Van restored for the big day...

[Mike F]

... was that it was to be used for my daughter's wedding. Kerry has been into VWs since I got my 1303 13 years ago, and has been with me on the Breeze many times. When she started planning her wdding it seemed logical to use the van, but as Grazy will agree it was in danger of losing its doors to rust so good old slammedkustom took it on as a project. The work done has been detailed elsewhere, as has the amazing work of Harlequin in sorting new cushions so now it is time to show the van being used as intended... I reckon both will think it was a great idea. Thanks guys!

Pics to follow...

 

[Mike F]

Jason, Ian and Zak helped me polish the van and fit the decorations...

Ian drove with bridesmaid Luise and Kerry in the back along withb proud Dad...

My other daughter Zoe was also a bridesmaid and seems to have avoided a photo, but her Beetle was bringing the page boy & girl driven by Jason...

We stopped to check the ribbons outside our house, then on to the Church...

After the ceremony I nipped back the quick was to catch the van going through the village...

Then on to the reception. Most people who didn't know me well thought we'd hired it...

 

[Analog]

that's a clean bus! it looks very good, well done and congratulations 8)

 

[pk1was]

congrats, looks a top bus and a stunning day.

 

[slammedresto]

well done mike ( and slammedkustom ) looked like a great day for it, nice and sunny, and a bloody cool looking shiney bus 8)

 

[gninnam]

Great result - a testament to all who worked on the van and you and bride both look radiant

Looks like the weather was top too

 

[rjb63]

Curses! Your Moonraker was always tattier than my Moonraker! Seriously though, that looks like a great day and you must be very proud - as father of the bride and owner of the bus. I can't wait to see the tin-top at Peppercorn.
Rick

 

[Trikky2]

Great result.
Very nice looking bus you have there. Thanks for sharing

 

[ib-bus]

Very nice pictures , congratulations.

 

[Guest]

lovely pictures and looks like you got the weather too 8)

congratulation you do look like the proud father

in all honesty mike id be really happy if my van turns out half as nice as yours when its done. ill probably take the chianti to the roof like yours as i love the way it looks. I'll keep the poptop so you wont have an identicle twin :lol: .

 

[cotswoldiver]

Great to see the end result and a happy ending, love that so many people on this forum really use their buses and have such fun
Congrats to all!

 

[Justin & Muttley]

Congratulations Mike - the van looks fantastic and you rightly look every inch the proud father!!

 

[luke]

Wow im seriously impressed, thats the nicest moonraker ive ever seen, i wish mine looked that perfect!!

 

[sparkywig]

Nice bus Mike, I reckon I've got another 15 years to get mine finished before Chloe's big day. :lol:

 

[slammedkustom]

Mike the van looks fantastic, im so glad we went all the way with it now.
it really looks the part and ive never seen you look (A) so happy (B) so smart! :shock:

fantastic weather for the wedding, congratulations to the bride and groom, you and yours deserve all the best mike

now whens this ian gonna see me about a camper! :shock:
:lol:

 

[Doris]

thanks for sharing Mike. I love your bus - the colour the height,the deluxe trim! may I also say what a beautiful daughter you have.congrats to the new couple!
Kind Regards - Rob

oh yeah and the white roof against the red - yum

 

[baron]

i cant see the pics from this pc

will try and remember to come back when I'm on one that doesn't have everything interesting blocked!

 

[Baldrick]

Hi Mike

Great to see the pictures. I didn't think you could get you bus any more shiny than it was last time I saw it...but I was wrong!!

I'm glad it all came together for the big day. I trust that you'll be wearing the the same outfit at Peppercorn!! As Doctor Who says "Bow ties are cool!".

 

[baron]

Mike it looks amazing, and so does the wedding. Love the stance and red seatbelts, been meaning to get a set myself. Interior looks great too, the perfect package. Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh

 

[Clem]

Great stuff Mike