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Post by bogwot on Jan 7, 2019 16:01:26 GMT 10
Well I have finally got my head around the Flickr account and uploaded our new van reno. It's very sturdy and reasonably straight. I had the chassis sand blasted and sprayed with a 2 pac rust proof paint. Here are a few pics:  IMG20180806081443 by Steve Turner, on Flickr As it was when we first saw it  IMG20180806081152 by Steve Turner, on Flickr  IMG20180806081209 by Steve Turner, on Flickr  IMG20180806081504 by Steve Turner, on Flickr Drawbar is strong and in good condition  IMG20180806081529 by Steve Turner, on Flickr The wiring is a mess. Why didn't the manufacturers use colour-coded wiring?  IMG20180806081555 by Steve Turner, on Flickr The roof was a mess but good condition  IMG20181103091616 by Steve Turner, on Flickr The ceiling needs repair  IMG20181103091627 by Steve Turner, on Flickr Starting to strip seams.  IMG20181103091635 by Steve Turner, on Flickr I hate silicone  IMG20181103091649 by Steve Turner, on Flickr  IMG20181103154018 by Steve Turner, on Flickr Good old Sika  IMG20181104074930 by Steve Turner, on Flickr Then sealed the seams with an aluminium tape.  IMG20181110105508 by Steve Turner, on Flickr Then a paint job. Roof finished  IMG20181104174640 by Steve Turner, on Flickr The beginning of the fix for the windows. Will post more later. |
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Post by snoops on Jan 7, 2019 16:30:30 GMT 10
Nice start! Nothing better than making it nice and leak free straight up. 👍
Draw bar is interesting - mine is very similar - made from thick C section, but yours is boxed in as well to make it even stronger. Quite like that idea - not sure if that is original or not, but nice. 👍
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Post by bogwot on Jan 8, 2019 6:26:22 GMT 10
Nice start! Nothing better than making it nice and leak free straight up. 👍 Draw bar is interesting - mine is very similar - made from thick C section, but yours is boxed in as well to make it even stronger. Quite like that idea - not sure if that is original or not, but nice. 👍 The drawbar is one of the features that sold me on the van. We aren't connecting gas, so will be removing those steel uprights that held the bottles on. Instead, we are putting a tool box in it's place. I will post a few more pics to show where I am at. |
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Post by Mustang on Jan 8, 2019 19:45:41 GMT 10
AAaahhh brings back memories,mainly aching fingers!!!!
Great job you are doing Bogwot, good to see you back on the forum.
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Post by Husky on Jan 10, 2019 18:13:45 GMT 10
Hey Bogwart,
Good to see another of these girls being saved. Have one in my yard as well probably next summers project. Might try and do this one with the skin on, however, with the way they are framed it will involve a bit of stuffing around. i see a few interior panels on yours need replacing so I'll watch with interest especially the ceiling sheets as currently mine has no interior sheeting at all.
R.E the wiring. most of the twelve volt system is done with what looks like heavy duty speaker wire and your right it's all the same color. Mr Viscount couldn't make life to easy for guys like us now could he? most of the 240 volt wiring will be ok but double check all connections, switches or areas it's been exposed to UV for signs of insulation break down or green corrosion. if there is a fair bit of it i would recommend replace with new stuff.
cheers
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Post by bogwot on Jan 11, 2019 6:56:59 GMT 10
Hey Bogwart, Good to see another of these girls being saved. Have one in my yard as well probably next summers project. Might try and do this one with the skin on, however, with the way they are framed it will involve a bit of stuffing around. i see a few interior panels on yours need replacing so I'll watch with interest especially the ceiling sheets as currently mine has no interior sheeting at all. R.E the wiring. most of the twelve volt system is done with what looks like heavy duty speaker wire and your right it's all the same color. Mr Viscount couldn't make life to easy for guys like us now could he? most of the 240 volt wiring will be ok but double check all connections, switches or areas it's been exposed to UV for signs of insulation break down or green corrosion. if there is a fair bit of it i would recommend replace with new stuff. cheers Hi Husky. The interior sheet have all been replaced sometime in it's life, so removing them won't be all that difficult. They used a small quad to hide the joins and the corners. Because I will be painting the inside the quads will be invisible. I am not reconecting the 12volt system. I will be leaving the wiring intact just in case the person who eventually buys it wants the 12 volt reinstated. I only like 12 volt when it has a battery system. The 240 volt wiring seems to be in good shape. As a side line, ALL 240 wiring should be rewired with a product called "Flex Wire" which is extension cord orange wire. The solid wire can snap with movement. I am also replacing all the power points with new "Double Pole" points and putting in a safety switch for the mains. |
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Post by bogwot on Jan 11, 2019 7:21:35 GMT 10
Here are a few more photos:  IMG20190108084444 by Steve Turner, on Flickr This photo shows the 'painted' corner windows. Also the frames are finished.  IMG20190108084458 by Steve Turner, on Flickr And this one shows the 2 pac rust proof painted finish on the drawbar PS. I really can't get my head around this Flickr site. |
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Post by Mustang on Jan 11, 2019 8:56:09 GMT 10
Re hosting images, I'm using Imagur, not brilliant but loads OK in non peak. I have found Flickr in peak times to be unusable.
Also now I copy images from my phone to a folder on the computer & then load from there.
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Post by richo66 on Jan 21, 2019 7:56:36 GMT 10
love the job on your roof looks great! gotta love a water tight van.
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