mylesbaldwin
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And he's finally started on the camper today! Fresh paint here we come
The scratch and sniff 71 westy
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Foz
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fingers crossed man!This sandblaster....I'm intrigued by it. Could it clean engine parts to make them look new again. Is it messy to use? Portable?
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mylesbaldwin
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Foz said:
This sandblaster....I'm intrigued by it. Could it clean engine parts to make them look new again. Is it messy to use? Portable?
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Not so much portable as you need a conpresor and electic! It brings parts up like new, Matt silver colour which if you ask me is like new! If you want anything done I'm sure I can sort it out for you drop me a text
mylesbaldwin
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Stripped the windows down to be cleaned polished and new seals
Il post some after pics up once there all cleaned up!
Took my spindles and trailing arms off tonight because.... Drum role please
Dropped spindles should be here this week
Probably the best part of a build is lowering it!
This is it's new home for the time being!
Welding is being finished off this week and the doors etc being primed next week hopefully!
What do people think of pop tops with roof racks?
Personally I love the look! Something you don't see everyday and that's the way I'm going with my build! The plans still to get it tested and registered by the end of April il trying to get as much done as I can now so there minimal work next month!
Il post some after pics up once there all cleaned up!
Took my spindles and trailing arms off tonight because.... Drum role please
Dropped spindles should be here this week
Probably the best part of a build is lowering it!
This is it's new home for the time being!
Welding is being finished off this week and the doors etc being primed next week hopefully!
What do people think of pop tops with roof racks?
Personally I love the look! Something you don't see everyday and that's the way I'm going with my build! The plans still to get it tested and registered by the end of April il trying to get as much done as I can now so there minimal work next month!
mylesbaldwin
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Been slacking on the updates lately, to be honest there's not been much going on! Firstly though had my beam narrowed 4" with adjusters welded in, just waiting for people to get back to me about dropped spindles so I can finally get it on 4 wheels again!
New end plates turned up at a bargain price from a great company Vw one on one
My good mate Boother did all the beam work for me with amazing welding skills
Branded by the mater himself, simply amazing work
No paint being applied to this! Just a clear coat so you can see the pure beauty of this thing!
New bearings fitted
Leaf springs shortened and welded up!
Needed to get a replacement as the one had broke, all sorted now though!
Fits a dream though
Just awaiting spindles, can't wait to get it on 4 wheels again!!
Buddy box turned up also! Looks amazing and the quality is great!
Also my tubs are in the process of being made, again thanks to Boother
All the fuck ups from the bodyshop are complete including around the windscreen, found out there bodge or workmanship was worse then I thought
After removing the repair panel fitted there had been a patch welded on with 2-3 tack welds to give "support"
Professional!!
Anyway fresh paint is ready!
Doors and other removed panels have been primed and should be fully painted within a few more weeks!
Finally getting somewhere!
7-8 months to try and paint this van properly has really tested my patience!
If the camper hadn't given me enough stress, the joys of a static Dailey finally caused me a bit of drama with a cracked sump!
Went over to see Austin's new Commer camper van! Awesome van! Every time I go and see him, he makes me want one even more!! Don't tell him though!
New end plates turned up at a bargain price from a great company Vw one on one
My good mate Boother did all the beam work for me with amazing welding skills
Branded by the mater himself, simply amazing work
No paint being applied to this! Just a clear coat so you can see the pure beauty of this thing!
New bearings fitted
Leaf springs shortened and welded up!
Needed to get a replacement as the one had broke, all sorted now though!
Fits a dream though
Just awaiting spindles, can't wait to get it on 4 wheels again!!
Buddy box turned up also! Looks amazing and the quality is great!
Also my tubs are in the process of being made, again thanks to Boother
All the fuck ups from the bodyshop are complete including around the windscreen, found out there bodge or workmanship was worse then I thought
After removing the repair panel fitted there had been a patch welded on with 2-3 tack welds to give "support"
Professional!!
Anyway fresh paint is ready!
Doors and other removed panels have been primed and should be fully painted within a few more weeks!
Finally getting somewhere!
7-8 months to try and paint this van properly has really tested my patience!
If the camper hadn't given me enough stress, the joys of a static Dailey finally caused me a bit of drama with a cracked sump!
Went over to see Austin's new Commer camper van! Awesome van! Every time I go and see him, he makes me want one even more!! Don't tell him though!
Myvanway
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Big up the fabrication skills and wielding, looks cockon that.
You have worked extremely hard on this project..... it shows!
Awesome!
8)
You have worked extremely hard on this project..... it shows!
Awesome!
8)
mylesbaldwin
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Myvanway said:
You know what they say, if you want it done properly do it yourself! Glad I've got people helping me now who I know do a spot on job!! Unlike certain bodyshops!! Should be cruising round in her come summer! Low, slow and the windows down! What more do you want really?
Oh wait beer in the fridge too!
Myvanway
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I loved Commers till I herd a few of them hated VW T2's.... Politics!!! :roll:
Yer... they are cool...... IMO!
Yer... they are cool...... IMO!
68_early_bay
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Myvanway said:
Your right Paul they are cool, but read the negative comments posted on fb by their owners club and thought wtf :lol: :lol:
Foz
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Great news! Be nice to see the new stance when its back on rubber again. Well done on your patience with this project...I know its been a bit soul destroying for you at times, but things are finally paying off now hopefully.
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mylesbaldwin
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Foz said:
Cheers Foz, hoping early may we will see what it's going to look like painted and on all 4's
mylesbaldwin
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Doors and all removed panels in first coat rear for flatting
original 1970 radio won on eBay too
And my mate got himself a immaculate 91 mk2 golf GTD so clean !!
original 1970 radio won on eBay too
And my mate got himself a immaculate 91 mk2 golf GTD so clean !!
Foz
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Likin it, likin it!!
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mylesbaldwin
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So, it's been a long toke since my last update but there's been plenty going on..
Finally after 10 months of trying to get my can painted it's finally done. If I'm honest I'm still not 100% happy but it's now got to the point where I need to get it back together and on the road for my deadline, BUSFEST!!!! Il use it for a year or so and then get the bits I'm not happy with sorted! Bound to get some battle wounds from it's first few outings!
Bought one of the first sets of tubs made from trailer queen restorations! After a later night I got then fitted with a little help from a mate
Of course it's not a nice in the workshop without a good old cider or beer
And all painted up
Also not to dig but FINALLY got my dropped spindles
It was fitted at it's lowest point on the adjusters....
Clearly needed some adjustment!
Nether the less cool as fuck.
Really thought about leaving it's like this as the paint looked cool as hell with how low it is
Decided different though
Got some new wheels too some freshly powder coated wide 5's will do nicely for now
Got the van delivered to my unit Thursday evening too hour later it was fully loaded! Bloody lowered vans
Hung the doors and fitted the exhaust too
And got excited and started fitted things that didn't need doing just yet
Keep an eye out my interior will be getting started soon! It's going to be something special
Does anyone know where I can get one of these bottle racks from?
Also does anyone have any wide 5 rear drums back plates shows stub axles the complete works for sale?
Finally after 10 months of trying to get my can painted it's finally done. If I'm honest I'm still not 100% happy but it's now got to the point where I need to get it back together and on the road for my deadline, BUSFEST!!!! Il use it for a year or so and then get the bits I'm not happy with sorted! Bound to get some battle wounds from it's first few outings!
Bought one of the first sets of tubs made from trailer queen restorations! After a later night I got then fitted with a little help from a mate
Of course it's not a nice in the workshop without a good old cider or beer
And all painted up
Also not to dig but FINALLY got my dropped spindles
It was fitted at it's lowest point on the adjusters....
Clearly needed some adjustment!
Nether the less cool as fuck.
Really thought about leaving it's like this as the paint looked cool as hell with how low it is
Decided different though
Got some new wheels too some freshly powder coated wide 5's will do nicely for now
Got the van delivered to my unit Thursday evening too
hour later it was fully loaded! Bloody lowered vans 
Hung the doors and fitted the exhaust too
And got excited and started fitted things that didn't need doing just yet
Keep an eye out my interior will be getting started soon! It's going to be something special
Does anyone know where I can get one of these bottle racks from?
Also does anyone have any wide 5 rear drums back plates shows stub axles the complete works for sale?
mylesbaldwin
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Haven't posted anything on here for a long time, thought it was time for a update.. Good and bad!
Westy roofs on just need a canvas
Grill and bumper also fitted
And rear badge
Engine lid and filler flap too
I removed the aftermarket exhaust due to clearance of only a inch to the floor so it's up for sale
Painted and refitted the standard one
Took the insulation up, rust proofed painted and re applied insulation as I wasn't happy with half the job
Started laying the base flooring down, eyed up the panels and the cab flooring
New custom made wiring loom re routed through the inside of the bus with a detachable engine loom. (Making life easier when removing engine. Because let's face it, it's gonna happen)
Had a 500mile road trip Wednesday night to get some parts. New windscreen and sliding for Mec due to the one I bought prior being wrong!
And a lovely care package from custom and commercial
Now for the bad... Remember the shit ass bodyshop who caused my life hell? Well fitting the boot wasn't as easy as I thoight! Bolted it on went to shut it to line it up...
Impossible!!!
Somehow they've welded the corner on at a angle 11mm to be exact!
Hoping to be able to shut the boot with adjustment but as of yet I'm unable! Even if I can just until I get a spare 600-700 quid to get it sorted! Bastards! All good fun apparently!
Westy roofs on just need a canvas
Grill and bumper also fitted
And rear badge
Engine lid and filler flap too
I removed the aftermarket exhaust due to clearance of only a inch to the floor so it's up for sale
Painted and refitted the standard one
Took the insulation up, rust proofed painted and re applied insulation as I wasn't happy with half the job
Started laying the base flooring down, eyed up the panels and the cab flooring
New custom made wiring loom re routed through the inside of the bus with a detachable engine loom. (Making life easier when removing engine. Because let's face it, it's gonna happen)
Had a 500mile road trip Wednesday night to get some parts. New windscreen and sliding for Mec due to the one I bought prior being wrong!
And a lovely care package from custom and commercial
Now for the bad... Remember the shit ass bodyshop who caused my life hell? Well fitting the boot wasn't as easy as I thoight! Bolted it on went to shut it to line it up...
Impossible!!!
Somehow they've welded the corner on at a angle 11mm to be exact!
Hoping to be able to shut the boot with adjustment but as of yet I'm unable! Even if I can just until I get a spare 600-700 quid to get it sorted! Bastards! All good fun apparently!
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