Minty Van is getting a facelift!

[Dazco]

Looks fantastic

[kevtherev]

got some before and after pics Karen?
some folks on here probably never saw mintys insides

[horizontal kipper]

That look's very nice, great job

[Ian Hulley]

We're really pleased with it, its been 3 months since he started by cutting the window in the sliding door and we've both worked really hard (nige more than me) it'll be great to get away and appreciate our toil

Good effort Nige Not just a pretty face eh

[dirtygertie]

got some before and after pics Karen?
some folks on here probably never saw mintys insides

I'll start from the begining...
6 years ago I bought this pile of poo




I had a very 'cheap & cheerful' respray and my dad and I rebuilt the interior using odd bits of wood from ikea bargain corner. Most of it was laminated woodchip. It was 100% better than before, but not the best. Over the years it has had changes made but started to look tired; the wardrobe doors we used for worktops had cracked, the front bit of wood had a chunk missing and the drivers seat was falling to bits.





Bodywork wise, it didn't actually look that bad, however there was evidence of rust around the windows, along seams, bottom of drivers door and the sliding door. But I don't think either of us imagined it would be as bad as it turned out to be!! Once the wheels are on & I've finished faffing with the interior i'll finish this thread. Thanks for all the kind comments, its been hard work over the last couple of months but so, so worth it. We're really lucky that between us we have the skills to take on such a job!

[kevtherev]

Thanks Karen.
I think we ought to have more before and after posts

[timthemod]

Where did you get the awning from?

Thanks

[JamesKT25]

Where did you get the awning from?

Thanks

Was just gonna ask the same thing...

[dirtygertie]

I made that awning, sadly after constant use over the last 6 years it is no longer...the pole snapped and the thread I'd used to sew it up with had more or less disintegrated but its served me well!!
Its been replaced by a fiamma caravanstore this year

[lloydy]

Looks really good

[dirtygertie]

99% there...the white walls were a complete fail due to not fitting them properly, replacements have been ordered but haven't come, the sink still needs plumbing and the 240v leccy wiring in.
Nigel is a bit disappointed with the 50mm lowering springs, he was hoping for a much lower look, but it'll have to stay as it is for now because we've run out of money!!!
Today its been mopped, cleaned & waxed and is looking lovely & shiny...now packed up ready for Busfest





And of course, I had to have matching cutlery & kettle

[Ralf85]

Looking forward to seeing you guys again tomorrow and the upgraded van Karen. What are you going to call it now?

[300CE]

A credit to you both, looks the absolute dogs dangly's!!

[Daffy]

Looks fantastic - particularly like the new 'throne' covering - great colour scheme all round. Can't wait for a good old nosey round at Busfest. Safe journey.

[halfbakedpixels]

I would love to know a few more details on how your bloke did some of the panels on your van. About to start the same project with ours.