some pics of the devon

[Plasticman]

Oh no you dont you post up picks as your going along, that keeps us all interested and keeps you motivated and helps if your doing somethging that others like billyB has done and can point an easier way. plus we really are dead nosey
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[billybigspud]

go on Mick, you tell em.
You are right though, we like to see the step by step process and we could help as you go as there is always someone that has done it an easier way as Mick has already said.
Get ya thread going

[billybigspud]

Bought these last week. Got some 25mm adapters on the way and should be here tuesday. will be having a look next weekend to see if i have to get the adapters machined down or not. I want to get them tucked in as far as possible and loose the top inside the arch. I think camber is going to have to be my friend

[Nij]

They look great.
Glad to see the devon is coming along well

[billybigspud]

They look great.
Glad to see the devon is coming along well

Cheers bud. Got em on today as the adapters arrived this week. Just gotta get the tape measure/grinder out and see what I can get away with.




Managed to dodge the rain but sadly didnt make it to the tip in time. Oh well, will do it tomorrow while the mrs eats her breakfast in bed

[delinkwent]

hi there, loving your work. great job, very inspiring

i hope you don't mind me asking - i see you have the rubber toggle latches fitted to your roof to fasten it down. what size are they? did you have to make some spacers to get them to fit to the body of the van? i have just got some 4" ones from a boating suppliers but i think they are too small.

any tips/info you could give would be greatfully received

thanks, billy

[billybigspud]

Hi mate, thanks.
The toggles are from JK and are a load of crap. I put up with them but will be looking for something else in the near future. Try and find some originals if you can.

[delinkwent]

thanks, i agree they're rubbish i think i might use them just to get the van on the road for the summer. will be looking to repeat your fine efforts over winter/spring.

did you have to space the bottom of the latches to the body?

cheers, billy

[billybigspud]

Just seen on the yard a pic of a devon with a toggle on the front holding down that bit that lifts up on the near side. I am going to do it. I thik it will make a big difference to the way it drives in wind.

[Plasticman]

When I had one I had a strap inside that i used to pull the top down and secure it, made driving it much nicer
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[delinkwent]

agreed, i think i'll be joining you

[billybigspud]

I have one of them too Mick. The front corner still tends to lift a bit though and you can feel it.

[Keekster]

My understanding is that the original latches are still available from Devon Conversions.

[Keekster]

Failing that, something from this site should work.
http://www.protex.com/catalog/index/parent/Light+Duty" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Keekster]

This looks like the one.
http://www.protex.com/product/show/name/30-585" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Just need to check the dimensions of an original.