My 1971 Deluxe from the boys at Kieft en Klok

[Bay-low71]

Another busy couple of days & nights down with the GC monkeys.... First fix Electrics sorted thanks to Nick aka Alpsbay. Thanks dood
Accelerator cable, pedal, buttys bits linkage (very nice bit of kit). Windscreen in so bus is now weatherproof. Front seat is bolted in so a few small bits to finish but no reason why it couldn't go now.
So pleased tonight got to drive my bus for the first time in about 5 years makes it all worth while and to have some good friends there just adds to the excitement.

Oh just a small thing just done a deal on Andy Wilsons chrome Telesdials thanks for waiting Andy, can't wait to get them. Enough from me.... Ben

 

[gninnam]

Really pleased for you and looking very smart in the pic above

 

[Bay-low71]

Really pleased for you and looking very smart in the pic above

Thanks, it must be the light I'm covered in s!@t... Ha ha

 

[gninnam]

Really pleased for you and looking very smart in the pic above

Thanks, it must be the light I'm covered in s!@t... Ha ha

The van, not you

 

[Bay-low71]

Really pleased for you and looking very smart in the pic above

Thanks, it must be the light I'm covered in s!@t... Ha ha

The van, not you

Oh right, I thought I was looking dappa too... Ha ha ha

 

[Grazy]

Looking really nice mate 8)

 

[Bay-low71]

Looking really nice mate 8)

Thanks Grazy, it's been emotional. Final few hurdles to jump then on the home straight.

 

[Cali_bay]

Looking great and the engine sound's sweet as well 8)

 

[Bay-low71]

Looking great and the engine sound's sweet as well 8)

Thanks Si,

Thanks for your help too along the way....really pleased with the engine, still got the stat and oil cooler to mount and plumb in on its return....just temp filter plumbed in for now.

 

[andewilson]

Oh just a small thing just done a deal on Andy Wilsons chrome Telesdials thanks for waiting Andy, can't wait to get them. Enough from me.... Ben[/quote]



I look forward to seeing them on your bus mate. it will look lovely dropped on them.

they are too nice to be sat in my workshop

 

[Bay-low71]

Waved farewell to the bus this morning, off to Airteriors to be decked out, nice to have a bit of a break from it. Got to clear the garage which will be a mission but got a while to sort.... Here's a few pics from this morning

Friends seen it then on the road and sent me a pic...

Took a pic of the finished engine bay got to sort the roof of the engine bay, but really happy.

Need to wrap the zorst when it comes back gets rather hot next to the valance..

 

[Bay-low71]

Happy new wheels arrived that's to Andewilson also some 20mm adapters thanks to Simon aka Butty's Bits....

Just need a bus to fit them on now. It's still up @ Airteriors until next week then on to Bromsgrove auto trimmers. Getting closer and closer but still loads to do.....

 

[rallye dale]

Nice work pal

Andy really is a porsche wheel whore :lol:

 

[68_early_bay]

Happy new wheels arrived that's to Andewilson also some 20mm adapters thanks to Simon aka Butty's Bits....

Just need a bus to fit them on now. It's still up @ Airteriors until next week then on to Bromsgrove auto trimmers. Getting closer and closer but still loads to do.....

Wow They're shinny :shock: 8)

 

[gninnam]

Wow They're shinny :shock: 8)

Ouch - my eyes...... 8)

Looking good though :mrgreen:

 

[Bay-low71]

A little sneak peak at Nicks work @ Airteriors, Bromsgrove 2mo....for the next stage. One happy camper....

Before Formica fit out...

Will need to come back to have final fit as B.A.T. want the bus empty of units...ttfn. Ben

 

[Myvanway]

really coming together nicely,

Awesome. 8)

 

[Bay-low71]

Haven't updated this for a while so here's what's been going down.

Bus safely transported to Nick @ Airteriors Welshpool from Newport. All units removed & stored safely by Nick, then Bus transported to Bromsgrove Auto Trimmers for them to work their magic. Unfortunately deadline slipped but not bothered waited this long for it just want it done once done right....due to be finished end of September then back to Nick @ Airteriors for final fit then back to me before winter sets in, hopefully.

Lots to do on its return remote atomic cooler, filter to final fit, front beam to replace (thinking Red 9 any comments views welcome), brakes. Creative adjustable spring plates. Wheels, leisure electrics, sounds, heating...Finally MOT ready for VoWo 2014 now me thinks...my flexible friends will be used and abused I'm sure...

Enjoy Busfest -- me I'm working 12hr days all weekend hope its a good one and look forward to attending as many show as possible next year hoping to get a cheeky Euro show/holiday in 2.

Sneak peak

Walk through, half full drinks only....why???

This is why!!! ;-)

Bromsgrove are keeping it all secret until we go up which I can wait, Angela & Pete have been great really looking forward to seeing upholstery done then final bits by Nick... Excited.com

 

[Humphrey]

Nice one! That'll rattle yer tinnies!

 

[gninnam]

Looking forward to the piccys as I am sure you are....