My 68 Westy - as time goes by .....

[Clem]

Looking really nice!
can i ask if the spacers you got to sort out the centre cap problem are readily availible?I have the same problem on my rear SA's.

Kev

http://www.ssvc.org.uk/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=1783" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

This is the chap I got mine from He's a good bloke to deal with.

 

[crede999]

looking good mike ,nice to be different too on the wheels .......they look great

chris

 

[Clem]

Thanks everyone for your comments.

I didnt get to test drive it yet .... all done and ready though, had remove the front bumper to set the tracking as it got in the way :roll:
The front tyres - 175/55x15 - are probably going to be replaced with 165/60's but Ill bed it in first to see how things are. I still think it may need to go higher but again, I need to drive it properly to see. The nause is having to dismantle it all just to move the adjusters ...

For those just reading at this point, its a 4" narrowed beam from T2D, flipped spindles, Bugpack coilover shocks. Front rims are 4.5" BBT Sprintstars.
Rear is Creative lowered springplates, GR2 dampers and 195/70x15 rear tyres, 5.5" BBT Sprintstars with 5mm spacers fitted. All of its been supplied by T2D and fitted by me.

No notching, tubbing or chassis mods and the point any of that needs doing is the point at which Ill stop

 

[creationblue]

Its a YES from me...........

 

[mattd1984]

Mike

Just read all your thread, it makes a great read from start to finish. Your van looks spot on. 8)

 

[Clem]

New tyres for the van ready for the upcoming MOT. 165/50 x 15's by Bridgestone. A real pain to fit to be honest as there's not much flex going on!

Ready to roll again. I reset the tracking too so hopefully they'll last a bit longer ...

 

[Reborn bay man]

Looking really good Mike, glad you got the narrow beam sorted at last.. 8)

 

[61 stu]

8) love it

 

[creationblue]

Im running those Potenzas they are great, track much better that the dognuts

 

[Clem]

I thought if I was setting off in the hoofing rain this weekend for a motorway trip, some really small tyres would be just the ticket! :lol:

Thanks for the comments

 

[cotswoldiver]

love the way you bring little changes to the bus each year ...

 

[Clem]

I got dressed up and went to a wedding today

 

[Grazy]

Still looking cool Mike

 

[67westy]

That new sink top is looking nice Mike how did you trim off the excess?

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[Clem]

That new sink top is looking nice Mike how did you trim off the excess?

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Thats my old one Under that flower arrangement is a lot of white electrical tape .... sink top replacement is a winter job. Im thinking I'll use a belt sander to go around the edge with ... that'll be a nervous day!

 

[67westy]

Ha, your old one is in a lot better nick than mine! Might let you have a go first Would be interested to see/hear how you get on with it

 

[Clem]

I need to sort out a new wooden top/plinth(?) first as the depth of the new top is slightly different and the corners are sharper so it needs to be fully supported underneath, I think. Once thats cut, it'll be plain(ish) sailing. It'll be a bit daunting drilling and cutting the holes I reckon.

 

[*Sam*]

Hi Clem,
Who did you get your savers from ?
I know you have put a link up ^^, I followed the link and sent a PM, the reply stated that he had never supplied any wheel spacers.

Cheers
Sam

 

[Clem]

Hi Clem,
Who did you get your savers from ?
I know you have put a link up ^^, I followed the link and sent a PM, the reply stated that he had never supplied any wheel spacers.

Cheers
Sam

Wrong bloke!
This is the actual guy -

http://www.ssvc.org.uk/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=1783" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I'll amend the post up ^^ there, too

 

[Clem]

After a break I thought I'd do some more to the van! My fibreglass sink top was toasted by the sun so I bought a repro from Rocket Ron at Busfest last year.

Here's the sink top as received

I took some templates for the new base

Fixed it up with the holes cut out

And fixed it all in with the hardware

Much better