Our South African 69 Bay

[sucram]

In 2008 we spent a load of money on some scrap wood, well a Devon interior that needed restoring.

So first a new marine ply floor was fitted.



Jayne had bought some new floor tiles from Vanfest so they were layed. Also new rear seat belts, again I think these were a purchase from VanFest and some cables installed.



Some of the restored Devon interior put in place.



Also we had new cushions made to the correct Devon spec.

We also installed some new speakers and a headunit and an amp for those all to important sounds











We originally had the van lowered by Red 9 Design when we first got it, but the ride was to unforgiving and low for us as we struggled with the speed bumps and pot holes in our village and surrounding area. So the front set up was removed and the original torsion bars put back in and a lowering kit installed into the front axle with shorter shoxs, not sure what make, but Fiat come to mind. The rear is standard spring plates turned a couple of splines? with Spax adjustables. For us on its slightly higher ride hight it rides quite well and more important we can still just get it in the garage.







We also had a new top tint laminated windscreen and seal fitted.

I think in the same year we had a rebuilt gearbox fitted along with a new modified clutch kit that takes the later Bay clutch thrust bearing, so no more early bay clutch thrust bearing clip failures as we'd fallen foul of that one twice.

 

[sucram]

Hi Marcus thought you'd sold this




Steve

Hi Steve

Jayne did come really close to letting her go a couple of years, but at the last minute she just couldn't go through with it and changed her mind.

We have't used the bus much in the last six years since we moved house, but we are hoping to get out in it this year.

Marcus.

 

[sucram]

The bus had been off the road for 18 months, but plans to use it this year inspired us to book it in for an M.O.T.

Needless to say she passed with flying colours. The old girl maybe 47 year old, but she is rust free as they come underneath.





Now all road legal, just need some nice weather

 

[snow_pikey]

Lovely Bus!

The Devon interior is my favourite. looks good.

Hope you get out in her lots this year.

 

[matty74]

Great Bus and story ... i'm obviously loving the Beige

 

[sucram]

Thank you for your positive comments guys, they are very much appreciated.

Ultimately we would love a new larger cc engine, twin carbs etc to help to give the old girl a bit more pace and cruising speed, but alas our budget won't stretch that so its just a case of keeping on top of what we have and looking after her.

 

[Bluesnailman]

very nice, you've done some great work to the interior.

 

[sucram]

At the weekend we attended our local Ackworth Steam Rally. It was the first time at this event with our camper, usually we are foot, as it is literally just over the fields from us. Great weekend weekend at a fabulous event.