My Bus Project (Disaster)

Post by **New Kentish Campers** » 21 Aug 2011, 16:28

Might not be a bad idea, whilst the arches are off, to take a peek at your seat belt mounts for the dreaded rust. Both mine looked ok, until I took a small hammer to the n/s one and found it had actually cracked its base but the underseal was hiding it. It would have failed the MoT for sure so I made a new one up and welded it in. Much easier with the arch out of the way too.

Hope that helps

Post by **Cyrus** » 21 Aug 2011, 16:37

Couldn't agree more. mine looked ok but one Sharp tug of the driverside seat belt and it pulled straight through the floor mounting!
New one welded on place now.

Post by **Cyrus** » 29 Sep 2011, 21:48

1st MOT tomorrow. Fingers crossed.

Post by **Cyrus** » 27 Oct 2011, 20:48

Just an update, van passed MOT 1st time in 3 yrs!
Still looking in a sorry state and I don't think I'll get to paint this year so going to concentrate on preparation.
Hopefully this weekend ill replace the front ns wheel bearing as there's a rumbling above 30mph.
Also need to tighten the water pump belt as it screeches, I need to do a sliding door repair as you can see outside from the rear seat.

I fitted some cheap Lidl seat covers to update the 80's style seats

Need to do something about the outside too, might Matt black it for winter

Post by **Plasticman** » 27 Oct 2011, 22:01

them seat covers look the part, how much
is your slider that bad
mm

Post by **Silky** » 27 Oct 2011, 22:40

metalmick8y wrote:them seat covers look the part, how much

I was thinking the same - they make a world of difference to the interior, I'd never have thought of looking in Lidl.

Great project - and great patience. Can't wait to see the final result.

Silky

Post by **Cyrus** » 28 Oct 2011, 09:08

Silky wrote:
metalmick8y wrote:them seat covers look the part, how much

I was thinking the same - they make a world of difference to the interior, I'd never have thought of looking in Lidl.

Great project - and great patience. Can't wait to see the final result.

Silky

The covers were £13.99 or there about. They're a bit boy racer but I don't think you can argue for under £15!

Post by **Plasticman** » 28 Oct 2011, 20:52

will try buy a set this w'end. they look right enough and at that price worth having as protection for good seats or as in my case improving shyte ones.

mm

Post by **Cyrus** » 29 Oct 2011, 07:25

They're a bit of a pain to fit as they have elastic loops at the back/underneath and metal hooks to clip together. The headrest covers are a bit too small too but I fitted all in an hour.

Post by **Cyrus** » 06 Apr 2012, 16:28

Having to use my bus every day at the moment.
It's made me a bit embarrassed to drive her so done my 1st bit of rollering today.

From this.

To this

Post by **Titus A Duxass** » 06 Apr 2012, 17:08

Looking Good!

Post by **Cyrus** » 06 Apr 2012, 20:31

Cheers, I'm happy.

Post by **Silky** » 07 Apr 2012, 07:47

What a difference a tin of Rustoleum makes! It's looking great, I love the colour.

Silky

Post by **Dazco** » 07 Apr 2012, 09:16

just read the whole thread again and its looking great mate. whats next?

Post by **Cyrus** » 07 Apr 2012, 12:13

I've got to do the front, rear and passenger side, ran out of time and sunshine yesterday.
Weathers not looking too hopeful for the next few days either.

I've got to tidy up the interior door panels , carpet/lino or laminate
The list is endless........

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