Gadgets Speed Shop presents The Citrus Valley Campground Bus

[VWsArent4Hippies]

Great job, I love it!

 

[streetboy]

Hi Gadget, one word

Superb 8)

 

[mcvw]

Arise Sir Deano: Utmost respect to you fella!

Were the rear seatbelt mounts for 3-point belts as I need to sort something similar for my bus.

You've also given me an idea for my bus too, and you might get an email from me in the next day or so lol!

 

[Gadget Boy]

Thanks guys for all your words I will get some interior shots up, as Soon as Ive finished moving to my new BIGGER workshop :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

MCvw the inner bolts are for the buckle on a 3 point belt yes the reel end would be at the window , If you listen to vw folks generally then everyone can '' Modify'' Vw's whether the do it safely or not ???

 

[davebug]

just want to say saw the bus last weekend at vanfest,and to your credit mate it really is a stunner,hard work paid off,well done son !!!!!!

 

[Gadget Boy]

Dave, unfortunatly I didnt see much of the show I really wanted to catch you for a sneaky pint and check out Your bus too

 

[cyberdyne systems]

Want to see this one in the flesh, until you see all the pictures its hard to imagine just how much has had to be done to get it to look this good, thanks for sharing

 

[davebug]

Dave, unfortunatly I didnt see much of the show I really wanted to catch you for a sneaky pint and check out Your bus too

No worries deano,sure we will cross paths sooner or later mate,looking like mines heading back to Guy and the boys for a Tweak or two after seein you lot !!!!

 

[ib-bus]

I had a chance to ride on the back seat of this bus around Vanfest site and felt like a Rock Star , truly amazing all the attention this bus was getting at the show.
I prefer stock buses but this one is just soooo cool and just what the doctor ordered 8)
Hats off to you Deano.

Here are my pictures of this bus.

 

[petegee56]

and i think gadget needs to get his **** lower :shock:

and so do I

 

[Pete B]

Could see the potential in this bus when Tim found it and brought it over. Knew it had changed hands but wasn't aware you had got your mits on it Dean!
Got to say, it don't look too shabby fella.
Just imagine how good it would have looked if you'd put a bit of effort in and a few hours graft.
Not bad at all mate.
(understatement of the year)

 

[Pete B]

Ha, that's the photo I meant to put in the above post!

 

[flynster]

awesome Deano AWESOME I SAY................

i`ll have it please :mrgreen:

 

[Gadget Boy]

Id just like to say a Big Thanks to Peter Gee for all his help over the last week , Because without him I would never have been able to move to bigger premises :mrgreen:

The new bigger workshop is NOW open folks and can fit more buses than ever


For ALL your Early Bay needs In a dedicated Bay window only workshop

Gadget

 

[davebug]

Id just like to say a Big Thanks to Peter Gee for all his help over the last week , Because without him I would never have been able to move to bigger premises :mrgreen:

The new bigger workshop is NOW open folks and can fit more buses than ever


For ALL your Early Bay needs In a dedicated Bay window only workshop

Gadget

Congrats on the new premises mate,wish you all best in your "Bay Only" Zone Mr Gadget !!!!pretty sure you will be busy with the sort of quality your turnin out ...... cheers Daveee......

 

[Gadget Boy]

Thanks Dave tbh I love baywindows more than all the other models/years and so thats what Im choosing to work on Exclusively

 

[matt69bay]

Absolutely awesome work Dean 8)
Hopefully see it and you at the Fling dude

 

[squareweave]

Sent you a PM on the engine gearbox raise. Great van!!!!! grinding the spot welds in the drip tray must have been a b!tch.

 

[Gadget Boy]

Updates .....
So over the past few weeks its still a tad hectic, But On Tuesday 12/10/10 I dropped the bus off at Spirit Interiors at Junc 9 of the M42 for a full headliner ( Formly Spirir of the 50s ). Ive known Dave Tatton for the best part of 16 years now and trust him completly, there is only one man for a headliner IMHO Its made completely from scratch NO kits or anything its all made and fitted by Dave and its Tight...... A rare thing in bus headliners as usually there are very few people who get it Spot On ...... I will do nearly everything Bus related But sometimes You really have to give it over to guys who do this trimmimg stuff day in and day out .

This is a full deluxe headliner and it wasnt cheap, But there are 8 pieces and its all hand made and fitted . The price is for a fully stripped out bus with the windows still in as dave removes these and No cupboards or curtain rails etc . The price is £ 650 which when you realise its made from scratch and Looks as good as This Im very happy :mrgreen: :mrgreen: It has totally transformed the looks of the Bus

Check the pics out guys

Just before the front windscreen went back in

Above the drivers door ......

All this detail is going to be hidden behind the Westy Campmobile cupboard BUT I know its right, And thats what matters

Detail around the middle window drivers side, you can see the multiple pieces that make up a deluxe bay headliner . I think its 7 or 8 pieces totally .

The rear panels will for the most part be hidden by the westy rear cupboard but usually they have the fragile white fiberglass covers over the hinges

Also big news at Last I got my registration number and I ordered the plates from Polar plates in No 2 style silver

So here she is with the new plates on ...........

Im damn well chuffed :mrgreen:


Gadget

 

[dubpower83]

New headliner looks superb. Very envious of your bus! 8)