71 DUMobile drive rebuild-- now FOR SALE--

[71dormy]

 

[71dormy]

before some new paint

and after a fresh lick!

start of heat proofing...

 

[71dormy]

start of the bodywork!many hopurs to go...

needs a bit more work!getting there

looking alot better...cant wait!

 

[71dormy]

done took a few hours but im happy with the result!

started the roof, no dents or dings so wasnt that bad

 

[71dormy]

before a quick skim...

after many layers of filler and sanding!

and then after finishing that another job apperared!it wil be worth it!jsut more work that was not wanted!

 

[71dormy]

havnt started the front yet!just got to finish the welding on the window channel and arches then all the welding is done!after a year and a half!we had major trouble with the passenger side door as it just wouldnt line up!we soon discoreverd that the front cross member had been tack welded on, and fitted whilst one side of the van was jacked up!therefpre putting the whole side out!this started to kink the roof so a strengthning plate was welded in!now its a good even gap with the door hung!

front valance was full of expanding foam!great van i was told!never been bodged! :?

 

[lard]

expanding foam :confused0068:

great to see the paint going on - looks good!

 

[71dormy]

yeh it should hopefuly be ready soon...ish!iam not going to miss another summer!started work on the engine lid earlier!will try get pics up later if not then tomorrow.coments would be good too

 

[VWAIRCOOLED]

It's good to see another Dormy being saved,good work dude.It would be interesting to see what the interiors like.I think that the Dormobiles had the best laid out interiors and elevating roof.

What's your secret colour plan :?:

 

[windsurfer]

Looking good Austin, you've worked hard. Can't wait to see it on the road. Surf trip, here we come :mrgreen:

 

[71dormy]

thank you guys.well the plan will be on view very soon!some people wont like it some people will but its how i want it im very excited now tho.hopefuly next few weeks now.welder packed up tho so cant finish engine lid!
ooo yeh cant wait first camping trip

 

[71dormy]

made a start...

cut the worst out , not as bad as i expected!

this is what came out!more filler, dont get shocked by what i find now! :lol: filler expanding foam!whatever next?

 

[71dormy]

also got a ted of welding to do here too. :shock:

everytime i see these pics or look at the van i just want to do more!iam really getting excited!

 

[windsurfer]

Go for it Dude, it's gonna be sweet! :mrgreen:

 

[71dormy]

well!ive got a rediculous amount of pics to get on so will be doing so this sunday!its changed sorry for delay :lol:

 

[ant]

bloody impressed my large haired friend, awesome work, even more so considering your not even 20 yet :shock: 8)

 

[windsurfer]

So you put 2 and 2 together Ant, yep Austin is 71 dormy, the super talented bus builder and chimanea carrier with big hair (and as you say, only 19) :lol: :lol:

 

[71dormy]

why thank you my fellow early lovers!got a scar too...chimanea

 

[windsurfer]

why thank you my fellow early lovers!got a scar too...chimanea

Wear it with pride dude, let me know when you get you tat too:lol:

 

[71dormy]

right more pics fianally but these are from the beginning of summer its changed even more now!enjoy....