my 69er! Now fully restored!

[steve92]

Just got the latest update from the body shop.

Things are coming on well. so far the only wet rust found is on both cab steps, so these will be replaced when i've sourced some new ones.

all windows are now out, and no major issues under any of the seals. just a whizz down, and maybe the odd pinhole here and there to weld up. so good news!

I've always known the van had had a bump on the front corner many moons ago. now know the extent of the damage and the bodge job in the states to repair it. basically the damage had been plated over and not properly sorted. this has now been pulled out, and done properly! and a new plate has been welded back in.

at this end, i now have a near complete westy interior to go in. just need to make a buddy seat now. although i'm not having a sink unit, as it takes up far to much room

after much pondering i have decided the interior will be trimmed in brick red with cream piping, and the bed will be pleated to match the front seats. so westy with a twist!

here's a few more piccys.

here's the plate.

this it what was underneath it!

this is it straightened out. it has now been welded up.

 

[steve92]

Been over to the body shop today to take a peek at the big man! really impressed with how things are going. looks like the steps will be ok. each has a 1" hole, but the surrounding metal is fine, so they can just be plated up. not bad for a 41 yr old vehicle! there's no rot just alot of dents! heres a few more pics.

 

[gninnam]

Coming along nicely 8)

 

[steve92]

Been over today to help? take the engine out. He now has some PAINT!!! on the inside, on the areas that will be seen. looks wicked!

 

[gninnam]

Looks really nice matey 8)

 

[steve92]

Looks really nice matey 8)

It's getting there Andy. It's amazing what a difference a bit of paint makes!

 

[robins]

looking good steve

 

[steve92]

Dentys shell has been top coated today! He will be colour sanded tomorrow.
Got some nice shiney powder coated tinware back from the powder coaters today.
Steve's a happy boy!

 

[steve92]

more pics!

 

[Dirty Harry]

Top job!!

 

[gninnam]

^^WHS^^ 8) :mrgreen:

 

[steve92]

had a great day today helping put the engine back in. had all the tin powdered , so it looks great now, and started up fine. hopefully should be home in a couple of weeks.

 

[steve92]

All my locks have been retumbled today by a local locksmith. All on one key now! and at last I will be able to unlock the slider with a key, as I never had a key for it. No more shuffling through from the drivers door when I come back drunk !

Just a couple more pics of him lazing in the sun!

 

[steve92]

Just a pic of the engine back in and lights back in. looks cool with a bit of colour!

 

[faux]

Wow, looks great.

I love this bit, putting all the cleaned, shiny bits back on.. 8)

 

[gninnam]

Looking really good is that 8)

 

[steve92]

cheers chaps shouldn't be long now!

 

[Airtime]

Wow, that looks awesome! :shock:

You'll be finished in time for the good weather I think! 8)

 

[sparkywig]

8)

 

[steve92]

Yet more pics!

What a lovely pair!