Long Wheelbase (Shorter Job) LT35

not ready for camping season then!

I like that plan, I'm toying with the idea of changing ours around inside, but not until the back end of the year after many many camping trips (i hope lol)

good luck AL

Cut out the front panel for the kitchen unit and put a door on

Also ordered some stuff so I can start on the electrics and water instillation.

Cheers

Allan

1995 LT 35 Self Built Camper 2.4 TDI

Do you happen to have a spare gear stick gaiter?

Thanks Keebs67, it's nice to know somebody other than friends and family have a look in now and again. Did some more this week in between the rain.

Made a plinth for the cooker

Fitted the modified front of a unit from the scrapped caravan

Then braced it to the side wall

And today finished the bracing and started making a plinth to put the waste water container on

More soon

Cheers

Allan Thumbs Up

1995 LT 35 Self Built Camper 2.4 TDI

Did one of the most important jobs, fitted a radio / CD player and front speakers Clap

. Then rain stopped play.

Cheers

Allan Thumbs Up

1995 LT 35 Self Built Camper 2.4 TDI

Done a bit more. Finished off the extra insulation and the paneling.

also fitted a top box from the old camper

More next week weather permiting

Cheers

Allan Thumbs Up

1995 LT 35 Self Built Camper 2.4 TDI

Managed to squeeze a few hours in today. Started paneling around the windows. When it's done it will all come back off so I can put extra insulation and a water heater in.

Cheers

Allan Thumbs Up

Edited by BigAl68 - 08 Sep 10 at 17:48

1995 LT 35 Self Built Camper 2.4 TDI

Cheers for that Zoe. Will pop round again soon to see how you are both doing.

Started on the fun stuff today. Cut a hole in the floor (also sealed and painted zinc oxide on the edges)

Installed the heater

Fitted the cupboard around it

Fitted the blower to the back

Started on the first seat

Still to plumb the heater in and get it checked by my friendly plumber before using. More tomorrow

Cheers

Allan Thumbs Up

Edited by BigAl68 - 18 Aug 10 at 17:30

1995 LT 35 Self Built Camper 2.4 TDI

Glad you are pleased Matt.

Checked the rear brakes today and adjusted the handbrake cable. Think thats it for the mechanicals. Also put silicon sealant round the indicators so hopefully no more water where it shouldn't be.

Cheers

Allan Thumbs Up

1995 LT 35 Self Built Camper 2.4 TDI

Side windows bonded in. They are as they were in the old camper. Plenty of sealant and screwed through into the wooden subframe.

Then bracing for the kitchen area and window surrounds were started.

Also fitted a new dash as the old one had rather a large hole in one side (sorry for the poor pic Wacko

) and the fuel guage and water temp guage had a dodgy circuit board.

Caravan stripped out and got rid of. (I was asked if I'm opening a timber yard Embarrassed

)
Fitted new wiper blades and adjusted the washers (they were doing a canny job of washing the roof LOL

).
Started modifying the caravan interior to fit.
Fitted fastening clamps for the front seat as there were none. Didn't look as if there had ever been any either Shocked

.
Changed the passenger side indicator lens (the old one was cracked)

More soon

Cheers

Allan Thumbs Up

PS. If you watch BBC 1 at 10.35 on the next 6 Monday nights (Tears & Gears) you will see what I used to do before I started messing about with LT's. My camper will be at a few of the meetings next year. A preview of the programme is on http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00td9d7.

1995 LT 35 Self Built Camper 2.4 TDI

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BigAl68 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 13 May 09 Location: Shildon Status: Offline Points: 133	Post Options Post Reply Quote BigAl68 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 May 11 at 17:25
	Did some more today. Put in the plinth for the cooker and attached it to the sink part of the kitchen. Can't see it in the pics but I have also cut out the hole for the sink in the worktop. Attached panel on front. Without the cooker in it's proper place. (That's it on top of the fridge). With the cooker temporarily in place. The back of the van now. More tomorrow Cheers and thanks for looking Allan
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topsy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 04 Jul 10 Location: county durham Status: Offline Points: 42	Post Options Post Reply Quote topsy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Apr 11 at 19:15
	not ready for camping season then! I like that plan, I'm toying with the idea of changing ours around inside, but not until the back end of the year after many many camping trips (i hope lol) good luck AL

BigAl68 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 13 May 09 Location: Shildon Status: Offline Points: 133	Post Options Post Reply Quote BigAl68 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Apr 11 at 18:42
	Well it's been 6 months since I did anything on the camper and the first thing I did was take out a load of stuff I put in last year. Having read various bits about other conversions and looking at lots and lots of pictures, I've decided to rearrange the interior. I've panelled the upper part of the interior inside the rear doors and put the sink framework across the rear. The framework will continue right across the back and I'll put the sink/drainer into the corner. Will move the cooker further toward the back and make a bit of storage next to it. The gas bottles and waste water tank will be under the sink and shall be accessible through the rear doors. More next week Cheers Big Al
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BigAl68 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 13 May 09 Location: Shildon Status: Offline Points: 133	Post Options Post Reply Quote BigAl68 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Oct 10 at 16:31
	Cut out the front panel for the kitchen unit and put a door on Also ordered some stuff so I can start on the electrics and water instillation. Cheers Allan
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BigAl68 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 13 May 09 Location: Shildon Status: Offline Points: 133	Post Options Post Reply Quote BigAl68 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Oct 10 at 11:34
	P.M.'d you Colin Cheers Allan
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Bassbone Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 22 Sep 10 Location: West Moors Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bassbone Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Oct 10 at 14:13
	Do you happen to have a spare gear stick gaiter?

mat_the_cat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Yardie Joined: 06 May 09 Location: North Wales Status: Offline Points: 646	Post Options Post Reply Quote mat_the_cat Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 Sep 10 at 22:16
	Nope, it's not just friends and family - I'm always interested to see your progress! Don't forget to get in there with the waxoyl to stop it going the same way as the old one...
	Mid engined, 6 cylinder, turbocharged 2 seater - it can only be a VW LT!

BigAl68 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 13 May 09 Location: Shildon Status: Offline Points: 133	Post Options Post Reply Quote BigAl68 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 Sep 10 at 21:14
	Thanks Keebs67, it's nice to know somebody other than friends and family have a look in now and again. Did some more this week in between the rain. Made a plinth for the cooker Fitted the modified front of a unit from the scrapped caravan Then braced it to the side wall And today finished the bracing and started making a plinth to put the waste water container on More soon Cheers Allan
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Keebs67 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 29 Aug 10 Location: Reading Status: Offline Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote Keebs67 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Sep 10 at 22:22
	Wow awesome insite. Keep going fella :)

BigAl68 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 13 May 09 Location: Shildon Status: Offline Points: 133	Post Options Post Reply Quote BigAl68 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 Sep 10 at 16:08
	Did one of the most important jobs, fitted a radio / CD player and front speakers . Then rain stopped play. Cheers Allan
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BigAl68 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 13 May 09 Location: Shildon Status: Offline Points: 133	Post Options Post Reply Quote BigAl68 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Sep 10 at 17:29
	Started putting my fridge in. Made a base and then cut out some of the panelling and insulation and filled in the gap with ply and duct tape to stop any unwanted draughts later. Put fridge in temporarily - still to put exterior vents in. Still needs to be wired and plumbed in. Started making side panel. Exhaust cover in place And fitted a Zig unit More tomorrow hopefully Cheers Allan Edited by BigAl68 - 01 Oct 10 at 16:16
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BigAl68 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 13 May 09 Location: Shildon Status: Offline Points: 133	Post Options Post Reply Quote BigAl68 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Sep 10 at 17:56
	Done a bit more. Finished off the extra insulation and the paneling. also fitted a top box from the old camper More next week weather permiting Cheers Allan
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topsy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 04 Jul 10 Location: county durham Status: Offline Points: 42	Post Options Post Reply Quote topsy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 Aug 10 at 19:11
	looking good :)

BigAl68 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 13 May 09 Location: Shildon Status: Offline Points: 133	Post Options Post Reply Quote BigAl68 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 Aug 10 at 18:00
	Managed to squeeze a few hours in today. Started paneling around the windows. When it's done it will all come back off so I can put extra insulation and a water heater in. Cheers Allan Edited by BigAl68 - 08 Sep 10 at 17:48
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BigAl68 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 13 May 09 Location: Shildon Status: Offline Points: 133	Post Options Post Reply Quote BigAl68 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Aug 10 at 16:20
	Finished bracing around windows. Started cutting panels to go over the top and the generator ran out of petrol so gave up for the day. . Found a use for the seat More soon (work permitting) Cheers Allan
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BigAl68 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 13 May 09 Location: Shildon Status: Offline Points: 133	Post Options Post Reply Quote BigAl68 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Aug 10 at 17:28
	Cheers for that Zoe. Will pop round again soon to see how you are both doing. Started on the fun stuff today. Cut a hole in the floor (also sealed and painted zinc oxide on the edges) Installed the heater Fitted the cupboard around it Fitted the blower to the back Started on the first seat Still to plumb the heater in and get it checked by my friendly plumber before using. More tomorrow Cheers Allan Edited by BigAl68 - 18 Aug 10 at 17:30
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topsy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 04 Jul 10 Location: county durham Status: Offline Points: 42	Post Options Post Reply Quote topsy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 Aug 10 at 06:38
	Hi Allan, Just wanted to say it great to meet you (and great to meet you again for Rog, small world!) and thanks for your help, advice, and the try of your battery - it's such a relief to know for sure it is just a bad battery! Bring the Mrs through any time if she wants to have a look at the interior... Cheers Zoe

BigAl68 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 13 May 09 Location: Shildon Status: Offline Points: 133	Post Options Post Reply Quote BigAl68 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Aug 10 at 15:13
	Glad you are pleased Matt. Checked the rear brakes today and adjusted the handbrake cable. Think thats it for the mechanicals. Also put silicon sealant round the indicators so hopefully no more water where it shouldn't be. Cheers Allan
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MostlyMonki Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Yardie Joined: 05 Sep 07 Location: Bristol Status: Offline Points: 335	Post Options Post Reply Quote MostlyMonki Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 Aug 10 at 15:11
	Made me all teary eyed reading through this Allan... good to see my old van (formerly known as "Big-Bob" by the way) being treated so well! :)
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BigAl68 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 13 May 09 Location: Shildon Status: Offline Points: 133	Post Options Post Reply Quote BigAl68 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Jul 10 at 17:28
	Side windows bonded in. They are as they were in the old camper. Plenty of sealant and screwed through into the wooden subframe. Then bracing for the kitchen area and window surrounds were started. Also fitted a new dash as the old one had rather a large hole in one side (sorry for the poor pic ) and the fuel guage and water temp guage had a dodgy circuit board. Caravan stripped out and got rid of. (I was asked if I'm opening a timber yard ) Fitted new wiper blades and adjusted the washers (they were doing a canny job of washing the roof ). Started modifying the caravan interior to fit. Fitted fastening clamps for the front seat as there were none. Didn't look as if there had ever been any either . Changed the passenger side indicator lens (the old one was cracked) More soon Cheers Allan PS. If you watch BBC 1 at 10.35 on the next 6 Monday nights (Tears & Gears) you will see what I used to do before I started messing about with LT's. My camper will be at a few of the meetings next year. A preview of the programme is on http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00td9d7.
	1995 LT 35 Self Built Camper 2.4 TDI