mouseflakes Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Yay! Well done for buying the bus John! The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 I'm sure I have a MT75 5 speed box kicking around if you need it!Yes please, if you could check and let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan_dyane Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Just checked; it's still under the bench in fathers garage! It was out of a low mileage (but terminally rotten) mk3 van and was nice and quiet. £50? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 Done. Will send you pm beko1987, jonathan_dyane and HMC 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micrashed Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Ep1c. John, have you tried Catpain Tolleys Creepy Crack?Ive used it with good results on a leaking Xantia windscreen seal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asimo Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Needs an Essex V6 that does, with autobox, bunks, beerfridge and a jukebox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 Cheers will try Captain Tolleys. Looking at it tonight I think I will just slap it on. Micrashed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I can't be the only one to be disappointed that this isn't a thread about iconoclastic 1960s London-based free association/improvised electronic jazz firebrands AMM, can I? Can I? hhhugues, maximalist and Inspector Morose 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Yes hhhugues and Twiggy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I think you are Barrett Moog, The insurance might want to see photos of your 'camper convertion', I was nowhere near finished when I sent them photos of mine but needed it on the road for not getting a bollocking from the landlord purposes so I just placed bits of wood in roughly the right formation and shoved loads of blankets over the seats and cushions everywhere before taking the pics and they were perfectly happy. I very much doubt that the DVLA will check anything and you can always make the excuse that it's removable and currently out if you get pulled over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 Will try and take photos all the way through. Some minor successes this morning as I managed to remove 4 of the seat legs. It took some working out but by lying under van with Missus Moog holding a ratchet, I could free the bolts off with a break bar. Its slow and dirty but works. Only did 4 as the workforce started complaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat_the_cat Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 With ours, the DVLA did want to see photos, although I've heard of others who have had the class changed who didn't need them. And others who required an inspection at the DVLA local office, although I doubt that will be required any more... So it seems as though there is no official guideline on evidence required, or at least not at the time but I vaguely remember something about it must be not readily convertible back to the original vehicle type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike60 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 When I did a conversion years ago the insurance wanted side windows and a water tank although didn't ask for proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 There's a disproportionate amount of interest in campers having a fridge/cooker/ wash up facility.I think, tell them from the start that you are planning to put one in etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Put the spare seats on ebay as I have no clue whether anyone wants them or what they are worth. Fingers crossed it gets to triple figures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Morose Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Already got some, ta. mat_the_cat, Junkman, eddyramrod and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlantean Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 image.jpg Already got some, ta.Ex Lothian Buses Dennis Trident seats. How sad am I? privatewire 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Morose Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Yup. From this: And this: Junkman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 Spent 30 mins today with a hairdryer starting to take the graphics off. Pretty straightforward really. Still got the high up ones and interior signs to come off. Next job after that is to price up window film and get it tinted. Cant quite decide on mirrored or just gangsta black out Junkman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilko220 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 You mean to say it's not having an exclusive new custom Autoshite livery...? beko1987 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 A beige vinyl wrap... With a huge cock drawn on the roof so police helicopters can identify it. Sounds perfect* Plus would reduce insurance premium as anti theft measure 😊robinmasters, oldcars, Cavcraft and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilko220 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 A Thatcham-approved cock... privatewire and Joey spud 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Final sticker removed today, using Lady Moogs hairdryer whilst she was at work. The Camper PlanRemove StickersRemove CarpetingStrip out interiorRemove SeatsRemove seat legsInsulate van (foil or foam at the moment)Board out vanBlackout windowsMake vehicle secure by fitting locksPlan layoutPlan electricsRefit passenger seatFit leisure batteryPotentially fit 2nd Alternator or split chargerFit 5 speed gearboxExhaust mount fixed to stop bangingFix windscreen sealSort out rust on back doorsPaint outside of vanFix front brakes so doesnt pull to rightFit out interior - cupboards plus clothes nettingFit gas lockerFit external hookupFit Fuse boxSource and fit gas heater for vanFit socketsFit Fresh and waste water (likely to be aquarolls)Check ventilation requirementsSource and fit Fridge and CookerWindow blinds / curtains / heat insulationBuild Bed and benchesSource cushions and coversRewire interior lights to leisure batteryWork out what to do with cab heaterDo something with drivers seat (make it higher back / headrest)Fit second rear stereoReclassify as CamperInsuranceMOTI am going to try a balanced approach of doing some things properly (like spray foam insulation) and other things on a budget. Plan is to try and get it done for around £1k over next few months. Cavcraft and cms206 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 Guy came and collected the seats today. So I now have a blank canvas to work with. As suggested I have lobbed captain tolleys round the bottom of the windscreen seal. Also ordered the make a camper for 1k book from amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cms206 Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Will if you want to drop me a PM with your address - we think we've just found the spare keys for the Transit clearing out stuff for trade ins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 Awesome. Pm sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 Starting to make progress today. Overall plan is to get the minimum done to change it into a camper on v5. That means it needs bed, storage, sink/water and cooking. Scored a sink, tap and draining board from ebay for £14 delivered. Won this gas cooker for £20. Going to create a modular cooker/sink in short term. Then started building the bench/bed. Going to have two benches with the table being the middle of the bed. Width wise it is around 170cm so just making the benches 130cm long. Only had a rusty saw and manual screwdriver, so took me around 2 hours to get this far. Costs so far Van £500 Cooker £20Sink £14Wood, screws brackets £38 Sold seats for £1 Next steps Build other benchFit hinged lids to boxes fit box facingsBuild tableBuild sink and cooker unitBuild gas boxFit gas drop outSource water storage optionsBuy cushions for the bed/seating areaBolt all inSend off v5 After that is all done;InsuranceInsulationRemove carpet from wallsFit 5 speed gearboxPaint vanSort brakes out Fit leisure batteryFit wiringFit better water storage mat_the_cat, Skizzer and Asimo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 Boxes complete. Screwed directly to the floor. I have managed to build in the cabin heater Not perfect but not bad. Extra costs are £80 on ply & hardboard,screws and sandpaper£20 extra battens & webbing for handles£25 table leg socket set Next bits areTable top / bed middle piecePropane regulatorPropane bottlePaint boxesOrder cushionsBuild sink/ cooker Cavcraft, cms206 and mat_the_cat 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Did I say; Captains chairs / lounge at the front.Kitchen & toilet in the middle and a permanently erected bed (with storage underneath) at the back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Are you going to cover the boxes with some deep pile nylon carpet? And will it be beige? I do hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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