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Spent a few hours this morning boxing in the kitchen window. I wanted a really good fit between the worktop and wall around the window but because the side of the van slopes in at the top there's a 70mm difference in clearance between the top and bottom. The solution is to box the frame to bring it into line with the worktop etc. I cut a top,bottom and two side panels. covered them with lining carpet and then bonded and screwed them into place. I new piece of wall board was then cut and carpeted and screwed into place and the blind / flynet screwed to this. Overall I think this gives a neat result to what is often a bodged area. Got the kitchen end panel to make and fit this afternoon, weather permitting. Have been using the mains hook up today when working inside the van which makes life easier. Also had the fridge running on 240v and it gets nice and cold, just right for beer!! Cheers - mike
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Got a few more jobs done today. Fitted the kitchen 240v socket,made and trial the panel for under the fridge but then decided I didn't want to waste the storage so fitted a door. Had a play with the drawer above the fridge and made a front panel for it. Unfortunately its 10mm to big and fouls the fridge controls so will be modified tomorrow. Just popped them in place loose for a pic. Wont be spending to much time on her tomorrow or Monday as I have other commitments but she should be complete and of on a trial weekend away next weekend all being well. Cheers - mike
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Still plodding along with this one. On the finishing straight now though. Spent a few hours stripping and cleaning the fridge door. Its now re-trimmed in laminate to match the units and will be fitted properly. I have made and fitted the side unit top and main work top (still to be finally fitted) both have been laminated with a heavy duty gloss laminate which I think looks good. The 240v electrics are all wired just waiting for some brushed stainless sockets to arrive. Hopefully I will get some more trim bits made this afternoon and the main unit door depending upon the weather.
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Hi there
I did another largo after this one but with a drivers side conversion.
I don't come across many largo's now.
I am currently doing a Renault Traffic which you can see if you look up my other threads.
Cheers - mike
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hi there
yes I would consider a part ex.
What do you have ?
cheers - mike
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Jan 28, 2017 10:32:47 GMT
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Hi all
I have run the Alfa for the last 18 months with no problems at all. Its been out once or twice a week and on some good long runs.
I'm now having to sell it on though as an ongoing back problem means I am struggling to drive it.
It passed its last mot with one advisory for a rear tire getting low and that's it.
I will be sad to see it go as its a great drive and has been totally reliable (more so than our modern Megane).
Cheers - mike
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Jan 27, 2017 16:54:51 GMT
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Have had a steady week this as its been too cold for spending all day outside and have had decorating to do. Anyways the top rear cupboard is finished,the volt meter etc is all fitted and wired up. Have built the rear cabinets. The very rear one has the consumer unit in the bottom along with storage for the mains hookup lead. The front one does not have shelves fitted so it can be used as a wardrobe if needed as its a metre tall. The door in all made for this but i'm waiting for some more push catches to arrive. Have pulled the kitchen unit apart and redesigned it. It now has 2 usable shelves and storage for two small gas bottles is needed. I found a few issues with this cabinet, the exhaust from the fridge was not connected so fumes could come into the camper and the water heater tank was not supported. Hope to get a few hours on it on Sunday if my black laminate for the work tops,splash back and cupboard top arrives. Cheers - mike
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Jan 21, 2017 15:32:59 GMT
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Hi there
just an idle observation. It looks as though you nut has bottomed out on the threads before reaching the required torque.
It would be worth checking the other studs for length when you take the head off.
If the head has been skimmed a few times this can be a problem.
Either cut the threads further down on the top of the stud or use thick washers under the nuts.
Cheers - mike
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Jan 17, 2017 19:15:01 GMT
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Finished lining the passenger side this afternoon. Had to flatten part of the inner door pillar and make up some panels for the top and also one or two large cutouts in the side. Covered all the main part with one piece of carpet as it tidier but harder to do. Got a paying job tomorrow so wont get back on it 'till Thursday. The rear top cupboard has to come back out as I need to modify it as the rear of the bottom shelf needs to be chamfered and some more pocket holes adding. Whilst its out I will cut the hole and fit the panel that houses the usb,volt meter and 12v socket.
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Jan 17, 2017 11:27:12 GMT
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Hi all I have just about finished the rear cupboard this morning. Have mounted the door off centre on this one as there will be an electrical panel on the drivers side with twin usb sockets,12v socket and a volt meter. I have the rear of the cupboard to blank off later and that's it done. Having a change for the rest of the day. I'm going to line the passenger side wall.It's going to need a few lining panels making and some minor mods to the body on the van. This will just leave the ceiling and the big kitchen unit as the last big jobs plus lots of bits of trim,12v system re-wire and test and the water system/heater to re-fit and test. Hopefully finished late next week and up for sale.
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Jan 16, 2017 16:11:11 GMT
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Made steady progress this afternoon Got all the parts for the rear cupboard finished and bonded some supports to the roof of the van. All being well, the rear cupboard should be finished tomorrow.
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Jan 16, 2017 10:45:14 GMT
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Had a few mins to spare first thing so fitted the 12v socket and aerial outlet in the front cupboard panel.
I should also get the front panel of the rear cupboard made before lunch.
Its a bit trickier than usual as it need to slope forwards about 5 degrees.
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hi there
yes I do all types of stuff,campers,motor homes,sports cars. Always something different.
Got two mazda bongos to do next.
Cheers - mike
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Jan 15, 2017 13:46:41 GMT
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Hi all just thought you may me interested in how I make the doors. I start with a 9mm ply board, cut it to size with 75mm diameter rounded corners. I then cut two facing panels from 3mm faced ply. One of these is then bonded to the core with contact adhesive.Once this has gone off I use a flush trim bit in a router to trim it to the profile of the door. The next next facing panel is then bonded on and again trimmed flush. The panel edge is the sanded to get rid of any rough bits. Next job is to cut a groove with a 1mm slot cutter in the router taking care to get the groove central. Last job is to fit the knock in edging being careful not to damage the panel when fitting the edging.You only get one chance to fit the edging as when yo pull it out it breaks up the ply and opens up the slot. Use a heat gun on the corners to get the edging to bend nicely. Hope to get the rear cupboard finished tomorrow. cheers - mike
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Jan 15, 2017 11:55:33 GMT
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Has been a quiet week on the camper front have made ,lined and fitted both roof side panels. Sorted the wiring for the tv aeriel,lights and sockets and fitted the side roof panels for good. Have started making the rear roof cupboard,got the blank for the door and the front of the cupboard made but have not yet worked out the best way to fit it. Will see how it looks as I go. Have got a few jobs in this week but hope to get a clear 2-3 days on the camper. Cheers - mike
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Jan 10, 2017 17:34:04 GMT
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Spent the afternoon making and fitting the roof side panels. Have installed the wiring for the light on the passenger side roof panel and also a feed to the front panel area so I can fit a 12v socket to supply the lcd TV. I don't expect to get much done tomorrow as I have paying jobs to do. Off to look at Heki roof vents if I get time tomorrow after noon. Hopefully this is the last big purchase. Cheers - mike
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Jan 10, 2017 13:47:35 GMT
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Finished the front cupboard wall/door earlier and is now fitted for good. Had to make a custom keep for the latch,the door is now nice and snug,no rattles. Got to make the lining for the roof sides this afternoon and get them covered with carpet.
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Jan 10, 2017 10:13:39 GMT
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Had a steady day yesterday. I made the front cupboard wall and door. Had to laminate 9mm ply on both sides for the door. Just got to fit a button catch this morning and it can then be fitted for good. Will hopefully get the roof side panels made and lined today and maybe even fitted depending upon the weather.
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A few more jobs done today. I have cut and fitted 4 supports for the upper roof side trims. They are now bonded in but not sure if they will take as its been freezing all day. Made and fitted the frame to support the front of the upper front cupboard and covered it with 9mm ply. This will then be covered with 3mm faced ply and the hole for the door will then be cut. The door will be made from a lightened 9mm ply core covered each side with faced ply to give 15mm thickness which is just right for knock in edging. This panel and door will be finished of the van and fitted as a complete unit. I have also made hard board templates for the side roof panels. Not sure if these will be faced ply or carpet lined yet. Have decided to fit a Heki roof vent to give more light and ventilation. Not sure I will get much done now until Monday. Cheers - mike
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