My 71 Bay resto project

[Alfie]

Hi Pinheaduk, no just lowering it. Got some really cheap beam adjusters from a really nice Guy called Ed, they were only £60 plus £3.50 P&P which are cheaper than others. I bought them on ebay but he is selling them on VZI at the moment. Here is the link to the thread.

http://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=534717" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Johnny apparently you can flip the central bit around thus giving you four different hole positions. I will post some pics as they are fitted.

I got the end plates from Gavin at Trailer Queen restos who are advertising on here, they were £40 plus P&P, here is the link to the thread.

http://forum.earlybay.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=9289" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Hi Covin, hope your right about the beam cant wait to finish it, nearly there now!!!! hopefully get it on the road very soon now 8) Heres some more pics and update on the beam repair.

Graham at Scottys van centre in Bicester 07825 683477 welded on the first end plate as he knows his stuff and I wanted it done by a professional, will update with more pics soon.

 

[Alfie]

Other end plate on

First beam adjuster welded into place

Close up, lower part marked to be cut before fitting other adjuster.

 

[Alfie]

First drive today after four years of restoration!!! It's off to scottys van centre in Bicester for a last fix before the big MOT day

Still got to finish the front beam but that can be done after...cant wait 8)

Not long now!!!!

 

[faux]

It has been a long journey, but you really have got a amazing bus.

Good luck with the MOT, and keep us posted.

Jon

 

[gninnam]

^^WHS^^

Good luck

 

[pinheaduk]

if this fails ill eat my hat at the next show

good luck dude

 

[Guest]

well done man /slap on the back.

4 years, but worth it

 

[Alfie]

Thanks Guys, almost there now. Didnt realise there would be so many little bits to finish still. Anyway a few more jobs ticked off the list and all my electrics are working at long last. I'm trying to get the bus roadworthy and MOT'd in time for Stonor on 31st may!!! it's not too long now and I'm pushing on with it.

Got a fair bit to do still but everything costs money which I haven't got at the moment...but hey!!!

Wont be able to get the seats re-upholstered in time but that can be done later......really excited now!!!!

New Exhaust

Steering wheel repair

Painted

 

[Alfie]

Made some new door cards

New shoes!!!! Carlton GSI's

Well folks!!! after 4 years of restoration...... MOT man he say YES!!!!

Stonor here I come....Woop Whoop :lol:

 

[gninnam]

Congrats dude - no stopping you now

 

[Covin]

Well done Alfie, it's been a long journey but the end result has been well worth the effort.
Fantastic job mate. Now get yourself off on a Camping trip :mrgreen:

 

[faux]

Well done fella, one of the better feelings in life 8)

 

[Alfie]

I would just like to say thankyou to everyone on here for all your support and words of encouragement. 8)

It was the maiden voyage to Stonor today and I loved it, cant wait for the next show :bliss:

BBQ with friends

Also just wanted to say a big thank you to Grahame at scottys van centre, Bicester for all your help and advice in the last push for my MOT, couldn't have got there without you, can't thank you enough dude!! arty0041:

 

[andewilson]

all good mate. i would love to be at te stage where your are now. van looks very nice. the fun bits begin now. a whack with the lowering stick will mke those alloys look even better

 

[71Dormobile]

Well done on the road for the summer good timing....Keep the pics and posts coming

 

[Guest]

well done mate 8)

where did you get the plate btw?

 

[Alfie]

Johnny, I got the plates ages ago on mail order. Will try and find out the name of the company and let you know.

Got my front cab seats re-trimmed this week and love the result, going to get the rear bed and cushions made the same.

Before.....

After....Decided to go for red with cream piping.

And fitted.....

 

[Alfie]

Really like that deluxe trim for bay's but it's very expensive. Found this thick chrome strip in LIDL today, it's only £10 for a 10 meter roll, It is self adheasive and can be cut to size. stuck it on and really pleased with the result. Also picked up some 200watt car speakers in there too for only £6.99...Bargain!! 8)

Here is some pic's of the trim...

 

[gninnam]

Works quite well does the trim - good one

 

[T2-Nate]

Great cheapo version of the deluxe trim, mate! I haven't seen it at our belgian branch of the LIDL group yet but I'll keep an eye out.
Looks very nice!