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Post by rocketrod on Oct 2, 2016 13:03:05 GMT 10
I bought this 73 Ambassador 6 months ago, I have since guttered it and built it from the ground up. I have put a new axle new brakes new wheel bearings, Rust proofed the chassis, Replaced the floor, Replaced all the 240v wiring with new, I have put RCD'S and Safety switches. Replaced wall cladding with a polyurethane Hi gloss white ply, New polyurethane Hi gloss white ply ceiling. I have made all new overhead cupboards Era correct, New wardrobe, new Q.S bed, new kitchen, all new Retro appliances. I have just loaded a few photos of it, I will post more up soon  
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Post by tasmillard on Oct 2, 2016 14:28:17 GMT 10
Wowsers, another serious rebuild. End results looks very nice, awesome job. What materials did you use for the ceiling and walls?
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Post by rocketrod on Oct 2, 2016 17:19:58 GMT 10
Thanks Tazmillard
It is coming up trumps, next is the 2K paint scheme to match my 1960 El Camino towing car. I have just worked out photo bucket so will post more pics soon. The walls and ceiling are polyurethane Gloss White 3mm ply. Brought from The Bunker.
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Post by tasmillard on Oct 2, 2016 17:28:22 GMT 10
Thanks mate. BTW - is the El Camino the red ute I spotted in your photobucket alburm? Cos "dayum" that is one beautiful rig!
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Post by rocketrod on Oct 2, 2016 17:49:06 GMT 10
It sure is. I will post a pic of it up with an update a bit later 😊
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Post by rocketrod on Oct 2, 2016 21:34:55 GMT 10
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Post by rocketrod on Oct 2, 2016 21:44:11 GMT 10
Here are some more updates of my van. I ordered brand new log cabin profile cladding, I fitted new insulation all through and fitted exterior cladding. Floor has been laid next step will be to paint the van in a colour scheme the same as my 1960 El Camino which will be the tow car. A couple of those attached. I just picked up my new Retro Fridge , microwave,toaster. and kettle package. I am just waiting on a 4 metre roll out awning to fit to the side of van. Once I have fitted awning I will waterproof and close all cladding up. Finally on the home straight.
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Post by tasmillard on Oct 3, 2016 7:01:31 GMT 10
It must be a week of bling, looks like yours will be added to the list with a few others on here with show piece vans (and vehicles). I see your colour scheme matches the vehicle, going to look great when done. I got a retro looking kettle and toaster and want a fridge to match. So where did you get yours and isnit a 12/240 or only 240v?
Im also,super jealous of the huge shed you have, i think it makes or breaks a large project in terms of time... not having to work around weather patterns.
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Post by rocketrod on Oct 3, 2016 9:32:32 GMT 10
Thanks buddy
Yeah I will be showing the van with the Elky. I just got back from sanding or taking the shine off the bottom part of cladding. Shes nearly ready for paint. Then Ill fit new roll out awning. The colour scheme will look awesome with the split window front point rounding the sides all Roman Red same as my Elky. All Retro fridges etc from Aldi cannot buy from anywhere else. They are made by Sterling. They are absolutely fantastic products 😊👍
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Post by Mustang on Oct 8, 2016 7:46:35 GMT 10
Amazing detail, better than anything new, congratulations.
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Post by rocketrod on Oct 8, 2016 12:35:40 GMT 10
Thanks Mustang
Im just spray painting the bottom half of my new cladding to match my El Camino. It is looking awesome. Thank u 👍
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Post by danielson on Jan 26, 2017 14:21:41 GMT 10
Hi Rocketrod. im a newbie here and your work is amazing and really inspiring. Ive just started on an ambassador myself!! it was mostly stripped already and now i've pulled up the old floor and started grinding the chasis. what did you use to rust proof the chassis?? and how much of it did you have to grind back??
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Post by Mustang on Jan 27, 2017 7:32:03 GMT 10
Hi Rocketrod. im a newbie here and your work is amazing and really inspiring. Ive just started on an ambassador myself!! it was mostly stripped already and now i've pulled up the old floor and started grinding the chasis. what did you use to rust proof the chassis?? and how much of it did you have to grind back?? Hi Danielson, Rocket rod has not been on the forum since Oct 16 ,so your message may go unanswered. We would all love to see Rocketrods complete duo, an amazing detailed reno. To answer your question, you only have to take off the rust & rough up the existing surface, your paint shop will be able to recommend a product. Chassis Paint link
Set up your own thread in "hall of Fame" there members will be able to help you. Image linkCheers Brent |
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Post by twocutekelpies on Jan 28, 2017 10:58:23 GMT 10
RocketRod is a regular on the Viscount Caravan Owner's facebook page and this van is looking schmick I have a '73 Ambassador as well and am in the process of doing my chassis, I have taken all the flakey paint and rust off with a wire brush and wire wheel, coated it in SCA rust converter, sealer, primer from Supercheap and painted it with Rustguard primer. I also had a couple of cracked welds which have also been repaired. |
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