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I'll get more up after our little holiday, but here's one from today, went to the beach, got stuffed in a over flow carpark? Basically an oil rapeseed field! After getting 'beached' many times we ended up here  I'll write up about the modded from subframe, spring hangers, and interior additions next week... Till then, I'm off getting a tan top up!  wonder if people look at this and think..."theres something different about that" |
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Dec 29, 2013 11:37:03 GMT
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hi all... I guess an overdue update... man I awful at this! 1st up, interior additions, got some new full length curtains, blinds etc, I recon they set the interior off a treat..   also got the bunks back in, not that I think they get used but their so cool..   changed a few lights inside etc..   and a few more interior shots..   see how the bench seat folds away into a single seat, this also combines with the other side, (their identical) to make the double bed..   since starting this rolling build, I've always wanted a spare wheel on the back door, also a ladder if I can find one?.. anyhow, starting with a spare hub..  I disassembled it, cut it down, had it powder coated and hey presto..     finally fitted the adjustable rear spring hangers..    thats it for now, I'll maybe do another update later with the work carried out on the front subframe assembly (going lower! aha) |
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1970 Beetle 1600
1973 Rover P6 2000SC
1993 Audi 80 Avant 1.9TDI
1996 Transit SWB pop top camper, 2L Twink
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Dec 29, 2013 21:20:01 GMT
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another update, with adjustable rear suspension, the plan was to have an everyday ride height (middle setting), camper ride height (highest setting), and show height )lowest setting.. now the front sits on the bump stops already, its a harsh ride, I'd kept the subframe assembly from the camper I brought with the intentions of modifying it to allow proper suspension travel, this mainly done by shortening the bump stops.. this is the standard travel   out with the slitting disc   I cut around the top of the spring housing..    then cut the bump stop tube from the housing, shortened it by 70mm...  rewelded it on to the housing top..  then, true to form, I forgot to take pictures??.. anyhow, I rewelded the housing top back in place, I welded around the outside, dressed the welds back, then back welded from the inside...  increased suspension travel..  just needs blasting and painting now.. I've also a set of lower wishbones which I'm modifying to give me back my safe scrub line, those combined with 2 different sets of front springs will give me the ride heights i'm after... |
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Last Edit: Dec 29, 2013 21:21:05 GMT by ray900tap
1970 Beetle 1600
1973 Rover P6 2000SC
1993 Audi 80 Avant 1.9TDI
1996 Transit SWB pop top camper, 2L Twink
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did you just hide the rust on the rear doors with a bit of tin foil? hahaha
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2001 vauxhall corsa 1972 VW Beetle 1986 Ford Capri Laser1999 BMW E36 323i Touring 1991 Volvo 940 estate 2002 Mazda 323f 2.0 sport 2016 Mercedes Sprinter 1999 nissan almera 1.4 1995 lexus gs300 1995 lexus ls400 1975 bmw 1602 fiat punto 2003 ford fiesta something else... |
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"Posted by rsmithy626 7 hours ago
did you just hide the rust on the rear doors with a bit of tin foil? hahaha"
don't be so silly, foil would just blow off! I used proper aluminium tape aha
I've a set of mint rear doors with windows for it, plus a mint side loader door, so its pointless repairing these ones, once all the metal work is finished I'll paint them and fit them
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1970 Beetle 1600
1973 Rover P6 2000SC
1993 Audi 80 Avant 1.9TDI
1996 Transit SWB pop top camper, 2L Twink
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Dec 30, 2013 11:25:12 GMT
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Cracking build thread, I'm in love with tranny haha
Charlie .
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Jul 18, 2014 20:47:30 GMT
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Any updates?
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Jul 24, 2014 21:38:07 GMT
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I saw this going through Deddington yesterday morning!
Although it sped past me off round a bend so I couldn't get a second look, it was unmistakeable - looks great in the flesh, quite an imposing road presence too
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Feb 22, 2015 14:31:15 GMT
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Rust4life.. I travel through deddington on my way to work, and thanks, certainly not missable aha Update time! I'll start with the seats, that, I've not fitted them yet! But, they are almost ready.. With the camper I brought to scavenge for parts came some captains bases, I did have a set of Sierra cosworth front seats, but I sold them on, I scored a set of mondeo full electric leather seats for £40.. First I set about modifying the seat loom, I reduced both looms to a single power cable, each circuit is fused and protected, with fitting the seats to the captains base, I couldn't have a complicated loom..  Now, the seats bolted straight up to the bases, which was nice! But, they sat rather high.. Base hight as you can see  So, I needed to reduce the base quite some.. I started stripping the bases down. Check the bearing race haha  Then I cut down the box..  Made up some sections of angle and box..   Then I welded them all up, painted, and promptly forgot to take pictures! So here's the base assembled, and hight difference    Now, I've a single power cable to feed the seats electrics, and a seat that can spin through 360*... I needed a simple solution to avoid the cable entangling or snagging..  Solution.. The Bases centre bolt, I drilled a hole all the way through, sorted haha the cable passes through the hole, is heavily insulted and fused.. Next up, the seat runners and the bases looked ugly, being slightly higher in a van, I didn't like the look.. So I started making cover plates that I'll cover in fabric Drilled a tapped a few holes   Then made up the plates   And a bad picture of the finished (ish) item.. I carried out the same on the other base etc.. I've another update to do, mainly rust repairs etc.. Oh, and something a little more interesting power plant wise?  Cheers |
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Last Edit: Feb 22, 2015 14:35:48 GMT by ray900tap
1970 Beetle 1600
1973 Rover P6 2000SC
1993 Audi 80 Avant 1.9TDI
1996 Transit SWB pop top camper, 2L Twink
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qwerty
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Feb 22, 2015 14:44:34 GMT
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Excellent problem solving engineering!
Looking forward to more updates.
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Feb 22, 2015 20:01:05 GMT
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I really love this van  keep the updates coming |
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Feb 22, 2015 21:31:21 GMT
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Thanks for the comments fellas! I'm really bad at updates, I'll try a little harder.. So, chasing the never ending rust repairs.. I attacked the drivers side mid section, I'd already carried out mot spec quick repairs as to keep it legal and useable.. But it was time to get it repaired properly.. I cut out the side, you can see the previous repairs..  Then cut away the inner sill, it wasn't terrible, but I was in there anyway, it was starting to rust..  I then used steel from the roof panel I cut out the make an inner sill..  Cleaned it all up, welded in place, zinc primed, should last till next winter?  Now, the outer repair panel was awful, not even close to the same shape, so I used the shrinker at work, but that only altered the shape on the edges, if left, I'd have ended up filling it to a depth of 50mm or more! Re shaped ends..   So the centres were still shallow, best I could do (seeing as once welded in I couldn't get to the back of the panel to beat out) Was, shape up some bars that I could weld in prior to welding the panel in place..   My daughter lending a hand..  Plug welded in place..  And welded in place...  I also welded the arches in place! Finally...  Once finished, this is how it'll sit.. (He hopes)  And, how it sits at the moment...  And the attention grabbing rear...   Now, the I4 is getting tired, it pulls around all that weight and I'm not forgiving haha.. I've looked into a Saab unit, 2.3 I4, and lots of others... But, I stumbled across a full SVO kit, adaptor plate, mounts, starter, clutch, pretty much everything, I've now a gearbox sourced, plus a loom.... Just need an engine... Can anyone guess the engine I'm looking for? Haha |
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Last Edit: Feb 22, 2015 21:36:03 GMT by ray900tap
1970 Beetle 1600
1973 Rover P6 2000SC
1993 Audi 80 Avant 1.9TDI
1996 Transit SWB pop top camper, 2L Twink
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Feb 22, 2015 23:12:55 GMT
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It would have to be a 2.9 24v as the 2.8 and 2.9 12v aren't much better than the twin cam and definitely no where near the 2.3 saab...
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Bang on the button benny, typically, since I've started looking, the prices have increased! Ideally looking for a complete granada cosworth, I'm sure something will turn up soon.. I gave the old dogg a little bit of a clean yesterday, fixed a few niggles, nothing exciting, but I thought I'd grab a few pictures..    |
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1970 Beetle 1600
1973 Rover P6 2000SC
1993 Audi 80 Avant 1.9TDI
1996 Transit SWB pop top camper, 2L Twink
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May 24, 2015 22:47:29 GMT
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Still tinkering, mostly enjoying! Man o man I love driving around in this! Aha Tarted up a few little bits    A couple of love shots   I'm still... Still looking for a boa 24V cosworth, any help?? |
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1970 Beetle 1600
1973 Rover P6 2000SC
1993 Audi 80 Avant 1.9TDI
1996 Transit SWB pop top camper, 2L Twink
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🇿🇼Kingludba🇬🇧
Part of things
If in doubt... flat out !
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that v6 cossie will do the job nicely, dual straight through side pipes
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`99 BMW 528i auto - current `01 Merc C320 - Gone `01 Forester S-Turbo - Sold `89 BMW 320i Convertible - Sold(shoulda kept it  ) `88 Toyota MR2 T-Bar - Sold `89 BMW 325i touring - Sold `89 BMW 535i - Let her go too early `85 BMW 320i 2 door - Rust = character `00 Subaru Impreza Turbo wagon - Sold (engine failure) `93 BMW 325i - Sold |
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Dan P
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May 25, 2015 10:54:37 GMT
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love the look of this. just looks stupidly cool
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Sept 16, 2018 8:49:23 GMT
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Bumping an old thread, but did you ever get this finished? I'm in the market for one and this is mega inspiration!
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kilroy
Part of things
Suit you sir...
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Sept 17, 2018 7:04:57 GMT
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Mate. Brilliant work and perseverance. As an owner of a Bedford CF2 for many years I can feel the love. Wish I still had it but life moves.. However - I can give you something. This is a Rocket 3...  These things have taken my focus away from 4 wheeled items for the time being. I shall be back... |
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Last Edit: Sept 17, 2018 7:10:13 GMT by kilroy
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dikkehemaworst
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Sept 17, 2018 7:24:34 GMT
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keep the updates coming 
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