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Is there any one out there with a Bilbo conversion?
Posted: 14 Sep 2008, 18:25
by Bilbo Blue
Re: Is there any one out there with a Bilbo conversion?
Posted: 14 Sep 2008, 21:14
by hercules
nice van i like it but the worry thing is if you could not fine an other one like your van inside and some goes worn and u need a new bit it going to be hard to get it but im sure they are more just one, but other then that nice van
Posted: 15 Sep 2008, 15:48
by matt-the-sign
One of the guys that works for me has a Saturday job at Bilbos and I just asked him about the spare interior parts situation for T25's .... he says they dont keep ANYTHING !
Posted: 15 Sep 2008, 16:36
by Bilbo Blue
I haven't got a problem getting parts for the interior, thanks for your concern and I'm chuffed you asked. It's just suprised me how rare the conversion seem to be.
In 2006 I dismantled the units completely. I peeled off the old formica ( thin as paper) and applied new (exactly the same colour but much better quality). I matched and replaced all the PVC edge trim, hinges and catches (MOT 2 type). As I said, I really didn't have a problem getting stuff, there's plenty of places out there that sell camping interior parts.
I bought the van from Lee at Volksmagic 6 years ago and I've only ever seen 2 others with the same units since.
Posted: 18 Sep 2008, 08:04
by matt-the-sign
Ahhh I see.
I therefore have asked my man how many of the T25 conversion did Bilbo's do .... reply .... 'how the "frell" do I know, I just clean 'em ' and then something about anoracks ....
Posted: 18 Sep 2008, 08:38
by Bilbo Blue
Can you ask ya mate if he can get an XL Bilbo anorack for me please?
Posted: 18 Sep 2008, 14:15
by matt-the-sign
I took a stapler to the side of the head for that one mate ....
Posted: 20 Sep 2008, 19:49
by TheDudeAbides
I've got a bilbo's.. same inside as your's bilbo-blue! we should start a break away group!! Are all your cupboard door handle's ok? i've got 3 broken one's cant find replacment's anywhere? unless matt-the-sign could help??!!
Posted: 21 Sep 2008, 17:15
by Bilbo Blue
Yeh, they're called MOT 2. I got mine from someone at vanfest the other year. They are simular to Reimo ones. The people were there this year as well. When I get to work tommorrrow I have got some bumph on them and I will let you know who they are.
Have you got any pictures of the inside of your bus?
Do you have any documentation from Bilbo stating the interior model?
Blue.
Posted: 21 Sep 2008, 20:18
by scottishdave
Ive got one. I dont think they made that many. On the front below Arragon it says Coda. I assume thats a sub model name. I had to strip mine when I got it and refurb the interior. Not sure what parts are available but the door catches can be got here
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http://www.mccreimo.co.uk/id78.html]
Always something to do. Next is deal with the rust spots on the front panel and window edges and then fit new window seals. Cant complain though, I use mine as a daily driver and just had 1700 miles round Scotland without a blip.[/url]
Posted: 22 Sep 2008, 06:06
by Bilbo Blue
Got my catches from
www.camperinteriors.co.uk as reimo couldnt get them at the time. Something about their supplier stopped production. Camper interiors got them no problems (all 8 of them)
Posted: 25 Sep 2008, 02:21
by maxstu
Mine's a Bilbo's too. I quite enjoy their rarity. A bit basic compared to Westie's and such. Less to go wrong though
Not sure of the interior. I've got the original conversion paperwork from Bilbo's near Godstone. No mention of model of interior. 1986 van converted in 1989.
We decided this was the van for us because the interior looked warm and inviting. Very cosy.
I've been to their 'showroom' recently. Not the friendliest bunch I've met.
Takes all sorts I guess
Whose for a Bilbo's meet then?
Posted: 25 Sep 2008, 20:48
by matt-the-sign
You probably met our Nick, Maxstu, we call him our national sales prevention officer, he's the most miserablist person I employ ......
Posted: 19 Nov 2008, 04:54
by maxstu
Sorry Matt, Missed this one!
Yep! That's the guy. What a miserable fecker
Re: Is there any one out there with a Bilbo conversion?
Posted: 16 May 2009, 02:41
by uncle festa
I,ve got a bilbos with a 1.9dg engine hightop 1989
Have just picked up an lpg converstion to be fitted
sorry just noticed the thread (dont get on here much) and thought I was the only one with a bilbos
