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Feb 17, 2018 14:59:15 GMT
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Christ thats rusty!
Its all fixable, but there are better ones out there to start from!
Most of the areas on cfs are quite easy to make, trickiest parts are the arches and the junctions where the rear aches meet the sills.
Good luck!!
I have rebuilt nearly all mine so if you need and help on suppliers, parts, or whatever just tag me in this and ill reply.
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Feb 17, 2018 20:32:48 GMT
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Dirty grub 4 the win !
And dirty Bedfords !
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raumer
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Love the look of this.
On the food front the one thing that would be very good is a gluten free option. My girlfriend is gluten intolerant and we have no end of issues finding a food outlet at shows that do anything. Even if it is something like the pulled pork over potato wedges. And a nice sign out front to say that you do gluten free options or clearly marked which ones are. Will get you a lot more business than just the gluten intolerant people. If one stand offers it we both tend to buy there.
Ed
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Mine: 1938 Scammell Pioneer R100, 1944 Scammell Pioneer SV2/S, 1959 Kraz 255b tractor unit, 1960 Unipower Industrial ballast tractor, 1960 88 Landrover Series 2 SWB, 1983 110 Landrover CSW
Look after:
1935 Scammell Rigid 6, 1951 Scammell Scarab, 1961 Landrover Prototype, 1985 Landrover 110
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Feb 19, 2018 12:27:04 GMT
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I would suggest you might be better starting again with the roof, it sounds drastic but has been done many times on vans before, pull off all the old roof and rusty gutters etc, weld a tube around the top to replace the strength, add some hoops out of the same tube then build a new roof on top from fiberglass, ply covered in GRP (basically upside down dingy) or alloy.
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Feb 19, 2018 12:36:38 GMT
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Totally agree with Mr grumpy, we rear our own rare breed pork and the taste is like nothing you will ever see or buy in the shops, the joints melt in the mouth and the sausage meat left over from the sausage making we use for burgers, stilton & leek, tomato & herb and our seasonal port & cranberry plus the more traditional types! and the plus side is its not expensive for a quality product IRISH STEW no brainer |
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Feb 19, 2018 21:48:23 GMT
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I would suggest you might be better starting again with the roof, it sounds drastic but has been done many times on vans before, pull off all the old roof and rusty gutters etc, weld a tube around the top to replace the strength, add some hoops out of the same tube then build a new roof on top from fiberglass, ply covered in GRP (basically upside down dingy) or alloy. Kind of what I was thinking of but it's just the guttering join that has rotted all around. I plan the metal where the pop up part is mounted to is solid, just an inch gap all the way around needs to be cut out and replaced. My ideas is to build a frame around the inside, which can be used for mounting interior parts and panels as well, which supports the roof whilst I cut the edge off. It'll give the van a bit of strength in case it goes topsy-turvy too. |
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Feb 20, 2018 16:52:43 GMT
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Today, cut out a piece of rust from the join between grille and slam panel. Going to attempt to do a weld tomorrow weather permitting. Not that much done but baby steps until the big bits arrive. However, one major update, which I will change the title to accommodate. We are now Succulent Catering Company. This will be the logo on the side, website, social media etc. Also paint arrived today. It's not fancy paint, but it's not quite bootsale. It's Montana white brand paint, aka graffiti paint, but this type gives a great shiny finish right out of the can. Friends of mine have used it before with fantastic results. One car I didn't even realise wasn't actual car paint until a year later when we were discussing it. It goes on over a clean surface with or without primer, it is essentially gloss primer. It sticks to anything and everything. Here are the colours I've chosen as being nice, but my two favourites are the very bright electric blue at the back , or the very strong pistachio green on the wing.I like the turquoise but it's a bit garish for a van I think. For those who are asking, no, absolutely no prep. The finish on the wing is what I would deem verry acceptable gloss, and all the prep that happened on that wing was a wire brush on and angle grinder down to bare metal. The finish is stunning for £2.95 a can, and on my budget I think that's a viable option for painting it throughly with a good thick sealing layer without breaking the bank.  Opinions welcome on colours, feeling one of those two with a couple of creamy pin stripes though... |
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Feb 20, 2018 16:54:50 GMT
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Virtually all the strength of a van is in the underbody, If you do the repairs to the underbody and lower structure first there is very little chance of anything going awry when you work on the roof.
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Feb 20, 2018 16:56:24 GMT
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Another picture of the finish. The middle of the wing is where it was bare metal.  |
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Feb 20, 2018 16:57:40 GMT
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Virtually all the strength of a van is in the underbody, If you do the repairs to the underbody and lower structure first there is very little chance of anything going awry when you work on the roof. Figured as much, thankfully the underside bar a few holes in the front wheel tubs doesn't need any work. |
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Feb 20, 2018 16:58:24 GMT
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I would go for the turquoise, it's a van for your business you want it to stand out.
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lightyearman
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GYJDM - Grimsby based Japanese car club - Find us on Facebook
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Feb 20, 2018 18:25:12 GMT
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I second the turquoise, it looks warm and inviting  |
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'89 Honda CRX siR Glassroof Flint black fully restored track beasty
'90 Nissan S13 Pignose - pass the mig wire
'86 Mini - matt orange, 13" Wellers, Project 2018
'97 LDV Convoy home built camper/tramper van
'04 Saab 9-5 Aero HOT. Anyone want it?
'91 Honda VFR400 NC30 17,000 km from new
'87 Honda XR80 4 stroke baby crosser
'03 Mini Cooper S - honestly, they are fun...
'15 VW T5.1 LWB daily brick
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Feb 20, 2018 19:12:43 GMT
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 Its so rusty that the sun visors fell off. Made me laugh |
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Not much progress this week due to hard nipple small willy weather. Plenty of parts and bits and bobs are now in my possession though, and of course with what little progress I've made I have discovered yet more rust.   However, that is the last of it. Everything else that could rust, has rusted, and is being replaced, removed or plated up. Nothing else that can really be hiding anywhere... *gulp* So far I have acquired : The all important front roof section. Windscreen pillars. Passenger wheel arch. One fibreglass wing. Both complete front doors with rubbers and glass. Two pressed sill panels (not exact, not oem, but much better than anything I could make on my own.) Mountney steering wheel. Sun visors. Windscreen rubber. Grille.  We're around £2600 deep now, with another 250 to spend on parts that are waiting until payday. In about two weeks I will be picking up a load of sheet metal for roof repairs, as well as a fair bit of fibreglassing gear to create smoother lines and shapes, so I can avoid as much welding as possible where the rust is purely cosmetic. Steel box section also here ready to support the roof before it gets cut up. Also spent another 50 quid on wire wheels for the grinder as they seem to be doing the best job getting rid of curse word and paint. Also decided I'd give some sandblasting a go, so I've bought a Chinese attachment for my jet wash and some fine but cheap builders sand. Total cost of £26, so no big loss if its rubbish, but may be very handy for getting old underseal off the chassis, corrosion off the engine block, stripping detailed areas and small parts, nooks and crannies etc. It uses water like a jet wash normally does, but the venturi effect sucks up some sand at the end and it means that I'm not breathing in dust, paint flakes and generally getting nasty stuff up my nose. Quite clever really, and my jetwash is a small petrol unit so should have enough kick to be of some use at least. I have two rear valance corners on the way from the land of kangaroos, another wing on the way, and then I have a deposit on a drivers side step, inner arch and a fibreglass bonnet all to be collected in about two weeks. So basically, if that's too much to read, I've drained my bank account and filled the van up with parts to fit, and not done very much because I'm a big wetty when it comes to cold weather. In other news, grilled cheese sandwiches? With pulled pork,crispy bacon? Healthier alternative with spinach, feta cheese and mozzarella? Been doing some eating, I'm getting a penchant for grilled cheese sandwiches, and a large belly. |
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you are well on your way to a fantastic journey. Parts in hand is a good feeling.
JP
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I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!
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That sandblasting lark looks like a great idea. I’ve got one powered by air, not had a reason to use it yet!
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start on one side and work your way round , only cut what need s bit at a time .All for reference points or you l sicken your self .Most the panel are pretty flat and easy made , take your time we are allllllll here to help and keep ye on track . NOW stop talking do some work or look for parts
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In for updates, only because you’ve made me really hungry so I may as well see how it all turns out. Food options all sound good, maybe Brie and cranberry toasted sandwich option? Personally I wouldn’t buy corn on the cob at an event as they’re just too messy when dripping with butter but maybe that’s just me. |
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Something I might consider foodwise would be a good beef chilli (veggie option too) as it can be sold by the bowlful or as a topping for burgers / sausages etc. Loaded chilli cheese wedges? I reckon it would be popular, especially when it's less than tropical - as the English weather has a habit of being... Loving the van - although you're a braver man than I am! Bookmarked  |
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I'm wondering on the layout of the inside of the van. Will you be cooking and serving out of it, or serve from outside the van?
Ive seen some wonderfully creative solutions....
JP
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I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!
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