1963 bedford dormobile not seen the light for 30 years
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Yes Dave, it is brazing on the front wings as I had to have the rear part of then (where they fold over) cut out and replaced. I also added some strenghening bars to the back of the wings, as I thought they were very flimsy prior to resto.
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[attachment=0:xxb94hbd]Resto2.jpg[/attachment:xxb94hbd]I did see your reply about your fuel gauge, but I have’nt gotten round to trying to fix mine yet. 😥
hi looks good not to sure i would use the van in primer i think i would put a court of colour on top as you know primer is porous i would’nt wont it to rust again.
my van is booked in for m.o.t on tuesday the first time on the road in 36 years fingers crossed paint wheels tomorrow daveI have used a 2K primer (2 pack) which is not porous. The grey primer is as good as a coat of gloss paint, only it’s flat…..lol. 😆 Anyway, at this rate, I’ll be lucky to even use it in primer, the amount of time I seem to be getting to spend on it. 🙁
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well it past its mot and it on the road after 31 years of the road and 7 months of my life restoring it .see looks like new and drives better than i exp eked. i ham made up all been worth the work now . dave
hi and thanks for that john.
Well after spending the last seven months of my life the dark cold winter its all been worth while to see the van get restored and being able to drive it after it being tucked away for the past 31 years.
This is a brief description of what i have done to the van and the only help i have had is with the mechanicals. We removed the engine and had it reconditioned, new piston rings, crank shaft regrind, new barrings, cylinder head, converted to unleaded petrol, new clutch, new hose the list goes on.
Bodywork which i have done on my own, stripped the bodywork down to bare metal and rust inhibitor on it, re-wheel arches, plate inside and out on both sides and sills and prime and paint, cleaned the chassis up and repainted it, removed the petrol tank and repainted it, again the list goes on. In which all this was completed in my garage at home which is approx 22ft by 12ft.THIS IS A FULL LIST OF PICTURES OF MY RESTORATION.
http://cid-89c122bf984e4d1b.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/bedford%20ca
If you would like to ask any questions i’ll be happy to answer them or if you would like any help on your project your working on, please don’t hesitate to ask me.
Many Thanks for looking
Dave
Dave, can I use some of the photos in a future edition of the club digest? If you wanted to put pen to paper and write about the restoration we would be happy to publish it as an article for the club to read.
John
hi john
i would be more than happy for you to use any of the pictures you want.
do you want me to write on the forum or do you want me to write to you,
if so have you got an address for me to send it to you.
and how long have i got to get it written down .
if you want to speak to me my mobile is 07970 597375, home 01942 323587
i am so pleased your impressed with my dormobile
many thanks
Dave GlanfieldHi Dave, nice to speak to you again yesterday. I’m not surprised your chuffed with your Romany as it looks excellent! I enjoyed seeing the resto photo’s and fully appreciate the work that has gone into it.
I pulled 4037 FG out and got her running last night, must admit to having second thoughts about selling but circumstances are so 🙄 I’ll give you an update later in the week as promised.
Well done on again on rebuilding a smart looking camper 😉
Hi Dave, you can contact me on sec@dormobile.org.uk The deadline for the next digest is 1st Aug. If you wanted to type your blurb in an e-mail or on a word document I can do the rest.
Many Thanks
Johnhi all
after putting my van back on the road after all those years i have had the best 3 months of my life its been featured in several classic car magazines.
and that’s not the icing on the cake,
it was to day .
that i have been given a cup/trophy for the out right winner of Leigh nr Wigan Classic car show this has made my day as it was the public that voted and not the organisers .
so if anyone out their is doing what i have done do not get despondent, its been one hell of a ride since repairing the van.i’m forgetting to mention the dormobile owners club as i have been featured in this months magazine, the dormobile digest as i would like to thank the club for recognizing my efforts of bringing my van back to life.
Dave Glanfield
Well done Dave, it’s nice to know that your hard work hasn’t gone un-noticed. Any photo’s of your van? 😀
hi gaz all my photos or on . just go back a littel and you will see it says a full list of my restoration hope this helps dave
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