more tomorrow Cheers Allan |
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Posted: 05 Aug 11 at 09:15 |
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I have to say that personally I like the ability to open up the rear doors on a nice sunny evening...
 But that's the beauty of doing your own van conversion - you can build it exactly the way you want it without having to go with whatever the designer think will suit 90% of the market. I'm enjoying watching your work in progress Allan! |
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Posted: 05 Aug 11 at 06:18 |
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i like the awning. think the rear kitchen is a nice idea, not sure what its like to live with, with no access at the rear, although i guess it wouldnt be used much.
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BigAl68
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Posted: 02 Aug 11 at 14:30 |
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Couldn't do much today because the generator is poorly
 . Got the wind out awning up though   More soon (when the genny bits turn up) Allan |
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BigAl68
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Posted: 01 Aug 11 at 16:52 |
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Hi Jimmy. Got them both off eBay from a caravan breaker. Fly ( and midge
) screens and blackout blinds in one. They are made by Seitz blinds.Cheers Allan |
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Posted: 01 Aug 11 at 16:05 |
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vans lookin great Al,am liking the blinds where ja gettem mate? jimmy
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Posted: 01 Aug 11 at 15:39 |
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I'm just checking out 0prices of LT's locally now thanks to you lol. Keep up the good work!
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