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Technical => Campers => Topic started by: restoreid on October 03, 2008, 09:16:29 PM
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Hi guyes thought Id give you's an update on my camper as you saw in my gallery the rust was cut out under the pedals &the floor was painted I have moved 1 window back & panneld 2 off the seat bases were cut down 2 inches & the mew seats fitted I speuced up the dash a little so the cockpit is done the ply has been cut in for the floor so I can work off it to do the roof As you can see in the new lot of photos in my gallery I have taken the pop top off to check under for rust Just as well as a few small spots had started I have cleand up the gutters also that rubbery stuff they put it togeather with seames to shrink away from the metal & the moisture gets in & the rust starts You's all should check this out this seems to be the beddie's worst spot for rust so get into it now before it's too late By the way did you notice I can get it into the shed now just as well take the roof off & it bloddy rains Cheers Reid
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Hi Reid, looking good, thanks for the updates and pics. Was it a big job getting the pop top off? and I noticed that your battery is in the passenger door step is that a preferred spot for you? Thanks for the tips on rust, if it stops raining today I might pop the top and have a looksee around the seams, also how and what did you treat your gutters with, I noticed they are painted a black colour, is that paint or some sort of compound? you are doing a great job with the resto mate and its really encouraging for us, keep up the good work ;)
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Hi Eddy thank's To get the top off I backed the campa in under the back porch of the house & lifted it up to the rafters & hung it there & drove out it will be easy to get back on The battery is only tempory it used to be under pass seat Ill be makeing a battery box to hold 3 to put where standard ones go The gutters were scraped & wire brushed until shiney & the black is rust converter I have to do a few repairs before painting I will post more picks as I go Cheers Reid
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Thanks for the info Reid, sounds like you got the pop top removal sorted out, if I ever take mine off I would need at least four people to lift it clear off the van, my pop top is solid i.e. fold up wooden panels as opposed to canvas, are you going to simply paint the gutters or is there a method of treating them to make them more waterproof and longer lasting? by the way did yours come with cabinets fitted in the back doors? mine have factory fitted and they are real handy for storage of bits and pieces and doesn't mean you have to go into the van to find that cake of soap or roll of rse wipe when out camping, I should post some pics as I removed one of the rear door cabinets and replaced it with a panel and speaker box, prob is its raining at the mo. I am most interested in the window removal and reinstalling, how did you seal the windows? are they rubber seals or like mine aluminium framed? also can you share some llight on how you panelled the opening after removal of the windows, I will try to get some pics of what I've been up to but today I am going to a rugby tournament and tommorrow I have to work all day and then theres the league grand final tommorrow arvo, so may not be able to post pics this weekend but will try, regards, Eddy MAC
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Hi Eddy posted some more picks in my gallery some of the pop top & some of the window's & panels I used Fullers colour caulk to re install the window & panel dont forget the stiffining rib it takes all the drum out of it I dont know what Im going to do with the gutters yet there are a couple of thickness of steel & is a bit rough to just paint I wiped a small smear of bog in the gutters of my coaster & sanded it smooth then painted & that worked fine if you use any rubbery caulking compound you cant sand it smooth No there were no cupboards on the rear doors but there seems to be enough room in them to do something As you can see in the photos the windows are aluminium & screw into a timber frame inside & the panels are pop rivited in I would like to see more picks of inside fitouts of all the campers to get some more ideah's & also how that pop top of your's works Cheers Reid
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Hi guys well I suppose yous been wondering what ive been doing since last October Well between all the rain & floods weve been having Ive got a fair bit done what started out as a quick repair of the roof & repaint put the poptop back on & get on with the interior fitout turned into a full repaint while it was raining I done a rough fitout inside then pulled it out to do the painting I have put some photos in my Gallery with explernations under each one There will be more to come if this bloddy rain keeps up Cheers Reid
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Hi again just a few more photos in my gallery after painting All the doors had been off & painted inside & the jambs & then back on & realined that was a bitch I have it all back togeather again but no photos yet been raining too much & cant get it out of the shead Cheers Reid
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Hi me again Just a few more photos Put them in my gallery so there easy to find All the new rubbers are on now I doubled up on the front doors so they seal real good now All the new tail lights & blinkers are on & working I cant get it out of the shead yet [bloddy rain] but Ill get some good photos of it as soon as I can Cheers Reid
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Looks great Reid, you must be so happy. :) :)
Rubbers, where, part #, and $$ ::)
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Hey...Reid...That Beddie of yours looks bloody brilliant. :o Nothing like a new coat of paint to make them look better.Those rear lights are are perfect fit buddy. Great effort ;) keep the pics comming ;D cheers..johnno
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Hey Hotrod thanks for the rap Ill be even happier when the interior is finished The rubbers I got from Spectrum Rubber [they heve a website] I emailed them & ordered a complete set to suit a SWB Beddie & got 3 rolls of different sizes took a bit of working out but got there in the end They are not moulded in the corners you have to cut them at 45 & glue them Makeing the holes for the clips is the hardest but they turned out fine They cost me $340 The rubbers for the poptop are off the shelf at clark rubber Just take in an old piece & match it up You could probably do that for the door rubbers anyway They cost about $12.50 a meter Any more questions just ask
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Hi guys well it's stopped raining & finally got it out of the shead there's a few more photos in my gallery Cheers Reid
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nice job Reid, looking very clean mate ;)
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looks great man, what do you plan on doing on the inside
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Hi Bullstik something really different I have it roughed in but took it out to paint the outside so I will put it back in piece by piece & take lots of photos as I go & post them in my gallery for all to see Cheers Reid
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Hi guys just a couple pics of the modified roof x members they were just pop riverted tto the roof & had broken off at the weld they will be screwed to the pop top & riverted & welded on the inside gutter photos of that tomorrow Cheers Reid
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Well got the roof braces welded in now for the wireing Cheers Reid
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Have had a few good days NO RAIN so Im gettin a few things done got the conduts in & the wires pulled through Cheers Reid
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Holy crap where is everybody Has the world endid & nowone told me Have I done all this work for nothing
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Holy crap where is everybody Has the world endid & nowone told me Have I done all this work for nothing
You just did it for that warm inner glow you get when you step back, stubby in hand and admire your own handy work :D
Keep up the great worl Reid
Warren
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Naw Im only pi&&ed caus I had to nock off & mow the lawns
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Sorry, everytime I see those legs I'm just speechless :P
Good to see the progress Reid. I'm sure the lawns will wait another week.
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Well it's raining again but I have been busy Here are a few picks Cheers Reid
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Some more
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& some more
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Hi guys & gals the weather has been fine this week & I got a little bit more done Here's a few more picks Cheers Reid
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looking good
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I want one off these in my camper I wonder if there is enough room mmmmmmmmmmmm
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Well guys & gals things are going along slowly Have got a little more done that ply takes some bending & you have to think so far ahead so you dont leave anything out So hear's a few more picks I know you's like em Cheers Reid
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Some more
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& a couple more
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Interesting Reid
got any scetches of your ideas - I'm trying to figure out the back drivers side :D
Warren
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Arr Warren cant have you getting ahead of me now All will be revaled soon ya gotta have a few secrets up your sleeve Cheers Reid
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Arrggg Me thinks I might know what it be meharty Arr
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Me thinks your on to me Warren The ply is too hard to bend in 2 directions in the back corner so I put the flat panel out from the window the hole is for a speaker & tv under to watch from bed the bottem part had to go full length for the matress & feet Bed is about 6ft long The curved panel on the inside back is the side wall of the shower toilet cubicle The other side bed will be the same There will be 500mm between beds at the base & widen up as it goes to the poptop opening The back will be set back to put chairs & table for outside & there will be a door on the front All this is in my head so no plans or sketches I just drew it out on the floor Moore later as I put it togeather Cheers Reid
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Well guys got a little more done this week Here's a few more picks Cheers Reid
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This is the other side bed
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Well guyes ive been away for a couple of weeks down Aulbury way done over 2500 ks & didnt see a single beddey thats got to bring the price of them up hasent it Anyway Im test driving my new laptop with wireless internet gona need it when I get the campa finished to keep in touch with you guyes dont want to miss out on anything It took me ages to catch up on all the posts I missed while I was away Anyway is back now and getting stuck into the camper will post up more photos as I go Hope you's are all well Cheers Reid
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welcome back beddie brother ;D
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Thanks Eddy good to be back & get on with the job Here's a few more picks of the other side bed
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Thats the framework for the wall sheeting I didnt get any photos of the other side framework
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Drawers under end of bed will slide either inside or outside wen door is open
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Wall ply on tempary just need to put insulation & plumbing in Cheers Reid
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2 x 1 pine framing is good for fixing ply panels to, I used metal partition studs on the side walls was dead set easy fix to the van ribs with the added bonus of being strong and light. I used metal low profile furring channel on the roof and again proved to be strong and light, only disadvantage is that you can't secret nail and all fixing must be scewed
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Well Guys another couple weeks gone buy got a little bit more done here's a few more picks Cheers Reid
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thats looking pretty cosy resto, looking good, what sort of lining have you used?
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Thats the heavy duty cloth they put on speaker boxes
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oh yea, i no the stuff, im a auto trimmer so use a lot of stuff very similar when lining buses, boats, vans etc
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Yeah that's the stuff
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And some more
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Few more
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Another photo before the toilet cubicle sides were trial fitted
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Bloody marvellous work!
Thanks for taking the time to post those. I love looking at other people's work and ideas.
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Not a problem mate love doing it There will be heaps more to come as I get it done Cheers Reid
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Great work Riod :D
I like how youve got lots of room to have a dump - nothing worse than clostraphobic dunnies ;D
Are you going to have a small door at the bach to take the potty out through ?
Warren
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Yes Warren there will be a lift up door at the back It is going to be a shower also & there will be a hoding tank underneath Cheers Reid
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Hi guys just a few more photos Im sure I could have built 2 complete houses in the time it has taken me to build this Cheers Reid
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Last ones for today
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Hi guys just a few more photos Finally got the shower/toilet cubicle laminated & the door jamb fitted & door made 7 swung Only thing to do is the floor & make a door latch Then the back is all done Its starting to look like somewon ownes it now Cheers Reid
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Few more
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Well guys got the hard bit done now only the fiddley bits like draws electrics plunb water battery box doo up the fridge then start on the cabin ohead consul & down the track new dash Here's some more photos Cheers Reid
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All the laminating is done & all the timber mouldings are on
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The fridge needs new facing & alloy panels pollishing Have new mwave & 2burner + grill stove to intsall
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There will be a panel hinged to the top of the toilet cubicle that swings up when the poptop is up to close off that area & a table hinged to the door that swings down for the dining room
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Hi guy's me again Have got a little bit more done Repainted fridge inside & out fitted new panel to the front & a stained timber panel where there used to be a plastic piece of crap Installed fridge & put a small fan in the base behind fhe fridge to circulate the hot air out the vents at the top of fridge supposed to make it work better Fitted microwave on 2 pins underneath & the shelf above holdes it down Hears a couple of picks
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Here's some photos of the battery box I made to go where the original battery went Will only have 3 in for a start but will fit 5 if need be Cheers Reid
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Looking good restoreid.
Can vouch for the small fan making eutectic ( 3 way) fridges work better. I used a 5" computer case fan from Jaycar, fridge works twice as good as before.
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Thanks Mr Whippy Havent done much over xmas but will get back into it next week Cheers Reid
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Hi guys took the campa for a drive a couple weeks ago to see how the insuelation works makes a world of difference cant hear the diff complaining now like a limo to drive now got a few rattles in the front end now when you hit the brakes the front x member rolles back & hits the sump so have ordered new bushes for the front compression struts so while I am waiting for them to arrive I cought up with some those jobs that seem to get put off till the last minut so here are a few more picks Cheers Reid
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Just a few off the table
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Door & table installed
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One more I think its big enough for 2 All for now Cheers Reid
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Hi Reid, I like your fridge and microwave, come up good, I am doing something simular. What I have been concerned about is air and heat behind the cabinets if I close them in. Do you have any pics of your vents/fan set up that might help me with my final design. I am only having a small fridge / freezer, just for day trips to shows. Because mine is a show van, not a camper I have'nt decided if I will have mine disappear or not.
George...................... ???
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Hi George go back to page 7 photo 21 That's the fridge cupboard with Dynamat on the outside wall Zoom in & you will see vents at the top & a small fan in the bottom shelf that drawers air from under the drawer These small fridges dont make all that much heat but need a vent to outside so Idont know how you'l get around that for a show van but there's always a way Cheers Reid
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These small fridges dont make all that much heat but need a vent to outside so Idont know how you'l get around that for a show van but there's always a way Cheers Reid
Could you perhaps run the vent hose so it exits through the floor of the van instead of the side? You won't see it then.
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The problem is hot air rises You would have to box it all in & have a large fan to force the hot air down Cheers Reid
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If you used your install as an example you could reverse the setup perhaps. A small intake at the top of the unit to draw air in and at the bottom an in-line centfigugal fan to draw the air out. Warm air rises sure but if the air isn't all that hot as you say it shouldn't take much effort to draw it down and out instead. You could even vent it into the van. It's not like air that comes off an engine full of fumes etc.
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Hi Guys, appreciate the advice, you hit the mark on one thing, because mine is a show van, I dont want the louvard vent on the outside of body. whats your opininon on this idea. I was thinking of having a vent in the floor behind fridge in cabinet, then to give the van that show look putting in a fake brake cooling vent, that is routed to the enclosure behind the fridge, that way Cool air would be forced in and out through the floor vent. My big Q. here though is in wet weather, would water get forced into the enclosure, how do these vents work ?
George..........................Here is a pic I got from the web, could I do something like this, connect a flexi pipe back into fridge enclosure, but the water, how do I stop that ending up in side ??? ;D
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If it's only for ventilation why not draw the air from inside the van? Cold air intake for the engine sure but is it really necessary just to provide a little airflow for the back of a fridge? Bit overkill I think.
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as rogue has said, i think a cold air ram is probably overkill
Air from inside the van will probably be fine, it's more if you're spending extended time in the van, you want the vents to keep the air inside fresh when all windows are up.
I'd be bringing the air in through the floor. you'd want 2 holes, one for air in, and one for air out. have a baffle on the bottom so no water/dirt/bugs are scooped up as you travel, and have the entry air and exit air holes facing toward the rear of the van for the same water/bug/dirt reasons.
you have one pipe basically the thickness of the floor or maybe 10mm higher than the floor level, this is not important in terms of thickness as it's the air in.
For the exit air, you want a pipe running from below the floor up toward the top of the cavity behind the fridge. You'll want a computer fan or something similar that'll flow a decent amount of air without requiring alot of energy.
By using the setup this way, the air is drawn in by the flow of the exit fan, it will distribute throughout the cavity however it wishes as it is so low and the suction is drawn from such a high point in relation to the entry.
The hot air will be drawn out as it will have risen to the top.
With the baffle on the underside of the floor of the van, you'd really want the two holes/pipes side by side, it'll be easier to make the baffles, you'll want probably 100mm of depth in the baffle to prevent anything being drawn in, and you'll want the two pipes to be seperated so the hot air isn't drawn back into the inlet.
I could draw something up for you, but im sure you can figure it out..
I hope this helps.
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Hi guys here's some more picks of my kitchen It will hold a 9kg bottle of gas a sink a 2burner+grill stove It will slide up & down up for cooking inside & down for cooking outside Cheers Reid
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Sorry about the photos guys it keep's telling me the upload folder is full Ill try & put them in my gallery Cheers Reid
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Just thought IdTEASE you guys with a few photos
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Ok Resto,,,,I am well and trully teased. Bloody sexy wheels. :o cmon tell me what vehicle their for and how much? ;D
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now THAT is one set of beeeeaaaauuuuutiful rims and rubber
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Hey restoreid, hey nice rims, the rear deep dish ones are sort of what i am looking at. Different design but deep like that.
George.......................
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Ok guys Ill fess up there not mine & not for the camper There my eldest son's wheels & there for this which will be powered with this Cheers Reid
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:o I first thought "You've GOT to be kidding me", but then knowing your way around anywhere without ever meeting a speed hump takes good insight. ;)
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Airbags my friend
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Hey Resto ....is that a F100 or some sort of chevy :-\
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Johnno that be a early eighties ford bronco
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Arh yes now i see :D Thanks for that Neil...
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resto steal his wheels and air bags and bang them on the beddy, it is only family ::) ;D
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Sound's like a plan rossie but the wheels would be worth more than the camper & some lowlife would probably steal it I am thinking about useing airbags anyway Hey John thoes rear wheels are 18 x 15.5 Mickey Thompson HR1 & the tyres are also Mickey Thompson Sportsman SR Radials 29 inchs tall x 18"x 18" street legal He wont tell me how much for fear Ill clout him up the ear But I recon about $1200 to $1500 a corner they sure are BEAUTIFUL Cheers Reid /ps yes it's a Bronco but it's getting a later model F100 front sheet metal fitted
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Hi guys some more pickies for yers Finally got my front strutt bushes in havent tried it out yet just hope it stops the xmember hitting ths sump when I hit the brakes Kit from Fulcrum suspensions Part No SPF1286K 8 bushes 4 crush tubes & assembly lube Cheers Reid
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Finally got the kitchen almost finished Had to make a handel & locking devise for the side door so it can be opened from inside & locked from inside
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Last ones
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Hi guys & girlsgot a bit more done this week seeing that the camper section is almost finished thought id start on the cab here are some picks Cheers Reid
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Good job with the dynomat buddy. Made a hell of a difference for me in my ss cut down road noise and heat beautifuly.
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Thanks Jason it sure is a fiddly job getting it up high on the firewall Sound proofing sure makes a difference in the back cant hear the diff whining now so when the front is finished it will be like a limo to ride in Cheers Reid
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Well guys got a bit more done this week trying to get the hood lineing done & the ohead consule Decided on a hard lineing out off ply & covering it with speaker box cloth should look ok Cheers Reid
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Some more off the ply & the track for the curtains
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Makeing up the oh consul a bit difficult as I have to leave a gap for the curtains
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Looks great. ;D
Just a question though.
Do you know where I can buy new curtain tracks like the ones in your photo?
I would like to put some in my Beddy. :)
Jan
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hey Jan, go to any caravan and motorhome place and they sell all that gear and more, you can buy the track off the roll.
George.
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Hey Jan I got it from a shop that sells curtans Just be carefull when bending take it easy so as not to kink it Cheers Reid
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i have a curtain tracks that i striped out of a van but i just need to vind a place that sells the tracks
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Thanks all, tried one curtain place about 12months ago with no luck.
I will have a look around and see if I can find a caravan place close by. ;)
Jan
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contact a company in hallam called Track Co - they sell all that kind of stuff.
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Thanks mezzmo, but I will try this side of Melbourne first. :)
Had a quick look on net and there are a few places around were I work that might be able to assist. Also found a place that will deliver at a good price. :)
Jan
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Ok guys Im disappointed you's havent been keeping your eye on the ball It took my wife to point out that the overhead consul was too low & stuck out too far & would probably take the top off your scull in a prang SO this is Mk 1 & Mk 2 begins tomorrow Cheers Reid
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Ok guys Im disappointed you's havent been keeping your eye on the ball It took my wife to point out that the overhead consul was too low & stuck out too far & would probably take the top off your scull in a prang SO this is Mk 1 & Mk 2 begins tomorrow Cheers Reid
Isn't that what seat belts are for? ???
Don't sit so close to the steering wheel then... :P
Anything else I can help with? ;D 8)
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aaaah she,ll be rite reid. . . just wear a crash helmet as well ;D ;D just make sure the colour matches the curtains but ;)
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didn't want to steel her thunder Reid. ;D
sure you would wake up (after a while) after the first brake test ;D ;D ;D.
Mark.
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Hey guys I woke up after I clouted my head a coupla times just getting in & out while I was installing it Maby Im a slow learner Cheers Reid
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Well guys here's Mk2 didnt take much to alter the other one I think it looks better being smaller just have to finish fitting then cover it all with speaker box cloth fit radio & rear view screen & its all done then on to the rest of the dynomat on the floor then carpet then maby a full dash Cheers Reid
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nice work u seem to be good with your hands just by seeing all your updates keep up the good work
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Thank's Jimsvan [bet you say that to all the girls ] At my age you'v got to have learnt something Well that's another job done just a bit of wireing & install the reversing screen & its done
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yes reid that looks much betterer .nice one looks much nicer than colour coordinated crash helmets ;)
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Well guys another mongrell job dun & dusted that dynomat is a bitch to get into all them curves you have to be a contorcnest to get it up under the dash now to get some carpet Does anyone know if you can get the moulded carpet to suit the bedi if not Ill just have to doo it the hard way too Cheers Reid
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AutoDec in NZ sell the moulded carpet.
autodec.co.nz
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autodec carpets are crap there not moulded, just cut and shaped, i spent 6 hours fitting some into a mk4 zephyr just to get them half pie looking good, there cheap and nasty the only moulded carpets that are any good are the aussie moulded one's, believe it or not ;D ;D
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Got another job done today Mounted a battery charger under passenger seat out off the way & plenty off venterlation Will wire it up to start charging as soon as the van is pluged into mains at caravan parks Cheers Reid
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Hey Reid
How have you got the battery system set up?
Are you running dual batteries?
Are you charging both from the altenator?
If the charger is an older type it may over charge your batteries.
Have a look at These (http://www.batteriesdirect.com.au/shop/search/499/ctek.html)
The charger should be at least 10% of the Ahr of your combined batteries
Warren
Warren
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Thank's for that Warren [Hey that bird allright I love blonds ] Im no leco so I leave that to my bro inlaw but I will have 3 batteries 1 for vehicle 2 for camper will all be charged from alternator then when motor is not running the vehicle one will be disconected automaticle so as not to flattin it when useing the camper appliances The charger is an older type so I will ask the bro inlaw about that today Thanks again for the info Cheers Reid
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hey resto, i have a ctek charger connected for my landcruiser, and swear by them, they are light weight, fit in the palm of your hand, and never overcharge you batteries, about $130, for the one i got, but will be getting a second one for van, and one for the bobcat, when the cat one needs to be replaced. They are halve the price of other chargers, there is no weight in them, all circuit boards. I have mine mounted to the wall beside the cruiser, when i park it i just connect up and forget.
George.
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Reid
I recently puchased a Haigh MCU Battery Charger - 12V (3600mA) (http://www.haigh.com.au/index.php?option=showcategory&CategoryID=5) and it works a treat, charged my Campers battery and it has been staring so much easier ever since.
So much so that I charged every battery I had :D
But wouldnt you know it I went back to Auto Barn where I bought it from and it was on sale $30 cheaper.
I'm currently putting together a camper trailer and I have 3x30 Ahr deep cycle batteries that I intend to run stuff off, led lights, water pump, sterio etc, I like the MCU Battery Charger - 12V (7000mA)
(ftp://http://www.haigh.com.au/index.php?option=showcategory&CategoryID=5) for this as it can also be used as a 5 amp power supply and it's $50 cheaper at the moment .
The only draw back I see at the moment is that when you turn them on the come up in a default (not doing anything) mode and you have to select what mode you want to use, but that is just a matter of pressing a button.
Also worth noting the lower Amperage rating of the charger, the slower it is to recharge the battery to a float condition, my Camper battery was pretty flat and took over 16 hours to fully charge.
Warren
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Well guys im slowly gettin those little jobs done got the O head consul wired up & finished off here are a few more picks Cheers Reid
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& a few more
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Well guys some more picks of my suspension & brake upgrade A armes cleaned & painted new bushes & balljoints
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Parts for brake conversion VH commie hubs VX commie discs hats VJ twin piston calipers
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Cutting the discs off the hubs with angle grinder Yes Ben I was real careful
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Now the machining starts to get the hats to fit the hubs
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I have already got the new bearings & seals for the hubs Only got to get steel plates for caliper bracketsw will post more as I get it done Cheers Reid
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well that looks interesting
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Also got the diff sorted it's a VS commie disc brake which we are going to a LONG axle in the short side which makes it 1660 OA Should make it long enough
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its a good idea that one. how you gunna keep it straight when you weld it? or will you pull it straight later?
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Machine it square & pull it together with a long length of boocker rod & we have another axel with 3rollers spotted on it & check it with machine blue & heat &shrink were necessary
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Here you are John the difference between VH & VX discs
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Have had 1 hub turned down to fit inside VX disc hat for mock up purposes
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Made a template out of masonite for the caliper bracket
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Had to grinde the casting flashes & about 1mm off here to allow the caliper to come back far enough to get full pad contact with disc
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Well that's about it for now till I get some more machining done I think it's coming togeather pritty good Cheers Reid
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Hey Reid what did you do with the bearings on the comondoor hubs am assuming you have to machine the inner bearing out for the larger bearing .....sorta defetes the purpose of the conversion i be thinking Cheers Neil
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Hi Neil the main inner bearing is XE Falcon fits strait in no machining the outer bearing will be machined out for bedford size same as the old castlemain kit easy as Cheers Reid
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Done a little more machining today Turned down outside diameter to fit inside disc hat & machined 3mm off the face so the spiggot came through enough for wheel to locate Next job to machine out outside bearing
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Hi guys seems its been 120 days since I last posted time flies when your haveing fun havent got a lot done but got the suspension done new bushes & belljoints all painted & back in Took a half coil off the front & it came down about 25mm & left out 1 leaf on the rear it came down about 40mm Will come down more when I get everything in like 80ltrs off water & extra batteries & all that stuff you need for camping Will put some photos up off things Ive accquired Cheers Reid
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Here is the wheels that will go on when I get the disc break's done & the disc break diff done There 16 x7 genuine Holden mags with 215 / 60R16 tyres I got from the wreckers $300 Not bad I thought & set extractors for free Cheers For now Reid Yous all have a very merry XMAS
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Well guys im at it again the camper is up on jack stands again & the diff is out & have started to build the new one it is a VN commie disc break one that we are widening 4inches bye useing a long axel in the short side Anyway a picture is worth a 1000 words so here goes cheers Reid
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That was the old diff as you can see welded in centre 3.70 ratio 3500 RPM for 100 Ks an hour Way too many revs The new diff is 3.08 should take 1000 revs off
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Some more
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Thats all for now welding starts tomorrow Cheers Reid
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what happened to page 16?
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Ive seen this happen before - don't know what the issue is though.
Reid have you thought of drilling some holes in the tubes so that you can weld directly to the plug.
Also you dont seem to have much gap to allow for weld penetration.
Not being critical - Just asking.
Warren
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Yes Warren the tubes will be spotted in 3 places then veed out down to the plug between the spots then fulley welded dont think it will break I dont think the old diff had a plug in it at all as the 2 tubes were a diff size just butted & its ok Thanks for the input Cheers Reid
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Welding all done
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Looking good Reid.
What sort of dollas did the diff end up costing you?
If its cheap enough it could be a better alternative to 9inch diffs
Warren
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Long story Warren I got the VN diff off my brother inlaw he's doing up a VH commie & has stuff laying around everywhere it was complete except for axels which he used in another project got diff for nothing you should get one from wreckers for about $ 100 - 150 Then I had to buy 2 long axels cost me 30 bucks each but prob should have been $50 each Then you need about 6 inches off the end off another diff Holden are good as there all the same diametr & the same bolt patern on the end A 6inch piece of heavy gauge tubing that fits inside axel tubes you will have to machine it to fit tight inside cost me 10 bucks All the welding cost me the price off a packet off rods 10 bucks Its handy haveing a b inlaw thats a boiler maker welder with a laith I only need a new brake hose made up & the brake line replaised on the side we lengthend of course we pinched the spring pads & shocko brackets off the old diff SoWarren it cost me about 100 bucks & it has 28 spline axels same as 9inch so is plenty strong enough The finished length is 1670 still 60mm short of the bedford diff but you can make that up with wider wheels I dont think ive missed anylhing but just ask if you think of anything Cheers Reid
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useless info: vn axles are same spline as bedford, just the (bedford) spline is about .5mm fatter
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Thanks Reid
So you could buy two diffs, put it to gether and still be cheaper than a 9inch.
Mmmmmmm
Warren
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That would be the way to do it You would have the extra long axel & tube end & if you were lucky enough to find one with a 3.45 ratio that would be even better
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With my standard CF, is running 3.8 commodore engine and I used the commodore diff centre, is 3.08 ratio, commodores came out with 15's but I'm only running 14's (70 series tyres) I can still cruise at 100k under 2000rpm, coasting on the flats is about 1750 rpm
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hey ya all, I got a bedford diff, borg warner centre highway cruising was behind a v8 so plenty strong enough, needs centre replaced and usual brakes renewed, want it? come and get it ;D before it goes on ebay
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Eddy, phone number or email me direct with same please.
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Well guys have had a couple off good weeks finally got the diff in & running a lot of fiddling but it all worked out great Here's some photos
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Had to make up 2 new brake pipes Short one to connect from orignal to flexable pipe
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Had 2 make 2 new brake lines short one to join orignal beddie 2 Comm flexi pipe Driveshaft bolted streight in
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Some more
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Had 2 move flexi pipe over so it wouldnt pull tight when jacked up
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Could put 10 inch wheels under there & still be under guards
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well that's about all for now have turned it round in the shead & have started on the front brakes hope to have them finished by the end of the month Cheers Reid
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Well guys I got a heap more done this week finished machining the hubs drilled & tapped the caliper brackets & trial fitted it all up needed 4mm spacer between the caliper & the plate to center the caliper up on the disc is all done & painted & will install tomorrow sorry no pics here their in my gallery Will get some more as I fit them up Cheers Reid
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Had a good day finally starting to piece it togeather Photos worth a 1000 words
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Some more
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OOps
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And some more only have to fit brake hose & make grease cap & job done Cheers Reid
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nice work bud, top job!!! 8)
thanks for the pics
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Hi guys I would like some help from those that have fitted disc brakes & kept the original bedford master cylinder Is there non return valves in the master cylinder to hold pressure in the line for drum brakes & did you remove them for the discs Im going to leave the beddie one on for now but will change to xb falcon later Any info would be greatfully receved Cheers Reid
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I fitted discs to my last Cf and used the original master cylinder.
Had no problems at all, although I *think* the disc brake model ( CF2 ) has something extra fitted to the system.
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Hi guys I would like some help from those that have fitted disc brakes & kept the original bedford master cylinder Is there non return valves in the master cylinder to hold pressure in the line for drum brakes & did you remove them for the discs Im going to leave the beddie one on for now but will change to xb falcon later Any info would be greatfully receved Cheers Reid
i drove around with disc brakes for some time with orig master.. not advised thou. front brakes were sqeeking cause of the line presure and the proportion is wrong between front and back.
just change the master cylinder. makes it much easier and its not a big job.
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What do suggest as a replacement master benny.
george.
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I run standard master to disc front, no problems.............
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strange how everyones van is different
when I put the v6 and hq disc brakes in my standard van I kept the cf booster but found it didnt pull up very well so put the vn commodore booster in. works pretty good but i can't lock the brakes up if i jump on them.
Joel was running the standard cf booster with the original cf disc brakes, he reckoned it was good and he's running the v8
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Has anyone had a standard beddie master cylinder apart is there any non return valves in there Come on Ben surely youve had one apart I know the XB falcon has them as I had to remove the rear one when I fitted discs to the rear of my Mustang Cheers Reid
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What do suggest as a replacement master benny.
george.
anything with a 1 inch bore..
the ford xb eara master seems to be the easiest conversion also size wise its about the same as orig so wont hit bonnet like others..
sorry restoreid never pulled one apart. when they stuff up i chuck another one on.. same with ball joints when the stuff u i grab another wishbone with good ball joint in it and throw it in.. much quicker for me.
ben
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HAha Ben it's handy when you have all them extra parts laying around This ones still good no leaks so ill check it out today & find out for myself I dont want the discs draging the old 202 hasent got that much power
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i would advise anyone with a bedford to buy a spare van for parts.. parts are just to hard to come by. even if you wreck it out so you dont have the shell laying around.
chris ryan will be able to drive bedfords for the rest of his life and his kids lifes cause he has that many parts! i wanna be driving bedfords for ever also thats why i think its worth investing in wreck vans..
ben
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Hi guys Here is a photo off finished front discs conversion all that's needed is a 2inch dust cap or ill have to make an adaptor to fit a holden one Other photo for those that are interested is the non return valve in standard bedford master cylinder which I belive has to be removed when discs are installed Cheers Reid
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Well guy's finally got it going & took it for a lap on thursday arvo Left the nonreturn valves out Not happy the pedal nearly went to the floor before brakes started to work so back up on jack stands all wheels off & had a head scratch what to do so I put the nonreturn valves back in they are plastic spring loaded & have a small bleed hole in the centre Gave the whole system a good pleed Wife came in handy there got a fair bit of air out Put wheels back on & went for another lap FANTASTIC best thing ive done to it sofar Just have to find some 2inch dust caps & job finished By the way the front track 'center of tyre to center of tyre only increased by 5mm at 1670 mm over standard bedford real happy with that steering will be NO heavier Anyway enough for now Cheers Reid
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Wife came in handy there got a fair bit of air out
mines full of hot air too
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Mines snoring away. oooopppps ;) ;D ;D ;D
george.
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Well took the camper out for a good run today Man what a difference the brakes are excellent getting better as the pads bed in I was worried that the 3.08 diff was going to be too high but it is perfect will cruse at 100ks easy at 2800rpm & still got plenty of pickup left Its much quieter inside without the old noisy diff & it uses 2nd gear more which is good before it hardley used 2nd would go streight to top with the old 3.70 diff With all the new suspension parts & neww shocks it's gone from a shitbox to a LIMO & im as happy as a pig in shit Cheers Reid
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Well another week gone & finally finished the brakes Took me 2 days to make dust caps for front hubs couldnt finde any that were2inch but they prob wouldnt fit anyway Made up first one out off 2inch exaust pipe put it on & tried to put wheel on & it poped the center cap off the wag Binned it & made another had to be big enough to go over hub nut & small enough to go inside mag wheel took 2days bitch of a job but finished now take her for a spin into port tomorrow Cheers Reid
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nice job
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Oooooo You are a clever bugger. They look the goods for sure. ;D ;D ;D ;D And Reid ,how much do you reckon it would of cost you if you had to farm the job out? (Thats if you could find someone to do the job) :-\
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Went for a nice long drive into Port Macquarie today camper went great smooth as & the brakes work fantastic it's a totally different thing to drive still got a few rattles to chase down but not too bad John you hit the nail on the head Finding someone to do the job is the problem there are shops in the cities that spcalise in these conversions but they charge a leg & arm & the smaller shops dont want to know about it & private blokes are a bit wairy about doing conversions like this for other people that's why I did it myself My brother in law lives next door he is a certified welder & has a smell laith so between us we had the gear to do the job Only had to farm out the machining of the outside bearing as his laith was too small to hold the hub without it jumping out & that cost me $50 It seams the Hopper stopper BA falcon kit would be the best & I think it's about $2500 & I think a diff would cost about $1500 you supply the diff I couldnt find anybody around here that was interested in doing the job & my b inlaw had done quite a few diffs for himself so it was easy & I nutted out the front brakes myself & got him to do most of the machining on the hubs & the rest was easy That's why I put so many picks up so others could see how I done it & maby they could find somewone to help with welding & machining Anything else you would like to know just ask & ill help if I can Cheers Reid
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yeah I have a Q? when you moving to Perth.......? ;D :-* :-*
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HAHA Good one Dano might visit there one day if I ever get this thing finished The last Mustang I had I sold to an electrition in Perth about 4 years ago was a black 68 coupe he should have it finished by now maby you now him cant remember his name Cheers Reid
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Well last week didnt go too good the misus complaind about fumes in the van when we were doin over 100ks so took the engine cover off to check it out with the leedlight in a certan position you could see fumes comeing from the exaust side off engine got under with light & exaust fumes comeing from stuffed gasget between exaust manifold & engine pipe Got the tools out to undo the 2 nuts on exaust manifold & you guest it snapped the studs off OK looks like a good time to install extractors & complete new system As with everything nothing fits so had to modify the colector on bottom of extractors to go up & over gearbox xmember Got that done today Now have to make the heat xchanger in the exaust pipe Also found the stock inlet manifold wont fit over extractors the water box under carb fouls one pipe so wil delete it bye cutting a piece out also going to fit a webber carbie off a falcon it is a progressive linkage one will have to modify where it bolts on & keep it in closer to the motor so I dont have to modify the engine cover Will take picks later in the week still plenty to doo Cheers Reid
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And now you will have to remore everything to get the starter motor out, if need be... ;)
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Is that a fact better check that out tomorrow Maby I better get it rebuilt now before I get it all togeather Thanks for the warning The extractors are off a Commy Black motor Ill check it out & let yous know
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hey resto, boy you never cease to amaze me with your ingenuity ;) I'm heading to Evans Heads in about 6 weeks so may be an opportunity to call by for a cuppa and check out the campa project ... hoping to call in on the New South Welshman on the way up north, TAKING 12 MONTHS LEAVE WITHOUT PAY BUT i GOTTA BURN 18 WEEKS OF PAID LONG SERVICE LEAVE BEFORE THEN SO HOOKING UP THE CARAVAN ONCE MORE AND ME AND THE MISSUS GOING WHERE EVER THE ROAD LEADS TO ONCE MORE ;D
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Hi Eddy that would be great but we wil be down in the riverina area most of May for my sisters 80th So let me know when youl be coming through maby we can work something out Cheers Reid
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Hi Resto, no probs ... I mean i don't even know where the riverina is let alone Telegraph Point, just gunna go with the flow, no plans other than catching up with mum and dad at Evans Heads for a coupla weeks ... mum and dad are a great retired young at heart couple in their 70s from Tamworth who we met last year in our travels up north, took a liking to them ended up touring with them for 5 weeks because we couldn't say goodbye to each other, ah life on the road .....
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Yeah Eddy I cant wait to get back on the road again [ sounds like a good name for a song ] The riverina is down Albury Wagga Wagga area & Telegraph Point is about 30ks north of Port Macquarie on the Pacific highway Cheers Reid
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cool, we'll be cruising past both places on our way north, going straight up the Hume to Seedyknee then onto the Pacific Hwy, bro that must be some birhday party your planninng ... most of May? man I fall asleep after two stubbies ;D
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Yeah Eddy Im a bit like that a 2pot screamer Hey Bas your right bloddy thing wont come out THANKS for the headsup the extractors were to suit a blue or black motor & they had a smaller starter motor SO its off to my friendly auto electrics & get a rebuilt smaller one the old one needed a rebuild anyway Spent the arvo modifing the inlet manifold to fit over the extractors had to do a lot of chopping & grinding but got it to fit now to fit the webber to it Ill get some photos tomorrow Cheers Reid
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Photos as promesed the inlet manifold will be machined flat on top & the adaptor for the webber bolted on then machined out bigger Wont be the ultimate but I wont have to modify the engine cover & will give it a little boost
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The extractors will be cleand up & painted & the straight piipes are stainless steel Cheers Reid
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Well guys got a bit more done this week Got my brandnew gear reduction starter motor $150 Full set welsh plugs $10 Painted extractors & started modifying inlet manifold Slowley getting it done all for now Cheers Reid
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Got a bit more done this week finished off the inlet manifold & installed it & the extractors All I have to do now is hook up theexagerator cable & the fuel line & make an adaptor for the top off the carbie to hook up the standard aircleaner then fire her up Hope that carbie works as I bought it at a swap meet & have no clue what it came off fingers crossed Cheers Reid
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Couple more
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looking good mate ;D ;D
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Hi guys Fired the old girl up today just hooked up the fuel temperairly no throttle & a bit off start ya basterd down the throught & off she went sounds fat streight out the pipes like a top fueler I thing that carby is going to be fine idles great & the throttle responce is great I had to try it first just incase it was no good so now to make up throttle linkage fuel lines vacume lines & aircleaner then finish exaust Still got heaps to do but getting there Cheers Reid
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good job mate ..... oooh exciting times in the resto household ;)
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Hi guys I got a question for yous all Which motor
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That's a 202 Blue motor with mild cam Port matched Black head 3x 3.75 Sus Set of Black xtractors & fitted with rebuilt Turbo 700 OD Auto Or maby this
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Thats a 350 Chev with alloy heads huge cam 4 bal manifold with 2 Gash reasurch carbs hooked to a turbo 400 trannie & there's another I just have to find the photo Cheers Reid
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What for Reid ? the Camper ?
If its for the Camper I would say K.I.S.S and go with either what youve got or the blue 202.
But thats Just me.
Warren
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Maby this turbo 4.1 Ford Was dynoed at over 550 Hp
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Or maby this 302 Ford windsor Alloy heads 671 Blower Fuel injecton hasnt been run yet
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id put the supercharged engine in just for the fun of it can you imagine peoples face you rocking up to a camping ground with that poking out the hood
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This one
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That's a 408Cu Inch SB Chrisler Alloy heads has done 11.28 @ 128 mph at willowbank in a AP6 Valliant Has just had a fuel system upgrade Hoping to run in the 10s next time out
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ooohhh ........... I know, I know, put the shiniest one in ... what happened to the red you were upgrading ???
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Hi guy's well im back sorry Eddy just teasin yous these motors all belong in the family the 202 with od auto is my bro inlaw's its going in a VH commy that's the motor & gearbox id recomend for you guys with the standard diffs The 350 cheve is in my nephews Toyota highace The supercharged 302 is going into my eldest sons airbaged Bronco when & if it ever gets finished The turboed 250 ford was in one of my twins TE cortina it was a real weapon he now has an XM Falcon coupe with a supercharged short stroke 347 with alloy heads should make about 800 Hp The 408 small block Chrisler is my other twin son's AP6 Valliant makes over 500 Hp & runs 11.28 @ 128 at willowbank so there all takeing after there old man But im sticking to the old 202 red so id better get back to it Cheers Reid
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So Reid....I bet when anyone asks "where are the boys"? at your place ...the answer is " in the shed " ;D ;D ;D :D :D
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Nah John they all left home years ago All live in Brisbane & have there own sheads & I got mine all to myself haha
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jeepers if someone asked me where my boys are I would have to reply ....... sucking the life blood outta me, still living at home aged 28, 24 & 23 :'(
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Eddy doo yourself a favour run away from home haha
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Hi Reid, thats the plan, I finished up at work 3 weeks ago and doing a few building jobs to raise cash for vehicle servicing and add ons and fuel and then we're on the road for 16 months going where ever the price of fuel allows (with the current price probably only get as far as Seymour) and its ta ta to the boys :P mind you when we get back they'll still be expecting mummy to get their dinner
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Hi Reid, thats the plan, I finished up at work 3 weeks ago and doing a few building jobs to raise cash for vehicle servicing and add ons and fuel and then we're on the road for 16 months going where ever the price of fuel allows (with the current price probably only get as far as Seymour) and its ta ta to the boys :P mind you when we get back they'll still be expecting mummy to get their dinner
Lazy Buggers give them a gentle SHOVE out the door my dad did when i was 18 best thing he ever did it made me stand up
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yep times have changed, I was homeless at age 14, wouldn't really say it was the best thing for me but hey I survived. Mind you its not unusual these days for late leechs ... um I mean late leavers, .. they've all been out on their own but keep coming back !! you can still see the scratch marks on the front door jamb when they were last pushed out in the cold ;D
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Ha Ha good one Eddy Well it's all been happening round here at he moment Port Macquarie has got the WINTERSUN on at the moment 10 days of rock & roll & cars plenty of good looking things around & the cars are ok too but no beddies as yet Was hoping to have the camper going to hoon around but the bloody rain & this freekin flue I havent been able to get things done hopefully next week Today was the Port Macquarie big swap meet it was huges great weather & plenty off stalls heaps of holden stuff but nothing for beddies got some whitewalls for my 60s stile wheell & tire combo but that will come later Got to talk to my local engineer about engine swaps he said it will get harder soon so all you bloks that want to put bigger motors in better get to it & have it done before xmas he said most swaps are ok just doo them properly & neat Well thats all for now Im goinbg to bed feel like shit gotta get stuck in tomorrow & get this thing ready for rego Cheers Reid
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Hi guys Went out to the shed this morning & look what I found
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Oh no, It's melting
;D
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Now, that's an idea for a Beddie............ any takers
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I want a shed like that
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that thing looked better with the old wheels on it - awesome van though
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hey Busy, thats the van built by Randy Pelc your project reminded me of it quite a while ago ;)
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Well guys been haveing trouble with the old 202 it developed a rattle in the top end that's why ive been researching alternative motors so I thought Id better check it out Took the rocker cover off & it's not getting any oil up the top so I thought no oil pressure so we hooked up a good pressure gauge & it read 45 lbs which is about standard so that wasnt the prob so off with the sideplates & out with the cam followers some were pitted bad & all were cloged up with gunk & old oil so off to my friendly Bursons to price a new set $60 cheep I thought so grabbed a set wacked them in & washed out the pushrods put it all back togeather Now getting plenty oil up the top no rattles & hopefully dont need an engine rebuild which I was quoted about $2000.00 Have to get it into town for a pink slip now then finde some dosh for rego All for now let you's know how i go Cheers Reid
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Well here it is all regoed & insured for another year What to do next
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Well here it is all regoed & insured for another year What to do next
BEST YOU PLAN A TRIP ACCROSS THE NULLABOUR FOR THE 2012 VAN NATS BIG FELLA!
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Gee those alloys look bloody great on your van ;) ;) ;) ;)
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WHAT TO DO NEXT ????? GET IN THE VAN, DRIVE TO MELBOURNE AND FINISH MINE !!!!! ;D ;D ;D
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well guys it's been a while since I last posted here so got the camera fired up & snapped all thoes little jobs that get put off Here is the SS exaust just have to build the heat exchanger into the pipe behind the muffler
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Here is a slide out box for under one off the beds
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Have hooked up all the plumbing Pressure pump & shower head for shower & sink
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Have built a grey water holding tank out of 90mm storm water pipe & bends for under where the spair goes which is under shower toilet
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Here's a couple off where it goes Not finished yet has to be painted & a few straps to hold it up All for now Cheers Reid
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How clever is that grey water system, nice job reid, certainly solves a storage problem.
george.
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Hi guys Well got a bit more done this week sprayed underbody sealer where the tank goes & sprayed the tank & strapped it up under All finished now
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Installed a couple LED lights above the beds will be good for reading & shine on the table
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Now a tricky one for all beddiefiles out there I found this plate under the rear passenger wheel well pop riverted to the inside of the wheel tub The letters & numbers are welded with a stick welder ( thought it might have something to do with it being a camper but Im not sure Have a look under yours & see if there is one Any Idears come on Ben youve pulled a few apart I bet I get a few weird surgestions HaHa
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I have a similar plate on my 76 camper that has been welded over the original chassie number on the passenger side firewall, when I asked Qld Transport about it they advised that the stamped original number was difficult to read as the numbers were not stamped in very deep and there was some discussion if a digit was a C or O. So as a solution the Qld Transport issued a new number on a steel plate that they supplied and the owner had to weld on but my number is stamped into the plate not welded like yours.
Cheers
Joe
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qld transport oh my:(
never seen it done with a stick welder man you can get away with anything on old cars
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if the rego branch don't reconise the chassis number, they will allocate one to the van, car or bike. A lot were done with a stick, straight to the chassis. Then in their superior wisdome, thet would let you fix it by poprivets, self tappets etc. Or it could just be the number for the camper alone
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well guys got another one off those mungrel jobs done Slowley getting it finished Picks are better than words so hear's a few
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As you can see this is my heat exchanger in the exaust system before wrapping Here is some after
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Here it is installed & hooked up to the 80ltr alloy tank under bed Hope it will thermo sifen & heat the water just a bit for shower after a days touring Cheers Reid
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That's pretty tricky utilising the heat from the exhaust system like that. I'm just trying to keep as much heat in the pipes as possible and to stop it radiating out as due to the mid-mount location of the engine in mine I have a bit of a heat trap under the engine cover and the air intake is going to run just a bit too close to the exhaust for my liking. Going to heat wrap the pipes and I think I'll be implementing some kind of heatshielding for the intake as well.
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That heat tape is dear stuff $30 for 10 ft & thats all I got wrapped with that
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wow thats a great idea with the copper pipe around the exhurst system Reid.
how hot does the water get?
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Havent tested it properly yet but went for a run to town today to do some shoping & had about 50ltrs in the tank it's about 15 to 20 minutes to town & drove around for about30 minutes then went shoping & got caught up with someone wanting to know all about it then another 20 to get home had some lunch then went & checked the temp it was cold at first but warmed up good enough to shower with not hot just warm pretty good I thought Im sure it would get hotter on a longer drive so it works YIPPIE
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Well hi guys & girls I thought id lost you's This redirection thing my antivirus blocked buga & i was just getting a blank page 4 2 weeks tried everything but couldnt get buga as luck would have it Wendy emailed me about bathurst van run & I asked her how she was getting through she said malware but that didnt work then she surgested trying another browser & I had Firefox as a standby browser & there you is now I have to catch up on all the posts Anyway I have been busy I havent been happy with the 202 red in the camper it ran real good but had little rattle like gugins so I went looking for a late VH 3.3 Blue motor & found one for $300 bucks a little grotty but pulled the head off & the bores are good no scores & no lip so must be low milage cam followers are like new so cam is good & valve guides are real good so out with the porting gear & give the head a good work over Will put up some pix soon Cheers Reid
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Well been doing a bit of porting for the last couple weeks not too heavy just a clean up under valves smoothed out the turns should make the HP it's supposed to now Cheers Reid
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Sum photos
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Nice 8)
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Got some photos for thoes that need to get motor out but havent got the room to lift body off the front xmember
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As you can see the head has to come off to make it through the gap after takeing the grill & rad & rad support out
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The long 3x2 clamped to block is to counter balance engine as lift point is about center of front cylinder then you can move it closer to center of engine once you lift it foward a bit Supported the gearbox with ratchet strapp while the motor is out
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brilliant idea restoreid
that looks a better idea than lifting the body off the front chassis.
cool idea with the length of wood as a leverage assistant.
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Yeah you gotta come up with new ideas all the time when you have to doo these things by yourself It worked out real easy Cheers Reid
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well guys here's Goldfinger almost ready to go back in just have to do some welding to the extractors & modify the inlet manifold & she's ready to go Hope its a good one
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A bit of usless info for thoes still with the holden 6 in Check that someone hasent used the bottom of the sump to jack up the van If it's dinted its probably hard up against the oil pickup if it is there isnt much gap left for the oil to get through & you mite not be getting enough volume of oil through I think that's what was wrong with mine Cheers Reid
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Well guys had a good day today got the big bit in the engine bay All went smoothly As you can see from the 1st photo my helper Vessa Block is down the 3x2 half way as the lift point is above No2 cylinder I get it in as far as I can then set it down on blocks of wood & move the lift point to above No1 cylinder & have to move my helper right out to the end fo the 3x2 & employ another helper Tiney Anville to counter balence It all went great & I didnt have to share my beer with the help
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Some more
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Hi guys me again Slowly getting it back togeather These are the 2 manifolds I am going to try one with the standard varyjet carby & one with a Falcon weber on it
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The 1st one has had all the polution crap cut off & smoothed up & all holes blocked now it fits without cutting the floor & ready for paint
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Painted & installed Getting close now
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Well guys got a bit more done this week Got my brandnew gear reduction starter motor $150
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Reid,
Where did you get the starter motor? Do you have a part number or something that I can use to track one down?
I know it gets HOT under the engine cover and I know the starter motors fatigue because they sit so close to the extractors. Once I get my gear reduction starter motor and install it I am going to make a heat shield to protect it from the heat coming off the extractors.
Cheers
Jock
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I dont think you will have heat problems with a reduction starter they are way smaller than the original & have plenty off clearance around the extractors I dont have the part No at hand I just went to my local auto electrition & got one to suit a VH commodor off the shelf Works perfect
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Reid - thanks for that info. Will get mine ordered tomorrow. Cheers. Jock
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you'll never go back to an origuinal starter once youve used the high tourque ones, and you can get em out without having to pull the extractors off..
ben
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you'll never go back to an origuinal starter once youve used the high tourque ones, and you can get em out without having to pull the extractors off..
ben
Give me a pert number Benny!
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sure does...put a starter in a customers HQ this week..tossed the old bulky one
which i had to take the exhaust off to get out..new one was way less bulky..
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Marky,
Are either of these the right ones?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1-4KW-STARTER-MOTOR-HOLDEN-EH-HZ-COMMODORE-VB-VK-6-CYL-RED-BLUE-BLACK-EMASNB002-/160738156180#ht_2609wt_1066 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1-4KW-STARTER-MOTOR-HOLDEN-EH-HZ-COMMODORE-VB-VK-6-CYL-RED-BLUE-BLACK-EMASNB002-/160738156180#ht_2609wt_1066)
http://www.autoelectricsdirect.com.au/index.php?_a=product&product_id=32 (http://www.autoelectricsdirect.com.au/index.php?_a=product&product_id=32)
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Looks like it...
Chinese ones are bout $90-150
Bosch ( brazilian made) bout $250-300
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Do I go China or genuine Bosch?
Do you know genuine Bosch part number? I may have a contact at Bosch (worth a try) but he will need a part number... ;)
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Try ASHDOWN/INGRAMS my brother used to work for them
always super helpful and branches aus wide..
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Well guys & girls finally got the new engine going purs like a kitten Had a bit of trouble at first was cranking it over with the plugs out to get the oil pressure up but nothing happening so had to pull the oil pump off [thank god it's on the outside & not in the sump] done the old vassoline in the pump trick & filled the oil filter up with oil & wallar oil pressure onc that was up it started first hit Runs beautiful As you can see in the photos I pinched the wifes puddin dish to make up a new air cleaner
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As you can see in the photos I pinched the wifes puddin dish to make up a new air cleaner
Who's not getting tea tonight them............ :D
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Def no xmas pudd anyway haha
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The chopping block was ground out in the middle to pound out the panels to form the lump Now all finished & painted ready to go on
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Gee, there's alot of shape in that engine cover, looks good. :)
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Well fellers it's been a while since last update Got all the batteries linked togeather with a isolater to disconnect the start battery when motor's not running Pick's later & finally took it for a drive with the new motor WOW what a difference everything is just getting better & better every time I change something A few bugs to iron out but will get there in the end Have to take it into town tomorrow to get a pink slip to rerego it Bloody hell that comes round quick Anyway enough for now a few picks later this week Cheers Reid
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Well the camper is all regoed & insured for another year Thank god for that Now to get that can of spray & get all thoes little bugs out of it The run into Port went great she cruses at 100ks easy & has plenty left for overtaking That blue motor is smooth as
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Well guyes & girls after a lot of soul searching & discussion with the wife it has been decided to put the camper up for sale [ I know this is in the rong place Thought id keep it here so I could finde it easier ] It has been decided that I have spent so much on it that I might not get my money back I wont muck you's around I have spent $15.000 on it NOT including my labour for 5 years Anyone that has been on this forum for a few years will know about as much about the camper as I do Everything about it is right here from page 1 & also in my gallery So if anyone is keen just ask here or PM me I offer it here to my BUGGA friends first Then it goes to EBAY after xmas & if I cant get $15.000 for it I will be giving it to my son to use as a tow vehicle for his drag car Anybody that knows anything about restoring cars can see that all the HARD work is done & only needs a few little things done It's time to recoupe some money & get on to the NEXT project before I cant doo it anymore Cheers Reid
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HAPPY NEW YEAR to you's all Hope 2013 is good to everybody Seems like you all think my campa is too dear Not a single responce Not even a YOUVE GOT TO BE JOKING So it's going on EBAY in the next couple of weeks Cheers Reid
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You've done so much to that beddy. It must be painful to put it up for sale. Good luck with it, mate.
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Well my thought is the right person, would pay your asking price, given all that has been done to it, but finding that person is not always easy, but if you have a clean and tidy van and you know it's good you can afford to hang on and try and get your asking price. Good Luck
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bit late but...."you got to be Joking Reid"
lucky son to have a dad like you.... ;D
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Well guys & girls Im still a beddie owner it went to $6.200 in the auction & the bidder offered me $7.500 SO im keepin it so I guess the spendin starts again What to do next
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i think..(unusual) maybe the universe is telling you to hang on to it reid ;)
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Well guyes & girls Getting motorvated again got the partition for the shower when the poptop is up finished The foam tube around the edge makes a tight fit & prevents the ply from cutting into the hood lineing Last photo is from the inside
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well Guys & Girls got a bit more done Glued the 5mm insulation under the engine cover {bitch of a job} & also made a new carby hat as the old puddin dish was too big & was hittin the engine cover All done now & is quiet as a mouse inside Cheers Reid
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Does that mean your in big trouble when your missus is cookin puddin?
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Not much good for cookin now got a big hole in it haha
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Well been doing a bit more on the camper as I have said somewhere else I have been having a bit of trouble with the ignition switch Pulled it apart very carefully as there are a few springs & ball bearings in there & gave it a good clean as there was a heap of gunk in it Cleaned up all the posts inside The start post was just about worn away that's why it was hard to stars sometimes so decided to install a start button in the dash wired it into the loom & now can start with either key or button Cheers Reid
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restoreid why would you sell it though in the first place? it looks so nice from the inside! what did u use to line the inside engine hood? do u recommend it?
Waseem
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Waseem I got it from Clark Rubber it is 5mm thick & designed for the job It comes with either preglued with peeloff backing or nonglued which I used so far it's great keeps the heat & noise out with all the dynomat on the floor it's quiet as inside Got new rubber backed carpet the other day will cut it in next week will be great inside then Then only the door trims to doo
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Just wondering what you do about the steering lock if you dont use the key
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Just wondering what you do about the steering lock if you dont use the key
Guess you would have to drive in a straight line.. ;)
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Haha No still use the key to turn the ignition on then hit the button just like the modern hotties
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lol I might do this myself,
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so decided to install a start button in the dash wired it into the loom & now can start with either key or button
Come on, that's not a start button you have there, but these are. ;)
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All you need now is the NOS ;D
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NOS Mmmmmmmmmmmmm
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Hey guys here's something different Doo this useing BEDFORD'S should be plenty of vans around that could be cut up & welded togeather would be cool Doo it myself if I were 30 years younger haha
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Hey all you nice Bedofiles I dont know weather anyone noticed that on top of the page there has been OVER 35000 lookers at my Camper Update posts NOW if you all would like to send me a dollar each I could build the BEST Bedford in the world Anyway thanks for all your support & i assure you all that the work hasnt finished so there is more to come Thanks again Cheers Reid
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Well guys here's what iv been up to the last couple months While I was backing into the garage I smashed one rear vision mirror so I thought here's a chance to put something decent on it got a set from the auto parts & made my own brackets out of alloy bar I think they look ok
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While I was at it decided to put new bailey channel & lube up the winding rollers & cogs Also made a new curtan to keep the water from coming in to the back of the new door cards The original was like tar paper & a lot smaller
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Also put new pinch mould around Inside & outside of window openings Tidies it up real nice
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My new door cards which I have had done for a while got some foam rubber & new black vinal which is plain & simpel but looks good & makes it look finished
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Finally got the carpet done Been puting it off cause it's a bitch of a job but turned out great Just got to make a new handbreak boot & do the curtains up frons & it's nealy done Cheers for now Reid
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comin' up nicely! ;D
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Yep, looking good Reid. Keep up the good work.
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Well guys took the camper for a nice long drive today about 200 ks man what a difference new carpet no ratterly windows door trims done was a pleasure to drive But there's gona be a rework of the interior The single beds are just too hard for us old basterds to get into SO it looks like the shower has to go & will make it into a bouble bed & put the porter pottie somewhere else gona be major surgery but can be done without looking boged up Will keep uous posted
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Good on you Reid. At least its not only my "to do" list that keeps getting longer :) :) :)
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Well guys another couple things off the to do list Wife made new condom for handbrake Looks good just like a bought one
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Also hooked up a old ford start solonoied to link all batteries if the start battery should go flat operates from button on dash
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Wow,
thats a brilliant idea restoroid,
Might do that myself.
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That would have to be the best
camper on the plannet By now restoried?
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Thanks mty it's gettin there There is always something that's needs doing on a bedford Will get there in the end
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No, restoreid, you won't. But that's the joy of owning a Bedford
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Haha think you could be right I lay awake at night thinking up new things to doo All thats needed is a lotto win
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Well guy's the demolition has started The shower cubicle proved to take up too much room & the single beds were too hard for an old fart like me to get into so it had to go & will now be a double across the back The porta loo will go under the seat next to the fridge It took about 4Hrs to knock out a years work & will prob take a couple months to rebuild only hope I can make it look like it was done like that in the first place Cheers Reid
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Think its a good move...I've got a swb poptop, and wondered how u fit it all in there...my plan is a double bed...fridge , sink and burner...swivel passager seat fold up table on cargo door.....well my dream lol
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It all fitted ok Jimi but the 2 single beds wernt quite long enough & were hard for us oldies to get into The shower will still be there just outside when the back doors are open
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Ive been looking at van , tent set ups... thinking on the side dor......atm I just use a canvas shower...ive got a 1989 mitsubishi 4x4 ..in mint con...love vans
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Well guy's & girl's have just about got the changes done It's taken a while wat with beine sick & lasy & a bitch of a job to boot it's nealy done here are a few picks to show how it's done
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Some photos
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Few more
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Couple more
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Its an absolute work of art Reid !
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Agreed. WELL DONE.
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Ditto!
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Yeah its cool, i like it Reid.
Heaps better than factory fitup.
Pity you life so far away n dont do it for a living ,
id pay you to refit the green/white poptop.
Cheers
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yeah looking good Reid :D
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Well guys been quiet for a while have been fitting a solar panel where the hatch was hope it works
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Here is a view from inside Had to strengthen the fiberglass poptop to stop it from bouncing
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Thats a great idea!
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yeah i have 2 x 90w on my camper running into a 180ah gell cell to run a normal 230v fridge freezer (only use a 800w inverter)
also put on a dual battery auto charging switch from truck ault as well. it means i can be off grid for days/weeks at a time.
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Hi guys Found this on a caravan site Thought it might be interesting to those with dual batteries Probably why mine weren't charging properly
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sensible, when you think about it
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Hello nice to hear from you Reid!!
Thanx for the tip!
Wendy & Ray
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Yeah Wendy still in the land of the living I have been having trouble with my batteries going flat so I altered the wiring yesterday & hope they will all charge up equally now
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Yeah,
i can see it makes sense now.
So a dual battery charging isolator isnt needed With this system?
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I think that is for the house batteries If you have 3 batteries like I have I have an isolater for the start batterie so that it doesn,t go flat when the fridge is going & then wen on charge the start batt charges first then the isolater switches over & charges the house batteries
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yes that is what it for. so you always have a charged starting battery.
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Well guys & girls the time has come that I have to get serious about selling my camper For those that have been BUGA members for a few years probably know as much about it as I doo & for those that are newbies it is all here in Camper Updates If anyone is interested can PM me I will be offering it in other places but the BUGA people have first go The asking price is $15.000 but I will listen to all offers that are close That price is no where near what I have spent on it over the 7 years I have been working on it NOT including labour You will NOT build one as good for less & it has everything done & is fully registered in NSW so lets see what you got Cheers Reid
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Price drop to 12000 negotiable
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Have you put it on gumtree yet?
if you like i can put in on face book for you too?
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Thanks Wendyh Yeah is on Gumtree had over 400 lookers one email & one phone call but no success as yet don't think anybody has any money have dropped the price to 11000 but I'm not going to give it away Couldn't build it for that as you well know Cheers Reid
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Well that,s it Beddie friends the camper has gone to South Aus New owner is going to be doing a lot of traveling If you see him on the road give him a wave or stop to say high Its been a long and interesting jurney which i will never forget & i will help out anyone with what i have learned over the last 8 years It,s been a great journey Thanks all thoes who helped me with info during my build Cheers Reid (Restoreid )
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Excited new owner & Sad old owner Happy travels Fabian
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nice one..will keep an eye out for it
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Ahhhh ok nice you found someone to look after it for you!
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Yes Wendy A very excited Fabian from Adelaide He flew over & drove it back home in 3 days Loves it & im happy it,s gone to someone who will use it