My Bus Project (Disaster)
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Re: My Bus Project (Disaster)
Just wondering...how did you weld in the window panel without getting warps?
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Not sure thats an EMC conversion though.Looks more like a Reimo to me..
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Re: My Bus Project (Disaster)
this helpboatbuilder wrote:Just wondering...how did you weld in the window panel without getting warps?
(In this picture you can see I have removed the side window, and welded a panel back in, because it had rotted all around)
I dont think he butt welded it, butt may be the wrong choice of word here,oops wrong forum
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Just wondering...how did you weld in the window panel without getting warps?
I tacked it into place then welded in inch sections, 1 inch top 1 inch side 1inch bottom.... all the way around, took me ages.
Not sure thats an EMC conversion though.Looks more like a Reimo to me..
I thought it was a reimo, I did some research as never seen the roof before, and was told it was an EMC by a seller in harrogate. I'm not 100% sure as had never heard of EMC before but any info on EMC is always welcome as I will need a new canvas at some point.
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I am pretty certain that is a Reimo roof and interior.The interior is identical to mine.Although my van not a Reimo conversion.I would say its the same as this.And a pic of a reimo interior.(neither of these pics are of my van)
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Re: My Bus Project (Disaster)
R0B wrote:I am pretty certain that is a Reimo roof and interior.The interior is identical to mine.Although my van not a Reimo conversion.I would say its the same as this.And a pic of a reimo interior.(neither of these pics are of my van)
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It's Reimo-styleeeee ... note the small sticker to the top-left of the fridge on a real Reimo. Very similar though
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Thanks for the pictures, It certainly looks the same.
I have found these photos via Google
Mine has a similar gas locker
I still don't know Any better, reimo or EMC or both?
The roof is wedge shaped, gets taller at the rear.
I know very little about conversions I'm just trying to work out what she is, apart from a mess
I have found these photos via Google
Mine has a similar gas locker
I still don't know Any better, reimo or EMC or both?
The roof is wedge shaped, gets taller at the rear.
I know very little about conversions I'm just trying to work out what she is, apart from a mess
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Stop bliddy knocking yourself, your doing the van arent you , they all look carp when in "transition stage" ,theres nothing wrong with what youve been doing
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Cheers mike
its at the stage where I'm thinking will it ever be finished. Missus is bored with it now and wants to go away, we've even bought a new tent!
A few more that I just found on an old phone.
New sill, and OS rear wing
its at the stage where I'm thinking will it ever be finished. Missus is bored with it now and wants to go away, we've even bought a new tent!
A few more that I just found on an old phone.
New sill, and OS rear wing
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Doing excellent work there pal, thanks for the message too.
From looking at your profile I found this thread and the work your doing is great. It is all really worth it in the end so try not to be too disheartened. Id like to come by some time, maybe even offer a hand, so let me know...
From looking at your profile I found this thread and the work your doing is great. It is all really worth it in the end so try not to be too disheartened. Id like to come by some time, maybe even offer a hand, so let me know...
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I like the external access gas locker! You seem to be gettin on great with it, mine was just as bad as yours so keep up the good work!
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Thanks for the encouragement
Worked on front ns flexi today, the flexi wA rusted to the bracket, a few tugs and the bracket came away.
Made a plate and fitted the bracket to it just need to weld plate in now.
Worked on front ns flexi today, the flexi wA rusted to the bracket, a few tugs and the bracket came away.
Made a plate and fitted the bracket to it just need to weld plate in now.
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Also found a wooden and ball bearing swivel seat once I removed the passenger seat!
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Great thread. Good to see progress, keep the faith.
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Good work, Im really glad youve made the flexi bracket and welded it on , just as it should be
should re-title the thread, (
mikebit less of a disaster)
should re-title the thread, (
mikebit less of a disaster)