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Sept 21, 2018 10:42:01 GMT
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Hi there
yes, i do this for a living although i have been semi retired for the last 5 years.
I would no convert an ambulance, you would be better off staring with a decent sized panle van.
Cheers - mike
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Sept 21, 2018 10:02:36 GMT
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Hi all didn't get a lot done yesterday afternoon due to the rain. I managed to get the trim for the floor edges cut and have installed it this morning. Its still raining here but I am going to insulate the roof and try to make and fit the ceiling between showers. Cheers - mke
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Sept 20, 2018 11:11:43 GMT
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Hi all had a few hours making parts for the units yesterday. The front panel for the kitchen is made and fitted with the doors plus the top for the battery / electrics box. As it was dry this morning I fitted the new ply floor and cut and fitted the new vinyl flooring. Its forecast rain for the rest of the day so I'm not sure what else will get done. I would like to get the floor edge trim cut and fitted plus make a start on the fridge housing. Cheers - mike
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Sept 18, 2018 10:53:47 GMT
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Hi all
have had a steady morning on the camper.
Mainly doing wiring. The split charge system is now fitted and I have used an upgraded charging relay which will allow the van engine to charge the leisure battery but also the on-board charger will now charge the van battery once the leisure battery is fully charged.
Have also added the feed for the 240v socket to the mains fuse box.
As its started to rain I will be starting the build of the units in my workshop this afternoon.
Cheers - mike
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Sept 17, 2018 15:59:50 GMT
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Hi all
I waited all day and my parts have finally arrived.
Have fitted the 240 mains inlet and mounted and wired the fuse box.
Won't get much else done today as i'm feeling curse word.
Cheers - mike
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Sept 17, 2018 12:38:10 GMT
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Hi all I got a few mins spare before lunch so I polished the passenger side and applied the graphics. cheers - mike
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Sept 17, 2018 10:54:18 GMT
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Hi all had a couple of hours on the camper. The drivers side window area is now carpet lined. As i'm stuck in all day waiting for bits to be delivered I have decided to fit the mains inlet and split charge system this afternoon. Cheers - mike
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Sept 16, 2018 17:02:57 GMT
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Hi all got another hour in after lunch so have lined the rear passenger panel and trial fitted it and also cleaned, lined and refitted the sliding door trim. Got a few bits to line tomorrow and then the new floor and vinyl can go down for good. Cheers - mike
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Sept 16, 2018 12:53:11 GMT
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Hi all I had a few hours to kill today as the wife was working so I have cleaned and insulated the sides and made and trial fitted the new ply lining for the side. The walls are insulated with 35mm dacron and lined with 6mm ply. I should be covering the passenger rear panel with lining carpet this afternoon and may get the sliding door panel covered as well. Cheers - mike
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Sept 14, 2018 17:34:04 GMT
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does look like a tidy base vehicle. a scruffy high top rolled up outside work the other week but they really have potential. Hi sourcing a decent base vehicle is often the hardest part of the build. They are pretty hard to find. I had to travel to Scotland for this one. Cheers - mike
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Sept 14, 2018 17:31:44 GMT
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How hard is it to get the carpet moulded to the contours of the floor? When buying this carpet, what is it listed as and can you give a rough idea of cost and perhaps a supplier too please? Hi there its fairly easy to mould the carpet to the contours of the floor and wheel arch. You need to buy 4 way stretch carpet and the best supplier is T/A upholstery. Good quality and service at a decent price. For a Renault trafic you will spend around £75 on carpet and glue. Cheers - mike
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Sept 14, 2018 11:55:22 GMT
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Hi all didn't get much done yesterday as I had doctors appointments to attend. Anyways, I got back onto her this morning, the interior has been full stripped and cleaned so is now ready for the build. The first job was to sort out some bits of carpet lining that need to be done before the floor goes down so I have done the side door step,bottom front bulk head and the passenger rear arch. I can now go ahead and cut and fit a new floor and cut and fit the vinyl. Its just started raining outside so not sure I will get this done this afternoon but there are other bits I can get on with. Cheers - mike
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Sept 12, 2018 17:04:37 GMT
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Hi all I have just finished fitted the last window and the graphics to the drivers side of the van. Tomorrow should see me carpet lining and fitting the new ply floor and vinyl flooring. Cheers - mike
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Sept 12, 2018 15:27:31 GMT
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Hi all I have just finished fitted the last window and the graphics to the drivers side of the van. Tomorrow should see me carpet lining and fitting the new ply floor and vinyl flooring. Cheers - mike
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Sept 12, 2018 13:49:58 GMT
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Hi all having a slow day today. My new nibbler arrived so I have fitted the passenger side window and I should have the drivers side done by this evening. Cheers - mike
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Sept 11, 2018 16:54:15 GMT
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Hi all the rear doors are now finished apart from a final clean and fitting the curtains. I should be fitting the new floor and flooring tomorrow. I couldn't get it done today as the van is currently full of scrap waiting to be weighed in. Cheers - mike
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Sept 11, 2018 13:48:12 GMT
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Hi all just finished the second rear door window. I had to cut the hole for this one with my grinder as my nibbler is dead.Its actually quicker with the grinder but then you need to do lots of clean up. That's it on the camper for today as i'm off to the tip. Cheers - mike
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Sept 11, 2018 12:25:12 GMT
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Hi all had a steady morning today as it was cold and wet, not good weather for bonding windows so I set to and covered both the rear door trim panels in lining carpet. The weather improved around 11 so I have bonded in the first window and should get the other side in this afternoon. The rear view camera and front / interior camera arrived today so I may make a start on fitting it later. Cheers - mike
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Sept 10, 2018 20:11:27 GMT
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Hi all had a bit of a mare this afternoon as my nibbler died. Every 2-3 inches it decided to jam so its going in the bin tomorrow. Anyways got the panel cut out of the nearside rear door so its ready for bonding the window in tomorrow. I should get the new floor cut and ready for fitting tomorrow. I have the old floor to use as a template but the fit was pretty poor, ok for a van but not for a camper so I will need to sort that. The rock and roll bed arrived today and I'm really please with it. Its from a new supplier and an upgrade from the usual one I fit. Cheers - mike
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Sept 10, 2018 14:34:19 GMT
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Hi all have had a steady day so far. Have removed the old floor and the lining, cleaned everything up and hoovered her out. Getting the floor out was a complete pain as it was held down with a ridiculous amount of screws and adhesive as well. The inner surface of the rear doors was pretty badly marked as the lining was bonded on with panel adhesive plus there was lots of gruft about so I set to and rubbed it all down and repainted as required. This should be the only paintwork needed on this van apart from the drivers sill where the paint has worn away. Off to line the rear door panels with lining carpet and maybe look at fitting the rear door windows if the paint is dry enough. Cheers - mike
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