Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2017 18:11:59 GMT 10
Started putting the kitchen bits back in, the oven I bought and the bench top that sits above it. I am changing things a bit to accommodate the oven, so the front split door that covers the oven area will not be put back on. Of course, when doing custom stuff like this I am always running into issues, like not having a specific coarse thread counter sunk bolts (not screws). Hope the shops open tomorrow! You finished painting inside? That was quick!! |
|
|
|
Post by snoops on Jan 2, 2017 18:30:17 GMT 10
Yep, doing custom stuff always goes places you don't expect and requires things you never have.  I expect pics when it's done.  |
|
|
|
Post by tasmillard on Jan 3, 2017 6:57:19 GMT 10
Snoops, you'll get another vide that will be useful, for when you're trying to fall asleep  |
|
|
|
Post by 78466noM on Jan 3, 2017 9:14:10 GMT 10
Our millard is full of how shall we put it done differently either because it was impossible to redo as original as it was attached from the outside cladding put on last or I want something different doesn't always go to plan and very often end up having to hunt down different screws bolts rivets etc. the windows are a good example I measured the distance of the groove in window how think the wall sheets were and brought the angle to dress windows when it was all together I cut the first piece and found I must have been about 1mm out as it sat at an angle so off to get unequal length angle the other isn't wasted I had a rethink of attaching upper cupboards.
cars are the same when you can no longer get a part and you have to make up your own trial and error mostly but it usually works in the end. spoke to the wife last night hoping to have the van ready for rego by march gives us five months to sort it out before we go away.
|
|
|
|
Post by tasmillard on Jan 3, 2017 15:22:24 GMT 10
Yes, found this out once again, shouldn't be surprised really as I been custom fibbing stuff for decades. Finally got it done tho, video to come. I hope it all goes to plan for you mate, five months is good but its amazing how time flies.
|
|
|
|
Post by tasmillard on Jan 3, 2017 17:57:31 GMT 10
OK, so I got a two part video on the work I have done since the last one, what a job its been! Anyway, happy with the results...
|
|
|
|
Post by tasmillard on Jan 3, 2017 18:19:28 GMT 10
And, if youre reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaally keen, here is part 3:
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2017 18:39:17 GMT 10
Looks awesome!
|
|
|
|
Post by Mustang on Jan 4, 2017 6:34:26 GMT 10
Very neat, so time consuming, great recycle of the laminate to marine ply. Re tools, we had to drill a hole for our tap, like you I struggled with an inadequate hole cutter until it disintegrated. Bought a specific S/S cutter & fluid $80 "ouch" job over in seconds, but the tap was worth it. FOR SALE: 1 x S/S hole cutter!!  |
|
|
|
Post by 78466noM on Jan 4, 2017 9:06:26 GMT 10
Looks great you are right about tools sometimes you just can't get away with what you have and need to buy borrow or rent a tool (some tools are cheaper to buy than rent) excellent workmanship again I do understand that what looks like an easy fast job to do often turns out to be time consuming.
|
|
|
|
Post by tasmillard on Jan 7, 2017 5:42:28 GMT 10
Started changing wheel bearings with Gitano. Due to age, these bearings are not off the shelf caravan or trailer ones. We had to go to two different bearing suppliers to find them. One less thing ill need to worry about when on the road.
EDIT: wheel bearings done and did some extra cleaning whilst there. Was getting too hot in the sun so luckily I did the other last 2 in the shade. |
|
|
|
Post by Mustang on Jan 7, 2017 8:04:09 GMT 10
Started changing wheel bearings with Gitano. Due to age, these bearings are not off the shelf caravan or trailer ones. We had to go to two different bearing suppliers to find them. One less thing ill need to worry about when on the road. Love changing bearings...........in my garage, not much fun on the side of the road, a sadly overlooked maintenance here in Qld especially with boat owners. |
|
|
|
Post by 78466noM on Jan 7, 2017 9:09:27 GMT 10
they are overlooked all over I think on all trailers all over though boat trailer bearings are the worst they get hot going to the boat ramp are then backed into the water and when they cool down very quick they suck suck water in. I use bearing buddies that helps and to jack up wheel and test bearings only takes a short time. I have never had to change bearings on the side of the road and unless I get a faulty one I should never have to. The other worry is if it collapses on the road it can destroy axle end that makes it a tow job and a very early end to a fun day or holiday not to mention it could end up costing a lot of money.
such a little thing but so very important PS: if bearings have been on trailer for a few years and need adjusting it is best to just replace them and make sure they are well packed with grease my van when I brought it had a dried up small blob of grease in the cap the bearings were dry so to get it home I used the bearing buddies to fill it with grease though that is another reason I think mine has never been registered.
|
|
|
|
Post by snoops on Jan 8, 2017 19:18:11 GMT 10
I've always been paranoid about my traier bearings - I repack them on all my trailers every 12 to 18 months. I always check the temps when travelling too - I carry a small infrared thermometer with me. As soon as we pull up I'm under the van taking measurements - I do this too when im travelling in the 101. You get to know what temps everything runs at. My van bearings run at 37 degrees. On my 101 the wheel bearing on 3 corners run at 45 but the back left always runs at 50. The gearbox runs at 92, the TC at 88 with the overdrive out and 98 with the overdrive in. . Front diff runs 4 degrees cooler then the rear. You get a feel for your equipment after a while and know when things are out of the norm. A van is no different. |
|
|
|
Post by tasmillard on Jan 8, 2017 19:50:52 GMT 10
You snoops, are worse than I am lol OK, so with the bearings done today, I thought ill quickly tackle the hub caps as they needed a little tlc, but didnt have oodles of time so enough to get them looking smarter. So with paint stripper, took off the black paint that was faded to reveal the chrome under, then used a cut and polish compound to give it the results you see below. Not much effort in all, and could be done a lot better but ill look at them again when I get to the rims for painting.    |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2017 19:55:11 GMT 10
And you give hard times to Mustang for the bling factor? I never expected for you to do this work with today's heat and yesterday job!  Now is time to get the plywood for toe ceiling. |
|
|
|
Post by tasmillard on Jan 8, 2017 19:56:35 GMT 10
|
|
|
|
Post by tasmillard on Jan 8, 2017 19:58:07 GMT 10
And you give hard times to Mustang for the bling factor? I never expected for you to do this work with today's heat and yesterday job! Now is time to get the plywood for toe ceiling. Had to finish the job, wasnt too bad as I had the shade in the morning to do the front wheel, then the shade again on the other side to do the others. Yes I am stuffed but glad its done. Tomorrow we'll take a drive to look at the marine ply for ceiling. |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2017 20:18:23 GMT 10
I was very tired, I guess that the body tell me that I am near 71 and my brain does not like to accept it. The body win all the time I am Ok now after a good rest, call me tomorrow so we go together. |
|
|
|
Post by 78466noM on Jan 8, 2017 20:26:44 GMT 10
I hope it has been cooler there than here I had a big weekend welding mowing cleaning and the only thing I got done on the van was the roof seems you got a lot more done than me.
|
|
|
|
Post by tasmillard on Jan 9, 2017 19:37:43 GMT 10
OK, so Gitano and I have had a HUGE day! We started placing the 4mm marine ply on the ceiling, lots and lots of work. I am compiling a vid, but this is a teaser  |
|
|
|
Post by tasmillard on Jan 9, 2017 20:54:46 GMT 10
And the video of todays work
|
|
|
|
Post by snoops on Jan 10, 2017 4:46:25 GMT 10
Looks great! The lines down each edge look nice and clean. Your attention to detail to get a fit that good is waaaay better than mine. If I know I'm putting a trim over it, I'll leave a much bigger gap because I'm too lazy to do more than one test fit before securing it. It will look so much more complete when that is done, you'll be finished in no time! |
|
|
|
Post by murray on Jan 10, 2017 7:12:43 GMT 10
Tasmillard / Tasviscount
That new Bunnings up the road from you must be doing well !!
You must have your own dedicated lane ?
Cheers
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2017 7:13:17 GMT 10
It was a hard work but at the same time fun.
After working that amount of hours my thought was that there will be no way that I will sell my van at a "give a way" price. There are some people out there that think that asking money for a restored van is a dream and like to offer just few thousand dollars.
I think that they have to learn the lesson, purchase a run down van and see how much money and work will take to bring it to a nice and safe condition.
|
|
