Boyd's makeover

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Boyd's makeover

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Evening all.

After a good 3yrs off of the road, I am finally ready to show some progress on the rebuild.
Not complete yet, but wanted to share some pics.

Note - they are in no particular order.


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Enjoy - second list incoming.
 
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Any joy on the rest of the photos???
Looks like a nice little project with all the usual suspects being attended to.
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This is as far as we've got.
Almost there - another 6 weeks or so I think.

Brakes need a complete overhaul, engine needs checking over, interior needs finishing.

As much as I like the look of it - never again will I start a project like this  :rofl
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A few more interim pics....
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Fantastic job, matey!
My second camper, a caravelle GL was that colour. Wish l never sold it.

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maxstu wrote: ↑05 Sep 2021, 17:26 Fantastic job, matey!
My second camper, a caravelle GL was that colour. Wish l never sold it.

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Yeh, I'm chuffed to bits with it so far. It took me a long time to settle on the colour, but really pleased how it has turned out.

It's been a long time off the road now - too long, but shouldn't be much longer now.
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And Boyd is home for Christmas… There was even some customary tinsel when I went to collect ImageImage


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Now, that is a well good looking van, Smiffo.
Best of luck and Merry Christmas.

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maxstu wrote: ↑22 Dec 2021, 18:10 Now, that is a well good looking van, Smiffo.
Best of luck and Merry Christmas.

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Cheers Max - Merry Christmas to you and yours also  :ok
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Fabulous job , well done to keep at it .
Enjoyment for years to come .

Happy Christmas to you and all the other members .
 
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bobr43 wrote:Fabulous job , well done to keep at it .
Enjoyment for years to come .

Happy Christmas to you and all the other members .
 
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Just had the interior completed.
That’s full bodywork and interior complete now.

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