Stu & Clare Present Murphy - Aircooled Campout 2020 Pics

[issit]

They look the Mutts Fella cant wait to take a look at Datc

 

[martin.sim]

Very smart


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Why didn't I buy my bus years ago !?

 

[Shorty]

Stu (and Clare!), those wheels look mint! I'm looking forward to getting a closer peek at this bus..

See you at Aircooled 14!

 

[68_early_bay]

Those rims look ace guys 8) saw gadgets sneaky peak on fb earlier and thought wow they do look the biz 8)

 

[Dave.P]

Very nice !
8)

 

[Myvanway]

8)


So when can I have my empi's

Awesome Stu.

 

[StuF]

8)


So when can I have my empi's

Awesome Stu.

Cheers Paul - the Chrome Empi's x 5 with correct load rated Bridgestone tyres will be for sale very soon! If your interested! :msn4:

 

[Supertramp]

Those wheels are very cool. Looking forward to reading the article in camper and bus.

 

[Grazy]

Looking good ,Always nice to run different wheels 8)

 

[Airtime]

Those wheels really look awesome! 8)

 

[Clem]

Awesome work 8)

 

[Heebee_GB]

Very cool! 8) Great write up in the mag as well.

 

[creationblue]

Nice work, I was looking at doing this a few years ago, John of Vintage Valley has them on his split, that's the only bus I've seen in the uk on them, meaning you must have the only bay 8)

 

[simo]

Great looking wheels - and work done 8) 8)

 

[Foz]

Superb Stu.....love the rims......the only way to go now is low...you know it makes sense

 

[StuF]

Hi guys - many thanks for all the kind words and comments, loving the wheels and the magazine feature even though the pic of me looks terrible as I am now about 4 stone lighter.

Going lower has been mentioned an number of times however it would require some chassis notching and at the moment the coffers are depleted to the point the wifelet says NO!

This eve I had a bit of a shock see this thread http://forum.earlybay.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=59615" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Any advice greatly appreciated

However it wasnt all bad - I did managed to get Buttys Throttle Linkage Installed before finding the steering issues

Before shots

Removal of old linkage

New one slotted into place

Didnt fancy drilling any holes so just used a tiewrap to secure the spring

Not had chance to take the bus out for a drive yet due to other issues however the throttle pedal feels excellent. Have several other jobs to complete before aircooled14 and will see loads of you peeps there

More updates to come - although none as exciting as the new wheels unfortunately, more likely oil change, rocker covers and other such boring bits!

Thanks again for the positive comments!

 

[woz]

Wheels look fantastic - A lot of work required to fit them but you must be well chuffed with the result 8) 8)

 

[BARKING MARK]

Jealous ?......ME.....No im not Jealous of those wheels :lol:

Excellent
nuff said

 

[StuF]

Cheers fellas - I do love the new wheels!

At the moment Murphy isn't looking his best! Currently up on axle stands getting some well needed replacement parts and maintenance!
Front wheels have been removed and fresh (skinny) tyres going on tomorrow - 145/65/15 Bridgestones rather than the 165's that are on now!

So far I have fitted the following,

Buttys Throttle Linkage
Replaced the Cracked/Perished Steering Coupling
Replaced the Gear Shift Coupling with a Urethane Jobbie
Scraped off some of the flaking stonechip ready for some fresh underseal

Tomorrow after getting the tyres sorted I will be dropping the oil, replacing the filter/screen, fitting new bolts and screws along with a fresh base plate and some shiny rocker covers.
Exciting stuff to do on my birthday! Might even remove some more flakey stonechip!

Will post more pics once all the work has been completed and he has had a good wash and polish! 8)

 

[StuF]

Had a busy weekend so far fitting all these goodies!

Cheeky oil change

New Rocker covers and gaskets to replace the leaky old ones

Bit easier in the garage!

Got it all done without any issues - now just need to start scraping off all the old stonechip ready for some fresh underseal action!