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by thegasman2000
23 Nov 2013, 17:45
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: 1980 Devon camper with metal worm!
Replies: 19
Views: 4301

Re: 1980 Devon camper with metal worm!

I will I will!

opinion please... to block both rear windows for symmetry or just the one i need blocking?
by thegasman2000
22 Nov 2013, 19:04
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: 1980 Devon camper with metal worm!
Replies: 19
Views: 4301

Re: 1980 Devon camper with metal worm!

I'm sure some will follow..... Seriously though, that's one rusty van. I'd almost feel like a necrophiliac if I was working on it. Brave man She was all i could afford. Bought with a decent interior and the bed is the only thing not shafted... :cry: Will post up pics of the sill when i have ground ...
by thegasman2000
22 Nov 2013, 15:50
Forum: Campers
Topic: 1980 Devon PopTop project thread
Replies: 9
Views: 5134

Re: 1980 Devon PopTop project thread

Like it and good luck! Can see one problem with your interior design (To me anyway) Is the fact there is no access from the cab to the rear, meaning in and out of front doors and through the slider am sure after time this will seriously pee you off? Mark Having a double front seat for the child to ...
by thegasman2000
22 Nov 2013, 15:49
Forum: Campers
Topic: 1980 Devon PopTop project thread
Replies: 9
Views: 5134

Re: 1980 Devon PopTop project thread

nobbyfox wrote:Good Luck, looks like an interesting project.
I particularly like the way the previous owner has meticulously blended in the filler on the door and wheel arch!! :shock:

Steve

Hmm.... :run
by thegasman2000
22 Nov 2013, 15:47
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: 1980 Devon camper with metal worm!
Replies: 19
Views: 4301

Re: 1980 Devon camper with metal worm!

Well sills buttoned up. Now a problem.... :evil: I have a serious problem on the panel that sits behind the sliding door with the back window in it. The curved bit and the channel that the window seal sits in is foobarred... I cant seem to find the right panel to buy. Do i need to fab one? http://i....
by thegasman2000
19 Nov 2013, 22:09
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Ramps for the Van..
Replies: 15
Views: 6851

Re: Ramps for the Van..

These look the nuts... eyes angle iron prices... http://www.restorationramps.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; They do look great, though sadly at a price :-( I reckon with angle iron being so cheap (£12 for 3m) 200 quid in materials makes these a real awesome project....
by thegasman2000
19 Nov 2013, 22:08
Forum: Campers
Topic: 1980 Devon PopTop project thread
Replies: 9
Views: 5134

Re: 1980 Devon PopTop project thread

So the new interior design... Gonna be homemade using 1/2 inch box iron and thin ply dividers with off the shelf doors. Here is the Sketchup plan http://i.imgur.com/9XDE7xo.png" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; http://i.imgur.com/MOiqXf6.png" onclick="window.open(thi...
by thegasman2000
19 Nov 2013, 19:46
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Ramps for the Van..
Replies: 15
Views: 6851

Re: Ramps for the Van..

These look the nuts... eyes angle iron prices...

http://www.restorationramps.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by thegasman2000
05 Nov 2013, 09:39
Forum: Campers
Topic: My 1980 air cooled Devon, a work in progress.
Replies: 57
Views: 23180

Re: My 1980 air cooled Devon, a work in progress.

It's time like this I am glad my 1980 Devon had a recon motor when I bought her. I do however have serious rot issues and have ditched the interior!
by thegasman2000
04 Nov 2013, 22:16
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Newbie Van wont start
Replies: 31
Views: 4686

Re: Newbie Van wont start

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This is bad right? How do I get to the throttle mechanism? Where do I get the part?
by thegasman2000
26 Oct 2013, 10:56
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: 1980 Devon camper with metal worm!
Replies: 19
Views: 4301

Re: 1980 Devon camper with metal worm!

its a Lamprey... good fishing bait! My iPhone decided Just Kampers was wrong and i actually wanted to type just Lampreys... :/

POR15 on order. Will have sills in a few days and then need to get welding!
by thegasman2000
25 Oct 2013, 17:17
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: 1980 Devon camper with metal worm!
Replies: 19
Views: 4301

Re: 1980 Devon camper with metal worm!

Please tell me it's not that bad! Just lampreys have about 5 different sill panels. Which one do I need under the sliding door?
by thegasman2000
25 Oct 2013, 11:48
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: 1980 Devon camper with metal worm!
Replies: 19
Views: 4301

Re: 1980 Devon camper with metal worm!

1664 wrote:I'm not really a 'metal' person but I can tell you the metalwork under your front windscreen is shot too.

Yeah it needs a bit of work but its nice and strong :ok so not worried about it!
by thegasman2000
25 Oct 2013, 10:34
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: 1980 Devon camper with metal worm!
Replies: 19
Views: 4301

1980 Devon camper with metal worm!

We'll the story with my new baby is that I got her not running. A gamble that paid off as I manager to fire her up. A local garage did an inspection and the engine gearbox steering brakes and suspension are all good. As is the base chassis! The issue is the bodywork, and I started grinding the rubbi...
by thegasman2000
25 Oct 2013, 08:37
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Newbie Van wont start
Replies: 31
Views: 4686

Re: Newbie Van wont start

Here is the damage so far. One complete sill, both rear wheel arches front section and one rear section . Both floors and one gutter. Complete front wheel arch and step. The b pillar is actually ok :) http://imgur.com/2147Jn3" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; http://imgur.com/...