Progress Pics - Dormobile X-Over

[ozziedog]

Hey Andy, looking good you must be just about done with the welding now. I know your progress has been `hindered` but what are the chances of getting your bus out for a burger this Chrimbo ?? Be good to see you and the guys again :mrgreen:
(I see far too much of George )
Are you or George gonna organise sumfink this year ?? Hint ! :shock: Hint ! :shock:


Ozziedog,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Another one back to the fold soon :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[gninnam]

Don't think it will be ready by Chrimbo - still a lot to do and money running low (daughter off to Uni next week....)

(ignoring the George and I organising sumfink :msn4: )

 

[gninnam]

22.09.2015

Still working on the nearside rear mud guard thingy - now welded in and joined up.

A view from under the rear tub.

Floor joined to the tub now

Just needs grinding down and a bit of a tidy inside and out.

 

[sparkywig]

I haven't forgotten about the gutter pieces, just haven't been home much.....

 

[gninnam]

I haven't forgotten about the gutter pieces, just haven't been home much.....

No problem. I still haven't picked up the spindles from George yet (bet he's sold them :lol: )

 

[gvee]

Nah - just tripped over them a few times :roll:

 

[gninnam]

Nah - just tripped over them a few times :roll:

Need to arrange a meet up and get them out of your way - don't want to end up being sued by you

 

[gninnam]

25.09.2015

Tidied up the arch bit on the offside

Also the nearside arch and coated with rust preventative stuff

Needed to put the infill piece between the side panel and the floor/arch - before

Welded in and ground down.

Coated with rust preventative stuff.

So - this part is finished with apart from paint. Need one more repair piece for the nearside wheel tub, the closing panel at the rear below the battery try so need to order it.

That's it for now

 

[gninnam]

Taking apart the rear suspension and not to bad apart from unable to remove the stub axle due to rounded nuts

Quick question, how do you remove the rubber conduit that the handbrake cable goes through? Until I do this I won't be able to remove the hub carrier and get it sorted.

Cheers - will ask in the technical area also!

 

[sparkywig]

It just pulls out, but is probably corroded in.
Give it a soak with penetrating fluid.

 

[gninnam]

Will do as looked at a few pics of the cable etc and noticed that it should just pull out.

 

[cunning plan]

It just pulls out, but is probably corroded in.
Give it a soak with penetrating fluid.

+1 yep, it should be tightly-fitted as new, but when corroded, it will be seazed.

If you put mole-grips on there, you might be able to break the seal by twisting and pulling at the same time as it should rotate in the hole. If it is still holding, get the blow-torch out! :mrgreen:

:character0036:

 

[gninnam]

It just pulls out, but is probably corroded in.
Give it a soak with penetrating fluid.

+1 yep, it should be tightly-fitted as new, but when corroded, it will be seazed.

If you put mole-grips on there, you might be able to break the seal by twisting and pulling at the same time as it should rotate in the hole. If it is still holding, get the blow-torch out! :mrgreen:

:character0036:

Cheers but that didn't work and don't own a blow-torch....

 

[gninnam]

07.10.2015

Tried lots of penetration oil but didn't work so took the angle grinder to it (the backing plate is beyond so no major issues).

Cut off the back plate totally now so just need to get the stub axle off (next project) then start all over again on the offside (can't wait...)

 

[ozziedog]

Hi Andy, might be a good idea if you get some penetrating oil to work on the other side now, all the bolts and the hand brake cable outer etc etc :mrgreen:

Ozziedog,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Just a thought :mrgreen:

 

[gninnam]

Hi Andy, might be a good idea if you get some penetrating oil to work on the other side now, all the bolts and the hand brake cable outer etc etc :mrgreen:

Ozziedog,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Just a thought :mrgreen:

Good thought and I have been doing that

 

[cunning plan]

Cheers but that didn't work and don't own a blow-torch....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2015-Butane-Gas-Blow-Torch-Burner-Welding-Solder-Iron-Soldering-Lighter-Flame-UK-/131491700115?hash=item1e9d841d93" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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A useful addition to your tools. :character0036:

 

[gninnam]

Thanks - looks like I will have to invest then!

 

[gninnam]

10.10.2015

First time in around 3 years that the van has been sat on its rear wheels....

Put on the floor so I could try and get the castle nut off of the stub axle.
Spent several hours and will not budge, but will keep at it.

Broke the pole I was using (well a pole within a pole)

So will need to find something more sturdier and longer.
I had a torque multiplier to get the gland nut off of the flywheel and it can also be used to remove the axle nut, but is for a beetle so can't use on my castle nuts

Also, just noticed my Dormobile sticker on the passenger side of the dash.

Onwards and upwards.

 

[gninnam]

12.10.2015

Got a 5 foot steel tube from work and decided to have another go of getting the castle nut off......

Ah well, end of that plan.