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  1. Hodge

    1970 Dormobile

    Yeah at first I was hoping to get it sorted in a couple of months but now I know that’s going to happen! I can’t weld myself so a friend is doing the work but other projects he has dragged on longer than expected so he will just be dropping onto it when he can. I decided to buy a T5 to use in...
  2. Hodge

    1970 Dormobile

    Floor wasn’t too bad but inner sills completely rotten. Chassis legs need work, both tubs need replacing and a whole lot more!
  3. Hodge

    1970 Dormobile

    Hi All, thought it was about time I started a build thread for my 1970 RHD Dormobile Owned my bus now for about 15 years now and had various bits of work done to it over the years to keep it on the road but the time has come to dig a bit deeper! I had the front chassis legs replaced a few years...
  4. Hodge

    Dormobile cooker gas…

    This is exactly how mine is run. Never actually used the cooker as I wasn’t keen on having a gas bottle in the engine bay. Maybe time for a rethink!
  5. Hodge

    Sliding door lower guide rail

    Hi. Does anyone know a supplier who stocks the lower guide rail for the sliding door. It’s the u shaped piece of rail that is welded to the inner sill where the sliding door Guide fits in.
  6. Hodge

    1970 Devon Resto

    Nice work. What are front seats out of? Look nice
  7. Hodge

    Heater Tube Replacement

    😂 no problem all good information, good to see everyone’s points
  8. Hodge

    Chassis panel help

    Is this chassis cut for sale?
  9. Hodge

    Heater Tube Replacement

    Thanks for the reply, getting some work done on the chassis so just trying to understand what else I need.
  10. Hodge

    Heater Tube Replacement

    Hi All, Has anyone got any info on replacing the main heater tube, are these welded to the crossmembers or just push fit?
  11. Hodge

    Chassis panel help

    Yes looks like the bit.
  12. Hodge

    Chassis panel help

    Hi Guys, I’m after some help finding a chassis panel. I’m after the piece which goes between the the centre factory weld backwards to the rear jacking point. I can find the piece which goes forward from the centre weld but not back. Does anyone know if anyone makes this panel. Also does anyone...
  13. Hodge

    Wanted - Early Bay with Pop Top in Good Condition

    Hi if your still looking for a van. I may have the perfect thing for you. It’s a 1971 crossover dormobile. Totally original condition and only two owners from new.
  14. Hodge

    Dormobile buddy seat wanted

    Wanted buddy seat for Dormobile. Let me know if you have one for sale.
  15. Hodge

    Front shocks help

    Cheers for all the replies I'll have another look at the weekend and have a blow touch to hand!
  16. Hodge

    Front shocks help

    Hi guys, I've just bought some new KYB excel-g front shocks for the front of my 1970 earlybay from heritage. I've been told these should fit, but when Ive come to fit them the bottom mount doesn't fit. This is because there is a metal sleeve inside the rubber mount of the new shock and won't fit...
  17. Hodge

    Wagenwest dropped spindles for drums

    Very little use removed from my 1970 bay. £300 plus postage
  18. Hodge

    Wanted: Wagenwest dropped spindles for drums

    I've got a set of wagenwest ones, very little use in good condition £400
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