Nev - our '71 UK bay hydraulics, Resto and more........

[stuif]

Piece of art, love it

 

[dub_crazee]

Thanks again guys, it's great getting these positive comments....makes me think that i am not that insane! :lol:
Yep belly pans came off so the underside could be blasted. once all the metalwork is complete i am going to make some perspex pans to all fluid dispersal system will be visible.
Roof wise, he had a dormobile roof which i then ditched for a tin top roof. I now want a steel sliding sunroof and the tin top wasnt great so i have a steel slider on it's way from California

Things got a little crazy with the track rods yesterday.... so i am making some fornt chassis rail notches that work on the same principle as the rear notches. A normal notch wont cut the mustard due to the extent of the movement on the suspension.

This is version 1......version 2 on it's way

Mr Ray of Rayvern Hydraulics will be popping down soon to lend a hand on the rear end then we can get some up and down movement :mrgreen:

 

[davebug]

Keeping my eyes on this one :msn4:

 

[Smithy2801]

Wow its looking awesome already

 

[dub_crazee]

Mooooore :mrgreen:

Rear ram mounts mocked up also. Hoses ordered now so should have some up and down movement soon :mrgreen:

Ram mounts will be modified slightly top and bottom once the brackets have been fabricated!

 

[stuif]

We want more :mrgreen:

 

[dub_crazee]

Here you go.......moooooore :mrgreen:

Old chassis leg and new, modified chassis leg







B post, inner b post, outrigger, inner sill etc etc all cut out due to rot and bad repairs


Test fit of B post and outer sill



Inner tub repaired, Outrigger fitted and inner sill fitted.



Wiring going together for the pump / solenoids



Spring box plumbed in



Solenoid block plumbed in



pump mounted



Rear ram mounts tacked in



Rear mounts welded in





Bosh!



Large tubs needed here!

 

[Shaggybus]

looking good.
need slamming though :lol:

 

[dub_crazee]

:mrgreen:
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[Myvanway]

cool as. 8)

 

[68_early_bay]

:shock: yikes that's awesome 8) 8) 8)

 

[Pellwood]

That looks unbelievable, totally amazing, best build thread in a a long time. Keep up the good work.

 

[mike202]

That's totally insane- I love it 8)

 

[DubBGood2Me]

Wow.

I must go lower. I must go lower. I must go lower.

 

[stuif]

It's amazing Mike
If only i could..................

 

[mychatype3]

love it, good work and designs are going on

 

[dub_crazee]

Thanks again everyone!

I am very excited about this project....although i still have some big(ish) issues to overcome
1)chopping up the fuel tank to clear my new chassis rails
2)Moving the fuel filler and routing it
3) Engine and tranny raise (I may go the same route as you Mycha or possible T25 side shift box and cable shift)
4) Huge front tubs including tubbing the front doors and inevitably modifying the window winder set up too


Other than that i am hoping it should all be pretty straight forward :shock: :mrgreen:

 

[dub_crazee]

Oh and here is a sneeky shot of the new wheels on order from the states :msn4: :msn4:

 

[Myvanway]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Will look the tits! 8)

 

[Shaggybus]

great vid.
its going to be one cool ride when done