1968 camper resto “Sebby”

[Mick10]

Hi everyone I’ve been looking for a camper project for a long time but never seriously, anyway one came up On eBay Within 10 miles of where I live in Norfolk so I bid and won it.
It needs a lot of parts and welding most of the van really, it’s literally what you see is what I got.
I won’t be making a serious start on it for a few weeks, just git some wither stuff to sort out before I get it the garage.

 

[Mick10]

Had a spare hour today while on annual leave so started to repair tailgate still got inner to repair yet as well

 

[sunnyside]

That looks to be in similar condition to mine. If you don’t mind me asking, how much did you pay for it? Have you set any sort of timescale to get it done? Hope you like welding

 

[matty74]

Looking forward to the updates Mick ... thanks for sharing [emoji106]


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[fallingoffalot]

Looking forward to the updates and photos.

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[gvee]

Welcome along Mick! Looking forward to following your progress 8)

 

[Mick10]

Thanks for the replies guys i am looking forward to making a proper start on it soon God knows how long it will take but I will try and stay motivated hopefully lol
I am looking for a pair of doors for it, not really bothered what condition they are in as I'm sure they will need repairs anyway
Am I right in thinking there is hinge conversion to fit later May doors if I struggle?

 

[Mick10]

Hi everyone I git a shot blast cabinet from SGS and have been busily cleaning up various parts I’ve been stripping off like pedals, handbrake system, after spending hours getting the pin out.
Took the fresh air flaps out But not blasted them yet what I have blasted has come out very well it would have taken days with a drill and wire brush and never achieved what the blaster did.
Managed to get in the single garage today surprised how well it fitted with room to work

 

[Mick10]

Shot blaster happy day lol

 

[Mick10]

Managed a small repair and some cleaning up
Of engine bay panels

 

[fallingoffalot]

I need a shot blaster!! Results are awesome. I'm going to repaint my late bay wheels and need to get the old scabby paint off first.

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[Mick10]

Yeah it's awesome how quick and clean it gets the parts should be a timeshare

Just been your thread your making good job the body on that

 

[Mick10]

Hi sorry about the above post typos lol

Managed a few hours last night stripping the O/S rear corner down took off the lower repair panel apparently fitted by a VW specialist restorer that was just tacked in and found what I expected .. more rust and filler
I’ve got a rear wheel arch and battery tray coming from JK so I can see what lines up where and wether I can salvage the Quarter repair Panel
Then I can mock things up to see where they fit before I start to cut out the rear section around the engine lid

 

[Mick10]

More plies of rust

 

[Mick10]

Rust

 

[Mick10]

Hi everyone I’ve not had much time lately with finishing stuff off and cars breaking down And running out of welding gas but managed to get clear Now so should be able to concentrate On the van now
I’ve been repairing the inner wheel arch And the arch lip and the C post bottom So I have somewhere to line the wheel arch panel up to Here’s some progress pics

 

[Mick10]

Done 3/4 of the arch lip

 

[Mick10]

Pics

 

[Mick10]

I didn’t take pics of the inner arch but had to cut a sliver of rot out and put a piece in all needs proper welds cleaning Up yet

 

[Mick10]

And finally the c post repair there was nothing there so had to look at images and the shape of arch panel still got to do the inner section