some pics of the devon

[billybigspud]

hi, i thought i would post some pics of our camper project so far

this is what we started with



found alot of rot when he when i stripped her out, sliding door, outer sill, both battery boxes, around the front windscreen and holes in all sorts of various places



neighbours probably werent too happy on this day



it has been in the body shop for the past 5 weeks and had every bit of rot cut out and replaced with metal and a sexy new paint job. we are so happy, the guy has done a fantastic job and kept a very comprehensive photo diary for us.







i have been working on the roof this week, putting a new carpet in and attaching the new bellows (very nervous that i was going to slip with the drill)




will keep adding as i progress, should happen pretty fast as i need to get out in him and use it for what it does best.

jamie

[matt]

Looking Good, I love early Devon's

[scottbott]

nice colours,looking good

[Plasticman]

I like the blue and white, what condition was/are the cupboards in
mike

[billybigspud]

the cupboards were hanging, did think about keeping them but they were in too bad condition. the whole bus was pretty rough to be honest with you. would have given em away if they were any good but they werent.
going to put the roof on today as it is sunny. reckon i need a few more bodies though, no wonder the thing is sooooo slow, bloody thing weighs a tonne.

jamie

[Jonnyb416]

Looks great that Jamie. Thought about a similar colour for mine but swaying towards yellow now.
Jon.

[Plasticman]

Dont know if youve jpoined yet Jamie but where in the world are you?
mike

[billybigspud]

i am just outside sunny southampton. seen loads of t25s cruising around down here since i have owned one. adjusted my profile now, just got to find out if i am a member or not now.

jamie

[billybigspud]

got the roof on today so thought i would show some pics.







slid one of the seats in so i could drive it,

[Plasticman]

Looking realy nautical,, need some new plates making to compliment the rest which nlooks mint
mike

[billybigspud]

needs lots of bit still, gonna get the big stuff done first so i can get out then do all the little bits. kitchen in by sunday i hope.
i know what you mean by nautical,wait till the door cards and cusions go in!!!!! the last 5 motors i have owned have been blue as well!!!!

[Plasticman]

No I mean it , its really fresh and sort of period, has a classical look about it.
mike

[Si_P]

Looking amazing.

If you don't mind me asking the dirty question but how much was the respray?

[billybigspud]

retrimmed the beds and the bit above the cab, fitted the bumpers and the roof toggles as well this evening. really enjoying this.




think i am going to get the end caps painted white. thoughts?




jamie

[billybigspud]

got quite a bit more done yesterday. managed to get the floor down and the kitchen in



had a good measure up and got two 300 carcases from b&q and chopped em up a bit to make em fit


fixed some wood down to get the right height but left a channel between for gas, water and wiring

after cutting the top( which was no easy task ) we built a frame work to allow access to the engine still and a masive storage area wiand used the large compartment at the foot ot the bulk head to fut the water, gas and wiring in but still easily accessible. all the panels fit on with magnets and stay on brilliantly, alot better than what i thought.all three are removable.


getting there now

here is the finished thing,



just got to cut in the hob and the sink now. they are going either end of the two cupboards.we want some particular smev ones so the worktop is made to suit. just got to do a bit more saving so i can buy them now. should leave a food food prep area between.
ignore the fridge it was a failed attempt of improving it but i haven't finished with it yet!!!!

jamie