71 Deluxe SA Import - used as it should be...

[windsurfer]

It sure does look sick Stu

cheers mate, hopefully catch up next year at the shows

Yep Stu, definitely. :mrgreen:

 

[jjbay79]

hi stu i met you at alive and dubbin and you gave me a tour of your bay,awesome bus...
I was just wondering what hinges you where going to use on your bench seat to turn it into a bed??normal rock and roll or Z hinges???
jj

 

[61 stu]

hi stu i met you at alive and dubbin and you gave me a tour of your bay,awesome bus...
I was just wondering what hinges you where going to use on your bench seat to turn it into a bed??normal rock and roll or Z hinges???
jj

Hello mate, theyre z hinges that fit straight on the original rear seat, bought straight from this guy, they did a feature in Volksworld or Camper and Bus,

http://forum.earlybay.com/viewtopic.php?t=3902" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[61 stu]

So New Year and having booked Ninove i've started getting my arse in gear. First off was to fit the rear seat hinges to convert it into a bed. Being a Deluxe its not ideal in that to put the seat flat i need to remove the rear arm rests and the chrome seat rail, but it wont be used that often so its just a case of 10 screws to undo before its used :?

just need to crack on with the rest of my 'to do list' whilst using it still as a daily

 

[Airtime]

Really looking forward to seeing this one 'in the metal' in Ninove! 8)

 

[dubscum]

that'll teach you for owning a deluxe

 

[61 stu]

Totally impractical, I'll do anything just to be difficult Ash

Really looking forward to seeing this one 'in the metal' in Ninove! 8)

Cheers mate, just bare in mind photos probably make it look better than it actually is :?

All fitted, once i get a cushion for above the engine bay it'll be pretty comfy actually

just need to crack on with the rest of the list :roll:

 

[dagboyblue]

looking good stu 8)

try sticking a futon matress over the top it will keep it flat and comfy - also packs up nice and neat

used it in my early bay

 

[61 stu]

looking good stu 8)

try sticking a futon matress over the top it will keep it flat and comfy - also packs up nice and neat

used it in my early bay

good thinking dude, long time no speak how are those SA's you bought?

 

[dagboyblue]

all good mate - the sa's are looking schweeet 8)

 

[61 stu]

removed the old cab mat and kick panels that were properly knackered, cleaned, waxed and anchor waxed the cab floor.

New kick panels and carpet (until i find a proper rhd ribbed mat)

Where id fitted the new rock and roll hinges it had raised the seat by half an inch or so and formed a gap between the trim panel and underside of the rear seat, so a new panel was cut and covered.

Out and about early this morning whilst taking photos

Gradually working through the to do list, rear notching, service, exhaust and new starter motor next :roll:

 

[Justin & Muttley]

Is the box in the passenger footwell home made? Is it for your partner? I was thinking of something similar for my missus (5 foot nothing!) as her feet don't touch the floor!

 

[61 stu]

Is the box in the passenger footwell home made? Is it for your partner? I was thinking of something similar for my missus (5 foot nothing!) as her feet don't touch the floor!

yeah i think so, the original owner before me must have made it, its actually really well made with a lid for extra storage.

 

[dubscum]

Good work Stu!

this photo is cool

 

[61 stu]

cheers mate

 

[crede999]

hi stu,
ive got the z hinges too , i use a old style red and blue airbed on the bed as them blue new type ones drive you mental as every time you move they squeak like hell vinyl against vinyl , heres a link to the type i got
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gelert-Double-Rubberised-Cotton-Airbed-Mattress-NEW-/290452722584?pt=Beds_Mattresses&hash=item43a054d398" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

with regards to the rear under seat panel i juberlee clipped a bit of broom stick on the three legs so i could keep the og panel

your van rocks by the way , its got some awesome bits on it step, speakers and chrome trim etc, what do think about reversing the middle seat? has it worked out well ? whats your thoughts ?

regards
chris

 

[61 stu]

Cheers Chris for the compliments

Airbed's a good idea, although now ive made a rear cushion to go over the engine area its actually pretty comfy.

Turning the middle seat around is probably the best thing ive done, works way better for us as a family if we're camping and especially if we're just having a picnic with the roof open and the table up. its tdeal for putting your feet up too

 

[dubscum]

airbeds are rubbish in buses. We used one on a mdf rock and roll bed in march, it was freezing the cold are came through the van, mdf and cooled the air in the air bed it was so cold it was unreal (no heating in the bus and a 8 month old baby) was unreal how cold it was. Still have no heating and have slept in -2 but now have a foam bed and it was red hot under the covers

 

[krusty]

Ive just spent a good hour reading and looking at thread!
I love the stance, wheels, colour and the sign writing it looks awesome. Hopefully I'l get to see it in the flesh at a show.
Luke

 

[61 stu]

Ive just spent a good hour reading and looking at thread!
I love the stance, wheels, colour and the sign writing it looks awesome. Hopefully I'l get to see it in the flesh at a show.
Luke

cheers Luke, always nice to know its appreciated