Rocky the Campmobile ....

[toffo24]

[*]just a couple of line to show you what we have been upto since buying our campermobile in January from Hubcap...
We wanted to get into something different so the camper seemed to be the best chance of doing this. I looked for a mainly solid example as I am no good with the welder. We just didnt expect to buy teh first bus that we looked at !

So with money in hand we trundled futher down the coast to sunny Bognor and comlected this bus which seemed to be all we could have wanted for a basic project a bit of paint and camping here we come.

But silly me changed the exhaust and the oil and not knowing to much about aircooled put the wrong oil in the engine and ran it for 5 miles, he didnt like it so he spant most of it out ! Unhappy with minisule HP plan B had to evolve. Well some months down the line and we have a new 1776cc on order with the engine builder. Now for the paint. We both like shiny so off to be painted . Here are some pictures to show to what extend we are going to. A couple of weekends and the bus was gutted and awaiting delivered to the local bodyshop.


Rocky wasnt going with out a fight ! So I call for re-enforcments!

But the interior was out and what was left was really pleasing.

So just on to the strip out ready for prep

And then onto the trailer for the short drive to Ashford

and finally unloaded in the shop

Paint codes researched on order , as we the weeks go I will keep you updated with the prep and paint .

 

[retrokid]

Loving that stripey Westy roof canvas... Never seen anything like that before??

 

[Cali_bay]

Looks nice and solid

Can't wait to see it in new paint 8) Keep the pictures coming.

 

[retro]

love the numberplate, wot oh :mrgreen:

 

[toffo24]

Hi here is an upate on Rocky, I took these on Saturday at the Paintshop and I have to say that I am really impressed with the condition of the metal and the fact that its shaping up with out too much Plod. No floating through puddles for us!
The Tin , Firewall and cross member are at the powder coaters and will be back Friday, Can,t wait!

We will be keeping the original colours so it should look really fresh in a few weeks.
Enjoy!

Tailgate

Body

Back Pannel , this is a real work of art , this has been un-assembled and corrected and then re-assembled!

Engine bay and the only rust hole in the bus!

I will post up some more pictures soon and the Tin and other parts will be added Friday!

 

[slammedresto]

looking good, keep the pics coming 8)

 

[lembo]

What he said ^ 8)

 

[toffo24]

Ok I’m getting excited now , just had a call from the engine builder that my new engine is ready , I haven’t seen Rocky now for a couple of weeks so I will have a look in later this week to take some more pictures.
My Tin, H/E , firewall and cross member have come back from the powder coater, and I got to say that I am really impressed with the finish!

H/E and Firewall

Cross Member

Ade drop off my exhaust on Sunday, well pleased I had some stainless steel exhaust custom made in the past and the welding was nothing like this !

Rocky will sound as good as he looks and goes. It should all start to come together now in the coming months.....

 

[Grazy]

Well done dude Exhaust looks awesome i want one !!

 

[toffo24]

just an update , been up to see our bus this weekend really cracking on now 60% now corrected should see some major changes soon.

The other side now finnished.

And a quick picky of the awning we just obtained as well.

I should have the new engine this week so will start to build up the new one with the parts that I have had powder coated .

 

[streetboy]

A good buy I'd say coming on nicely

lots of pics

 

[gninnam]

Looking really good so far and love the tin work which has been powder coated

 

[toffo24]

thanks guys, picking up some more parts at Vanfest for the bus so should be getting to grips with re assembly soon!

 

[toffo24]

Here is a update on Rocky

The new engine is here so I am starting the engine build up, a bit more grunt now we have 1776 cc in the back of the bus!
As a novice to the aircooled world I hope that I dont miss anything.

Just wait for a 45 degree angle for the lower full flow outlet.

Twin ICT and ceramic header and stainless exhaust to go on and at least we should get home after a good day out at the beech!

 

[steve92]

nice work so far.mines off for the same treatment in october.

 

[toffo24]

Here is an update on our Camper, I have finally got the correct fittings and the oil lines and so I can crack on a bit further with the engine build.

Rocky has been getting near completion to and goes into paint next week, all the panels have been corrected and the roof has been repaired where it was cracked. It shouldn’t be to long now before I have to start reassembly.

Just the carbs to go on and clutch to be sorted out now and its ready to go in the bus.

Unfortunately I have had to change my plans regarding the Ebbers that I have so I will be looking to get another type of heater in a couple of months time after I have sold mine.
I have had to fill the holes up so these can be painted over.

Repair to the roof

The next update should be in about 7 days time...This time painted and back at home!

 

[Till]

Looking good Pete, let me know when it's home, me and Rach will pop down for a cuppa.

 

[toffo24]

No probs Ade, I have the coffee pot on !

 

[gninnam]

The engine looks bling-tastic 8)
Although, the exhaust looks to be in the way of the inlet for the HX??

 

[toffo24]

Yes I was looking at that, I am going to look at a method to fix the inlet for the H/E that clamps on to the pipe and allows the silver type trunking to connect both header exhaust pipe and inlet of the H/E.